DMV Permit Test 14 - Maine Car

1 . Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the surface of the road. To prevent hydroplaning in rainy weather, you should:

Put on your cruise control to maintain a constant speed. Decrease your speed. Move to the shoulder of the road as soon as it starts to rain. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

2 . Drivers who have consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel:

Are always aware of the risks they are taking. Do not have sufficient control over their bodies and minds or the vehicles being driven. Are better drivers because they are more careful than sober drivers. Have quicker reaction times. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

3 . On which side(s) of a vehicle should drivers maintain a space cushion?

Only to the front of the vehicle Only to the back of the vehicle Only to the left and right of the vehicle All sides of the vehicle Take a FREE Practice Test Now

4 . If an aggressive driver cuts you off, you should:

Call the police immediately. Stay calm and move out of the aggressive driver's way. Flash your vehicle's lights to let the aggressive driver know he is wrong. Use a driving action of your own to get back at the aggressive driver. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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

The driver you passed signals for you to return to your lane. You signal your intention for three seconds. You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

6 . During school hours, the speed limit is ____ in a school zone.

10 mph 15 mph 25 mph 30 mph Take a FREE Practice Test Now

7 . When changing lanes, you should never:

Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot. Change lanes abruptly or spontaneously. Check for other vehicles moving into the same lane. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

8 . To enter a freeway:

Signal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving. Signal and enter the freeway. Freeway traffic must yield. Drive slowly so you can check traffic. Always come to a complete stop first. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

9 . Night driving presents unique problems because:

The speed limit is increased at night. There are fewer cars on the roads at night. Distance and vehicle speed are difficult to judge in the dark. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

10 . Double solid yellow line markings down the center of a road indicate that passing is:

Allowed from both directions. Allowed only from your direction of travel. Not allowed from either direction. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

11 . This sign means:

Slippery when wet. Tow-away zone. Steep downgrade. Roadwork ahead. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

12 . A blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent:

Won't have any effect on your driving. Won't put other drivers at risk. Will double your chances of having an accident. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

13 . Bicycles on the road:

Must always yield the right-of-way to motor vehicles. Do not follow specific rules of the road. Are nothing to worry about. Are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

14 . On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:

Turning on your car radio. Slowing down. Stopping at regular intervals for a rest. Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

15 . If it is necessary to make an emergency stop while driving on an interstate, you should:

Sound your horn at passing cars to get their attention. Get out of your vehicle and flag down the first vehicle that passes. Pull off the road, turn on your emergency flashers, and stay in your vehicle, if you can. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

16 . This yellow warning sign means:

You are approaching a school or school crosswalk. Slow down, drive with caution, and watch for children. Both of the above. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

17 . Before backing your vehicle, you should do which of the following?

Walk completely around the vehicle to be sure no person or obstacle is behind it. Look to the front, sides, and rear of the vehicle. Both of the above. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

18 . If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket. Improve traffic flow. Demonstrate defensive driving techniques. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

19 . As you drive, you're required to stop your vehicle:

At an intersection with a stop sign. Where there is a red light. When a traffic officer orders you to stop. All of the above. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

20 . This road sign means:

School crossing. Pedestrian crossing. Jogging trail. Busy sidewalk. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

21 . To avoid the need for last-minute braking and turning, you should consistently look down the road ____ ahead of your vehicle.

One to three seconds Five to seven seconds 10 to 15 seconds 20 seconds Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

22 . What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?

Stop quickly. Immediately pull all the way off of the road and get back on when it is safe. Accelerate and steer back on the road quickly. Take your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

23 . ____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

Only a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can Alcohol does not Even the smallest amount of alcohol can Only a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can Take a FREE Practice Test Now

24 . When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:

Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed. Remain in the left lane if you intend to turn left. Return to the right side of the roadway immediately. Drive in either lane. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

25 . Every motor vehicle in the state of Maine is required to be covered by liability insurance.

True False Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

26 . When driving in a construction zone:

Slightly increase your speed. Expect the unexpected. Expect construction workers to yield to motorists. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

27 . You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances. Unless you entered the intersection on a yellow light. Unless you entered the intersection on a green light. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

28 . The best way to avoid loss of control under wet conditions is to increase your vehicle's speed.

