Maryland MVA Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 6

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AMany curves are ahead
   • BA sharp turn to the right is ahead
   • CTwo-way traffic is ahead
   • DThe road curves right, then left
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. The road curves right, then left

   A reverse curve bends one way and then the other. Slow down before the first curve.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   On a freeway with two or more lanes going your way, what is the left lane mainly for?

   • AStopping in an emergency
   • BPassing
   • CSlow vehicles
   • DTrucks only
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Passing

   Keep right except to pass. If many vehicles pass you on the right, move right and let them go by on the left.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   A driver holds the left arm out the window, bent downward. What does this hand signal mean?

   • ALeft turn
   • BRight turn
   • CSlowing down or stopping
   • DGo ahead and pass
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Slowing down or stopping

   The left arm bent downward means the driver is slowing down or stopping.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Which road users are especially hard to see at night?

   • ATrucks with clearance lights
   • BPolice cars with lights flashing
   • CBuses with interior lights on
   • DPedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists

   People walking, cycling or riding motorcycles are much harder to see in the dark. Slow down and look carefully.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AOne sharp curve to the right is ahead
   • BA series of curves is ahead
   • CThe road is slippery ahead
   • DLanes shift ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. A series of curves is ahead

   The road has three or more curves in a row. Slow down and stay in your lane.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   You reach this sign. You cannot see a train, but you hear a train horn. What should you do?

   • ADrive onto the tracks to get a better look
   • BStop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed
   • CHonk your horn and keep going
   • DCross quickly before the train arrives
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Stop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed

   Never try to beat a train. Trains cannot stop quickly. Stop before the tracks and cross only when you are sure it is safe.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   A front tire blows out while you are driving on the highway. What should you do?

   • AHold the wheel tightly and slowly ease off the gas
   • BBrake hard right away
   • CSpeed up to keep control
   • DSteer sharply onto the shoulder
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Hold the wheel tightly and slowly ease off the gas

   Grip the wheel firmly, keep the car straight, and let it slow down before you brake gently and pull off.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

   • AToward the curb
   • BAway from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back
   • CIt does not matter if the parking brake is set
   • DStraight ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Away from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back

   Uphill with a curb, turn your wheels toward the center of the road and let the front tire gently touch the curb.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   You missed your exit on the freeway. What should you do?

   • AGo on to the next exit
   • BBack up on the shoulder
   • CStop and wait for a gap to back up
   • DMake a U-turn across the median
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Go on to the next exit

   If you miss your exit, stay on the freeway until the next exit. Never back up or turn around on a freeway.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • APedestrians are not allowed on this road
    • BThe sidewalk ends ahead
    • CPedestrians must yield to cars here
    • DPeople may be crossing; slow down and yield to pedestrians
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. People may be crossing; slow down and yield to pedestrians

    Watch for people crossing the road. Be ready to stop and yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    An ambulance (1) with flashing lights and a siren is coming. What should drivers like Car 2 and Car 3 do?

    • APull over to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes
    • BStop right where they are in their lanes
    • CSpeed up to stay ahead of it
    • DMove toward the center line
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes

    Drivers going either way on a two-way road must pull to the right edge and stop for an emergency vehicle using lights and a siren.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Must you yield to a pedestrian crossing at an intersection that has no painted crosswalk lines?

    • AOnly if a crossing guard is there
    • BOnly in school zones
    • CYes, most intersections have unmarked crosswalks where pedestrians have the right-of-way
    • DNo, only painted crosswalks count
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Yes, most intersections have unmarked crosswalks where pedestrians have the right-of-way

    Pedestrians have the right-of-way in both marked and unmarked crosswalks.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

    • ASpeed up before the light turns red
    • BSlow down and go through with caution
    • CStop and wait for a green light
    • DThe signal is broken, so treat it as an all-way stop
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Slow down and go through with caution

    A flashing yellow light is a warning. You may go, but slow down and watch for traffic and pedestrians.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe road becomes divided
    • BA narrow bridge is ahead
    • CA new lane is added
    • DThe right lane ends; merge left when it is safe
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The right lane ends; merge left when it is safe

    If you are in the lane that ends, signal and move over when there is a safe gap. Drivers in the other lane should help by adjusting speed.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Car 1 is behind a school bus on this divided highway. The bus has stopped with its red lights flashing. What must the driver of Car 1 do?

