Hardest Questions (Maryland) (Maryland) - 2026 DMV Practice Test

Question 1:

What does this sign indicate?

The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways.

Winding road ahead. Drive with caution.

Drivers will soon be on a roadway with two-way traffic.

Question 2:

The picture shows a _________ sign.

no U-turn

no left turn

sharp turn

Question 3:

When preparing to exit an expressway, drivers should start reducing their speed:

about halfway through the deceleration lane.

immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.

at least 100 feet before entering the deceleration lane.

Question 4:

The ‘One Way’ sign means that:

only vehicles turning left may travel in the direction of the arrow.

there is only one road that turns left at the intersection.

drivers may travel only in the direction of the arrow.

Question 5:

If you remain in the back blind spot of a large vehicle:

you increase the chance of a crash.

the large vehicle will take much longer to stop.

you can reduce fuel consumption.

Question 6:

A flashing red light:

is used at dangerous intersections.

means the same thing as a stop sign.

All of the above.

Question 7:

When they see this sign, drivers should:

increase their speed and keep well to the right.

slow down and keep well to the right.

slow down and keep well to the left.

Question 8:

Double solid lines on the roadway mean:

you cannot pass.

you can not go across the lines except to turn left to enter or leave the highway.

All of the above.

Question 9:

A broken white line:

means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane.

separates two lanes traveling in the same direction.

marks the right edge of the roadway.

Question 10:

While inside the roundabout, you should:

remain in your lane until you are ready to exit.

change lanes before you check for vehicles behind you.

use your left turn signal if you are in position to exit now.

Question 11:

Regulation signs normally are:

white triangles.

green rectangles.

white rectangles.

Question 12:

The road is the most slippery:

when it first starts to rain.

after it rains.

All of the above.

Question 13:

What is the meaning of blue traffic signs?

A blue background indicates a regulatory sign.

They give directional information.

Blue indicates road user services.

Question 14:

Which sign has white letters on a red background?

Stop

School zone

Yield

Question 15:

Having a drivers license is:

a requirement.

a privilege.

a constitutional right.

Question 16:

Gauging the speed of a motorcycle may be difficult because:

motorcycles take up less of your field of vision.

motorcycles often slow down by downshifting.

many motorcyclists do not activate the brake light.

Question 17:

Service signs are ____ with ____ letters and symbols.

blue; white

white; black

green; white

Question 18:

If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, you should:

stop and wait for a large space in traffic.

enter the expressway and accelerate quickly.

reduce your speed to 15 MPH or less and blend with traffic.

Question 19:

If your gas pedal is stuck, you should:

hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. If not, shift into neutral and use the brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road.

ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering.

Question 20:

This sign indicates:

Warning: drunk drivers.

Winding road. Drive with caution.

The road may be slippery when wet. Drive slowly.

Question 21:

When a hazard is seen ahead, reaction distance:

is the sum of perception distance and braking distance.

equals total stopping distance minus perception distance.

is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes.

Question 22:

This sign tells drivers that:

left and right turns are not allowed.

a divided highway is ahead.

they cannot go straight ahead.

Question 23:

Which of the following is NOT true about ABS?

It improves the vehicle stability.

It helps increase your stopping distance.

It improves the steering ability.

Question 24:

A driver who approaches an intersection:

must yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the intersection.

must drive straight through the intersection, even if another vehicle is already in the intersection.

has the right-of-way over traffic already in the intersection.

Question 25:

At a stop sign there is no stop line, you must stop:

before you enter the intersection.

before you enter the crosswalk.

after you enter the crosswalk.

Question 26:

When you make a left turn from a two-way road into a four-lane highway, you must:

enter the left lane, to the right of the center line.

enter the right lane, to the left of the center line.

go straight through the intersection, and then make the turn.

Question 27:

When driving in rainy weather, you should:

steer and brake smoothly.

drive in low gear.

steer off the road.

Question 28:

A driver cuts off another vehicle, or threatens another motorist or a pedestrian. These are examples of:

excessive driving

road rage

defensive driving

Question 29:

Road signs that point out scenic areas and parks are:

brown and white.

black and orange.

green and white.

Question 30:

When drivers see the ‘Wrong Way’ sign:

they are going the wrong way on an expressway exit ramp.

they must drive past this sign and reach the next intersection.

they must not leave the pavement except in an emergency.

Question 31:

When you see this sign you should:

turn right.

merge left.

watch for traffic to the right.

Question 32:

This road sign means:

There is a series of sharp turns up ahead on the road

Sharp right turn ahead.

A road joins from the right

Question 33:

Regulation signs normally are ____ rectangles with ____ letters or symbols.

yellow; black

white; black

green; white

Question 34:

It's 10 AM. This sign tells you that:

you are allowed to park until 5:30 PM.

you must display a special permit in order to park here.

you are not allowed to park here.

Question 35:

If a vehicle is coming towards you at night with its high beams on, making it hard to see the road ahead, you should:

look straight ahead towards the middle of the lane.

look ahead towards the left edge of your lane.

look ahead towards the right edge of your lane.

Question 36:

If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you should treat the intersection the same as:

a yield sign.

a stop sign.

a warning sign.

Question 37:

Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

excessive rain.

excessive stops.

excessive speed.

sudden turns.

Question 38:

A flashing yellow light means:

The light will soon change from green to red.

Drive with caution.

Yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection.

Question 39:

The octagonal shape is used:

for stop signs and railroad advance warning signs.

exclusively for stop signs.

to warn drivers of existing or possible hazards on roadways.

Question 40:

Your license can be suspended if you are under 21 and drive with a BAC of:

0.15% or more.

any amount.

0.08% or more.

Question 41:

Regulatory signs are:

Suggestions

Warnings

Law

Question 42:

You can pass on the right:

when a vehicle ahead makes a right turn.

when a vehicle ahead makes a left turn.

when a vehicle that is approaching from the opposite direction is prepared to turn left.

Question 43:

To avoid glare from headlights of an approaching car:

stay focused on the center line on the road.

don't look directly into the oncoming headlights, look toward the right edge of your lane.

flash your high beams.

Question 44:

At a school crossing, drivers should:

always stop, whether there’s a stop sign or not.

always sound their horn and stay alert.

watch for children and be ready to stop.

Question 45:

To avoid traction loss from hydroplaning, drivers should:

keep a constant speed.

apply the brakes as soon as the car starts to skid.

slow down.

Question 46:

Motorcycles:

must share a traffic lane with another vehicle.

are easier to see than cars.

are entitled to use a complete traffic lane.

Question 47:

This sign indicates:

A slow-moving vehicle

A no-passing zone

Yield

Question 48:

Never make a U-turn from:

the lane you’re in.

the right lane.

the left part of the lane nearest to the centerline of the roadway.

Question 49:

There is no crosswalk and a pedestrian is crossing your lane ahead. You should:

stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing the street.

slow down as you pass the pedestrian.

make eye contact and then pass the pedestrian.

Question 50:

This road sign means:

You have the right of way

No Passing Zone

Yield the right-of-way

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