ME DMV Permit Practice Test 9 (Maine)

Question 1:

If you remain in the back blind spot of a large vehicle:

you increase the chance of a crash.

the large vehicle will take much longer to stop.

you can reduce fuel consumption.

Question 2:

This road sign means:

Road construction ahead

Stop ahead

Do not enter

Question 3:

This road sign means:

Right turn is not permitted

Left turns are permitted

You may turn right after yielding the right-of-way to oncoming traffic

Question 4:

You hear a siren close by but can not see where the emergency vehicle is. What do you do?

Keep driving until you are sure the emergency vehicle is headed toward you.

Stop immediately and activate your emergency flashers.

Pull over to the right side of the road and stop until you are sure the emergency vehicle is not headed toward you.

Question 5:

Which of the following must you obey over the others?

Red light

Stop sign

Police officer

Question 6:

When a pedestrian carrying a white cane is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you, before making your right turn, you should:

use your horn to help the pedestrian cross the street.

turn off the ignition until the person crosses the street.

yield the right-of-way and wait until the pedestrian crosses the street.

Question 7:

When passing another vehicle, you should:

assume the other vehicle will maintain a constant speed.

check your mirrors and blind spots.

drive at the same speed as the vehicle you are passing.

Question 8:

Construction zone signs are generally:

rectangular with white red coloring.

triangular with black and yellow coloring.

diamond or rectangular with orange and black coloring.

Question 9:

Drivers under 21 years of age are considered to be driving under the influence if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is:

.10% or higher.

.05% or higher.

.08% or higher.

.02% or higher.

Question 10:

If you drive much slower than the posted speed limit you:

are a defensive driver.

might cause a crash.

always have the right of way.

are driving safely and can avoid tailgaters.

Question 11:

What should you do if your vision through the windshield becomes blocked?

Pull your vehicle off the road and park it.

Turn on your emergency lights.

Open the side window so you can see.

All of the above.

Question 12:

This road sign means:

No left turn

No U-turn

Detour ahead

Question 13:

Motorists are not required to yield to pedestrians when approaching or exiting a roundabout.

True

False

Question 14:

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 15:

When you approach a railroad crossing, but you do not see a train. You must stop:

if a stop sign is posted.

if the crossing lights are flashing.

if a crossing gate is lowered.

All of the above.

Question 16:

You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must:

stay until the police arrive.

leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident with no delay.

wait for the owner to return.

call your insurance company within 14 days.

Question 17:

This road sign means:

Merge

Side Road

Merging Traffic

All traffic must go straight ahead

Question 18:

You reach an intersection that is not controlled at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you prepare to go straight. Who has the right-of-way?

You.

No one.

The other driver.

Question 19:

When driving in a construction zone you should:

slightly increase your speed.

come to a complete stop and check road conditions.

expect the unexpected.

Question 20:

When you are involved in an accident, you should:

call the police.

help the injured.

stop immediately.

All of the above.

Question 21:

Blind spots around a large vehicle are _________________ than the blind spots around a car.

larger and deeper

less dangerous

narrower and shorter

Question 22:

Aggressive driving includes:

quick lane changes without a signal.

chasing or challenging other drivers.

All of the above.

Question 23:

When driving in bad weather, drivers should:

decrease the following distance.

increase their speed to get to their destination more quickly.

increase the following distance.

None of the above.

Question 24:

What does a red arrow on a traffic light mean?

You may proceed slowly through the intersection.

You must stop and then proceed when the way is clear.

You may turn in the direction of the arrow.

You must stop. Do not go in the direction of the arrow until a green light or arrow light goes on.

Question 25:

This road sign indicates that:

a lane is reserved for certain purposes or certain vehicles.

buses and car pools may not travel in the restricted lane.

vehicles cannot go straight ahead. Cars must turn either to the right or left.

Question 26:

To drive defensively you should:

always put one car length between you and the car ahead.

keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

look only at the car in front of you while driving.

Question 27:

Your vehicles braking distance will be much longer:

when driving at night.

on interstate highways.

on wet, icy or gravel roads.

All of the above.

Question 28:

This road sign means:

Railroad Warning

Stop Sign Ahead

Lane ends

Stop if necessary

Question 29:

This road sign means:

Yield

Look both ways before crossing the intersection

Crossroads ahead

Question 30:

Blocking an intersection during rush hour traffic is not permitted:

under any circumstances.

unless you entered the intersection on a green light.

unless you have the right-of-way.

