DMV Permit Test 12 - Maine Car

1 . When parallel parking, leave at least ____ between your car and the vehicles in front and in back of you.

One foot Two feet Six inches Five feet Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

2 . If a motorist sees pedestrians in an upcoming crosswalk, what should the motorist do?

Continue ahead. The motorist has the right-of-way. Wait for the pedestrians to cross the street. Pull to the right and go around the pedestrians. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

3 . You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

Straight ahead Right, toward the side of the road Left, toward the center of the road Take a FREE Practice Test Now

4 . When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:

Make sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle. Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong. Yield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it. Slow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

5 . You may drive across a dashed white line:

At any time. Only during daylight hours. When it is safe to change lanes. Only when passing a motorcycle. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

6 . If your vehicle has a mechanical problem:

Signal and pull into the slow lane. Stop in your lane and put on your hazard lights. Put on your hazard lights and pull off the road. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

7 . A sign with this shape means:

Railroad crossing. Warning. Signal ahead. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

8 . This road sign means:

Sharp right turn ahead. A road joins from the right. The road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

9 . This road sign means:

You must travel at the speed indicated. The maximum legal speed on the roadway is 55 mph. You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed. None of the above. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

10 . If you come to a railroad crossing with lowered gates and flashing warning lights, you should:

Drive around the crossing gates if you can't see a train. Come to a complete stop well behind the gates, wait for the tracks to clear, and proceed once the gates are lifted. Slow down and drive around the gates. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

11 . You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:

Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves. Get as close as possible to the car in front of you. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through. Sound your horn to make the cars move up. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

12 . When passing 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. Drive closely to the parked vehicles to allow more room for moving traffic. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

13 . 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

14 . When driving in fog:

Use your parking lights. Use your low beams. Use your high beams. It makes no difference which lights you use. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

15 . On a freeway, you realize you missed your turn or exit. You should:

Make the turn quickly from your lane of travel. Stop and back up. Continue driving until you reach the next turn, exit, or other location where you can safely turn around. Signal other drivers to stop so you can turn. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

16 . If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should:

Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane. Turn into the lane marked with an arrow. Turn into the middle lane. Turn into any lane. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

17 . You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:

The maximum speed limit. A speed that is faster than is reasonable and prudent. A speed that is safe for existing conditions. All of the above. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

18 . To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:

Never pass them. Avoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating. Flash your lights at them. Sound your horn. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

19 . Headlights must be used:

Whenever the driver is tired. Between sunset and sunrise. Only when the temperature drops below freezing. During the day under favorable weather conditions. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

20 . Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:

Other drivers to merge onto the freeway. The truck driver to stop the vehicle. Other drivers when they want to slow down. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

21 . When approaching a stop line, where should drivers stop their car?

Before the stop line On top of the stop line Past the stop line Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

22 . This sign means:

Four-lane traffic ahead. Divided highway ahead. Two-way traffic ahead. Intersection ahead. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

23 . When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:

High beam headlights. Low beam headlights. Four-way flashers. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

24 . You notice that the driver in the vehicle ahead of you is driving with one hand and talking to a passenger. You should:

Give the vehicle extra space. Know that the driver in the vehicle ahead is reducing their safety margin by being an inattentive driver. Avoid following the driver's example. All of the above. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

25 . Drivers should be most alert to possible deer and moose encounters:

At dusk. At dawn. During the night. At dusk, at dawn, and during the night. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

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

Put on your cruise control to maintain a constant speed. Slow down. Move to the shoulder of the road as soon as it starts to rain. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

27 . If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:

Pull next to the driver and yell at them. Let it go. Flash your high beams at the driver. Get back at the other driver by cutting them off. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

28 . When driving on slick roads, you should:

Take turns more slowly than usual. Change lanes quickly. Accelerate quickly. Brake hard. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

29 . This road sign means:

Keep right. Keep left. Pass with caution. No passing. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

30 . A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

Solid red light. Stop sign. Yield sign. Caution sign. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

31 . When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

Maintain their speed and proceed. Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed. Yield to all other drivers. Be prepared to yield. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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32 . "No zones" are areas around trucks where cars:

Disappear into blind spots or are so close that they restrict the truck driver's ability to stop and maneuver safely. Have sufficient space to travel behind the truck. Have several car lengths between their vehicle and the truck. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

33 . Safe passing depends on the cooperation of two drivers.

