Basic Driving
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signs
Pavement Markings
Important Information
100
This type of collision can be caused by following too closely behind another vehicle
What is a rear-end collision?
100
This signal means proceed with caution after you have checked to see that other vehicles have cleared the intersection
What is the green light signal?
100
This type of sign has a sharp left arrow crossed out
What is no left turn sign?
100
These are white lines, resembling stripes, at intersections that connect one side of street to the other
What are pedestrian crosswalk lines?
100
Maryland Law requires that all passengers of the vehicle wear this
What is a seatbelt?
200
The maximum legal speed you can travel on a road is dictated by
What is the posted speed limit?
200
This signal means the movement indicated by the arrow is ending so proceed with caution
What is the yellow arrow signal?
200
This type of sign has a picture of a truck going down a slope
What is a steep hill sign?
200
This vehicle may have its own designated lane and its own pavement marking to alert other vehicles
What is a bicycle?
200
Children in a rear facing car seat should never ride in this part of the vehicle
What is the front seat of the vehicle with a passenger air bag?
300
Before turning, it is critical that you take this cautionary measure
What is activate turn signal?
300
This is what to do if a stop signal stops working
What is proceed as if it were a four-way stop?
300
This sign has a person walking on it
What is pedestrian crossing?
300
These pavement lines mean travel is in opposite directions and passing is prohibited
What are double solid yellow lines?
300
Aside from demonstrating basic forward driving and traffic skills, applicants for a driver's license must also do these two maneuvers
What are parallel parking and reverse two-point turning?
400
This is the recommended following distance, measured in seconds, for safe driving
What is 3 to 4 seconds?
400
This is the only exception to obeying all traffic control devices
What are emergency situations, when directions from a police officer or other emergency personnel take priority?
400
This shape of sign is designated for school zones and crossings.
What is a pentagon?
400
This type of pavement line mean traffic travels in the same direction and crossing from one lane to the other is permitted.
What are broken yellow lines?
400
The purpose of this system is to prevent wheels from locking up and allowing you to steer
What is Anti-lock Braking System or ABS?
500
This is a possible result of excessive speeding
What is an increased risk of crashes, including increased force and impact?
500
Unless there is a posted sign that prohibits it, this action is permitted after coming to a complete stop at a red light
What is turning right on red?
500
This type of sign features a car with two squiggly lines behind it
What is slippery when wet?
500
These pavement lines mean travel is in the same direction and lane changing is prohibited.
What are double solid white lines?
500
This is the proper distance to sit away from the steering wheel, in inches
What is 10 to 12 inches?