Maryland: Road signs — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Where do you see overhead lane use signs?” · “What do route marker signs identify?”
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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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An orange diamond-shaped sign shows a black figure holding out a flag and an arm. What does the manual call this sign?
- Detour
- Roadwork Ahead
- Pedestrian Crossing
- Flagger Ahead
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Correct answer: Flagger Ahead
Among the manual's warning signs, an orange diamond with a figure holding a flag is labeled Flagger Ahead.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 22
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A fluorescent yellow-green pentagon-shaped sign shows two children walking, with a SCHOOL plate below. What does the manual call this sign?
- School Crossing Ahead
- Deer or Other Wildlife Crossing
- Truck Crossing
- Flagger Ahead
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Correct answer: School Crossing Ahead
Among the manual's warning signs, a yellow-green pentagon with two children and a SCHOOL plate is labeled School Crossing Ahead.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 22
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A fluorescent yellow-green diamond-shaped sign shows an up arrow above a school bus with flashing lights and children beside it. What does the manual call this sign?
- School Crossing Ahead
- Stop Ahead
- School Bus Stop Ahead
- Pedestrian Crossing
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Correct answer: School Bus Stop Ahead
Among the manual's warning signs, a yellow-green diamond with an arrow, a bus with flashing lights and children is labeled School Bus Stop Ahead.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 22
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Where do you see overhead lane use signs?
- On the right shoulder
- On the pavement
- Beside the exit ramp
- Above the road
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Correct answer: Above the road
The manual says you will see overhead lane use signs above the road.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 23
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What information do overhead lane use signs provide?
- Destinations, directions, and how to use the lanes
- The speed limit and the route number of the road ahead
- Businesses and services at upcoming exits
- Your location, shown every mile
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Correct answer: Destinations, directions, and how to use the lanes
Overhead lane use signs give information about destinations, directions, and how to use the lanes.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 23
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What do route marker signs identify?
- The businesses and services at certain exits
- The mile where you are on the interstate
- The route number and the type of road
- The destinations in each lane
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Correct answer: The route number and the type of road
Route marker signs identify the route number and the type of road.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 23
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A route marker sign shows a white shield with the number 50 on a black square. What does the manual call this sign?
- State Route
- U.S. Route
- Destination Guide
- Park and Ride
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Correct answer: U.S. Route
Among the manual's route marker signs, the white shield with a route number is labeled U.S. Route.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 23
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A route marker sign shows a white square with the word MARYLAND above the number 100. What does the manual call this sign?
- U.S. Route
- Destination Guide
- General Services Sign
- State Route
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Correct answer: State Route
Among the manual's route marker signs, a white square with MARYLAND above a number is labeled State Route.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 23
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What do service information and guide signs identify?
- The businesses and services you can find if you take certain exits
- The route number and the type of road shown on the sign
- The miles you have driven on an interstate highway so far
- Which lanes may be used when you approach a toll plaza
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Correct answer: The businesses and services you can find if you take certain exits
Service information and guide signs identify the businesses and services you can find if you take certain exits.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 23
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A brown sign reads Great Falls Historic District with EXIT 57 below it. What does the manual call this sign?
- Park and Ride
- Destination Guide
- General Services Sign
- U.S. Route
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Correct answer: Destination Guide
Among the manual's service information and guide signs, the brown historic district exit sign is labeled Destination Guide.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 23
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A blue sign lists FOOD, PHONE, GAS, LODGING, 24-HR PHARMACY and HOSPITAL above an exit number. What does the manual call this sign?
- Destination Guide
- Park and Ride
- Exit Ramp Advisory Speed
- General Services Sign
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Correct answer: General Services Sign
Among the manual's service information and guide signs, the blue sign listing food, gas, lodging and more is labeled General Services Sign.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 23
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A square blue service sign shows a white bed symbol. What does the manual call this sign?
- Lodging
- Hospital
- Gas
- Food
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Correct answer: Lodging
Among the manual's service signs, the blue sign with a bed symbol is labeled Lodging.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 23
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A green service sign shows a white airplane symbol. What does the manual call this sign?
- Train Station
- Hospital
- Airport
- Lodging
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Correct answer: Airport
Among the manual's service signs, the green sign with an airplane is labeled Airport.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 23
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How often are mile marker signs located on interstate highways?
- Every half mile
- Every mile
- Every two miles
- At every exit only
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Correct answer: Every mile
Mile marker signs are located every mile on interstate highways.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 23
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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?
- Route information
- Speed information
- Exit-fee information
- Location information
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Correct answer: Location information
Mile marker signs provide location information you can use if you need someone to find you.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 23
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What kind of sign do roads that lead to traffic circles have?
- Stop signs
- Do Not Enter signs
- Speed limit signs
- Yield signs
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Correct answer: Yield signs
The manual says roads that lead to traffic circles have yield signs.
Source: Maryland Driver’s Manual (October 2025 Edition (DL-002 10-25)), page 31