Hardest Maine permit test questions

B: 30 days. New residents must surrender their out-of-state license and apply for a Maine license within 30 days. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Acquiring a Maine Driver's License — Who Needs a Maine Driver's License?, page 7.

A: A licensed driver at least 20 years old who has held a valid license for at least 2 years. The accompanying driver must be at least 20, have held a valid license for at least 2 years, and sit in the seat beside the permit holder. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Acquiring a Maine Driver's License — Who Does Not Need a Maine Driver's License, page 7.

C: 2 years. A learner's permit is generally valid for 2 years. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Acquiring a Maine Driver's License — How Do You Obtain a Permit in Maine?, page 7.

C: Up to and including age 22. Birth certificates or passports are required from applicants up to and including age 22. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Acquiring a Maine Driver's License — How Do You Obtain a Permit in Maine?, page 7.

B: No; a photocopy must have the issuing agency's embossed seal or stamp. Photocopies must have an embossed seal or stamp of the issuing agency; notarized copies are not acceptable. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Acquiring a Maine Driver's License — How Do You Obtain a Permit in Maine?, page 7.

C: 21. School bus license applicants must be 21 or older with at least one year of licensed driving experience. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Types of Driver's Licenses and Driver's Permits, page 8.

C: 18. You must be at least 18 if you have not completed an approved driver education course (16 with it). Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Required Noncommercial License Tests — How Do You Obtain a Driver's License?, page 8.

B: 6 months. A person under 21 must hold a learner's permit for 6 months from its date of issue before the road test. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Required Noncommercial License Tests — How Do You Obtain a Driver's License?, page 8.

D: 70 hours. Applicants under 21 must complete at least 70 hours of driving, including 10 hours at night. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Required Noncommercial License Tests — How Do You Obtain a Driver's License?, page 8.

B: 10. The 70 hours must include 10 hours of night driving. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Required Noncommercial License Tests — How Do You Obtain a Driver's License?, page 8.

A: 12 a.m. and 5 a.m.. Drivers under 18 may not operate a vehicle between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Required Noncommercial License Tests — How Do You Obtain a Driver's License?, page 9.

C: 270 days. These restrictions are in effect for 270 days from when the road test was passed. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Required Noncommercial License Tests — How Do You Obtain a Driver's License?, page 9.

A: License suspension and a 270-day extension of the restrictions. A violation results in a license suspension and a 270-day extension of the restrictions, possibly beyond the 18th birthday. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Required Noncommercial License Tests — How Do You Obtain a Driver's License?, page 9.

B: Two years. The first license issued to a new applicant under 21 is provisional for two years (one year for those 21 or older). Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Required Noncommercial License Tests — How Do You Obtain a Driver's License?, page 9.

A: 30-day license suspension. A moving violation conviction during the provisional period results in a 30-day suspension. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Required Noncommercial License Tests — How Do You Obtain a Driver's License?, page 9.

B: The person who signed the minor's application. Anyone who signed the minor's application may file a notarized written request that the license or permit be suspended. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Loss of Driving Privileges — Suspension of a Minor's License or Permit, page 12.

B: The sixth birthday after the date of issue. A license is valid until your sixth birthday after issue, or fourth birthday if you are 65 or older. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Driver License Renewal — Information about Your Driver's License, page 11.

B: Until the fourth birthday after issue. Drivers 65 or older get a license valid until their fourth birthday following the date of issue. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Driver License Renewal — Information about Your Driver's License, page 11.

B: 30 days. Maine law requires you to notify the BMV within 30 days of a name or address change. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Driver License Renewal — Change of Name or Address, page 11.

C: 45 days. A renewal notice is mailed about 45 days before the license expires. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Driver License Renewal — Renewing Your Driver's License, page 11.

C: At least 5 years. Vehicular manslaughter brings revocation for at least 5 years; if alcohol is involved, revocation is permanent. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Loss of Driving Privileges — Revocation, page 12.

