Maryland Driver's License

Free Practice Test

Free Practice Test

You are about to take the Maryland DOT Online Practice Test. This sample test consists of multiple choice questions and answers.

Please select the best answer for each question below and then click "Grade It!"

1. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Left turn only ahead
b. Sharp curves ahead
c. Exit to the left ahead
d. Obstruction in road; go around
2. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. No trucks on hill
b. Beware of trucks on hill
c. Steep downward hill approaching
d. Steep upward hill approaching
3. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Upcoming offroading site
b. Drop between road and shoulder
c. Flat tire warning zone
d. Rough road
4. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Middle lane closed ahead
b. Only middle lane open ahead
c. Wide bridge ahead
d. Narrow bridge ahead
5. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Upcoming T intersection
b. Upcoming Y intersection
c. Traffic can pass on either side of a traffic island or obstruction
d. Reversible lanes warning
6. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Police Station Ahead
b. Hospital Ahead
c. Fire Station ahead
d. Truck Weighing Station ahead
7. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Watch for hitchhikers
b. Watch for children
c. School zone ahead
d. Pedestrian crossing ahead
8. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. T-intersection upcoming
b. No entry ahead
c. Road splits ahead
d. Stop
9. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Slippery when wet
b. Winding road ahead
c. Swerve to avoid object in road
d. Frequent lane changes
10. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. One way street
b. Upcoming intersection from direction shown
c. Left turn only
d. Road splits ahead
11. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Left turn only
b. Two lanes able to turn left
c. Right turn only
d. Proceed straight ahead only
12. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. No right turn
b. No turns allowed
c. No left turn
d. Left turn only
13. The Move Over law means you have to move over when you see:
a. Moving vans
b. Emergency vehicles
c. Farm animals
d. Pedestrians
14. If you see a stopped school bus on your side of the road with its lights flashing, you must:
a. Move into the far-left lane, then drive past
b. Make sure you can't see any children, then proceed
c. Wait until the lights stop flashing before proceeding
d. Ignore it and keep driving
15. Double solid yellow lines indicate:
a. no passing in either direction.
b. you may not turn into or out of a private road or driveway.
c. you may not turn left at an intersection.
d. passing is permitted in either direction.
16. ___________ indicate lane separation for traffic flowing in that direction.
a. Broken white lines
b. Broken yellow lines
c. Solid white lines
d. Solid yellow lines
17. Which of these is NOT an appropriate way to communicate with other drivers?
a. Vehicle turn signals
b. Yelling out the window
c. Hazard lights
d. Eye contact
18. Pedestrians should yield the right of way to cars:
a. if they are walking at night.
b. if they are not using a designated crosswalk.
c. if they are using a designated crosswalk.
d. never.
19. What is a roundabout?
a. Driving circles in a parking lot
b. A series of right turns that bring you back to your starting point.
c. A series of left turns that bring you back to your starting point.
d. A circular intersection
20. What is the FIRST step to take if your vehicle breaks down on the road?
a. Raise the hood.
b. Place reflective triangles to alert other drivers.
c. Stop the vehicle
d. Steer off the roadway if you can.
21. At what point should you reach for your license, registration, and insurance information if you are stopped by a police officer?
a. As soon as you see lights flashing behind you.
b. As the officer approaches your vehicle.
c. When the officer requests them.
d. Never. If you don't give the officer your documents, you can't receive a ticket.
22. While driving with your provisional license you are allowed _______ passengers under 18 in your vehicle at a time.
a. No passengers allowed
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
23. You must drive with your learner's permit, and keep it in good standing for at least _____ months before applying for your provisional driver's license.
a. 6
b. 9
c. 3
d. 12
24. If you are over 21, what is the legal blood alcohol limit in Maryland?
a. 0.08%
b. 0.01%
c. 0.02%
d. 0.07%
25. If you're approaching a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:
a. Get as far as you can into the intersection to make room for traffic behind you
b. Not enter the intersection until you can get fully across
c. Enter the intersection, but leave enough room between yourself and the car in front of you for traffic to pass through
d. Go once traffic clears, regardless of whether the traffic light has changed at that point