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Maryland road signs practice test

Road signs are part of the Maryland MVA knowledge test. Practise the 50 sign questions we wrote from the Maryland handbook, then drill every common sign.

Maryland handbook sign questions

50 questions
  1. Question 1In Maryland's manual, what does a fluorescent pink sign indicate?

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    C: Emergency traffic incidents. Fluorescent pink signs are used for emergency traffic incidents. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.

  2. Question 2A fluorescent yellow-green sign is used for:

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    C: School, pedestrian and bicycle signs. Fluorescent yellow-green is used for school, pedestrian and bicycle signs. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.

  3. Question 3What do green signs show?

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    B: Destinations, distances and directions. Green signs show destinations, distances and directions. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.

  4. Question 4What do brown signs show?

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    A: Recreation and cultural interest areas. Brown signs show recreation and cultural interest areas. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.

  5. Question 5Orange signs warn of:

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    B: Construction and maintenance work areas. Orange is used for construction and maintenance work area warnings. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.

  6. Question 6What do blue signs show?

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    C: Services like food, gas and rest areas. Blue signs show services such as food, gas and rest areas. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.

  7. Question 7In the Maryland manual, which signs use black as the main background color?

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    B: One Way signs and signs that change messages. Black is used for One Way signs and signs that change messages. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.

  8. Question 8A round sign is used to:

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    A: Warn that a railroad crossing is ahead. The round sign is a railroad warning sign, telling you a railroad crossing is ahead. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.

  9. Question 9What does a crossbuck sign identify?

    white and black crossbuck road sign
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    C: The location of a railroad crossing. The crossbuck identifies the location of a highway-rail grade crossing. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.

  10. Question 10A trapezoid-shaped sign is used for:

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    B: Recreation and cultural interest areas and National Forest Routes. Trapezoid signs mark recreation and cultural interest areas and National Forest Routes. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.

  11. Question 11A pennant-shaped sign marks:

    yellow and black pennant road sign
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    B: The start of a no passing zone. The pennant marks the start of a no passing zone. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.

  12. Question 12A five-sided (pentagon) sign warns of:

    fluorescent yellow-green and black pentagon road sign
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    A: School zones and school crossings. The pentagon shape warns of school zones and marks school crossings. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.

  13. Question 13Horizontal rectangular signs usually:

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    B: Give directions or information. Vertical rectangles usually give instructions or rules; horizontal rectangles usually give directions or information. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.

  14. Question 14At a stop sign with no stop line or crosswalk, where must you stop?

    red and white octagon road sign
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    B: Before entering the intersection. Stop at the stop line; if none, before the crosswalk; if neither, before entering the intersection. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 21.

  15. Question 15What is the only sign shaped like a downward-pointing triangle with red letters on white?

    red and white downward-pointing triangle road sign
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    A: Yield. The yield sign is the only sign with this shape. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 21.

  16. Question 16At a yield sign, what should you do?

    red and white downward-pointing triangle road sign
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    C: Slow down, look left and right, yield, and proceed only when safe. Slow down, look both ways, yield to pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles, then proceed only when safe. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 21.

  17. Question 17A black-on-white rectangular sign showing a number is a:

    white and black vertical rectangle road sign
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    A: Speed limit sign. This regulatory sign tells you the maximum speed limit for the part of the road where it is posted. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 21.

  18. Question 18A 'Two-way Left' turn sign over a center lane means:

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    D: Vehicles traveling in either direction can use the center lane to turn left. Vehicles traveling in either direction can use the center lane to turn left. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 21.

  19. Question 19What does a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) sign mean?

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    A: You may use the lane only if you carry the number of people marked on the sign. You may use the HOV lane only if you have the number of people marked on the sign. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 21.

  20. Question 20A 'Stay to the Right of Median' sign tells you to:

    white and black vertical rectangle road sign
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    C: Keep to the right of the median or island. This regulatory sign tells you to stay to the right of the median. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 21.

  21. Question 21What is the purpose of warning signs?

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    A: To give notice of a situation that might not be readily apparent. Warning signs notify road users of situations that might not be readily apparent. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  22. Question 22A 'School Bus Stop Ahead' sign means:

    fluorescent yellow-green and black diamond road sign
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    D: A school bus may be stopping ahead; be prepared to stop. This warning sign alerts you to a school bus stop ahead so you can be ready to stop. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  23. Question 23A 'Work Zone Active when Flashing' sign means:

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    C: When the lights flash, the work zone is active and increased fines apply. The sign marks a work zone that is active when flashing, with increased fines. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  24. Question 24What do mile marker signs on interstates help with?

