Maryland Permit Test: Lanes & Passing Practice Questions

Correct answer: Right of the center of the road

Keep to the right of the center of the road unless you are passing, a sign or signal allows otherwise, or something blocks your path.

Source: Section 3: Basic Driving – F. Lane Driving

Correct answer: In an intersection

Do not drift across lane lines or change lanes while in an intersection, and change lanes only after deciding it is safe.

Source: Section 3: Basic Driving – F. Lane Driving

Correct answer: When you see both of its headlights in your rear-view mirror

Return to your lane only when you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear-view mirror.

Source: Section 3: Basic Driving – I. Passing

Correct answer: When it is turning left and you can stay on the road

Passing on the right is allowed, staying on the road, when the other vehicle is turning left or on unobstructed roads with two or more lanes in your direction.

Source: Section 3: Basic Driving – I. Passing

Correct answer: No, never on either shoulder

You may not pass on the shoulder of the road, either to the right or to the left.

Source: Section 3: Basic Driving – I. Passing

Correct answer: Yield and do not increase your speed

When being passed, yield to the passing vehicle and do not speed up.

Source: Section 3: Basic Driving – I. Passing

Correct answer: 100 feet

You may not pass when crossing or within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad grade crossing.

Source: Section 3: Basic Driving – I. Passing

Correct answer: No

Passing is not allowed when your view is obstructed within 100 feet of a bridge, elevated road, or tunnel.

Source: Section 3: Basic Driving – I. Passing

Correct answer: Signal and make sure you have room to pass

Estimate the time and space needed, signal before passing, and go around the other vehicle at a safe distance.

Source: Section 3: Basic Driving – I. Passing

Correct answer: Crossing the solid lines between the ramp and the highway

Use the acceleration lane to match traffic speed, and do not cross the solid lines between the entrance and the highway.

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

Correct answer: Continue to the next exit and re-enter

If you exit at the wrong place or miss your exit, keep going and find a way back; never stop and back up on any part of the highway.

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

Correct answer: Well before you reach your exit

Move to the right lane well before the exit you plan to take.

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

Correct answer: Pass quickly; return when both headlights show in your mirror

Pass trucks quickly so you are not in their blind spot, and move back only when both headlights are visible in your rear-view mirror.

Source: Section 7: Sharing the Road – C. Large Trucks and Buses

Correct answer: Same-direction lanes; crossing from one to the other is permitted

A single broken white line separates lanes going the same direction where crossing from one lane to the other is permitted.

Source: Section 4: Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings – C. Pavement Markings

Correct answer: Careful passing in either direction

A single broken yellow center line separates opposing traffic and permits careful passing in either direction.

Source: Section 4: Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings – C. Pavement Markings