Maryland MVA Permit Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 4

1. Question 1 sur 25

   In a state where marijuana is legal, may you drive after using it?

   • AYes, if you have a medical card
   • BYes, but only during the day
   • CNo, driving while impaired by any drug is illegal
   • DYes, as long as you feel fine
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. No, driving while impaired by any drug is illegal

   Impairment from marijuana is treated like impairment from any other drug. Do not use it before driving.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AYou must not drive into this road from where you are
   • BThe road is closed to trucks only
   • CStop, then enter when the way is clear
   • DOne-way street; turn here
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. You must not drive into this road from where you are

   This sign is posted where you would be going the wrong way, such as a freeway exit ramp or the end of a one-way street. Do not enter.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AKeep left
   • BLeft turns only
   • CSharp curve to the left
   • DYou may not turn left here
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. You may not turn left here

   The arrow shows a left turn and the red circle and slash ban it. Go straight or turn right if allowed.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   How far should you sit from the air bag in the steering wheel?

   • AAt least 3 feet
   • BAs close as you can
   • CAt least 10 inches
   • DAt least 2 inches
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. At least 10 inches

   Sit at least 10 inches from the air bag cover, as long as you can still control the vehicle safely.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   How should you pass a bicyclist riding in the same direction?

   • AFollow closely until the rider moves aside
   • BHonk and pass close by
   • CPass on the right
   • DSlow down and pass on the left with plenty of space
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Slow down and pass on the left with plenty of space

   Pass a bicyclist on the left at a safe distance and reduce your speed as you pass.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   Which headlights should you use in fog?

   • ALow beams
   • BHigh beams
   • CNo lights, to reduce glare
   • DParking lights only
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Low beams

   High beams reflect off fog and cause glare. Low beams help you see and help others see you.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   The school bus ahead of you turns on flashing yellow (amber) lights. What does this mean?

   • AThe bus is getting ready to stop, so slow down and prepare to stop
   • BThe bus has broken down
   • CYou should pass the bus quickly
   • DThe children have finished crossing
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. The bus is getting ready to stop, so slow down and prepare to stop

   Flashing yellow lights on a school bus warn that it will soon stop and turn on its red lights.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • A55 mph is the suggested speed for a curve
   • BOnly trucks must keep to 55 mph
   • CYou must drive at least 55 mph
   • D55 mph is the fastest you may legally drive here in good conditions
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. 55 mph is the fastest you may legally drive here in good conditions

   A white speed limit sign shows the maximum legal speed. In bad weather or heavy traffic you must drive slower.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ATrucks cross the road ahead
   • BAn uphill passing lane is ahead
   • CA steep downhill grade is ahead; slow down and use a lower gear
   • DA truck stop is ahead
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. A steep downhill grade is ahead; slow down and use a lower gear

   On a steep downgrade, slow down before the hill and shift to a lower gear so your brakes do not overheat.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    You are passing a car. When is it safe to return to your lane?

    • AAs soon as your rear bumper passes its front bumper
    • BWhen the two cars are side by side
    • CWhen the other driver flashes the headlights
    • DWhen you can see the front of the car you passed in your rearview mirror
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. When you can see the front of the car you passed in your rearview mirror

    Return to your lane only when you can see the whole front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    What does a five-sided (pentagon) sign like this warn you about?

    • AA no-passing zone
    • BA railroad crossing
    • CRoad work
    • DA school zone or school crossing
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. A school zone or school crossing

    The pentagon shape is used for school signs, so you know to watch for children.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    You stopped for a school bus with flashing red lights. When may you drive on?

    • AAfter waiting about 30 seconds
    • BWhen the bus driver honks
    • CAs soon as you see the children on the sidewalk
    • DOnly after the red lights stop flashing
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Only after the red lights stop flashing

    Stay stopped for as long as the red lights are flashing. Then watch for children before you move.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    The headlights of an oncoming car are blinding you. Where should you look?

