Driving Test Practice

Maryland road sign library

Every sign, signal and marking the Maryland driver manual shows or names, with its meaning in the manual's words and its page.

Independent educational site · not affiliated with any government agency or DMV

Regulatory signs - Maryland

  • Octagon: Stop Shape

    Octagon: Stop Shape

    The octagonal (eight-sided) shape always means stop. You must come to a complete stop.

    Manual page 20

  • Triangle: Yield Shape

    Triangle: Yield Shape

    Slow down and, if necessary, stop to give the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.

    Manual page 20

  • Rectangle: Regulatory or Guide Shape

    Rectangle: Regulatory or Guide Shape

    Vertical signs usually give instructions or tell you the rules of the road. Horizontal signs usually give directions or information.

    Manual page 20

  • STOP

    STOP

    The stop sign is the only 8-sided sign you will see on the road. When you come to a stop sign: You must make a complete stop at the stop line. If there is no stop line, stop before entering a crosswalk. If there is no stop line or crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection. You must yield to vehicles and pedestrians in the intersection; and remain stopped until it is safe to enter and continue through the intersection.

    Manual page 21

See them all (31) →

Warning and work zone signs - Maryland

  • Diamond: Warning Shape

    Diamond: Warning Shape

    These signs warn you of special conditions or hazards ahead. You may have to slow down, so be ready to take appropriate action.

    Manual page 20

  • Pennant: No Passing Shape

    Pennant: No Passing Shape

    Marks the start of a no passing zone. Do not pass other vehicles.

    Manual page 20

  • Pentagon: School Zone and School Crossing Shape

    Pentagon: School Zone and School Crossing Shape

    The pentagon (five-sided) shape warns you of school zones and marks school crossings.

    Manual page 20

  • Stop Ahead

    Stop Ahead

    These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.

    Manual page 22

See them all (41) →

Guide and service signs - Maryland

  • E-ZPass Maryland

    E-ZPass Maryland

    You will see these signs above the road. They provide information about destinations, directions, and how to use the lanes.

    Manual page 23

  • Interstate Route Marker

    Interstate Route Marker

    Some roads are numbered. They are called route numbers. These signs identify the route number and the type of road.

    Manual page 23

  • U.S. Route Marker (US 50)

    U.S. Route Marker (US 50)

    Some roads are numbered. They are called route numbers. These signs identify the route number and the type of road.

    Manual page 23

  • Maryland State Route Marker (100)

    Maryland State Route Marker (100)

    Some roads are numbered. They are called route numbers. These signs identify the route number and the type of road.

    Manual page 23

See them all (15) →

Traffic signals - Maryland

  • Steady Red Light

    Steady Red Light

    Come to a complete stop at the stop line. If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk and before entering the intersection. Remain stopped as long as the signal is red. Unless a sign prohibits turning on red, after coming to a complete stop, you may: Turn right, or Turn left from a one-way street to another one-way street. When turning on a red signal, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and all other traffic.

    Manual page 17

  • Steady Yellow Light

    Steady Yellow Light

    This means that the signal is changing from green to red. It gives you time to stop safely. It also provides time for vehicles already in the intersection to get through the intersection before the signal turns red. If you are too close to the intersection to stop safely, carefully continue through the intersection.

    Manual page 17

  • Steady Green Light

    Steady Green Light

    Proceed with caution after you have checked first to see that no other vehicles are in the intersection. This means be careful and pay close attention. When it is safe to proceed, you may enter the intersection to go straight-ahead or turn unless a sign or another signal prohibits the turn. You must yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection.

    Manual page 17

  • Signal Not Working (No Lights)

    Signal Not Working (No Lights)

    You must stop at a clearly marked stop line. ... If there is no clearly marked stop line, you must stop before entering a crosswalk. If there is no clearly marked stop line or crosswalk, you must stop before entering the intersection. You must yield to vehicles and pedestrians in the intersection, and remain stopped until it is safe to enter and continue through the intersection.

    Manual page 17

See them all (22) →

Pavement markings - Maryland

  • Single Broken White Line

    Single Broken White Line

    Separates lanes where all traffic is going in the same direction, and crossing from one lane to the other is permitted. Used on roads with more than one lane.

    Manual page 24

  • Single Broken Yellow Line

    Single Broken Yellow Line

    Separates lanes where vehicles are traveling in opposite directions, and passing with care is permitted in either direction. Used as the center line on 2-lane, 2-way roads.

    Manual page 24

  • Single Solid White Line

    Single Solid White Line

    Marks the right edge of the road. Also separates lanes where all vehicles are going in the same direction, but lane changing is discouraged.

    Manual page 24

  • Single Solid Yellow Line

    Single Solid Yellow Line

    Marks left edge lines on divided highways, one-way roads, and ramps. A divided highway has a guardrail, strip of land, or other barrier between traffic traveling in each direction.

    Manual page 24

See them all (21) →

Railroad crossings and other signs - Maryland

  • Round: Railroad Warning Shape

    Round: Railroad Warning Shape

    Used to warn that there is a railroad crossing ahead.

    Manual page 20

  • Crossbuck: Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Shape

    Crossbuck: Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Shape

    Identifies the location of a railroad crossing.

    Manual page 20

  • Trapezoid Shape

    Trapezoid Shape

    Recreation and cultural interest areas and National Forest Routes.

    Manual page 20

  • Railroad Crossbuck

    Railroad Crossbuck

    Identifies the location of a railroad crossing.