    • AStop and stay stopped until the red lights turn off
    • BPass slowly on the right
    • CHonk and keep going
    • DPass slowly on the left
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Stop and stay stopped until the red lights turn off

    Drivers behind a stopped school bus must always stop. Rules for drivers on the other side of a divided highway differ by state.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    The lights are flashing at a railroad crossing. Where should you stop?

    • ARight next to the rail
    • BAt least 15 feet but no more than 50 feet from the nearest rail
    • CAt least 200 feet before the tracks
    • DOn the tracks, so you can see better
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. At least 15 feet but no more than 50 feet from the nearest rail

    Stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail, and wait until the train has passed and it is safe.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Which of these is an illegal place to park?

    • AIn a marked space next to the curb
    • BOn a residential street with no signs
    • CIn an open space in a parking lot
    • DIn a crosswalk
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. In a crosswalk

    You may never park in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, because it blocks people who are crossing.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Car A is waiting to enter this roundabout. Car B is already in the roundabout. Which car has the right-of-way?

    • AWhichever car is larger
    • BWhichever car honks first
    • CCar B
    • DCar A
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Car B

    Yield to all traffic already in the roundabout, then enter when there is a safe gap.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    You come to a traffic light that is completely dark because of a power outage. What should you do?

    • AHonk and keep going
    • BTreat the intersection like an all-way stop
    • CYield only to cars on your left
    • DDrive through if no cars are close
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Treat the intersection like an all-way stop

    When a signal is not working, stop as you would at a stop sign, then follow the right-of-way rules.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Which of these is distracted driving?

    • AScanning the road ahead
    • BEating or changing the music while driving
    • CKeeping both hands on the wheel
    • DChecking your mirrors
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Eating or changing the music while driving

    Any activity that takes your attention from driving is a distraction, including eating, talking and adjusting the stereo or GPS.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    At a T-intersection with no signs or signals, who has the right-of-way?

    • AThe vehicle turning left
    • BTraffic on the through road
    • CThe largest vehicle
    • DTraffic on the road that ends
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Traffic on the through road

    Drivers on the road that continues straight through have the right-of-way. Drivers on the road that ends must yield.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    A driver is tailgating you. What is the safest thing to do?

    • ABrake suddenly to warn the driver
    • BStop on the shoulder right away
    • CKeep a steady speed, leave extra space ahead, and let the driver pass
    • DSpeed up to get away
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Keep a steady speed, leave extra space ahead, and let the driver pass

    Do not react with sudden braking. Keep extra space in front of you so you can stop gently, and let the tailgater pass when possible.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    You have parked on the street. What should you do before opening your door on the traffic side?

    • ATurn on your headlights
    • BHonk your horn
    • CCheck behind you for bicyclists and cars
    • DOpen the door quickly to get out fast
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Check behind you for bicyclists and cars

    Opening a door into the path of a bicyclist can cause a serious crash. Look back before you open it.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    Compared with a sober driver, about how much more likely is a driver with a BAC of 0.08% to crash?

    • AAbout 20 times
    • BAbout the same
    • CAbout 4 times
    • DAbout 1.5 times
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. About 4 times

    Drivers at a BAC of 0.08% are about four times more likely to crash than drivers with no alcohol.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    When is it right to use your high-beam headlights?

    • AOn dark, open roads when no vehicles are close ahead or coming toward you
    • BIn fog
    • CIn busy city traffic
    • DWhen following another car closely
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. On dark, open roads when no vehicles are close ahead or coming toward you

    High beams help you see farther on dark roads, but dim them for oncoming traffic and when following another vehicle.

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