Maryland Car / Permit Practice Test 5

11.A driver pulling onto a road from a private driveway must do what?

Expect other traffic to slow for themYield to vehicles already on the roadEnter quickly before any cars arriveSound the horn and merge

12.A round (circular) traffic sign is used to alert drivers to what?

A pedestrian crosswalkAn upcoming railroad crossingA sharp bend to the leftA weight limit for a bridge

13.Where should a driver never stop or park along a highway ramp?

On the far outside of the shoulderBehind a guardrailNear a mile marker signIn the triangular painted zones where a ramp exits

14.What should a driver do at a flashing yellow traffic signal?

Reduce speed and continue carefullyStop fully and wait for a greenBack up to the previous intersectionCome to a stop only if a car is coming

15.In winter weather, which road surfaces tend to become icy before other parts of the road?

Wide, flat highwaysBridges and rampsRoads in direct sunlightGravel side streets

16.A sign showing a two-way left-turn lane in the center of the road means what?

Vehicles headed either way may enter that center lane to turn leftThe center lane is reserved for passing onlyOnly oncoming traffic may use the middle laneThe lane is closed during rush hour

17.Before turning left at an intersection, why is it important to look carefully for oncoming motorcycles?

Motorcycles are required to stop for turning carsMotorcycles never have the right-of-wayTheir small size makes their speed and distance hard to judgeMotorcycles are always slower than cars

18.In which situation must a driver always call the police after a crash?

Only if the other driver requests itWhen a vehicle involved cannot be movedOnly during daytime hoursNever, if both drivers agree not to

19.What happens if a driver refuses to take a chemical test after an officer requests one?

The license will be suspendedNothing, since testing is optionalOnly a small fine is chargedThe refusal is ignored if sober

20.What can happen to the penalty if a driver is convicted of impaired driving with a child in the vehicle?

The penalty is reduced for a first offenseThere is no additional penaltyThe fine and jail time can be doubledOnly a warning is issued