When a vehicle makes a turn, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. The longer the vehicle, the bigger the difference between the paths of the front and rear wheels. Therefore, long trucks often have to swing wide to complete a right turn.

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.

May complete its turn in either of the two lanes.

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.

Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.

When leaving an alley, driveway, or parking lot to enter a roadway, you must stop before driving onto a sidewalk or sidewalk area. Pedestrians and existing traffic have the right-of-way.

Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area.

Stop only if pedestrians are on the sidewalk.

Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area.

Expect pedestrians on the sidewalk to yield the right-of-way.

Drivers of trucks, buses, vans, and any vehicles pulling campers or trailers may not be able to see you if you are driving directly behind them. Increase your following distance when driving behind one of these vehicles. Additionally, large vehicles can block your view of the road, so increase your following distance to look around the sides of the vehicle and see the road ahead.

To better see around the sides of the vehicle.

Because other drivers tend to pull behind large vehicles before trying to pass them.

Because following too closely will get you caught in the vehicle's slipstream.

When parking either uphill or downhill on a road that has no curb, you should turn your wheels so that the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.

Right, toward the side of the road

Left, toward the center of the road

When leaving an interstate, you should maintain your speed until you enter the deceleration lane, at which point you should reduce your speed to the exit ramp's posted advisory speed.

Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.

About halfway through the deceleration lane.

As you approach the deceleration lane.

Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.

A flashing yellow light at an intersection indicates that drivers should slow to a safe and reasonable speed and proceed with caution.

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

Yield to all traffic before crossing the intersection.

Stop, then enter the intersection when it is safe to do so.

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

If a vehicle merges in front of you too closely, take your foot off of the accelerator. This will create space between you and the vehicle ahead without requiring you to slam on your brakes or swerve into another lane.

Take your foot off the gas pedal.

Honk and step on the brake firmly.

Take your foot off the gas pedal.

Swerve into the lane next to you.

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2025 Maryland Permit Test 21

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Maryland. Each permit practice test question has three answer.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Maryland. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Maryland please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/maryland/car.

Number of Tests 24

Number of Question 25

Passing Score 22

2025 Maryland Permit Test 21

1. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

2. When crossing a sidewalk to enter traffic from an alley or driveway, drivers should:

3. Increase your following distance when driving behind a large vehicle:

4. You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?

5. You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?

6. When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you should:

7. MVA will suspend the license of any driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test result of:

8. A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

Insurance is Mandatory in Maryland

1. Are You Currently insured ?

2. Married ?

3. Do you own your Home?

4. Do you have more than 1 car ?

5. Have you or a Family Member Honorably Served in U.S. Military ?

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2025 Maryland Permit Test 21

1. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

2. When crossing a sidewalk to enter traffic from an alley or driveway, drivers should:

3. Increase your following distance when driving behind a large vehicle:

4. You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?

5. You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?

6. When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you should:

7. MVA will suspend the license of any driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test result of:

8. A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

Insurance is Mandatory in Maryland

1. Are You Currently insured ?

2. Married ?

3. Do you own your Home?

4. Do you have more than 1 car ?

5. Have you or a Family Member Honorably Served in U.S. Military ?