DMV Permit Test 20 - Maine Car

1 . Distracted driving may be caused by:

Eating, drinking, or smoking. Talking or texting on a cellular phone. Changing a radio station or CD. All of the above. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

2 . This sign means:

U-turns are prohibited. U-turns are permitted. Winding road ahead. Sharp left turn ahead. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

3 . What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

Black letters or symbols on a white background Black letters or symbols on a yellow background White letters or symbols on a blue background White letters or symbols on a green background Take a FREE Practice Test Now

4 . This road sign means:

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

5 . Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:

Orange. Red. Green. Brown. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

6 . If you are wearing both a lap belt and shoulder strap during a collision, your chances of survival are increased three to four times.

True False Take a FREE Practice Test Now

7 . Only vehicles displaying special plates or parking placards for persons with disabilities may park in spaces reserved for them by an official sign.

True False Take a FREE Practice Test Now

8 . A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass. Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

9 . You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass:

Regardless of your direction. Only if it is following you. Only if it is approaching you from the opposite direction. None of the above. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

10 . If you become drowsy while driving, you should:

Try to fight it. Take a break. Take some caffeine pills. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

11 . In which of the following ways can alcoholic beverages affect you?

It slows your reaction time. It gives you a feeling of false confidence. It impairs your thinking ability. All of the above. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

12 . At night, it is hardest to see:

Road signs. Pedestrians. Other motorists. Street lights. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

13 . How can drivers adjust their driving behavior to more safely travel in winter weather?

Operate at slower speeds. Stop and turn more gently. Increase their following distances. All of the above Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

14 . If a driver accumulates ____ points in a one-year period, their license will be suspended.

12 18 20 24 Take a FREE Practice Test Now

15 . This sign means:

Narrow bridge ahead. Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead. Industrial area. Freeway on-ramp ahead. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

16 . The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

The effect that alcohol has. The effect that amphetamines have. The effect that anger has. The effect that driving with teenagers has. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

17 . You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:

Stop and wait for the light to change. Make a U-turn because the intersection is closed. Drive carefully through the intersection. Prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

18 . When driving past a row of parked vehicles, you should:

Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane. Expect all other drivers and pedestrians to respect your right-of-way. Honk to alert drivers and pedestrians to your presence. Pass quickly to avoid any pedestrians. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

19 . Downward-facing triangular signs:

Indicate school zones. Tell drivers to yield. Indicate construction zones. Indicate railroad crossings. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

20 . A person's ability to drive can be impaired by:

Alcohol. Any medication. A lack of sleep. All of the above. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

21 . If your car becomes disabled while on the highway, you should:

Stop in the right lane. Park with all four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible. Stop where you are. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

22 . This sign means:

Stop. Side road. Two-way left turn. Farm machinery. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

23 . Octagonal signs indicate that drivers must come to a complete stop.

True False Take a FREE Practice Test Now

24 . This road sign means:

No right turn. Curve. Turn right or left. Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

25 . If you are driving and you see animals standing near the roadway:

Speed up to scare them away. Slow down and proceed with caution. Quickly swerve into the next lane. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

26 . The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

Wear your seat belt. Limit your driving to weekdays. Stay in the right lane on multilane highways. Limit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

27 . What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?

Reach down and attempt to pull it up. Shift to park. Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake. Turn the engine off. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

28 . You check your blind spots:

By looking in your side mirrors. By looking in your rearview mirror. By turning your head and looking over your shoulders. By staring straight ahead. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

29 . When a school bus is stopped ahead on your side of the road with its red lights flashing, you must:

Slow to a speed no faster than 10 mph. Stop until the lights stop flashing. Change lanes and pass cautiously. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

30 . Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business or residential area is:

15 mph. 25 mph. 35 mph. 45 mph. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

31 . A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as:

A slow sign. A yield sign. A stop sign. An intersection sign. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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32 . You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping. Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed. Stopping immediately, even if you are within an intersection. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

33 . If you are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, you should:

Steer to the right. Steer to the left. Tap your brakes lightly and shift into neutral. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

34 . When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?

Never. When you can see clearly in both directions. When the warning lights are not flashing. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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

Ease up on the gas pedal. Brake as hard as possible. Turn off the ignition. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

36 . This sign means:

Left turn yield on green. One-way. Cattle crossing. Two-way left turn. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

37 . In a vehicle equipped with airbags, the safest place for children age 12 and under to ride is in:

The front seat. The back seat. The bed of a pick-up truck. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

38 . This sign shows one type of:

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

39 . The fatal accident rate for night driving is nearly three times greater than it is for daytime driving.

True False Take a FREE Practice Test Now

40 . This sign means:

Steep downgrade. Crossroad ahead. No right turn. Narrow bridge. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

41 . Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive?

Tranquilizers, marijuana, and sedatives. Cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines. All of the above. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

42 . Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:

Decreases blood alcohol concentration. Cancels the effect of the alcohol. Has no effect on blood alcohol concentration. Increases blood alcohol concentration. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

43 . A school bus is stopped ahead of you in your lane with its red lights flashing. You should:

Stop and proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus. Slow to 25 mph and pass cautiously. Stop for as long as the red lights are flashing. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

44 . You hit a parked vehicle and can't find the owner. What must you do?

Call your insurance company when you get home. Wait for the owner to return. Leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

45 . Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle. Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles. Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirrors. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

46 . Yellow pavement markings indicate that lanes of traffic are moving in opposite directions.

True False Take a FREE Practice Test Now

47 . You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should:

Stop immediately in the intersection until it passes. Pull to the right of the intersection and stop. Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

48 . This sign means:

Pedestrians walking along the road ahead. Pedestrian crossing ahead. Pedestrians must not cross here. Be alert for construction workers on the road. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

49 . You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:

Look in your rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes. Look over your left shoulder for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes. Look in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal. All of the above. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

50 . You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:

Make room for the merging traffic, if possible. Assert your right-of-way by driving faster. Always maintain your position. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

51 . A driver should:

Stare directly in front of their car. Only focus on the middle of the road. Watch beside, ahead, and to the rear of their car. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

52 . A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

Passing on the left is permitted from either direction. Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line. Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid line. Passing is not allowed from either direction. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

53 . You may not park within ____ of a crosswalk.

15 feet 10 feet Five feet One foot Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

54 . If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:

Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction. Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding. Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

55 . Braking distance is affected by:

The speed your vehicle is traveling. The condition of your brakes and tires. The condition of the pavement. All of the above. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

56 . When driving on a slippery surface, such as snow or ice:

Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills. Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely. Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

57 . When approaching a railroad crossing that has no warning signals (such as electric flashing lights or gates), a driver should slow down, look, and listen.

True False Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

58 . When backing your vehicle, you should:

Rely only on your mirrors. Look over your shoulder and out the rear window. Put your head out of the driver's side window. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

59 . When driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on the high beam setting because:

The light will reflect back into your eyes. Approaching vehicles might not see you. Vehicles behind you may follow too closely. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

60 . If you approach a stopped school bus that has its lights flashing and signal arm extended, you should:

Stop. Proceed at 15 mph if no children are present. Proceed at normal speed, but watch for children. Take a FREE Practice Test Now