MD DMV Sharing the Road 3

Question 1

Under Maryland's 'Move Over' law, when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

Accepted Answer

Move to an adjacent lane if safe, or slow to a reasonable speed

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The full width of the lane

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Swing wide to the left before turning right

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop and yield until they cross

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

The truck driver cannot see you

Answer

If you can't see the driver in the mirror, the driver can't see you, meaning you are in a blind spot.

(MD DMV) Maryland Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test