Maryland MVA Test Road Signs and Signals 3

Question 1

What is the meaning of a double yellow center line on a Maryland road?

Accepted Answer

No passing is permitted from either direction

Answer

A double solid yellow center line prohibits passing in either direction because conditions make passing unsafe.

Question 2

A dashed white line between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction means what?

Accepted Answer

Lane changes are permitted when safe

Answer

Dashed white lines separate same-direction lanes and indicate that drivers may change lanes when it is safe to do so.

Question 3

What does a green arrow displayed alongside a red traffic light in Maryland mean?

Accepted Answer

You may turn in the arrow direction if the path is clear

Answer

A green arrow (protected turn signal) means you may move in the direction of the arrow; oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light.

Question 4

In Maryland, what does a sign with 'WRONG WAY' in white letters on a red background mean?

Accepted Answer

You are traveling against the legal flow of traffic

Answer

A WRONG WAY sign means you have entered a roadway traveling against the flow of traffic and must stop and turn around immediately.

Question 5

What shape is used exclusively for railroad advance warning signs in the US and Maryland?

Accepted Answer

Circle

Answer

The circle shape is reserved solely for railroad crossing advance warning signs, making them instantly recognizable.

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