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

Question 1:

Which shape is a railroad advance warning sign?

Crossbuck

Round

Pentagon

Question 2:

The yield sign means:

Go. The light will soon be red.

If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping.

Stop if you can.

Question 3:

This sign tells drivers that:

left and right turns are not allowed.

a divided highway is ahead.

they cannot go straight ahead.

Question 4:

Service signs are ____ with ____ letters and symbols.

blue; white

white; black

green; white

Question 5:

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 6:

Where must you position your vehicle when you prepare to make a left turn from a two-way roadway into a one-way roadway?

As far to the right as possible.

On the right curb.

As close as possible to the center line.

Question 7:

In case of skidding, drivers should NOT:

take their foot off the gas pedal.

pump the brakes gently if they are about to hit something.

tap the gas pedal with their foot.

Question 8:

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 9:

Large trucks:

have high-tech air brakes which allow them to stop quickly.

take longer to stop than passenger vehicles.

are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.

Question 10:

Stopping distances:

are not affected by vehicle speed.

decrease as vehicle speed increases.

increase as vehicle speed increases.

Question 11:

The ‘Slower Traffic Keep Right’ sign is used:

at most intersections.

on multiple lane highways.

in school zones.

Question 12:

The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:

let them pass if it's safe to do so.

flash your brake lights.

always keep your eyes focused ahead of your car.

Question 13:

When children are close, what should you do before you back out of a driveway?

Rely on your mirrors.

Get out of the car and check behind the car.

Look through your back window for children.

Question 14:

This road sign means:

Warning, crossroad ahead

All traffic must turn

Yield sign ahead

Question 15:

A flashing red light means:

The same as a STOP sign.

The light will soon change to steady red.

Drive with caution.

Question 16:

These are:

route signs.

miles-left signs.

speed limit signs.

Question 17:

This road sign means the road you're driving on:

turns sharply to the left and then right

turns to the right and then the left

turns only to the left

Question 18:

When drivers see this road sign:

they must come to a complete stop and call the police.

they must not drive past this sign.

they must turn around immediately.

Question 19:

Night driving can be more difficult because:

vehicle speed and distance are harder to judge.

there are more cars on the roads at night.

the speed limit is increased at night.

Question 20:

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 21:

If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by:

riding the pedal lightly.

pull over to the right and wait until it stops raining.

having them checked by a mechanic.

Question 22:

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 23:

This road sign means:

Watch for vehicles entering from the side

When pavement is wet, reduce your speed

Winding road ahead

Question 24:

This road sign means:

Crossroad

Hospital parking ahead

Merge

Question 25:

Before entering a curve, you should:

pump your brakes several times.

activate your turn signal.

reduce your speed.

Question 26:

Destination signs are ______ with ____ letters and symbols.

green; white

blue; white

white; black

Question 27:

The first sign drivers see when approaching a highway-rail intersection is usually:

a crossbuck sign.

an advance warning sign.

a speed limit sign.

Question 28:

To make a proper right turn:

swing to the left before turning right.

slow down and get into the lane nearest the centerline.

give the proper signal and get into the lane nearest the right curb.

Question 29:

Most signs used in street work areas are:

round.

diamond shaped.

rectangle shaped.

Question 30:

This road sign means:

Merge

Side Road

Merging Traffic

All traffic must go straight ahead

Question 31:

What does this road sign indicate?

Drivers have the right of way over bikes turning left.

Vehicles turning left must yield to bikes entering a right turn lane.

Motor vehicles entering an exclusive right-turn lane must weave across bicycle traffic in bicycle lanes.

Question 32:

When driving in rainy weather, you should:

steer and brake smoothly.

drive in low gear.

steer off the road.

Question 33:

If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:

be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.

make a U-turn because the lane ends ahead.

maintain your current speed while changing lanes.

Question 34:

A 4-way stop sign means:

The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first.

Traffic from all four directions must stop.

There are four stop signs at the intersection.

All of the above.

Question 35:

If a driver follows you too closely, you should:

move to another lane if possible.

activate your stop lights.

brake suddenly.

Question 36:

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 37:

When approaching a construction site, drivers should:

accelerate to get out of the way quickly.

slow down and adjust their driving manner.

honk their horn to alert construction workers of their presence.

Question 38:

A yellow arrow means:

Do not go in the direction of the arrow.

If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop.

The same as a steady yellow light.

Question 39:

Does a vehicle prepared to enter a traffic circle or rotary have right-of-way over vehicles in the circle?

Yes, but only if they are entering the rotary from the right lane.

No. Vehicles already in the circle have the right-of-way.

Only if the light is green.

Yes.

Question 40:

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 41:

This road sign means:

Lane reduction - the left lane ends soon

Highway entrance ramp ahead

Lane reduction - the right lane ends soon

Question 42:

Driving at excessive speed:

improves your reaction time.

often leads to high-risk decision-making.

does not increase the chance of a crash.

Question 43:

This road sign means:

You have the right of way

No Passing Zone

Yield the right-of-way

Question 44:

This road sign means:

Divided highway ahead

Two-way traffic ahead

Four-lane traffic ahead

Question 45:

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

yellow; black

white; black

green; white

Question 46:

Drivers should change lanes:

often.

as quickly as possible.

gradually and carefully.

Question 47:

Directions given by traffic officers ___________ signs, signals or pavement markings.

take precedence over

are less important than

must obey

Question 48:

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

excessive driving

road rage

defensive driving

Question 49:

Where are yield signs usually placed?

At intersections, if there is no marked stop line.

Where auxiliary roads lead into major roads.

Where major roads lead into auxiliary roads.

Question 50:

This sign is a:

regulatory sign.

warning sign.

guide sign.

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