Traffic Signs & Signals — Maryland

Maryland permit practice test: 461 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 25 Q, 88%, 20 min. Traffic Signs & Signals: 123 questions. Updated

Regulatory, warning and guide signs, plus traffic light and pavement marking questions.

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Questions (123)

1. What message will be found on this yellow pennant-shaped sign?
  1. Right turns only.
  2. Right turns permitted.
  3. No passing zone. ✓

Answer: C. No passing zone.

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2. This sign means:
  1. No right turn. ✓
  2. You must turn right.
  3. Watch for traffic on your right.

Answer: A. No right turn.

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3. If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:
  1. Stop until the light turns green.
  2. Go through the intersection without stopping. ✓
  3. Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

Answer: B. Go through the intersection without stopping.

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4. A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:
  1. The same thing as a yield sign.
  2. The light is about to turn green.
  3. The same thing as a stop sign. ✓

Answer: C. The same thing as a stop sign.

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5. A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that:
  1. Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid yellow line.
  2. Passing is not permitted from either direction.
  3. Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken yellow line. ✓

Answer: C. Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken yellow line.

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6. This road sign means:
  1. You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed limit.
  2. The maximum speed limit under ideal conditions is 55 mph. ✓
  3. You must not travel below the speed indicated.

Answer: B. The maximum speed limit under ideal conditions is 55 mph.

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7. This sign means:
  1. Curves ahead.
  2. Divided highway starts.
  3. Divided highway ends. ✓

Answer: C. Divided highway ends.

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8. A school bus is stopped ahead of you in your lane with its red lights flashing. You should:
  1. Stop and proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus.
  2. Slow to 25 mph and pass cautiously.
  3. Stop for as long as the red lights are flashing. ✓

Answer: C. Stop for as long as the red lights are flashing.

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9. Regulatory signs are:
  1. Green.
  2. Yellow.
  3. White. ✓

Answer: C. White.

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10. When you see this sign, you:
  1. Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop. ✓
  2. Will always stop at the upcoming railroad crossing.
  3. Should stop and wait for a signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

Answer: A. Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

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