Maryland: Emergency vehicles and work zones — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What do law enforcement officers issue to people charged with violating the Maryland Motor Vehicle Law?” · “How does Maryland classify a violation of the Move Over Law?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Maryland Driver’s Manual" (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.
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How long must you stay stopped after pulling over for an emergency vehicle that is using its signals?
- Until its siren can no longer be heard
- Until the emergency vehicle has passed
- For at least 30 seconds
- Until the traffic ahead of you starts moving
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Correct answer: Until the emergency vehicle has passed
You must remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 37
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You are going in the same direction as an emergency vehicle that is using its signals. When may you pass it?
- Whenever the lane beside it is clear of traffic
- Whenever you stay under the posted speed limit
- Whenever it is slowing down for traffic ahead
- Only if it stops or a police officer tells you to pass
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Correct answer: Only if it stops or a police officer tells you to pass
You may not pass an emergency vehicle using its signals unless it stops or a police officer tells you to pass it.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 37
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You are approaching an emergency vehicle, tow truck or other service vehicle that is stopped on the road. What must you do if you can?
- Move to a lane not right next to the stopped vehicle
- Stop behind it and wait until it has driven away
- Keep to the lane beside it and pass it slowly
- Move to the shoulder and stop until it leaves
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Correct answer: Move to a lane not right next to the stopped vehicle
You must move to a lane that is not immediately adjacent to the stopped vehicle.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 37
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You are approaching a stopped emergency vehicle and cannot move over. What must you do?
- Keep your speed and sound your horn
- Stop completely until it has driven away
- Slow to a safe speed and prepare to stop
- Speed up and pass it as quickly as you can
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Correct answer: Slow to a safe speed and prepare to stop
If it is not possible to move over, you must slow down to a safe speed and prepare to stop if necessary.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 37
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What do law enforcement officers issue to people charged with violating the Maryland Motor Vehicle Law?
- Verbal warnings on the driving record
- Written traffic citations (tickets)
- Vehicle inspection orders
- Registration cancellation notices
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Correct answer: Written traffic citations (tickets)
Law enforcement officers issue written traffic citations (tickets) to people who are charged with violating the Maryland Motor Vehicle Law.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 44
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What may happen if you do not follow an officer's directions when you are stopped?
- Your registration is cancelled
- You must retake the knowledge test
- Your insurance is cancelled
- You may be arrested
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Correct answer: You may be arrested
You must follow the officer's directions if you are stopped, or you may be arrested.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 44
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If a law enforcement officer stops you, how should you pull over?
- Into the next lane, with your high beams on
- Straight ahead to the next exit before stopping
- Onto the left side of the road, with your window up
- To the side, far from traffic, with flashers on
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Correct answer: To the side, far from traffic, with flashers on
You should pull off to the side of the road as far away from traffic as possible and turn on your flashers.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 45
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What should you turn off when a law enforcement officer stops you?
- Your headlights and radio
- Your engine and radio
- Your flashers and engine
- Only your radio
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Correct answer: Your engine and radio
The manual says to turn off your engine and radio when an officer stops you.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 45
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What should you do with your window when a law enforcement officer stops you?
- Keep it closed and show your license against the glass
- Open the door slightly to speak
- Roll it down so you can communicate with the officer
- Step out and speak through the officer's window
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Correct answer: Roll it down so you can communicate with the officer
You should roll down your window so you can communicate with the officer.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 45
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If a law enforcement officer stops you, where should you stay?
- In your vehicle, with your seat belt fastened
- Standing beside your vehicle with your hands visible
- In the officer's vehicle
- Outside, behind your vehicle
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Correct answer: In your vehicle, with your seat belt fastened
You should stay in your vehicle and keep your seat belt fastened.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 45
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Where should you keep your hands when a law enforcement officer stops you?
- Out of sight, in your lap or pockets
- In plain view, with the steering wheel being best
- Reaching for your license as the officer walks up
- Beside you on the seat, under your papers
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Correct answer: In plain view, with the steering wheel being best
Keep your hands in plain view, on the steering wheel is best, and do not make any movement that will make the officer think you are hiding or reaching for something.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 45
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If an officer issues you a citation, what should you do?
- Explain why it is wrong so the officer cancels it
- Refuse to take it until you speak with the MVA
- Drive away and send an explanation by mail
- Not argue, because you can make your case in court
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Correct answer: Not argue, because you can make your case in court
You should not argue with the officer about the citation, because you will have your chance to make your case if you go to court.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 45
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Under the Move Over Law, what must you do when approaching a vehicle that is stopped, standing, or parked on a road with its lights flashing?
- Move over
- Stop until the lights stop flashing
- Sound your horn
- Speed up to pass it quickly
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Correct answer: Move over
In Maryland, you must move over when approaching any vehicles stopped, standing, or parked on a road with their lights flashing.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 45
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What must you do if it is not safe or possible to move over for a vehicle stopped with its lights flashing?
- Stop completely behind the vehicle
- Change lanes without signaling
- Slow down to a safe speed
- Keep your speed and flash your headlights
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Correct answer: Slow down to a safe speed
If it is not safe or possible to move over, you must slow down to a safe speed.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 45
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Which of these should you consider when deciding a safe speed under the Move Over Law?
- Weather, road conditions, traffic, and pedestrians
- Only the posted speed limit
- The color of the stopped vehicle's flashing lights
- The age of the stopped vehicle
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Correct answer: Weather, road conditions, traffic, and pedestrians
You should consider the weather, road conditions, traffic, and pedestrians when deciding a safe speed.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 45
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How does Maryland classify a violation of the Move Over Law?
- As a felony
- As a civil infraction
- As a misdemeanor
- As a parking violation
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Correct answer: As a misdemeanor
Violating the Move Over Law is a misdemeanor.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 45
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What is the fine for a Move Over Law violation that causes a crash?
- $100
- $250
- $500
- $150
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Correct answer: $150
A violation that causes a crash carries a $150 fine and three points.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 45
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What is the fine for a Move Over Law violation when there is a death or serious injury?
- $350
- $750
- $500
- $1,000
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Correct answer: $750
A Move Over Law violation with a death or serious injury carries a $750 fine and three points.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 45