C: 90 days. These convictions may result in a suspension of up to 90 days. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Administrative License Suspension — Suspension Periods for Designated Convictions, page 13.

D: 30 mph or more. Speeding by 30 mph or more over the limit is among the offenses that may bring a 30-day suspension. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Administrative License Suspension — Suspension Periods for Designated Convictions, page 13.

A: Passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing. Passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing is listed among offenses carrying a 30-day suspension. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Administrative License Suspension — Suspension Periods for Designated Convictions, page 13.

B: 6. Once a driver reaches 6 points, a warning is issued. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Suspension for Demerit Point Accumulation: The Maine Point System, page 14.

D: 12 or more. If the point total reaches 12 or more, the license will be suspended. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Suspension for Demerit Point Accumulation: The Maine Point System, page 14.

C: When they are one year old. Points are erased from a driver's record when they become one year old. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Suspension for Demerit Point Accumulation: The Maine Point System, page 14.

C: Three. Successful completion deducts three points, only once in any twelve-month period. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Continuing Driver Education, page 14.

B: Five hours. The Maine Driving Dynamics Course is an approved five-hour program. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Continuing Driver Education, page 14.

C: Up to four. One point is awarded for each calendar year free of convictions or suspensions, up to four points. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Violation Free Credit, page 14.

B: 30 days. Driving to endanger carries a suspension of at least 30 days. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Mandatory Suspensions, page 15.

C: In a safe place, never in the vehicle. Keep the certificate of title in a safe place, never in the vehicle. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 2: Titling Your Motor Vehicle, page 17.

C: Paying the excise tax to the municipal tax collector. Payment of the excise tax to a municipal tax collector is the first step in registering. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 2: Registering Your Vehicle, page 18.

B: 30 days. Registration must be applied for within 30 days once residence is established. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 2: Registering Your Vehicle, page 19.

B: 200 feet. The horn must be loud enough to hear from 200 feet away. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 2: Inspecting Your Motor Vehicle, page 20.

B: 30 feet. The foot brake must stop the vehicle within 30 feet at 20 miles per hour. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 2: Inspecting Your Motor Vehicle, page 20.

B: 2/32 inch. Tires must have 2/32 of an inch of tread (4/32 for commercial vehicles of 10,000 pounds). Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 2: Inspecting Your Motor Vehicle, page 20.

C: Two inches or more. If the steering wheel turns two inches or more without moving the vehicle, there is too much play. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 2: Maintaining Your Motor Vehicle, page 21.

B: 25 feet. A sound system may not be audible at more than 25 feet while exceeding 85 decibels. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 2: Excessive Sound System Noise, page 22.

B: Four to five seconds. Micro-sleeps last only four to five seconds, but at 55 mph even a tiny nap can be fatal. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Fatigue — You Can't Fight Off the Sandman, page 24.

A: Midnight and 6 a.m.. Avoid driving during your body's downtime; find a safe place to sleep between midnight and 6 a.m. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Fatigue — Give It a Rest for Safety, page 24.

B: Every two hours or 100 miles. Schedule a break every two hours or 100 miles, and stop sooner if you notice danger signs of fatigue. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Fatigue — Give It a Rest for Safety, page 25.

D: 23 times. Truck drivers who texted while driving had 23 times the risk of a crash or near-crash. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Driver Distractions, page 26.

A: Less than one second. Short glances can be done safely if limited to less than one second and related to driving. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Driver Distractions, page 26.

B: No; it is specifically prohibited. A person under 18 is specifically prohibited from driving while using a mobile phone or handheld device. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Driver Distractions — Using a Cellular Telephone in Your Vehicle, page 27.

A: No; use of mobile phones or handheld devices while driving is prohibited. Use of a mobile telephone or handheld electronic devices is prohibited by law when driving in Maine. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 1: Acquiring a Maine Driver's License — How Do You Obtain a Permit in Maine?, page 7.

C: 40%. Alcohol and other drugs are contributing factors in about 40% of all fatal crashes. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Keeping Fit to Drive — Alcohol and Other Drugs, page 27.

