ME DMV Permit Practice Test 2 (Maine)

Question 1:

A yellow arrow means:

Do not go in the direction of the arrow.

If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop.

The same as a steady yellow light.

Question 2:

Drivers should adjust their rearview and side mirrors:

whenever they need to use them.

before they get into the car.

before they start driving.

Question 3:

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

stop until all the children have left the bus.

stop until the lights stop flashing.

reduce your speed, change lanes and pass.

Question 4:

When driving on slick roads, drivers should:

accelerate quickly.

take turns more slowly.

use alternate routes.

drive as they would on dry roads.

Question 5:

You should never depend on your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes. Why?

You should look over your shoulder instead.

Mirrors are useless.

Mirrors need to be adjusted.

Mirrors leave 'blind spots' behind both sides of vehicles.

Question 6:

Before entering a curve, you should:

pump your brakes several times.

activate your turn signal.

reduce your speed.

Question 7:

If an approaching driver does not dim the headlights, you should:

move your eyes to the left to help avoid the glare of approaching high beams.

move your eyes to the right and avoid looking directly at the bright lights.

flash your headlights to low beam for a second, then return to high beam.

Question 8:

This road sign means:

Slow down or stop

Stop

Road narrows ahead

Question 9:

To avoid hydroplaning you should:

keep your tires properly inflated.

slow down when roads are wet.

All of the above.

Question 10:

Who is most at risk?

Drivers who are fatigued.

Drivers who are driving on long, boring roads.

All of the above.

Question 11:

At night, it is hardest to see:

street lights.

pedestrians.

other motorists.

road signs.

Question 12:

At times even driving 10 MPH is too fast for existing conditions.

True

False

Question 13:

This road sign means:

No left turn

No right turn

No U-turns

Question 14:

This road sign means:

Merging traffic

Steep grade ahead

Intersection ahead

Question 15:

When passing a motorcycle, you must:

have your vehicle entirely into the left lane before and during the pass.

honk your horn to alert the motorcyclist.

speed up above the speed limit and use your emergency lights to alert the motorcyle that you are about to pass.

Question 16:

Drivers can not pass a vehicle on the left if:

they approach the top of a hill on a two-way road and can not see over it.

they can not safely return to the right lane before they reach a solid yellow center line for the right lane.

All of the above.

Question 17:

When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:

back slowly.

pull up even with the front car.

turn your wheels to the right.

turn your wheels to the left.

Question 18:

Motorcycles:

must share a traffic lane with another vehicle.

are easier to see than cars.

are entitled to use a complete traffic lane.

Question 19:

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 20:

Stopping distances:

are not affected by vehicle speed.

decrease as vehicle speed increases.

increase as vehicle speed increases.

Question 21:

Before making a left turn from a one-way street, you must:

be in the lane closest to the left curb.

be in the lane closest to the right curb.

be in the lane closest to the center of the street.

Question 22:

You come to an intersection where your view to the side is blocked. What should you do?

maintain your speed and look both ways.

slow down and look both ways.

Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions.

Question 23:

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.

Question 24:

When turning, drivers should:

always move to the right lane.

check traffic in all directions.

increase their speed to improve stability.

Question 25:

The effects of alcohol on driving include:

None of the above.

Improved coordination

Better reflexes

Improved judgement

Question 26:

Collisions can happen more often when:

one lane of traffic is traveling faster than the others.

one vehicle is traveling faster than the flow of traffic.

all vehicles are traveling at the posted speed limit.

Question 27:

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 28:

You should always travel:

at the speed of the vehicle behind.

according to weather and road conditions.

at the speed limit.

Question 29:

When driving at night, you should slow down and:

use high beams whenever possible, but never when there's oncoming traffic.

use high beams until other drivers dim their lights.

follow the vehicle ahead more closely to avoid glare from oncoming headlights.

come to a complete stop whenever there's oncoming traffic.

Question 30:

When other drivers around you are acting in anger, you should:

slow down or move over safely.

distance yourself from the situation.

avoid making eye contact.

All of the above.