    • AStraight into the headlights
    • BDown at your dashboard
    • CAt the center line
    • DToward the right edge of your lane
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Toward the right edge of your lane

    Look toward the right edge of the road until the car passes. Do not stare into the lights.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    Your car starts to hydroplane. What should you do?

    • ATurn sharply toward the shoulder
    • BBrake hard right away
    • CSpeed up to get through the water
    • DEase off the gas and keep the wheel straight without braking hard
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Ease off the gas and keep the wheel straight without braking hard

    Slowly take your foot off the gas and hold the wheel steady until the tires grip again. Do not use the brakes hard.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe no-passing area has ended; you may pass when it is safe
    • BYou must pass slow vehicles
    • CYou may pass only on the right
    • DPassing is not allowed
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The no-passing area has ended; you may pass when it is safe

    This sign marks the end of a no-passing area. Pass only when the road ahead is clear and it is safe.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    At night you see red reflectors on the road facing you. What does this most likely mean?

    • AYou are entering a school zone
    • BYou are going the wrong way on a one-way road or ramp
    • CThe road ahead is wet
    • DYou are near a fire station
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. You are going the wrong way on a one-way road or ramp

    Red raised pavement markers face drivers who are going the wrong way on a one-way road or ramp. Turn around safely right away.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    You are in the middle of an intersection when you hear a siren behind you. What should you do?

    • ADrive out of the intersection, then pull to the right and stop
    • BBack up out of the intersection
    • CTurn left right away
    • DStop in the middle of the intersection
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Drive out of the intersection, then pull to the right and stop

    Do not stop inside an intersection. Clear it first, then pull over to the right and stop.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    At this four-way stop, the numbers show the order in which the cars stopped. Which car may go first?

    • ACar 2
    • BCar 3
    • CCar 1
    • DCar 4
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Car 1

    At an all-way stop, the first vehicle to come to a full stop is the first to go.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    You feel sleepy while driving. What is the safest choice?

    • AOpen the window and turn up the radio
    • BChew gum and keep driving
    • CDrive faster to get home sooner
    • DPull over in a safe place and rest or take a short nap
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Pull over in a safe place and rest or take a short nap

    Tricks like a cold window or loud music do not work. Stop and rest; only sleep cures drowsiness.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA passing lane is ahead
    • BTraffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road
    • CTwo lanes go your way
    • DA divided highway begins
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Traffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road

    You are leaving a one-way road or divided highway. Oncoming traffic will be beside you, so keep right.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    A common cause of serious motorcycle crashes is a driver who:

    • ATurns left in front of an oncoming motorcycle
    • BParks next to a motorcycle
    • CFollows a motorcycle at a safe distance
    • DPasses a motorcycle on a straight road
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Turns left in front of an oncoming motorcycle

    Drivers turning left often fail to see oncoming motorcycles. Look carefully for motorcycles before you turn.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    Car 1 turns left from a two-way street onto another two-way street. Where should it finish the turn?

    • AIn the far right lane
    • BOn the left side of the center line
    • CIn the lane just to the right of the center line
    • DIn whatever lane has the least traffic
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. In the lane just to the right of the center line

    Start from the lane closest to the center and end in the lane just to the right of the new road's center line.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    When should you leave more than your normal following distance?

    • AOnly when the road is dry and clear
    • BIn bad weather or when following a large truck
    • COnly on city streets
    • DWhen you are in a hurry
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. In bad weather or when following a large truck

    Add more space in rain, snow or fog, and behind large trucks that block your view.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    The gates at a railroad crossing are coming down. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up and go under the gates
    • BStop on the tracks until the gates rise
    • CStop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing
    • DDrive around the gates if you cannot see a train
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Stop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing

    Never drive around or under lowered or lowering gates. Wait until they are fully up.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    Which numbered marking separates traffic going in opposite directions and allows drivers on both sides to pass when it is safe?

    • AMarking 6
    • BMarking 3
    • CMarking 5
    • DMarking 2
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Marking 2

    A broken yellow center line (marking 2) separates opposite directions and allows passing from either side when the way is clear.

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