True False Take a FREE Practice Test Now

29 . When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:

Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection. Stop if a police officer is nearby. Treat the intersection like a four-way stop. Come to a complete stop before proceeding. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

30 . Fines for moving traffic violations in school zones are:

Lessened. Unchanged. Doubled. Non-existent. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

31 . When you see this yellow sign, you should:

Always stop at the crosswalk. Stop at the crosswalk until a crossing guards signals for you to go. Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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32 . You are approaching an intersection where a traffic signal is displaying a steady yellow light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:

Speed up to beat the red light. Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection. Come to a safe stop. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

33 . When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:

Slow down and be prepared to stop. Take the right-of-way. Proceed normally. Drive away quickly. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

34 . When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway. Five to 10 mph slower than the speed of traffic on the freeway. The posted speed limit for freeway traffic. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

35 . This sign means:

No right turn. You must turn right. Watch for traffic on your right. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

36 . The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only:

During the night. During the day. Under ideal conditions. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

37 . Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?

Alertness and concentration. Reaction time and coordination. All of the above. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

38 . When driving under snowy or icy conditions:

It is safe to use your cruise control. Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise. Drive as you would under normal conditions. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

39 . When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:

Drive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic. Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way. Stop if a police officer is nearby. Treat the light like a stop sign. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

40 . If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

Overcorrect. Turn your steering wheel into traffic. Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go. Release the steering wheel. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

41 . This sign means:

Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching. Look both ways as you cross the intersection. Always come to a full stop at the intersection. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

42 . Car drivers should know that large trucks:

Have large blind spots. Can stop more quickly than passenger vehicles. Do not need more room to maneuver than passenger vehicles. All of the above. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

43 . If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

Sit in your car and wait for help. Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers. Sound your horn at passing motorists. Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

44 . A diamond-shaped sign:

Warns of existing or possible hazards. Alerts drivers to school zones. Alerts drivers to public recreation areas. Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

45 . Construction zone signs are generally:

Square or rectangular with white and red coloring. Round or octagonal with black and yellow coloring. Diamond-shaped or rectangular with orange and black coloring. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

46 . What does this road sign mean?

Winding road Loose gravel Slippery when wet Take a FREE Practice Test Now

47 . When entering a freeway, you should look for a gap of ____ seconds.

One to two Three Four 10 to 15 Take a FREE Practice Test Now

48 . When driving under low-visibility conditions due to fog, you should:

Turn on your high beam headlights. Slow down and use your low beam headlights. Increase your speed so you do not cause an accident. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

49 . When involved in a collision, you should:

Move the injured as far away from the road as possible. Move the injured to their desired location. Insist the injured are fine without immediate medical attention. Avoid moving the injured yourself unless absolutely necessary. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

50 . A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

Long enough to unload packages. To avoid conflict with other traffic. To discharge passengers. For less than five minutes. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

51 . When driving at night, you should:

Always use your high beams. Look directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle. Increase your following distance. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

52 . When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:

Should depend on road signs to find your way. Should plan your trip in advance. Only have to know generally where your destination is. Should always choose the most direct route. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

53 . It is necessary to use your low beams any time you are:

On a lighted street. On a freeway. In fog. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

54 . This sign shows one type of:

Intersection. Road curve. Right turn. Lane change. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

55 . You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way?

The driver on your left has the right-of-way. You have the right-of-way. Whoever is signaling to make a turn has the right-of-way. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

56 . A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:

Increase your speed. Adjust your mirrors. You may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

57 . Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary:

Causes traffic congestion. Prevents rear-end collisions. Improves traffic flow by preventing collisions. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

58 . When using a roundabout or traffic circle, drivers should:

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout. Yield to entering traffic. Drive in a clockwise direction. Stop within the traffic circle. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

59 . What do large flashing arrow panels indicate?

Drivers may stay in their current lane. There is something to look at in the direction of the arrow. Drivers should merge into the lane indicated by the arrow. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

60 . This road sign means:

Road construction ahead. The road ahead curves left, then right. The road ahead curves right, then left. Steep grade ahead. Take a FREE Practice Test Now