MD DMV Sharing the Road 2

Question 1

When passing a bicyclist on a Maryland roadway, drivers must leave at least how much clearance?

Accepted Answer

3 feet

Answer

Maryland law requires drivers to give bicyclists at least 3 feet of clearance when passing.

Question 2

A large truck's 'No-Zones' are areas where:

Accepted Answer

The truck driver cannot see your vehicle in their mirrors

Answer

No-Zones are the large blind spots around trucks where the driver cannot see other vehicles.

Question 3

You are following a motorcycle in wet weather. Compared to following a car, you should:

Accepted Answer

Increase your following distance

Answer

Motorcycles can stop quickly and are less stable on wet roads, so drivers need extra following distance.

Question 4

When a school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on a two-lane undivided road in Maryland, drivers approaching from either direction must:

Accepted Answer

Stop at least 20 feet from the bus

Answer

Maryland law requires all traffic on an undivided road to stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights.

Question 5

Pedestrians in a marked crosswalk without a traffic signal have:

Accepted Answer

The right-of-way over vehicles

Answer

Drivers must stop and yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks at locations without traffic signals.

(MD DMV) Maryland Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test