Question 1

What following distance does Maryland's manual recommend under ideal conditions, and when should a driver increase it?

Accepted Answer

3 to 4 seconds normally, increasing to 4 or 5 seconds or more behind vehicles that stop often — The manual recommends a minimum following distance of 3 to 4 seconds under ideal conditions, increasing to 4 or 5 seconds (or more) behind vehicles that stop often, like buses or delivery vans.

Question 2

Maryland law requires a driver to turn on their headlights in which additional situation, beyond low-visibility conditions?

Accepted Answer

Any time the windshield wipers are being used in inclement weather — Maryland law requires headlights to be on any time the windshield wipers are in use during inclement weather, on top of the general rule to use headlights whenever visibility is reduced.

Question 3

When must a Maryland driver using high beams switch to low beams for an oncoming vehicle, and for one they are following?

Accepted Answer

At least 500 feet before an oncoming vehicle, and when following a vehicle 300 feet or less ahead — High beams must switch to low beams at least 500 feet before reaching an oncoming vehicle, and when following another vehicle that is 300 feet or less ahead.

Question 4

Where does Maryland law prohibit passing due to obstructed view, even without a posted no-passing sign?

Accepted Answer

Within 100 feet of a bridge, elevated road, or tunnel, and within 100 feet of or while crossing an intersection or railroad crossing — Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of a bridge, elevated road, or tunnel where the view is obstructed, and within 100 feet of, or while crossing, an intersection or railroad grade crossing.

Question 5

What is a Maryland driver in a funeral procession allowed to do that other drivers normally cannot?

Accepted Answer

Proceed through a red traffic signal as part of the procession, with headlights and hazard lights on — A driver in a funeral procession must turn on headlights and hazard lights, and may proceed through a red signal as part of the procession while those lights are on -- other traffic must yield until it passes.

Question 6

In a multi-lane Maryland traffic circle, when preparing to exit, what should a driver do?

Accepted Answer

Turn on the right turn signal and move to the outside lane only after passing the exit before the one they plan to take — When preparing to exit a multi-lane traffic circle, a driver should turn on the right turn signal and move to the outside lane after passing the exit before the one they plan to take.

Maryland: Speed, Right-of-Way & Legal Rules Questions

1. What following distance does Maryland's manual recommend under ideal conditions, and when should a driver increase it?

2. Maryland law requires a driver to turn on their headlights in which additional situation, beyond low-visibility conditions?

3. When must a Maryland driver using high beams switch to low beams for an oncoming vehicle, and for one they are following?

4. Where does Maryland law prohibit passing due to obstructed view, even without a posted no-passing sign?

5. What is a Maryland driver in a funeral procession allowed to do that other drivers normally cannot?

6. In a multi-lane Maryland traffic circle, when preparing to exit, what should a driver do?

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