A: None at all. Drivers under 21 may not drive after consuming any amount of alcohol. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Keeping Fit to Drive — If you are under 21, page 28.

C: One year. Under-21 drivers convicted of OUI lose their license for at least one year. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Keeping Fit to Drive — If you are under 21, page 28.

C: 180 days. For a driver under 21 convicted of OUI, having passengers under 21 in the vehicle adds 180 days to the license suspension (drivers 21 and older face 275 extra days). Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Keeping Fit to Drive — If you are under 21, page 28.

A: .02. Vision is impacted at .02 BAC for all drivers. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Effect of Alcohol and other Impairing Drugs, page 28.

C: Seven seconds. It normally takes about seven seconds to recover from headlight glare, longer for drinking drivers. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: How Drinking Impairs Driving, page 29.

B: About 6 times. The manual lists crash likelihood as 1 time at 0.05, 6 times at 0.10, and 25 times at 0.15. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: How Drinking Impairs Driving — Alcohol Level, page 30.

A: A 4 oz. glass of table wine. A 12 oz. beer has about the same alcohol as a 1 oz. shot of 100-proof liquor, a 4 oz. glass of wine or a 10 oz. wine cooler. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Myths Concerning Alcohol, page 30.

D: Up to six years. Refusing results in an immediate administrative suspension of up to six years. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: "Implied Consent" What is it All About?, page 31.

B: $500. A first conviction at 0.08-0.14 carries a mandatory fine of at least $500 ($600 with refusal). Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: If you are Convicted of Operating under the Influence, page 32.

C: At least 150 days. A first OUI conviction brings a license loss of at least 150 days. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: If you are Convicted of Operating under the Influence, page 32.

C: 48 hours. At 0.15 or more (or with aggravating factors), you will spend at least 48 hours in jail (96 hours with a refusal). Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: If you are Convicted of Operating under the Influence, page 32.

A: No. There are no provisions whatsoever for a work or limited license during the minimum OUI suspension. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: If you are Convicted of Operating under the Influence, page 32.

B: One year. After a first OUI conviction the reinstated license is conditional for one year; after a second, ten years. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Additional Suspension, page 33.

C: 275 days. If a passenger under 21 was in the vehicle, 275 days are added to the OUI or refusal suspension; the BMV applies this to drivers 21 and older (180 days for drivers under 21). Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Additional Suspension, page 33.

D: No. Use of an over-the-counter or prescription drug does not constitute a defense in court. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Other Impairing Drugs and Driving, page 33.

B: Submit to a chemical test. Every driver in a fatal accident (or where death is likely) must submit to a chemical test or face a one-year suspension. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Drivers Involved in Fatal Accidents, page 34.

B: Behind the last upright seat or in an area not normally occupied. In a vehicle without a trunk, an open container may be behind the last upright seat or in an area not normally occupied. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Open Container Law, page 35.

C: Well over $7,000. The manual's example totals $7,240, including lawyer, fine, insurance surcharge and fees. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Open Container Law, page 35.

B: 10 inches. Leave 10 inches between your chest and the steering wheel because of the airbag. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 4: Adjusting Your Seat, page 39.

B: The top of a three-story building. At 30 mph, hitting the dashboard is like hitting the ground from the top of a three-story building. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 4: Using Safety Belts, page 40.

C: 40-55%. When used properly, lap and shoulder belts can reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury by 40-55%. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 4: Using Safety Belts, page 41.

C: 12 and under. All children age 12 and under must be in the back seat. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 4: Keeping Children Safe, page 42.

B: 55 pounds. A child who weighs less than 55 pounds must be properly secured in a child safety seat. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 4: Keeping Children Safe — Children under 55 pounds, page 42.

A: A federally approved child restraint system (booster). A child at least 55 but under 80 pounds and under 8 must be in a federally approved child restraint system. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 4: Keeping Children Safe — Passengers less than 18 years of age, page 43.

B: A cup. The average car uses a cup of gas every six minutes when idling. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 5: Conservation, page 47.

