Question 1 of 30Parking and stopping
Practice test 1 of 10 — Maine permit test
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Question 2 of 30Emergencies and equipment
Your headlights suddenly go out at night. What should you do?
Question 3 of 30Speed and following distance
Compared to dry pavement, stopping on ice takes:
Question 4 of 30Parking and stopping (Maine)
In Maine, what is the least fine for parking in the striped access aisle beside a disability parking space?
Question 5 of 30Right of way
You have stopped at a stop line, but your view of the cross street is blocked. What should you do?
Question 6 of 30Right of way
You are turning right on red. Who must you yield to?
Question 7 of 30Safe driving and hazards
Strong winds are blowing across the road. What should you do?
Question 8 of 30Emergencies and equipment
You hit a parked car and cannot find the owner. What should you do?
Question 9 of 30Road signs
A sign over a lane says "RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT". You are in that lane. What must you do?
Question 10 of 30Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Maine)
In Maine, every driver involved in a fatal crash must do what?
Question 11 of 30Right of way (Maine)
In Maine, what is the fine range for failing to yield to a blind or visually impaired person crossing the road?
Question 12 of 30Signals and pavement markings
What must you do at a steady red traffic light?
Question 13 of 30Speed and following distance
What is the "basic speed rule"?
Question 14 of 30Turning, passing and lanes
After passing a car, when should you move back into its lane?
Question 15 of 30Safe driving and hazards
You drive into thick smoke or fog and can barely see. What is the safest choice?
Question 16 of 30Road signs (Maine)
In a Maine work zone you see a large flashing arrow panel. What does it usually tell you?
Question 17 of 30Signals and pavement markings (Maine)
In Maine, what do solid white lines between lanes going the same way tell you?
Question 18 of 30Alcohol, drugs and penalties
In nearly every state, what is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers 21 and over?
Question 19 of 30Turning, passing and lanes
When might you need a three-point turn?
Question 20 of 30Licensing and insurance (Maine)
A new Maine driver under 18 may not drive during which hours?
Question 21 of 30Sharing the road
Why should you stay well back from a snowplow?
Question 22 of 30Signals and pavement markings
A lane is marked with a white diamond symbol. What does it usually mean?
Question 23 of 30Signals and pavement markings (Maine)
According to the Maine manual, what may you not do to get around a traffic signal?
Question 24 of 30Signals and pavement markings
A flashing "DON'T WALK" or raised hand signal means people on foot should:
Question 25 of 30Licensing and insurance (Maine)
How many hours of supervised driving must a Maine permit holder under 21 complete before the road test?
Question 26 of 30Safe driving and hazards
What is the main danger of driving when angry or upset?
Question 27 of 30Alcohol, drugs and penalties
You see a car weaving across lanes ahead. What should you do?
Question 28 of 30Safe driving and hazards
Which of these is a cognitive distraction?
Question 29 of 30Safe driving and hazards
Which headlights should you use in fog?
Question 30 of 30Turning, passing and lanes
Your left arm is bent up at the elbow. What does it mean?
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Question 1: A. Turn on your hazard or parking lights
At night, turn on your hazard or parking lights so other drivers can see your car.
Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Stopping on highways
Question 2: D. Turn on hazards and pull off the road
Try your hazard lights or high beams, then pull off the road as soon as you safely can.
Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Lights failure
Question 3: A. Much longer
Ice gives your tires very little grip, so stopping takes much longer than on dry pavement.
Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions
Question 4: C. $200
Parking in an access aisle is a traffic infraction with "a fine of not less than $200.00".
Handbook: Section 7 – General Driving — Parking
Question 5: D. Edge forward until you can see, then go
After stopping, edge forward slowly until you can see cross traffic, then go only when it is clear.
Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections
Question 6: B. People crossing and cross traffic on green
When turning right on red, yield to people in the crosswalk and to cross traffic that has a green light.
Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Turning at intersections
Question 7: A. Slow down and grip the wheel firmly
Strong crosswinds can push your car. Slow down and keep a firm grip on the wheel.
Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather
Question 8: A. Leave a note with your contact details
Leave a note with your name and contact details where the owner will find it, and report it as your state requires.
Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Crashes
Question 9: B. Turn right at the intersection
This sign means every vehicle in the right lane must turn right at the intersection.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 10: B. Take a chemical test
Every driver in a fatal accident "must submit to a chemical test"; refusing brings a suspension.
Handbook: Section 3 – Ready to Drive — Keeping Fit to Drive
Question 11: B. $50 to $1,000
Failing to yield to a visually impaired pedestrian brings a fine of "minimum $50 and maximum $1,000".
Handbook: Section 6 – Rules of the Road — Crosswalks and Stop Lines
Question 12: D. Stop and wait behind the stop line
A steady red light means stop. Wait behind the stop line or crosswalk until you may legally go.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals
Question 13: A. Never drive faster than is safe for conditions
The basic speed rule means you must never drive faster than is safe for the road, weather and traffic, whatever the posted limit.
Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Basic speed rule
Question 14: A. When you can see its headlights in your mirror
Move back when you can see the car's headlights in your mirror, so you do not cut it off.
Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Passing
Question 15: B. Slow down, and pull off the road to stop
Slow down with low beams on. If you must stop, pull fully off the road so cars behind do not hit you.
Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather
Question 16: A. A lane ahead is closed
Arrow panels "may be utilized if a lane ahead is closed"; slow down and move into the lane shown.
Handbook: Section 11 – Special Driving Challenges — Work Zones
Question 17: A. The lanes have different uses; changes are discouraged
Solid white lines separate same-way lanes "that have different uses. They also discourage changing lanes."
Handbook: Section 6 – Rules of the Road — Sign and Road Markings
Question 18: A. 0.08 percent
In nearly every state the limit for drivers 21 and over is 0.08 percent; a state may set it lower.
Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Legal limits
Question 19: D. To turn around on a narrow street
A three-point turn is used to turn around on a street too narrow for a U-turn.
Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns
Question 20: D. From midnight to 5 in the morning
A licensed driver under 18 may not drive "between the hours of 12 a.m. and 5 a.m."
Handbook: Section 1 – Your Driver’s License — Required Noncommercial License Tests
Question 21: B. It throws snow and may stop suddenly
Snowplows throw snow, move slowly and may stop or turn suddenly, so stay well back.
Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Emergency and work vehicles
Question 22: C. The lane is reserved, such as for carpools
A white diamond marks a reserved lane, such as a carpool (HOV) lane, that only some vehicles may use.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings
Question 23: D. Drive through a parking area
A driver may not drive "through a parking area to avoid obeying" a traffic control device.
Handbook: Section 6 – Rules of the Road — Traffic Controls
Question 24: D. Not start, but finish if already crossing
A flashing don't walk or raised hand means do not start to cross; those already crossing should finish.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals
Question 25: C. 70 hours
You "must complete a minimum of 70 hours of driving", with 10 at night.
Handbook: Section 1 – Your Driver’s License — Required Noncommercial License Tests
Question 26: D. You may take more risks
Strong feelings make you take more risks and pay less attention, so wait until you are calm before you drive.
Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Defensive driving
Question 27: A. Keep well back and report it when safe
Weaving may mean an impaired driver. Keep well back and report it to police when it is safe to do so.
Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Making safe choices
Question 28: B. Daydreaming about your plans
A cognitive distraction takes your mind off driving, such as daydreaming, even if your eyes are on the road.
Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Distracted driving
Question 29: C. Low beams
Use low beams in fog. High beams reflect off the fog and make it harder to see.
Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather
Question 30: C. You are turning right
A left arm bent upward at the elbow is the hand signal for a right turn.
Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Signaling
Practice test 1 of 10 for the Basic knowledge test (Class C learner's permit written exam) (Maine BMV): 30 questions · 24 of 30 (80%) to pass · no time limit.