Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road Flashcards

In Maryland, how far in advance must you signal before making a turn?

Answer: 200 feet

Maryland law requires turn signals to be activated at least 200 feet before the turn in non-residential areas to give other drivers adequate warning.

What is the Maryland law regarding passing on the right?

Answer: Permitted only when the vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn

Maryland permits passing on the right only when the vehicle being passed is making or preparing to make a left turn.

When must Maryland drivers yield to pedestrians?

Answer: At all crosswalks, both marked and unmarked, and in crosswalk-free zones when pedestrians are in the roadway

Maryland law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians at all crosswalks (marked and unmarked) and wherever pedestrians are lawfully in the roadway.

In Maryland, what is the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways unless otherwise posted?

Answer: 70 mph

Maryland's maximum posted speed on rural interstate highways is 70 mph on designated sections of I-68 and I-81.

What does Maryland's 'Move Over' law require when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with lights activated?

Answer: Move to the farthest available lane and reduce speed

Maryland's Move Over law requires drivers to move over one lane away from the emergency vehicle if safe, or slow to a safe speed if changing lanes is not possible.

Under Maryland law, who has the right-of-way when a vehicle exits a private driveway onto a public road?

Answer: Vehicles already traveling on the public road

Vehicles entering a public road from a private driveway, alley, or parking lot must yield to all traffic and pedestrians already on the public road.