B: Back into it unless signs forbid it. Back into a driveway or space unless signs forbid it, so you drive forward when pulling out. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 5: Backing, page 46.

D: A Class E crime. You must drive to the right, clear of intersections, and stop; failure to do so is a Class E crime. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Yielding Right-Of-Way, page 49.

C: Yield to the bicyclist. Drivers turning left must yield to bicycle and roller ski operators approaching from the opposite direction. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Yielding Right-Of-Way, page 49.

B: No. An operator may not drive through a parking area to avoid obeying a traffic control device. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Traffic Controls, page 50.

B: On the left. If traffic lights are horizontal, red is on the left, yellow in the middle and green on the right. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Traffic Signals, page 50.

C: The one directly over your lane. When there is more than one traffic light, obey the one directly over your lane. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Traffic Signals — Lighted Arrows, page 50.

C: Clear the lane; the signal is about to change to red. A steady yellow X means clear this lane; the signal is about to change to red. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Traffic Signals — Lane Use Control Lights, page 51.

D: The lane may only be used for a left turn. A flashing yellow X means the lane may only be used for a left turn. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Traffic Signals — Lane Use Control Lights, page 51.

D: They are doubled. Fines for speeding in a work zone are doubled. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Traffic Signs — Work Zone Signs, page 53.

B: The right lane. With two lanes in one direction, the right lane generally has the smoothest traffic flow. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Use of Lanes, page 56.

B: When the car ahead is turning left and there is room, or it is in the left lane of a road with two or more lanes in your direction. Passing on the right is allowed only when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room for two or more lanes in your direction, or when it is in the left lane of a road with two or more marked lanes going your way. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Use of Lanes — Lanes for Passing, page 56.

B: Only in the two right-hand lanes. On three-lane sections of the Maine Turnpike or I-95, trucks may only operate in the two farthest right lanes. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Use of Lanes — Lane Restrictions, page 56.

B: At least 10 feet. Stop at least 10 feet away and wait until the person is out of danger. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Crosswalks and Stop Lines — Stop Lines, page 59.

A: $50 to $1,000. Failing to yield to a visually impaired pedestrian is a traffic infraction with a $50 minimum and $1,000 maximum fine. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Crosswalks and Stop Lines — Stop Lines, page 59.

A: The vehicle on your left. In large traffic circles (rotaries), drivers must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle on the operator's left. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Traffic Circles and Roundabouts, page 63.

B: The rightmost lane. If turning off within two exits, the rightmost lane is suggested unless markings or signs say otherwise. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Traffic Circles and Roundabouts, page 63.

B: At least 100 feet. Always signal what you intend to do at least 100 feet before making a change. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Changing Lanes, page 64.

C: Stop, wait for a break in traffic, then speed up and merge. Without an acceleration lane, stop before entering, wait for a break in traffic, then speed up and merge. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Expressway Driving — Entering a Multi-lane Highway, page 64.

A: Keep the interior cool, scan ahead and vary your speed slightly. Keep the interior cool, constantly scan the road, talk or listen to music, and vary your speed slightly. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Expressway Hypnosis, page 66.

C: 10 to 12 seconds. At 50 to 55 mph you need 10 to 12 seconds to complete a pass safely. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Passing (non expressway) — Space to Pass, page 66.

C: Over 1,600 feet (about one-third of a mile). You need over 1,600 feet, about one-third of a mile, to pass safely at highway speeds. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Passing (non expressway) — Never pass, page 67.

B: One-third of a mile. Treat a hill or curve like an oncoming car; do not start to pass within one-third of a mile of it. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Passing (non expressway) — Never pass, page 67.

A: Before reaching the beginning of a no passing zone. Maine law requires that you complete a pass before you reach the beginning of a no passing zone. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Passing (non expressway) — Signs and Markings, page 68.

B: At least 3 feet. Maine law requires at least three feet between the right side of your vehicle and the bicycle. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Passing (non expressway) — Signs and Markings, page 68.

