Maryland Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions

Correct answer: Get out and move away from the tracks

If you have an emergency on or near a railroad crossing, get out of the vehicle and move away from the tracks, then report it using the ENS sign.

Source: Section 5: Driving Situations and Conditions – G. Highway-Railroad Crossings

Correct answer: Stop and wait until the gates go up and the lights stop flashing

Lowered gates or flashing lights mean the road is temporarily closed; wait until the gates rise and the lights stop.

Source: Section 5: Driving Situations and Conditions – G. Highway-Railroad Crossings

Correct answer: Look both ways; another train may be coming on another track

After a train passes, look both ways and make sure all tracks are clear, because another train may be coming.

Source: Section 5: Driving Situations and Conditions – G. Highway-Railroad Crossings

Correct answer: Only when there is room for your vehicle on the other side

Never start across unless you can get completely over; make sure there is space for your vehicle on the far side before crossing.

Source: Section 5: Driving Situations and Conditions – G. Highway-Railroad Crossings

Correct answer: Buses, school buses, and trucks carrying hazardous materials

Buses, school buses, and hazardous-materials trucks must stop at every railroad crossing, so watch for them stopping ahead of you.

Source: Section 5: Driving Situations and Conditions – G. Highway-Railroad Crossings

Correct answer: Pull off the road, turn off the engine and radio, and keep your hands in view

Pull off as far from traffic as possible with flashers on, turn off the engine and radio, lower the window, stay seated and belted, and keep your hands visible.

Source: Section 8: Crashes and Traffic Stops – C. Traffic Stops

Correct answer: Don't argue; you can make your case in court

Do not argue with the officer about a citation; you will have your chance to make your case if you go to court.

Source: Section 8: Crashes and Traffic Stops – C. Traffic Stops

Correct answer: Stay buckled and face forward

If you can stay in the vehicle, keep your seat belt on and face forward so the vehicle's safety features protect you if you are hit.

Source: Section 8: Crashes and Traffic Stops – B. Roadside Emergencies

Correct answer: Away from the road, behind a barrier or guardrail, facing oncoming traffic

Do not stand near the vehicle; move quickly away from the road, get behind an embankment, barrier, or guardrail, and face oncoming traffic.

Source: Section 8: Crashes and Traffic Stops – B. Roadside Emergencies

Correct answer: Consider driving on to the off-ramp or a parking lot, even on the flat

The farther from traffic the safer: reaching an off-ramp or parking lot is worth it even if it means driving on a flat tire or damaging a rim.

Source: Section 8: Crashes and Traffic Stops – B. Roadside Emergencies

Correct answer: Turn on your emergency flashers and stay inside if you can

Use emergency flashers and stay inside if possible; standing or walking along a highway is very dangerous at high speeds.

Source: Section 5: Driving Situations and Conditions – J. Interstate Driving and Limited Access Highways

Correct answer: Turn on your emergency flashers or set out flares

Whenever you are in a crash, use your emergency flashers or flares to warn other drivers.

Source: Section 8: Crashes and Traffic Stops – A. Crashes