2025 Maryland Signs Permit Test
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://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/maryland/car.
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55. When you approach an octagonal sign, you must:
Explanation
An octagonal (eight-sided) sign always means "Stop." Come to a complete stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians that have the right-of-way, and proceed when the way is clear.
56. A pentagon-shaped sign is a:
Explanation
A five-sided sign is used to alert drivers to a school zone. Some pentagonal signs specifically indicate crosswalks within school zones where children or other pedestrians may be present.
57. If you see a sign over your lane that has an arrow with the word "only" below it, you should:
Explanation
This is an example of a lane control sign. It indicates that you must move in the direction indicated by the arrow (in this case, to the left).
58. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign directs traffic to the right of an island or barrier. The road ahead is divided.
59. This road sign means:
Explanation
Regulatory signs provide notice to road users of traffic laws that must be obeyed. This particular sign tells you the maximum speed limit for the stretch of highway where it is posted. You may drive more slowly than the posted speed limit, based on road conditions, but it is illegal to drive any faster than the posted speed limit.
60. This road sign means:
Explanation
An octagonal sign always means stop. When approaching a stop sign, you must come to a complete stop at the marked stop line and proceed only when it is safe to do so. If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before the intersection at a point from which you can see oncoming traffic.
61. This road sign means:
Explanation
Regulatory signs provide notice to road users of traffic laws that must be obeyed. This sign tells drivers that it is prohibited to make a U-turn.
62. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign indicates that the right lane ends ahead. A merging maneuver will be required for drivers in that lane.
63. This road sign means:
Explanation
A red sign informs drivers that an action is prohibited. If you see this sign, you are traveling in the wrong direction on the road and should turn around immediately.
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