Maryland Car / Permit Practice Test 6

11.A three-sided sign shaped like a triangle pointing down tells a driver to do what?

Come to a complete halt and wait for a green lightSlow down and give the right-of-way, stopping if necessarySpeed up to merge before other traffic arrivesPrepare for a sharp curve in the road

12.In Maryland, a child must ride in a child safety seat until reaching what age, unless they are tall enough?

Age 4Age 6Age 10Age 8

13.Why is it hard for a person to judge their own blood alcohol concentration by counting drinks?

Only the type of alcohol mattersThe number of drinks always equals the BACAlcohol affects everyone at the same rateWeight, food, tiredness, and other factors all affect it

14.What is the safest plan if you know you will be drinking alcohol?

Drive slowly to compensateWait an hour before driving homeDrink only beer instead of liquorArrange a sober driver before you go out

15.When another vehicle is passing you, what should you do?

Speed up so the pass takes less timeLet the vehicle pass and keep from speeding upMove onto the shoulder to make roomFlash your headlights to signal the pass

16.When leaving a limited-access highway, what is the deceleration lane used for?

To speed up before the exit rampTo slow down safely toward the exit rampTo pass slower trafficTo make a U-turn back onto the highway

17.If a vehicle starts to hydroplane on a wet road, what should the driver do?

Brake firmly to slow immediatelyEase off the gas and keep going straightTurn sharply toward the shoulderAccelerate to push through the water

18.There is a simple way to judge whether a truck driver can see you. What is it?

If the truck has its headlights on, it can see youIf you are within one car length, you are visibleIf the truck is in the right lane, you are visibleIf you cannot see the driver in the truck's mirror, they cannot see you

19.A steady yellow traffic light means what to an approaching driver?

Speed up to clear the intersectionThe light is stuck and can be ignoredThe signal is about to turn red, so prepare to stopTraffic from the side street has the green

20.When parking next to a curb, how should a driver position the vehicle?

A few feet out from the curb for easy exitAngled into the traffic laneAs close to the curb as possibleFacing against the flow of traffic