MD DMV Right-of-Way Rules 4

Question 1

You are stopped at a stop sign and want to turn onto a highway. Cross traffic has no stop sign. When may you proceed?

Accepted Answer

Only when there is a gap large enough to enter without forcing traffic to slow

Answer

After stopping, you may enter only when you can do so without interfering with approaching traffic.

Question 2

Under Maryland's 'Move Over' law, when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder, you must:

Accepted Answer

Move to a non-adjacent lane if possible, or slow to a safe speed

Answer

Maryland's Move Over law requires changing lanes away from stopped emergency vehicles or slowing to a reasonable speed if changing lanes is unsafe.

Question 3

You are driving on an unpaved road and reach an intersection with a paved road. Neither has signs. Who yields?

Accepted Answer

The driver on the unpaved road

Answer

A driver on an unpaved road must yield to traffic on a paved road at an uncontrolled intersection.

Question 4

A pedestrian begins crossing against the 'Don't Walk' signal while you have a green light. You should:

Accepted Answer

Yield anyway to avoid hitting the pedestrian

Answer

Even when a pedestrian crosses illegally, drivers must exercise due care and yield to avoid a collision.

Question 5

You are making a U-turn where permitted. Who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

All approaching traffic from both directions

Answer

A driver making a U-turn must yield to all approaching traffic before completing the maneuver.

(MD DMV) Maryland Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test