Traffic Flashcards
How many feet before an intersection must you signal your turn in Maryland?
At least 100 feet.
What is the maximum distance you can travel in a center turn lane in Maryland?
No more than 300 feet.
How far must you stop from a railroad crossing when signals are active?
Between 15 and 50 feet.
How many seconds ahead should you scan for traffic signals and intersections?
At least 12 to 15 seconds ahead.
What is the minimum distance from a stop sign you can legally park?
At least 30 feet away.
What is the legal limit to park near a traffic signal or yield sign?
No closer than 30 feet.
How far from a crosswalk at an intersection must you park?
At least 20 feet away.
Maryland law requires headlights to be turned on when visibility is less than how many feet?
Less than 1,000 feet.
What is the distance you must stop from a school bus with red lights flashing?
At least 20 feet.
How far must you stay behind an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens activated?
At least 300 feet.
What’s the minimum distance required to safely pass another vehicle before returning to your lane?
At least 200 feet visibility ahead.
How many seconds should you signal before changing lanes on a highway?
At least 3 to 5 seconds.
How far should you be from a bicyclist when turning right?
At least 3 feet.
How many lanes from a center lane can you turn in either direction?
From the center 1 lane.
How long should you keep your signal on after starting a lane change?
Keep it on for at least 3 seconds.
What’s the minimum safe gap in oncoming traffic needed to make a left turn at an intersection?
At least 6 seconds.
How long is a flashing pedestrian signal generally active before a red hand appears?
Around 15 to 30 seconds (depending on intersection).
If turning at an intersection, you must yield to pedestrians within how many feet?
Within crosswalks and 10 feet from the curb.
What’s the max fine for failing to use a turn signal in Maryland?
Up to $90 and 1 point on your license.
How close to a fire hydrant is parking prohibited in Maryland?
Within 15 feet.
How many feet must you leave between your vehicle and a fire truck that has stopped in response to an emergency?
At least 500 feet.
What is the minimum width for a fire lane in Maryland?
Typically 20 feet, depending on jurisdiction.
What is the fine for illegally parking next to a fire hydrant in Maryland?
Up to $75.
You may not park within how many feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street?
Within 20 feet.
