Maryland Lanes & Turns practice test
Practice lane markings, turns, passing and merging: 27 questions based on the Maryland Driver's Manual, 14 of them on Maryland's own rules.
Key Maryland facts: Lanes & Turns
Yellow pavement markings should always be on the driver's left. Section 5.A, p. 27 A left turn across double solid yellow lines is allowed, for example into a driveway. Section 4.C, p. 24 Double broken yellow lines mark the edges of reversible lanes. Section 4.C, p. 24 Rows of small triangles across a lane show where to yield. Section 4.C, p. 25 A two-way left lane is the center lane that traffic from either direction uses to turn left. Section 4.B, p. 21 Sample Lanes & Turns questions
Your view is blocked as you come within 100 feet of a tunnel. May you pass?
Yes, on a two-lane road Yes, if you signal Yes, if you hurry No, passing is not allowed Show the answer
No, passing is not allowed
The rule covers bridges, elevated roads and tunnels when your view is obstructed.
Source: Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 3.I, p. 16
What do double broken yellow lines mark?
A freeway on-ramp A no-parking zone The edges of reversible lanes A bicycle route Show the answer
The edges of reversible lanes
Signs and signals tell you when you may enter or leave these lanes.
Source: Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 4.C, p. 24
When is passing on the right allowed, if it is safe and you stay on the road?
Whenever the shoulder is free Whenever you are in a hurry When the other car is under the limit When the other car is about to turn left Show the answer
When the other car is about to turn left
A left-turning vehicle is one case where passing on the right is allowed.
Source: Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 3.I, p. 16
What is the acceleration lane on a highway entrance for?
Waiting for a green signal Passing other cars on the ramp Matching the speed of highway traffic Stopping to check for gaps Show the answer
Matching the speed of highway traffic
It gives you room to match the speed of highway traffic.
Source: Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 5.J, p. 32
In a multi-lane traffic circle, when should you move to the outside lane?
Just after your exit Whenever it is empty As soon as you enter After passing the exit before yours Show the answer
After passing the exit before yours
Signal right and change to the outside lane once the exit before yours has gone by.
Source: Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 5.I, p. 31
May you cross double solid yellow lines to turn left into a driveway?
Yes, for a left turn No, never Only with an officer's permission Only on one-way roads Show the answer
Yes, for a left turn
Passing is banned across them, but a left turn is allowed.
Source: Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 4.C, p. 24
When may you use a lane marked as a high occupancy vehicle lane?
Only with a motorcycle Whenever traffic is slow Only at night With the number of people on the sign Show the answer
With the number of people on the sign
The sign sets how many people the vehicle must carry.
Source: Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 4.B, p. 21
What do rows of small triangles across your lane show?
Where a bike lane starts Where to speed up Where to yield Where parking begins Show the answer
Where to yield
They mark the point where you must yield to other vehicles or pedestrians.
Source: Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 4.C, p. 25
After passing a car, what should you see before returning to your lane?
Its rear bumper beside you Its driver waving you in Its brake lights in your side mirror Both its headlights in your rear-view mirror Show the answer
Both its headlights in your rear-view mirror
Seeing both headlights tells you there is room to return.
Source: Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 3.I, p. 16
You take the wrong highway exit. What should you do?
Turn around on the ramp Stop and back up Cross the grass to return Finish the ramp and find a way back Show the answer
Finish the ramp and find a way back
Stopping and backing up anywhere on the highway is forbidden.
Source: Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 5.J, p. 32
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About these questions
We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002 (10-26), October 2026 Edition (the notice page, p. 2, also still prints the older form number DL-002 (05-23)) edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.
