Random Practice Exam (Maine) (Maine) - 2026 DMV Practice Test

Question 1:

What should you do if you see smoke come from under the hood?

Call the fire department and then pull off the road and park your vehicle.

Pull off the road and park your vehicle. Turn off the ignition, get away from the car and call the fire department.

Try to fight the fire yourself.

Question 2:

If a vehicle starts to skid on water the driver should quickly apply the brakes.

True

False

Question 3:

In work zones, barriers such as drums, panels and cones are used to:

reduce the flow of traffic.

keep traffic out of hazardous work zones.

keep workers out of the work zone.

Question 4:

Do not pass:

on hills or curves.

when approaching intersections.

when school bus lights are flashing.

All of the above.

Question 5:

This road sign means:

No left turn

No right turn

No U-turns

Question 6:

Parking is not allowed:

in an intersection, unless permitted by signs.

within 300 feet of a pedestrian safety area.

on public roads

Question 7:

At intersections marked with stop lines, drivers must:

come to a complete stop.

slow down and enter the intersection.

signal other vehicles to stop.

Question 8:

You are approaching an intersection with a yellow flashing light. You should:

stop and wait for the light to change.

speed up to beat the red light.

prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red.

proceed with caution through the intersection.

Question 9:

You are stopped at a stop sign and you are going to go straight through the intersection. A car on the cross road has stopped at a stop sign on your right and is going to go straight. Who has the right-of-way?

Whoever enters the intersection first.

You.

The car on your right.

Question 10:

When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:

using the outside rearview mirror.

using the inside rearview mirror.

turning your head and glancing over your shoulder.

checking the rearview and outside mirrors.

Question 11:

What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?

Shift to a lower gear.

Tie a white cloth on the left door handle.

Brake lightly.

Question 12:

A pedestrian starts to cross in front of your vehicle. You should:

sound your horn and proceed with caution.

slow down.

speed up and pass in front of the pedestrian.

stop until the person is out of the crosswalk.

Question 13:

This road sign warns drivers that:

the road surface ahead changes to a low-type surface or earth road.

vehicles must leave the pavement immediately.

the dirt on the side of the road is soft.

Question 14:

You are approaching an intersection with a traffic signal indicating a steady yellow light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:

slow down and proceed with caution through the intersection.

speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red.

stop before entering the intersection if it is safe to do so.

Question 15:

Which of the following may result in an arrest for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII)?

A controlled substance, such as prescription medicines or illegal drugs.

An inhalant, such as glue or paint.

Alcohol

All of the above.

Question 16:

You must come to a full stop at a yield sign:

Always.

Never.

If traffic conditions require it.

Question 17:

This sign means:

Merge left

Merge right

Divided highway begins

Question 18:

What does BAC stand for?

Blood Alcohol Commission

Blood Alcohol Concentration

Blood Alcohol Content

Question 19:

When following another vehicle at night, drivers should use:

low beam headlights.

emergency flashers.

high beam headlights.

Question 20:

Tailgating:

cannot result in a traffic citation.

helps reduce traffic congestion.

is a defensive driving tecnique.

can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

Question 21:

To safely cross a railroad, drivers should:

listen and look both ways, then proceed if it is safe to do so.

drive across quickly if a train is approaching, or if it is too close, stop and then back up.

stop within 10 feet of all railroad crossings.

look both ways only if the red light is flashing.

Question 22:

A diamond-shaped sign is a:

school zone sign.

warning sign.

regulatory sign.

Question 23:

This road sign means:

Church ahead

Intersection ahead

Do not enter

Side road

Question 24:

Never make a U-turn from:

the lane you’re in.

the right lane.

the left part of the lane nearest to the centerline of the roadway.

Question 25:

In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going:

only if the other driver signals it is safe.

whenever you have the opportunity to do so.

on the right.

on the left.

Question 26:

When driving in work zones you should:

gradually come to a complete stop and wait for a flagger to guide traffic safely through the work zone.

tailgate the vehicle ahead.

carefully watch for workers and moving equipment.

Question 27:

Drivers must yield to pedestrians:

only if the pedestrian is in a crosswalk.

if the pedestrian signals to the driver that the driver must stop.

only if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road.

even when the pedestrian crosses the street without looking both ways.

Question 28:

Alcohol causes:

poor judgment.

loss of concentration.

reduced perception.

All of the above.

Question 29:

This road sign means:

Pedestrian crossing

School zone

School crossing

Question 30:

Two solid yellow lines on the pavement mean:

passing is not allowed.

passing is allowed during daylight only.

passing is allowed for both drivers.

passing is allowed if you are at the top of a hill.

Question 31:

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

Passing is permitted on the side of the broken yellow line

Passing is not permitted in either direction

Passing on the right is permitted in either direction

Question 32:

Which of the following must you obey over the others?

Red light

Stop sign

Police officer

Question 33:

Broken yellow lines:

separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

indicate you are in a no passing zone.

separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Question 34:

Regulatory signs are:

white.

yellow.

green.

Question 35:

Fatigue increases the risk of:

falling asleep while driving.

hitting a roadblock.

missing an exit.

Question 36:

Defensive driving is a driving technique in which you as a driver:

defend yourself against accidents by following close to the vehicle ahead.

defend against accidents by driving your vehicle fast enough to stay ahead of traffic congestion.

defend against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.

identify dangerous driving situations and take action to avoid an accident.

Question 37:

Warning signs are normally:

blue.

yellow.

red.

green.

Question 38:

If one of your tires blows out while driving, you should:

apply the brakes firmly and steer toward the right edge of the road.

pump the brakes.

hold the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and steer smoothly.

Question 39:

It is illegal to drive below the speed limit:

when the pavement is wet.

only in residential areas.

when driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic.

only in rural areas.

Question 40:

This road sign means:

Winding Road Ahead

No turns are allowed on this road

Right lane closed

Do Not Enter

Question 41:

When approaching someone using a white cane, you should proceed with caution because:

the pedestrian might be using a guide dog.

the pedestrian might be blind.

the pedestrian is deaf.

the pedestrian is blind.

Question 42:

A flashing yellow traffic signal means:

Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection.

The same thing as a stop sign.

Stop and proceed when a green light appears.

No right turn.

Question 43:

A broken white line:

means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane.

separates two lanes traveling in the same direction.

marks the right edge of the roadway.

Question 44:

The use of alcohol and/or drugs affects:

concentration and reaction time.

alertness and judgement.

All of the above.

Question 45:

While inside a roundabout, you should stay in your lane until you are ready to exit.

True

False

Question 46:

If you are feeling drowsy while driving, the best thing to do is to:

get some coffee.

pull over and take a break.

try to fight it.

Question 47:

Drinking alcohol while taking drugs can:

have a less pronounced effect than either taken separately.

have a more pronounced effect than either taken separately.

improves concentration.

improve your driving performance.

Question 48:

If a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you creating a hazard, which of these actions should you take first?

Sound your horn and step on the brake firmly.

Swerve into the lane next to you.

Take your foot off the gas pedal.

Question 49:

Your car stalls on the tracks at a railroad crossing, and a collision with a train is imminent. After getting yourself and your passengers out of the car, you should:

run toward the train but stay off the tracks.

signal the train to stop.

cross the tracks.

Question 50:

When dust is blowing across the roadway making it difficult to see other vehicles, you should drive slower and turn on your:

headlights.

parking lights.

emergency flashers.

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