MAINE Practice Test 1 – DMV All Test-2023 FREE DMV Permit Test

MAINE Practice Test

MAINE Practice Test 1

2023 MAINE DMV PRACTICE TEST

To obtain a valid Maine driver license, you must be at least 15 years. The Maine DMV written test consists of 60 questions based on the basic knowledge, traffic rules, regulations, road signs and markings found in the Maine Driver’s Manual. You must answer 48 out(80%) of the 60 questions correctly to pass the test. you are allowed to miss 2 of the 10 questions about road signs, and 10 of the 50 questions about road rules.

1. This road sign means:

A 3-way intersection is ahead

You must bear either right or left

A road joins from the left

The roadway you are traveling on ends ahead

2. .Vehicles stopped behind a school bus when the red lights are flashing must remain stopped until:

the bus lights are no longer flashing or the bus resumes motion.

the flashing lights turn green.

all students are off the bus.

3. When you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light, you must:

maintain your normal speed.

come to a complete stop, then proceed.

slow and proceed with caution.

4. This road sign means:

When the pavement is wet, reduce your speed

Winding road ahead

Watch for vehicles entering from the side

5. If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

go through as soon as the first train passes.

wait until you have a clear view of both tracks.

proceed with caution until you see a train.

go through when one of the tracks is free.

6. To keep your vehicle from rolling into traffic when parked on a hill, if you are facing uphill you should:

turn the back wheels towards the curb or edge of the road.

turn the front wheels away from the curb or edge of the road.

turn the front wheels towards the curb or edge of the road.

set the parking brake and keep the front wheels straight.

7. It is illegal to drive below the speed limit:

when the pavement is wet.

when driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic.

only in residential areas.

only in rural areas.

8. When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection:

you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

you have the right-of-way over pedestrians.

you must signal your intention to cross the intersection at least 100 feet before yielding the right-of-way.

9. You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass:

regardless of your direction.

only if the emergency vehicle is approaching.

None of the above.

only if the emergency vehicle is following you.

10. The following symptoms are associated with drowsy driving:

Your eyes go out of focus by themselves.

You continue to yawn.

All of the above.

You don’t remember driving the last few miles.

11. Drivers making a left turn at an intersection must yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist entering the intersection from the opposite direction.

False

True

12. Drivers who have been drinking are more likely to:

keep a safe following distance.

be less reactive.

Yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles.

13. .When you make a left turn from a two-way road into a four-lane highway, you must:

enter the right lane, to the left of the center line.

go straight through the intersection, and then make the turn.

enter the right lane. When traffic permits, you can move out of the left lane.

enter the left lane, to the right of the center line.

14. When entering an interstate highway, you should check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match the flow of traffic, signal and:

merge into that gap when safe.

slow down gradually.

wait for the lane to be clear.

15. You are traveling on a two-lane road and you want to pass a bicyclist who is ahead of you to your right. An oncoming vehicle is approaching. You should:

slow down and let the oncoming vehicle pass first.

keep driving, you have the right-of-way.

honk your horn to warn the pedestrian.

16. A crosswalk is:

a special type of 4-way intersection.

the area where pedestrians may cross the road.

an area designated for blind persons.

17. This sign means:

Merge right

Merge left

Lane ends

Divided highway begins

18. 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.

get back into the vehicle.

cross the tracks.

signal the train to stop.

19. When following a motorcycle, drivers must remember that motorcycles can ____________ than other vehicles.

stop much more slowly

drive much faster

accelerate much faster

stop much more quickly

20. This road sign means:

Keep left

Lane ends

Divided highway begins

Keep right

21. What does the pictured signal indicate?

Pedestrians may not begin crossing the street.

Pedestrians may begin crossing the street.

Pedestrians may turn right.

Drivers should walk more and drive less.

22. Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot:

on all right and left turns.

when pulling to the right side of the road or away from a curb.

All of the above.

when changing lanes.

23. A driver should be extra alert for motorcyclists, bicycles and pedestrians. Why?

They don’t have rearview mirrors.

They are hard to see in traffic.

They always have the right-of-way.

They obey specific traffic laws.

24. If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:

make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding.

honk your horn and proceed with caution.

stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.

25. This road sign means:

“Y” intersection ahead

A road joins from the right

A four-way intersection is ahead

The road ends ahead

26. If you are blinded by the headlights of an approaching vehicle, you should:

glance toward the side of the road, then look quickly ahead to determine the other vehicle’s position.

All of the above.

use the road edge as a guide until the approaching vehicle passes by.

avoid looking directly at the bright lights.

27. To prevent a fatigue-related crash while driving:

continue driving so you will reach your destination sooner.

find a safe parking area to take a 15 to 20 minute nap.

drive at night when there are not as many vehicles on the roadway.