Question 31:

It is legal to make a left turn at a red light after stopping if:

you are traveling on a two-way street and turning onto a two-way street.

you are traveling on a one-way street and turning onto another one-way street.

you yield to all other traffic at the intersection before proceeding.

Question 32:

ABS is the acronym for:

Anti-Braking System

Average-Beam System

Anti-Locking Brake System

Question 33:

When driving on a roadway with a single broken white line:

you may cross the broken white line to change lanes.

you may change lanes only if you are in the right lane.

you may not cross the broken white line.

Question 34:

Drivers should always look carefully for motorcycles before changing lanes because:

motorcycles are not permitted to share traffic lanes.

motorcycles are smaller and harder to see.

motorcycles always have the right-of-way at intersections.

All of the above.

Question 35:

When you back up:

always look through the rear window.

you should rely only on your rearview mirror.

do it as fast as possible.

Question 36:

This sign means:

Divided highway ahead.

Divided highway ends.

Drivers will soon be on a roadway with two-way traffic.

Question 37:

If your car becomes disabled on a highway, you should:

stop in the right lane.

park with all four wheels off the highway, if possible.

stop where you are.

Question 38:

As you enter a roundabout you should slow down and:

yield to pedestrians and bicyclist crossing before entering the roundabout.

yield to any vehicle coming from your left in the roundabout.

All of the above.

Question 39:

If a tire suddenly goes flat while you are driving, you should:

pump the brake pedal 5-7 times until the vehicle stops.

slow down gradually do not apply the brake.

apply the brake firmly and stop.

Question 40:

To drive defensively, you must:

avoid scanning the road ahead.

keep one hand on the steering wheel.

keep your eyes moving.

Question 41:

When driving at night, drivers should:

always use their high beams.

increase their following distance.

look directly into the oncoming headlights of approaching vehicles.

Question 42:

On roadways, bicyclists are considered:

a distraction.

defensive drivers.

vehicles.

Question 43:

Speed limit signs are:

service signs

regulation signs (regulatory signs)

warning signs

Question 44:

Roads with double solid yellow lines in the center indicate that passing is:

not allowed in either direction.

allowed only in your direction of travel.

allowed in both directions.

Question 45:

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

next to the solid line may pass.

in both directions may pass.

next to the broken line may pass.

Question 46:

You have stopped for a train at a railroad crossing. After the train passes, you must:

look to see if another train is coming, then cross the tracks if it is safe to do so.

watch for vehicles that must stop at railroad crossings (school buses, vehicles carrying hazardous materials, etc.).

All of the above.

Question 47:

On slippery roads, drivers should:

leave more space in front of their vehicle.

increase their speed to avoid hydroplaning.

come to a complete stop.

Question 48:

Select the most effective safety restraint(s) in a traffic crash.

Lap and shoulder belt only

Air bag only

Pumping brakes.

A combination of lap/shoulder belt and air bag.

Question 49:

When driving behind a motorcycle, drivers must:

remembers that motorcyclists have the right to use a complete traffic lane.

pass the motorcycle in the same lane.

drive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle.

share the lane with the motorcycle.

Question 50:

This road sign means:

No left turn

No right turn

No U-turns

Question 51:

When driving at night with no other vehicles ahead, a driver should use:

high beam lights.

low-beam lights.

parking lights.

Question 52:

The effect that alcohol has on your judgment:

is greater if you were drinking hard liquor.

is less if you were only drinking wine.

is less if you were only drinking beer.

depends on the amount of alcohol in your blood.

Question 53:

Distracted driving:

causes the driver to react more slowly to hazards.

is only dangerous for inexperienced drivers.

usually causes the driver to drive slower.

is never dangerous.

Question 54:

You arrive at an intersection where you have a green light, but the path ahead is blocked, you should:

turn left and find another route.

stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears.

Question 55:

When you get in a car to drive, the first thing you should do is:

check your rear view mirror.

adjust the steering wheel.

adjust your seat belt.

adjust your seat.

Question 56:

If it safe to do so, you can pass a vehicle ahead when:

you are on a hill or curve.

there is a broken line on your side of the road.

there is a solid line on your side of the road.

Question 57:

On slippery roads, drivers should:

slow down.

increase their speed to avoid hydroplaning.

not drive faster than 25 MPH.

go faster.

Question 58:

This road sign means:

A four-way intersection is ahead

Do not pass

A steep grade is ahead

Question 59:

If you encounter an aggressive driver you should:

show them how to drive defensively.

speed up.

get out of their way.

Question 60:

to indicate a pedestrian crossing.

indicates that you should drive with caution.

has the same meaning as a stop sign.

has the same meaning as a yield sign.

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