MD DMV Sharing the Road 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under Maryland's 'Move Over' law, when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:
- Move to an adjacent lane if safe, or slow to a reasonable speed (Correct answer)
- Stop completely on the shoulder
- Maintain your speed but turn on hazard lights
- Honk to alert the responders
Correct answer: Move to an adjacent lane if safe, or slow to a reasonable speed
The Move Over law requires changing lanes away from stopped emergency vehicles when possible, or slowing down if a lane change is unsafe.
Question 2: A motorcycle is entitled to how much of a traffic lane?
- The full width of the lane (Correct answer)
- Half of the lane
- One-third of the lane
- Only the right edge of the lane
Correct answer: The full width of the lane
A motorcyclist is legally entitled to the full width of a lane, and cars may not share it side by side.
Question 3: When a truck ahead of you is making a right turn at an intersection, it may:
- Swing wide to the left before turning right (Correct answer)
- Turn from the shoulder only
- Stop and back up first
- Signal left instead of right
Correct answer: Swing wide to the left before turning right
Large trucks often swing wide to the left to complete a right turn, so never squeeze into the gap on their right.
Question 4: You are driving near a blind pedestrian carrying a white cane at a crossing. You must:
- Come to a complete stop and yield until they cross (Correct answer)
- Honk to let them know you are there
- Drive around them slowly
- Flash your headlights
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and yield until they cross
Drivers must always stop and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians who are blind or using a white cane or guide dog.
Question 5: If you cannot see a truck driver in the truck's side mirror, you should assume:
- The truck driver cannot see you (Correct answer)
- The mirror is broken
- The truck is stopping soon
- You may pass on either side
Correct answer: The truck driver cannot see you
If you can't see the driver in the mirror, the driver can't see you, meaning you are in a blind spot.
Question 6: When driving behind a horse-drawn vehicle or a rider on horseback, you should:
- Slow down and pass with care, leaving plenty of room (Correct answer)
- Honk so the animal moves aside
- Follow closely until the road widens
- Rev your engine to alert the rider
Correct answer: Slow down and pass with care, leaving plenty of room
Loud noises can startle horses, so drivers should slow down and pass quietly with a wide margin.
Question 7: Bicyclists riding on Maryland roads are generally required to:
- Obey the same traffic laws as motor vehicle drivers (Correct answer)
- Ride against the flow of traffic
- Stay on sidewalks at all times
- Yield to all vehicles in every situation
Correct answer: Obey the same traffic laws as motor vehicle drivers
Bicyclists must follow the same rules of the road as motorists, including signals and signs.
MD DMV Sharing the Road 3
Under Maryland's 'Move Over' law, when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must: