ME DMV Permit Practice Test 12 (Maine)

Question 1:

To check your blind spot before changing lanes:

look into the right side mirror.

look into the rearview mirror.

look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

look into the left side mirror.

Question 2:

If a vehicle starts to skid on water the driver should quickly apply the brakes.

True

False

Question 3:

Sudden wind gusts on highways:

are generally caused by dust and dirt blowing around.

can cause one to lose control of their vehicle.

only affect large vehicles.

Question 4:

When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must:

enter the two-way road to the left of its center line.

approach the turn in the right lane or from the right side of a single lane.

approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane.

Question 5:

What should you do in case of a brake failure?

Pull off the road into an open space, if available.

Apply the parking brake slowly.

All of the above.

Question 6:

This road sign means:

There is a series of sharp turns up ahead on the road

Sharp right turn ahead.

A road joins from the right

Question 7:

When driving in fog, drivers should use:

low beam headlights.

parking lights.

high beam headlights.

Question 8:

When parking downhill:

turn your wheels away from the side of the road.

turn your wheels towards the side of the road.

keep your wheels straight.

Question 9:

This sign means drivers should:

not drive in this lane.

give the right-of-way to traffic on the road they wish to enter.

proceed at normal speed through the upcoming intersection.

come to a complete stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding.

Question 10:

On average, how long does it take your body to remove the alcohol contained in 5 ounces of wine?

one hour.

30 minutes.

3 hours.

Question 11:

An edge line that angles toward the center of the road indicates that:

the road is narrower ahead.

there’s a narrow bridge ahead.

you must turn right.

Question 12:

If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to highway speed, you should:

go to the next entrance ramp.

stop and wait for a large gap in traffic, then enter the highway and accelerate quickly.

merge into highway traffic as soon as possible.

Question 13:

When the road is slippery you should:

decrease the following distance.

slow and pro-ceed with caution.

check your brakes.

Question 14:

Drivers must yield to pedestrians:

only if the pedestrian is in a crosswalk.

if the pedestrian signals to the driver that the driver must stop.

only if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road.

even when the pedestrian crosses the street without looking both ways.

Question 15:

If you are pulled over by law enforcement, you should:

stay in the driver’s seat with both hands clearly in sight on the steering wheel.

unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.

get out of your vehicle and walk toward the patrol car.

turn off on your interior light if stopped at night.

Question 16:

Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.

orange

yellow

black

white

Question 17:

When you change lanes:

look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

look into the rearview mirror.

look in the left side mirror.

Question 18:

To maintain an adequate 'space cushion' to the front, drivers need to:

keep a safe distance between their car and the vehicle in front.

The other answers are both correct.

control their speed to suit the road and traffic conditions.

Question 19:

Your driving ability can be affected by:

just one drink.

three drinks or more.

at least two drinks.

Question 20:

Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:

early enough so other drivers know your intention.

after changing lanes.

at any time.

just before changing lanes.

Question 21:

If you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

improve traffic flow.

help create a safe driving environment.

interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.

Question 22:

This road sign means:

Warning, crossroad ahead

All traffic must turn

Yield sign ahead

Question 23:

This road sign means:

Pavement ends

Winding road

Double curve ahead

Question 24:

When driving in fog:

turn on your hazard lights.

do not drive over 10 MPH.

turn on your low beams.

drive the speed limit.

Question 25:

This road sign means:

Do not pass trucks

Truck must back up

Steep downgrade ahead

Question 26:

When an emergency vehicle approaches using a siren, air horn or a red or blue flashing light, drivers must move to the right side of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed.

True

False

Question 27:

To avoid becoming an aggressive driver, you should allow enough travel time to reach your destination on schedule.

False

True

Question 28:

When riding in a vehicle equipped with air bags is, children ages 12 and under are safer:

buckled up in the back seat.

in the bed of a pick-up truck.

buckled up in the front seat.

Question 29:

Gauging the speed of a motorcycle may be difficult because:

motorcycles take up less of your field of vision.

motorcycles often slow down by downshifting.

many motorcyclists do not activate the brake light.

Question 30:

If you miss your exit from an interstate expressway, you should:

go to the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.

use the right turn signal, check your mirrors and move to the right.

pull over to the right and back up with caution until you reach the exit ramp.

make a quick U-turn from your lane of travel.

Question 31:

If you begin to feel drowsy while driving, you should:

open your window.

get some coffee.

get an energy drink.

stop driving.

