Maryland Permit Test: Sharing the Road Practice Questions

Question 1

A school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing. You are approaching from behind. How far back must you stop?

Accepted Answer

At least 20 feet

Answer

At least 100 feet

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At least 50 feet

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At least 10 feet

Question 2

You are stopped for a school bus with flashing red lights. When may you start moving again?

Accepted Answer

When the bus moves or turns off its flashing red lights

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When the driver of the car ahead decides to go

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As soon as all the children are off the roadway

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After waiting about 30 seconds behind the bus

Question 3

On a multi-lane road divided by a physical barrier, a school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on the other side. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

You do not have to stop

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Stop until the bus moves

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Slow to 15 mph while passing

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Stop at least 20 feet away

Question 4

How can you tell you are in a truck driver's side blind spot?

Accepted Answer

You cannot see the driver's face in their side mirror

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You are more than 200 feet behind it

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You can see the truck's license plate

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The truck has its turn signal on

Question 5

How far out does a large truck's right-side blind spot extend?

Accepted Answer

The length of the trailer and out three lanes

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About one car length behind the trailer

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Only the lane directly to its right

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Only the area right next to the cab

Question 6

Compared with cars, how much time and room do trucks and buses need to stop?

Accepted Answer

Almost twice as much

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Slightly less

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Half as much

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About the same

Question 7

A fully loaded truck can weigh over 80,000 pounds. About how far can it take to stop?

Accepted Answer

The length of a football field

Answer

About two car lengths

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Less distance than a car

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About 20 feet

Question 8

A truck is backing up into a loading area ahead of you. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Never cross behind it

Answer

Pass quickly behind it

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Cross behind if it is slow

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Honk and cross behind it

Question 9

Why is following closely behind a truck or bus especially dangerous?

Accepted Answer

The driver can't see you, and you have no place to go if it stops suddenly

Answer

The wind from the truck pulls your car into its trailer

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Trucks always brake more slowly than the cars around them

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It is only dangerous when you are on a downhill grade

Question 10

Is it legal to share a lane side by side with a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

No; motorcyclists may use the whole lane

Answer

Yes, if the lane is wide enough

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Yes, on multi-lane highways

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Yes, if the rider waves you by

Question 11

What following distance should you leave behind a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 to 4 seconds

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At least 1 second

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About one car length

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At least 10 seconds

Question 12

How much more likely is a motorcyclist to be hurt in a crash than a car driver?

Accepted Answer

Six times

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About the same

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Twice

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Ten times

Question 13

Why should you look twice before changing lanes or merging?

Accepted Answer

Motorcycles can hide in your blind spot

Answer

Your mirrors show everything

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Trucks move faster than cars

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It is required only at night

Question 14

A motorcyclist is passing you. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Maintain your speed and let them finish

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Speed up to stay beside the rider

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Move toward the rider to tighten the gap

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Brake sharply to let the rider in

Question 15

You need to change lanes near a large group of motorcyclists. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Signal early and wait for the group to make room

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Speed up and cut across in front of the group

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Merge into the group wherever you find a gap

Answer

Honk so the riders spread apart for you

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