MD DMV Right-of-Way Rules 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Maryland, who has the right of way at an uncontrolled intersection?
- The vehicle that arrives first; if simultaneous, the vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The larger vehicle always has right of way
- The vehicle traveling faster
- The vehicle on the left
Correct answer: The vehicle that arrives first; if simultaneous, the vehicle on the right
At uncontrolled intersections in Maryland, the first vehicle to arrive has the right of way. If two vehicles arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the right proceeds first.
Question 2: When must you yield to pedestrians in Maryland?
- At all marked and unmarked crosswalks (Correct answer)
- Only at marked crosswalks with signals
- Only when a crossing guard is present
- Only at intersections with traffic lights
Correct answer: At all marked and unmarked crosswalks
Maryland law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians at all crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. Unmarked crosswalks exist at every intersection.
Question 3: What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens and flashing lights?
- Pull over to the right side of the road and stop (Correct answer)
- Speed up to get out of the way
- Continue driving but move to the left lane
- Stop immediately in your current lane
Correct answer: Pull over to the right side of the road and stop
When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and sirens, you must pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes.
Question 4: At a four-way stop, if two vehicles arrive at the same time from perpendicular directions, who goes first?
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The vehicle on the left
- The vehicle going straight
- The larger vehicle
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
When two vehicles arrive simultaneously at a four-way stop, the vehicle to the right has the right of way.
Question 5: In Maryland, when making a left turn at an intersection, to whom must you yield?
- Oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk (Correct answer)
- Only vehicles behind you
- No one if you have a green light
- Only emergency vehicles
Correct answer: Oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk
When turning left, you must yield to all oncoming traffic that is close enough to be a hazard and to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Question 6: What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
- Proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Stop and wait for the light to change
- Yield to all traffic
- The signal is malfunctioning — treat as a stop sign
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow signal means proceed with caution. You do not need to stop but should slow down and be alert.
MD DMV Right-of-Way Rules 1
In Maryland, who has the right of way at an uncontrolled intersection?