    Manual page 30

See them all (11) →

More signs from our practice questions

  • A traffic signal housing showing an illuminated red arrow pointing to the left.

    You want to go in the direction a steady red arrow signal points. What must you do?

    Stop completely and stay stopped while the arrow is red

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 18

  • A steady yellow arrow traffic signal

    What does a steady yellow arrow signal mean?

    Permission to turn in the direction of the arrow is ending

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 18

  • A green left-turn arrow lit on one signal head while the head beside it shows red

    A steady green arrow signal points in your direction. Whom must you still yield to?

    All pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 18

  • A white RAILROAD CROSSING crossbuck sign with a bell and a pair of red signal lights, one of them lit

    A flashing red signal is located at a railroad crossing. What must you do?

    Stop completely, even if you do not see a train

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 18

  • An overhead lane-control signal showing a green arrow

    A green arrow signal points down at a lane. What does it mean for that lane?

    You may drive in the lane

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 18

  • A pedestrian signal head showing an upraised hand beside a two-digit orange number.

    A pedestrian crosswalk signal shows a flashing orange hand with a countdown number. What should a pedestrian who has not yet started crossing do?

    Not start crossing

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 19

  • A plain red sign panel with a white border.

    A sign has a red background. What kind of information does it give?

    Stop, yield, do not enter, or wrong way

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 20

  • A blank green sign panel with a white border

    A sign has a green background. What information does it give?

    Destinations, distances, and directions

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 20

  • A blank brown sign panel with a white border

    A sign has a brown background. What kind of place does it point to?

    Recreation and cultural interest areas

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 20

  • A plain white rectangular sign standing taller than it is wide, with a black border and no lettering.

    What do vertical rectangular signs usually give?

    Instructions or the rules of the road

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 20

  • A blank white sign that is wider than it is tall, with a black border, on a post

    What do horizontal rectangular signs usually give?

    Directions or information

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 20

  • A blank fluorescent yellow-green five-sided sign with a black border, on a post.

    What does a five-sided (pentagon) sign warn you of?

    School zones, and it marks school crossings

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 20

  • Four signs: a white SPEED LIMIT 30 sign, a green sign listing two town names with distances, a blue sign reading GAS, and a brown sign reading HISTORIC SITE.

    What are regulatory signs about?

    Traffic laws that you must obey

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 21

  • A car approaching a STOP sign, with a solid white line painted across its lane before a crosswalk where two children are crossing.

    You come to a stop sign that has a stop line. What must you do?

    Make a complete stop at the stop line

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 21

  • A white vertical sign with a black letter P under a red circle and slash, and a red arrow pointing both left and right below it.

    A white vertical rectangular sign has a red circle with a slash over a capital P and a double arrow below. What does the manual call it?

    No Parking

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 21

  • A white square sign showing a red circle with a red diagonal slash over a black arrow that curves back on itself.

    A white square sign shows a U-shaped black arrow with a red circle and slash over it. What does the manual call it?

    No U-Turn

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 21

  • A white sign showing two curved arrows from opposite directions above the word ONLY.

    A sign shows two curved arrows turning left from opposite directions above the word ONLY. What does it mean?

    Vehicles traveling in either direction can use the center lane to turn left

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 21

  • A black rectangular sign with a white arrow pointing right and the words ONE WAY.

    A ONE WAY sign has an arrow pointing one way. What does it mean?

    Traffic can only go in the direction of the arrow

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 21

  • A white sign with a white diamond on a black panel and the words HOV 2+ ONLY, 2 OR MORE PERSONS PER VEHICLE.

    A sign shows a diamond and reads HOV 2+ ONLY, 2 OR MORE PERSONS PER VEHICLE. When may you use that lane?

    Only if you have the number of people marked on the sign

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 21

  • A yellow diamond sign with a black arrow pointing up and a second curved line joining it from the lower right.

    A yellow diamond-shaped warning sign shows a black arrow pointing up with a second line joining it from the lower right. What does the manual call this sign?

    Two Roads Merging

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 22

  • A yellow diamond warning sign with a plus-shaped cross symbol

    A yellow diamond-shaped warning sign shows a plain black plus symbol. What does the manual call this sign?

    Intersection

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 22

  • A yellow diamond sign showing a truck on a black wedge that slopes down to the right.

    A yellow diamond-shaped warning sign shows a black truck tipped on a steep slope. What does the manual call this sign?

    Steep Hill

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 22

  • An orange sign reading ACTIVE WORK ZONE WHEN FLASHING with a round amber light on top.

    A work zone sign reads ACTIVE WORK ZONE WHEN FLASHING and has a light on top. What applies when the light is flashing?

    Increased fines

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 22

  • A white shield with the number 50 in black, on a black square sign.

    A route marker sign shows a white shield with the number 50 on a black square. What does the manual call this sign?

    U.S. Route

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 23

  • A roadside mile marker post

    How often are mile marker signs located on interstate highways?

    Every mile

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 23

    What do mile marker signs provide that you can use if you need someone, such as a tow truck or emergency personnel, to find you?

    Location information

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 23

  • A plain orange diamond-shaped sign with a black border and no symbol or lettering on it.

    If you see orange signs while driving, what should you do?

    Pay close attention and be prepared for unexpected conditions

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 31

  • A blue car waiting on an approach to a single-lane roundabout with a landscaped center island, while other cars drive around the circle

    What kind of sign do roads that lead to traffic circles have?

    Yield signs

    Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 31