Question 31:

Increasing your vehicle’s speed _____ your field of vision.

decreases

increases

inverts

has no effect on

Question 32:

A traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow. The driver may not turn in the direction of the arrow until the red light has changed.

True

False

Question 33:

If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing and the signal arm extended, you should:

proceed at 15 MPH or less, if no children are present.

stop.

watch for children and proceed at normal speed.

Question 34:

This road sign means:

Hill ahead

Trucks merging from the right

Side road ahead

Keep left

Question 35:

When parking on a public road, drivers should:

move as far away from traffic as possible.

always park on the left side of the roadway.

All of the above.

Question 36:

This traffic sign warns you about:

merging traffic.

a hill or a downgrade up ahead on the road.

an intersection ahead.

a winding road.

Question 37:

When getting ready to change lanes, you should:

check your rearview mirror.

quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.

check your side view mirror.

All of the above.

Question 38:

Drinking alcohol while taking drugs:

reduces the effects of the alcohol.

reduces the effects of the drug or medicine.

has no effect, they are different substances.

could multiply the effects of the alcohol.

Question 39:

When driving, it is important to keep a space cushion _______ of your vehicle.

only on the left and right side

only in back

on all sides

only in front

Question 40:

When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

stop exactly where you are.

pull to the curb and stop.

speed up and take the nearest exit.

slow down and keep moving in your lane.

Question 41:

This road sign means:

You have the right of way

No Passing Zone

Yield the right-of-way

Question 42:

When driving in work zones, drivers should:

closely follow the driver in front of them.

reduce their speed and be prepared to stop.

maintain their speed through the work zone.

Question 43:

Before entering a traffic circle, drivers must slow down and yield to ___________ in the traffic circle.

pedestrians

vehicles

bicyclists

All of the above.

Question 44:

When driving in icy or snowy conditions, to avoid crashes drivers should:

get off the highway as quickly as possible.

reduce speed and increase following distance.

add extra weight to the vehicle to improve traction.

engage 4 wheel drive on the vehicle.

Question 45:

This road sign means:

Slow down, slippery when wet

Detour ahead

Road curves ahead

Question 46:

What should you do as you prepare to turn right at an intersection?

Honk your horn.

Yield to bicyclists coming from the opposite direction.

Signal your turn, check for bicyclists, and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist.

Question 47:

This road sign means:

Winding road

Side road ahead

Slippery when wet

Question 48:

It is important for drivers to know that trucks:

are easier for the driver to operate.

require more space for turning movements.

take longer than cars to stop.

require less time to pass on an incline than cars.

Question 49:

Many crashes are caused by:

yielding the right of way.

frequently checking mirrors and blind spot.

maintaining a 4-second following distance between your vehicle and any vehicle in front of you.

driving too fast for conditions.

Question 50:

Examples of proper glass maintenance include:

Replacing worn wiper blades.

Keeping your windows clean and clear.

All of the above.

Question 51:

To avoid becoming an aggressive driver, you should:

drive above the posted speed limit.

tailgate the driver in front of you.

relax and concentrate on driving.

Question 52:

When driving behind a motorcycle, drivers should:

slow down.

be ready to sound the horn.

increase the following distance.

Question 53:

When following another vehicle at night, drivers should use:

low beam headlights.

emergency flashers.

high beam headlights.

Question 54:

If you've had a few beers, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:

waiting several hours.

taking a cold shower.

getting a cup of coffee.

Question 55:

To avoid becoming an aggressive driver, you should:

Adjust your schedule to drive during times with the most highway traffic.

Allow enough travel time to reach your destination on schedule.

Listen to heavy metal music.

Question 56:

The most common cause of traffic crashes is:

human error.

bad road conditions.

wet pavement.

bad weather.

Question 57:

Drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians when:

pedestrians are crossing the road in marked crosswalks.

All of the above.

the driver is turning a corner and pedestrians are crossing with the light.

Question 58:

Double solid yellow lines mean:

the lane to the right may pass.

passing is not permitted in either direction.

the lane to the left may pass.

passing is permitted in either direction.

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