Question 32:

Keeping a space cushion between you and the other vehicles around you is important because it:

gives you time to react to situations.

prevents distractions from other vehicles.

keeps other drivers alert.

keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.

Question 33:

When approaching someone using a white cane or guide dog, drivers should:

slow down and be prepared to stop.

proceed normally.

come to a complete stop and invite them to take the right-of-way.

Question 34:

When you come to a flashing yellow light, you must:

slow down and cross carefully.

stop before crossing.

speed up to beat the red light.

Question 35:

Drivers may pass another vehicle if the line dividing two lanes is a ________ line.

broken white

double solid yellow

solid yellow

solid white

Question 36:

When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

look toward the right side of the road.

dim your lights, then speed up and pass quickly.

use your emergency flashers to warn the other driver.

look toward the left side of the road.

Question 37:

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

road and weather conditions and oncoming traffic.

number of cars behind you.

presence of a yield sign.

number of cars in front of you.

Question 38:

If driving in foggy weather, drivers should turn on their high-beams to increase the field of vision.

True

False

Question 39:

This road sign means:

Crossroad

Hospital parking ahead

Merge

Question 40:

In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going:

only if the other driver signals it is safe.

whenever you have the opportunity to do so.

on the right.

on the left.

Question 41:

While inside a roundabout, you should stay in your lane until you are ready to exit.

True

False

Question 42:

Where must a pedestrian walk when there are no sidewalks?

On the side of the road, in the same direction of traffic.

In the middle of the road, facing oncoming traffic.

On the side of the road, facing the traffic.

Question 43:

As you drive on the expressway, make sure:

you cut off vehicles behind you when you change lanes.

to signal all lane changes.

your directional signal goes off before you change lanes.

Question 44:

An orange-colored sign means:

Railroad crossing ahead

School zone ahead

Construction zone ahead

You must change lanes ahead

Question 45:

This road sign means:

No left turn

No U-turn

Detour ahead

Question 46:

This road sign means:

Curves ahead

Divided highway ahead

Divided highway ends

Question 47:

While driving you come upon a sign which says, 'reduced speed 35 MPH'. You as a driver should know:

that you have plenty of time to slow down before the speed zone.

that the new 35 MPH speed zone begins at this sign.

that the new 35 MPH speed zone begins at the next 'speed limit' sign.

that the sign is put there to harass 'good' drivers.

Question 48:

This road sign means:

Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary

You must come to a complete stop

You may proceed at regular speed through the intersection

Wrong Way

Question 49:

A green arrow used to control turns from a specific traffic lane:

means the same as a circular green light, but you must go only in the direction indicated by the arrow.

is used only on one-way streets.

provide directional and mileage information to specific destinations.

means that you may go only if the green arrow is accompanied by a green light.

Question 50:

If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:

in the direction you want to go.

in the opposite direction of the skid.

to keep the front wheels straight.

in any direction. It doesnt matter.

Question 51:

Railroad crossings should always be considered:

safe when railroad crossing lights are active.

a place where stopping is required.

safe to cross.

dangerous.

Question 52:

What should you do when an aggressive driver confronts you?

Avoid eye contact with the aggressive driver.

Make eye contact.

Challenge the aggressive driver with increased speed.

Question 53:

A broken yellow line on your side of the roadway only means:

Passing is permitted on both sides.

Passing is permitted on your side of the roadway.

Passing is not permitted on either side.

Question 54:

A flashing red light at an intersection means:

Stop and yield the right of way.

You have the right-of-way.

Stop and wait for the green light

Question 55:

Drivers under the age of 21 are subject to a specific restriction prohibiting them from driving:

before consuming alcohol.

with alcohol in their system.

before midnight.

Question 56:

What type of pavement marking shows you which lane you must use for a turn?

Edge line

Diamond

Crosswalk Lines

Arrows

Question 57:

BAC is:

the acronym for Beer ACcumulation.

the number of ounces of alcohol in your blood.

the percentage of alcohol in your blood.

Question 58:

After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane when:

the driver you passed slows down to let you return to your lane.

you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror.

you are at least 100 feet ahead of the vehicle you passed.

Question 59:

If your turn signals fail, you should use _____ to indicate your intention to turn.

your emergency flashers

your horn

your high beams

hand signals

Question 60:

If you double the speed of a car, the amount of kinetic energy in a crash:

doubles.

stays the same.

triples.

quadruples.

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