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    C: Giving your location to a tow truck or emergency personnel. Mile markers, every mile on interstates, give location information if you need someone to find you. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Other Traffic Sign Types, page 23.

  25. Question 25How often are mile marker signs placed on interstate highways?

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    C: Every mile. Mile marker signs are located every mile on interstate highways. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Other Traffic Sign Types, page 23.

  26. Question 26What does this sign mean?

    white and black and red square road sign
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    B: No left turn. A left arrow inside a red circle with a slash is the No Left Turn regulatory sign. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 21.

  27. Question 27What does this sign mean?

    white and black and red square road sign
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    D: No U-turn. A U-shaped arrow inside a red circle with a slash means No U-Turn. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 21.

  28. Question 28What does this sign mean?

    white and black vertical rectangle road sign
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    A: No turn on red. The No Turn on Red sign means you may not turn while the signal is red. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 21.

  29. Question 29What does this sign mean?

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    B: Do not enter. The red circle with a white bar is the Do Not Enter sign. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 21.

  30. Question 30What does this sign mean?

    red and white horizontal rectangle road sign
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    C: Wrong way. The red rectangular Wrong Way sign tells you that you are traveling against traffic. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 21.

  31. Question 31What does this sign mean?

    white and black and green vertical rectangle road sign
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    C: Left turn yield on green. Left Turn Yield on Green means left turns on a green ball are allowed but you must yield to oncoming traffic. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 21.

  32. Question 32What does this sign mean?

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    D: Bike lane. This regulatory sign marks a bike lane. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 21.

  33. Question 33What does this sign mean?

    yellow and black and red diamond road sign
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    C: Stop ahead. The Stop Ahead warning sign shows a stop sign is ahead; be ready to stop. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  34. Question 34What does this sign mean?

    yellow and black and red and white diamond road sign
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    A: Yield ahead. The Yield Ahead warning sign shows a yield sign is coming up. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  35. Question 35What does this sign mean?

    yellow and black and red and green diamond road sign
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    C: Traffic signal ahead. The Signal Ahead warning sign means a traffic signal is ahead. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  36. Question 36What does this sign mean?

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    A: Sharp right turn. This warning sign shows a sharp right turn ahead. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  37. Question 37What does this sign mean?

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    C: Traffic circle/roundabout ahead. This warning sign shows a traffic circle or roundabout ahead. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  38. Question 38What does this sign mean?

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    C: Road divides ahead. The Road Divides Ahead (divided highway begins) sign shows the road will split around a median. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  39. Question 39What does this sign mean?

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    D: Divided road ends ahead. Divided Road Ends Ahead means two-way traffic without a median is ahead. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  40. Question 40What does this sign mean?

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    C: Side road enters ahead. The Side Road Enters Ahead sign warns that a road joins from the side. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  41. Question 41What does this sign mean?

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    B: Lane ends, merge left. Lane Ends Merge Left tells drivers in the ending lane to merge left. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  42. Question 42What does this sign mean?

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    A: 'T' intersection ahead. The T Intersection Ahead sign means the road ends and you must turn left or right. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  43. Question 43What does this sign mean?

    yellow and black diamond road sign
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    D: Steep hill. The Steep Hill sign warns of a steep downgrade ahead. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  44. Question 44What does this sign mean?

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    B: Slippery when wet. Slippery When Wet warns the road is slippery in wet conditions. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  45. Question 45What does this sign mean?

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    C: Truck crossing. This warning sign means trucks may be crossing the road ahead. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  46. Question 46What does this sign mean?

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    C: Deer or other wildlife crossing. This warning sign shows deer or other wildlife may cross. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  47. Question 47What does this sign mean?

    orange and black and red diamond road sign
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    C: Flagger ahead. The Flagger Ahead sign means a flagger is controlling traffic ahead. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  48. Question 48What does this sign mean?

    orange and black diamond road sign
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    A: Road work ahead. The orange Road Work Ahead sign warns of a work zone ahead. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  49. Question 49What does this sign mean?

    fluorescent yellow-green and black pentagon road sign
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    D: School crossing ahead. This fluorescent yellow-green pentagon warns of a school crossing ahead. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  50. Question 50What does this sign mean?

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    C: Trail crossing. The Trail Crossing sign warns that a trail used by pedestrians and bicyclists crosses the road. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

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