True False Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

34 . Which of the following lights indicates that you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?

A flashing yellow light A flashing red light A solid yellow light A solid red light Take a FREE Practice Test Now

35 . Yellow lines separate:

Traffic lanes on one-way streets. Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads. All carpool lanes from regular traffic lanes. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

36 . When may a driver pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder?

When the shoulder is paved. When the car in front is waiting to turn left. When the car in front is driving under the speed limit. Never. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

37 . A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be:

A deaf person. A person involved with a traffic study. A blind person. None of the above. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

38 . This sign means:

No U-turn. Two-way left turn. Minimum speed limit. No parking. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

39 . What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway?

Yellow with black letters Black with white letters Red with white letters Green with white letters Take a FREE Practice Test Now

40 . To change lanes you should:

Check your mirrors and signal, then change lanes. Signal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes. Signal, check your mirrors, and change lanes. Signal and change lanes. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

41 . Which of the following describes the thinking of defensive drivers?

They know other drivers will do the right thing. They consider what other drivers might do and are prepared to react. They expect no breaks and give none. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

42 . If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you:

Are traveling in the wrong direction. Must treat the intersection as if it is controlled by a stop sign. May not proceed until it changes to green. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

43 . Do not pass:

On a hill or curve. When school bus lights are flashing. When approaching an intersection. All of the above. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

44 . Where is it safe to pass another vehicle?

Within an intersection where there are no oncoming vehicles Wherever signs and/or pavement markings permit passing Within a curve where there are no oncoming vehicles Take a FREE Practice Test Now

45 . Anything that requires you to ____ could cause you to crash.

Take your eyes off the road Take your hands off the wheel Take your attention away from the task of driving All of the above Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

46 . An octagonal sign is always a:

Speed limit sign. Stop sign. Hospital sign. Railroad warning sign. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

47 . 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

48 . If bad weather makes it difficult for you to see clearly, you should:

Speed up to get off the road quickly. Drive in the lane closest to oncoming traffic. Increase your following distance. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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

Lessened. Unchanged. Doubled. Non-existent. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

50 . This road sign means:

Intersection ahead. Steep grade ahead. Winding road. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

51 . This sign is used to warn drivers that:

The right lane is ending and traffic should merge left. The road curves ahead. There are upcoming intersections. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

52 . When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:

Increase their speed. Come to a complete stop. Turn on their headlights. Slow down and proceed with caution. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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

15 mph. 25 mph. 35 mph. 45 mph. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

54 . This road sign means:

When pavement is wet, reduce your speed. The road ahead winds in a series of turns or curves. Traffic increases ahead. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

55 . When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until all the children have left the bus. Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn. Change lanes, drive slowly, and pass the bus cautiously. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

56 . When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:

You have the right-of-way and do not need to check for trains. You may pass slower drivers while crossing the track. You need to make sure there is space for your vehicle to get all the way across the tracks without stopping. All of the above Take a FREE Practice Test Now

57 . When entering the interstate on a short entrance ramp where there is no acceleration lane, you should:

Immediately enter the far-right traffic lane on the interstate and speed up to match the flow of traffic. Use the shoulder of the main road to get up to the speed of traffic. Speed up and enter the interstate only after you have identified a gap in traffic. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

58 . Drivers may pass on a two-lane roadway marked with a single solid yellow line on their side of the centerline.

True False Take a FREE Practice Test Now

59 . If driving in fog, a driver should turn on the high beam headlights to increase their field of vision.

True False Take a FREE Practice Test Now

60 . Which of the following is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles?

You should never place an infant or small child in the front seat of a vehicle with airbags. An airbag can be dangerous to an infant or small child, even in a low-speed collision. You should always make sure all your passengers are using a seat belt or child restraint. All of the above. Take a FREE Practice Test Now