Maryland MVA Test Maryland MVA Drivers Knowledge 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: On a multilane highway in Maryland, slower traffic should travel in:
- The leftmost lane
- The center lane
- The rightmost lane (Correct answer)
- Any lane that is available
Correct answer: The rightmost lane
Slower traffic must keep right; the left lane is reserved for passing and faster-moving vehicles.
Question 2: How far in advance must you signal before making a turn in Maryland?
- 100 feet
- 200 feet
- 300 feet (Correct answer)
- 500 feet
Correct answer: 300 feet
Maryland law requires drivers to signal at least 300 feet before turning to give adequate warning to other drivers.
Question 3: When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right in Maryland?
- Never under any circumstances
- When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room (Correct answer)
- Whenever traffic conditions allow
- Only on highways with three or more lanes
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room
Passing on the right is permitted when the vehicle ahead is making or preparing to make a left turn and sufficient road width exists.
Question 4: A solid white line on the roadway indicates:
- You must stop at this line
- Lane boundaries that should not be crossed (Correct answer)
- Separation of traffic traveling in opposite directions
- The edge of a school zone
Correct answer: Lane boundaries that should not be crossed
Solid white lines mark lane boundaries or the edge of the road and indicate you should not change lanes across them.
Question 5: In Maryland, what is the speed limit in an alley unless otherwise posted?
- 5 mph
- 10 mph (Correct answer)
- 15 mph
- 20 mph
Correct answer: 10 mph
The default speed limit in alleys in Maryland is 10 mph unless signs indicate otherwise.
Question 6: When you see an emergency vehicle approaching with lights and siren activated, you must:
- Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
- Pull over to the right and stop (Correct answer)
- Slow down but maintain your lane
- Flash your hazard lights and continue
Correct answer: Pull over to the right and stop
Maryland law requires drivers to pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.
Question 7: What should you do when your vehicle begins to skid on a slippery road?
- Apply brakes firmly and steer straight
- Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the gas (Correct answer)
- Pump the brakes rapidly and steer into the skid
- Turn the wheel sharply opposite the skid direction
Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the gas
To correct a skid, ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly in the direction you want the front of the car to go.
On a multilane highway in Maryland, slower traffic should travel in: