MD DMV Right-of-Way Rules 3

Question 1

You approach an intersection where the traffic signal is completely dark due to a power outage. You should treat it as:

Accepted Answer

A four-way stop

Answer

When a traffic signal is not working, Maryland drivers must treat the intersection as an all-way stop.

Question 2

A school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on a road NOT divided by a physical barrier. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop, whether approaching from either direction

Answer

On an undivided roadway, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights.

Question 3

You are merging onto an interstate from an acceleration ramp. Who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles already on the highway

Answer

Merging drivers must yield to traffic already traveling on the highway and adjust speed to merge safely.

Question 4

A blind pedestrian carrying a white cane steps into the street mid-block. You must:

Accepted Answer

Stop and yield until the pedestrian is safely across

Answer

Drivers must always yield to pedestrians using a white cane or guide dog, regardless of where they cross.

Question 5

You want to turn right on red after stopping. A cyclist is approaching in the bike lane to your right. You should:

Accepted Answer

Yield to the cyclist before turning

Answer

Bicyclists have the same right-of-way as vehicles, so you must yield to a cyclist proceeding through before turning right.

(MD DMV) Maryland Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test