Practice test 2 of 10 — Maine permit test

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1. Question 1: A. Your side vision narrows

   The faster you go, the more your field of view narrows, so you may miss hazards to the side.

   Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

2. Question 2: C. On bridges and overpasses

   Bridges and overpasses lose heat from above and below, so ice forms on them first.

   Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Skids and slippery roads

3. Question 3: A. The car on your right

   When two cars arrive at the same time, the car on the right goes first, no matter which way it is turning.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

4. Question 4: C. 30 days

   Passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing is listed with offenses suspended "for a period of 30 days".

   Handbook: Section 1 – Your Driver’s License — Loss of Driving Privileges

5. Question 5: A. The edge of the road

   A solid white edge line marks the right edge of the road and helps you stay on it at night and in fog.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

6. Question 6: D. An overpass or bridge with limited space above

   A low clearance sign shows how much space there is under an overpass or bridge, so tall vehicles can avoid it.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

7. Question 7: B. Turn off the engine, take the keys, and lock it

   Turn off the engine, take the keys and lock the car so no one can drive it away and it cannot roll.

   Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Leaving a parked car

8. Question 8: C. Pull off the road safely and wait

   If you cannot see the road, pull off safely, turn on your hazard lights, and wait for the rain to ease.

   Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather

9. Question 9: C. A steep downhill grade ahead

   The truck on a downward slope warns of a steep downhill grade. Check your speed and use a lower gear.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

10. Question 10: C. 1,000 feet

    Lights are required "whenever visibility is too dim for you to see 1000 feet ahead".

    Handbook: Section 8 – Managing Time and Space — Communicating

11. Question 11: C. 150 days

    For a first conviction "you lose your license for at least 150 days".

    Handbook: Section 3 – Ready to Drive — Keeping Fit to Drive

12. Question 12: C. Give a rule you must obey

    Upright white rectangles are regulatory signs, such as speed limits. They give a rule you must obey.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

13. Question 13: D. Stop, whichever way you are going

    On a two-lane road, traffic going both ways must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and its stop arm out.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — School buses

14. Question 14: D. Slow to the school limit and watch for children

    In an active school zone, slow to the posted school zone limit and watch closely for children.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Special speed zones

15. Question 15: B. A depressant that slows the brain

    Alcohol is a depressant. It slows the brain and the body's reactions.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you

16. Question 16: C. 10 to 12 seconds

    At those speeds "you need from 10 to 12 seconds to complete a pass safely."

    Handbook: Section 7 – General Driving — Passing (non expressway)

17. Question 17: A. Slow down and obey the signs until "End Road Work"

    The manual says "Always slow down even if no workers are visible" and obey the signs until "End Road Work".

    Handbook: Section 11 – Special Driving Challenges — Work Zones

18. Question 18: C. Keep your speed low and watch for children

    In neighborhoods children may run into the street, so keep your speed low and watch closely.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Special speed zones

19. Question 19: A. About four times as far

    Braking distance grows with the square of speed, so doubling your speed makes it about four times as far.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Stopping distance

20. Question 20: A. Frighten it on purpose

    It is against the law "to purposefully frighten any animal being ridden, driven, or led" near a road.

    Handbook: Section 10 – Sharing the Road — Slow Moving Vehicles

21. Question 21: A. Pull over to a safe place first

    Pull over to a safe place before using your phone, since calls take your mind off driving.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Distracted driving

22. Question 22: C. You should not drive below 40 in good conditions

    A minimum speed sign means you should not go below 40 when conditions are good, because very slow cars can cause crashes.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

23. Question 23: A. One year

    With any alcohol in your blood "you will lose your driver's license for at least one year".

    Handbook: Section 3 – Ready to Drive — Keeping Fit to Drive

24. Question 24: C. Parks, recreation and places of interest

    Brown signs guide you to parks, recreation areas and places of cultural or historic interest.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

25. Question 25: B. Opening your door with your far hand

    With the Dutch reach, "the driver will open their door using the right hand", which turns you to look back.

    Handbook: Section 10 – Sharing the Road — Bicycles

26. Question 26: D. Turn them on so others can see you

    Turn on your headlights in rain so other drivers can see you; many states require it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather

27. Question 27: D. On the left

    You should normally pass on the left. Passing on the right is allowed only in certain cases.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Passing

28. Question 28: B. Insurance costs go up

    Insurance costs usually go up a lot after a conviction for driving under the influence.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Penalties

29. Question 29: A. Signal and check for traffic

    Signal and check mirrors and your blind spot before pulling away from the curb.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Signaling

30. Question 30: C. Yes, if that speed is unsafe for conditions

    Yes. Under the basic speed rule you can be ticketed for driving at the limit when conditions make that speed unsafe.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Basic speed rule