Maryland MVA Test Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

Question 1

In Maryland, what is the default speed limit in a residential area unless posted otherwise?

Accepted Answer

30 mph

Answer

20 mph

Answer

25 mph

Answer

35 mph

Question 2

When must Maryland drivers use their headlights?

Accepted Answer

From sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is less than 1,000 feet

Answer

Only after midnight

Answer

Only when it is raining heavily

Answer

Whenever driving on highways

Question 3

What must Maryland drivers do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights stopped on a two-lane road?

Accepted Answer

Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing

Answer

Slow to 15 mph and proceed carefully

Answer

Yield to the bus and change lanes

Answer

Stop only if children are visible

Question 4

How close to a fire hydrant may a vehicle be parked in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

15 feet

Answer

5 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

20 feet

Question 5

In Maryland, when is a U-turn prohibited?

Accepted Answer

Where a 'No U-Turn' sign is posted or where you cannot see clearly for 500 feet in each direction

Answer

On any road with more than two lanes

Answer

Whenever other vehicles are present

Answer

Only in school zones

Question 6

What is the legal requirement in Maryland when two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the right has the right-of-way

Answer

The faster vehicle has the right-of-way

Answer

The larger vehicle has the right-of-way

Answer

The vehicle on the left has the right-of-way