28. Braking distance is how far a vehicle travels:

when pumping the brakes.

before the driver hits the brakes.

while the driver is braking.

29. A flashing yellow light means:

Proceed with caution

Come to a full stop

Merging traffic ahead

Pedestrian crossing

30. Emergency vehicles:

may follow each other.

have the right-of-way when using siren and red/blue lights.

All of the above.

may use a loudspeaker to give instructions.

31. Drivers should always be looking:

beside, ahead and to the rear of the vehicle.

at the left lane.

directly in front of the car.

32. When entering an interstate highway, drivers should:

check for cars and slow down to 25 MPH before merging with the flow of traffic.

adjust speed to meet a traffic gap, then merge at a safe speed.

come to a complete stop, check for cars and enter when safe to do so.

wait for an opening in traffic on the entrance ramp.

33. Drivers must yield for emergency vehicles:

when they see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.

only when other vehicles yield.

None of the above.

Never.

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

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

hold the steering wheel tightly and shift into neutral to bring the front of the vehicle back in line.

pump the brakes.

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

35. At a crosswalk:

pedestrians must yield to drivers.

drivers must yield to pedestrians.

construction workers must yield to drivers.

36. There is no crosswalk and a pedestrian is crossing your lane ahead. You should:

stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing the street.

make eye contact and then pass the pedestrian.

slow down as you pass the pedestrian.

37. When the road is slippery, drivers should _________ their following distance.

increase

maintain

decrease

38. This road sign means:

Playground warning

One Way

Limited parking

Railroad Crossing

39. Reaction time is slower:

between 9 and 11 PM.

after a day at work.

after sleeping.

after drinking alcohol.

40. In bad weather conditions, when visibility is low, drivers should:

drive in the lane closest to oncoming traffic.

increase their following distance.

speed up to get off the road quickly.

41. At a stop sign there is no stop line or crosswalk. You must stop:

only if the traffic signal turns red.

after you enter the intersection, if you have a clear view of traffic on the intersecting roadway.

before you enter the intersection.

at the next crosswalk.

42. Signs and markings requiring that you obey the indicated instruction are known as _____ signs.

information

regulatory

warning

guide

43. This road sign means:

Do not enter

Lane ends

Two-way traffic

No left turn

44. A yellow arrow used to control turns from a specific traffic lane:

means that drivers may go in the direction indicated by the arrow.

is never used as a traffic signal.

means the same as a circular yellow light for the lane of traffic indicated by the arrow.

warns drivers that a green arrow is about to be shown.

45. Smoking while driving:

helps increase driver alertness.

is distracting.

does not affect driving abilities.

is not distracting.

46. When you are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching, you should use your parking lights.

False

True

47. When changing lanes, you should not:

check to see if other drivers are moving into the same lane.

use the inside rearview mirror to check for blind spots

check your side and rear view mirrors.

signal your intentions early.

48. When approaching any intersection or driveway, drivers should:

pass other vehicles and then stop.

look both ways and be ready to stop.

drive at the fastest speed just before entering the intersection.

change lanes.

49. Motorcyclists are entitled to use the full width of a traffic lane; therefore, a driver should pass a motorcycle the same way as passing another vehicle.

True

False

50. If an aggressive driver is behind you:

increase your speed and flash your brake lights.

try to get out of the aggressive driver’s way.

slow down and confront the aggressive driver.

sound your horn and move to the left lane.

51. A bad car suspension can cause:

vehicle control problems.

pumping brakes.

squealing brakes.

52. When you are angry or upset you should:

listen to loud music while driving.

drive fast to let off steam.

have a few drinks before driving.

take a few minutes to cool off before you drive.

53. To avoid traction loss from hydroplaning, drivers should:

slow down.

apply the brakes as soon as the car starts to skid.

All of the above.

keep a constant speed.

54. A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means:

Do not pass

Pass with caution

Slow down

Stop

55. This road sign means:

One-way traffic

Do not pass trucks

No trucks allowed

Steep grade ahead

56. Arrows on the roadway:

indicate that you cannot pass or change lanes.

indicate HOV lanes.

show which lanes you must use.

indicate reserved lanes.

57. Parking is not allowed:

In an intersection.

within 250 feet of a traffic light.

within 300 feet of a pedestrian safety area.

on public roads.

58. You are driving behind another vehicle and notice that the driver is driving with one hand, talking to a passenger. You as a driver:

know that you should give the vehicle ahead extra room.

know that the driver in the vehicle ahead is reducing his safety margin by being an inattentive driver.

know that you should avoid this bad habit.

All of the above.

59. This road sign means:

Slippery when wet

Divided highway begins

Merging traffic

Divided highway ends

60. Left turns on a red light are allowed:

at intersections, after stopping, if the way is clear.

Never.

from a one-way street into a one-way street.

in school zones.