A: When the bus resumes motion or the driver signals you. Do not proceed until the bus resumes motion or the school bus driver signals you to go. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Rules for School Buses, page 68.

A: No. If the roadway has a solid divider between you and the bus, you do not have to stop. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Rules for School Buses — Multi-lane Divided Highway, page 69.

C: At least 2 feet. Leave at least two feet of space between your car and vehicles parked in front or behind. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Parking, page 69.

C: 18 inches. Park as close to the curb as you can and no more than 18 inches away. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Parking, page 69.

B: To the left. Turn the wheels to the left when parking uphill with a curb. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Parking, page 70.

D: To the right. Turn the wheels to the right when parking downhill (or uphill without a curb). Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Parking, page 70.

B: No closer than 10 feet. Some ordinances prohibit parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Parking, page 70.

C: No closer than 15 feet. Some ordinances prohibit parking within 15 feet of a crosswalk. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Parking, page 70.

C: $200. Misuse of an access aisle is a traffic infraction with a fine of not less than $200. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Parking, page 70.

A: About 6 inches (no more than 18 inches). You should be about 6 inches from the curb but not more than 18 inches away. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Parking — Parallel Parking/Offset Backing, page 72.

A: Only on a two-lane road. A three-point turnaround should only be used on a two-lane road. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Turning Around, page 73.

C: 20 to 30 seconds. An expert driver tries to keep looking 20 to 30 seconds ahead. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Seeing What's Critical — Look Ahead, page 76.

D: October and November. Many cars strike deer, especially in October and November; if you see one, sound the horn and look for others. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Taking in the Whole Scene/Look to the Sides, page 76.

B: 15 mph. In a school zone you must slow to 15 mph during recess, when children go to or leave school, or when signs flash. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Roadside Areas — School Crossing, page 77.

A: Half an hour before school starts to half an hour after it ends. Opening or closing hours are ½ hour before the start of the school day to ½ hour after its end. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Roadside Areas — School Crossing, page 77.

C: At least 15 feet. If red lights are flashing, stop at least 15 feet from the crossing and wait until they go out. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Roadside Areas — Railroad Crossings, page 77.

A: Check them anyway; they are not used often but may be in use. Exempt tracks are not used often but may be in use; check all tracks regardless of these signs. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Roadside Areas — Railroad Crossings, page 77.

B: Every 6 to 8 seconds. Check your mirror often for traffic behind you, every 6 to 8 seconds. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Roadside Areas — Look Behind, page 77.

A: 5 to 10 mph. Guidelines: wet road slow 5 to 10 mph, packed snow to half speed, ice to a crawl. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Adjusting for Road Conditions — Slippery Roads, page 80.

B: To half speed. On packed snow, slow down to half speed. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Adjusting for Road Conditions — Slippery Roads, page 80.

C: It is wet (slushy) and more slippery than ice at colder temperatures. When the temperature is near freezing, road ice is wet and more slippery than at colder temperatures. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Adjusting for Road Conditions — Slippery Roads, page 81.

B: ¾ to 1 second. The average perception time for an alert driver is ¾ to 1 second; reaction time is about the same. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Stopping Distance, page 81.

B: 25 mph. The unposted maximum in a business, residential or built-up area is 25 mph. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Speed Limits, page 81.

B: 45 mph. The unposted maximum outside business, residential or built-up areas is 45 mph. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Speed Limits, page 81.

A: A fine twice the usual fine. A fine twice the usual fine is imposed for exceeding the posted limit in a school zone. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Speed Limits, page 82.

B: 78 feet. At 30 mph the chart shows 33 feet reaction distance plus 45 feet braking distance, for 78 feet in total. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: How Well Can You See?, page 82.

B: About 250 feet. Headlights let you see clearly only about 250 feet ahead, so above about 50 mph on a dark road you are driving blind. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: How Well Can You See?, page 82.

B: 25 mph or less. Farm tractors, animal-drawn carts and maintenance vehicles usually go 25 mph or less and display the slow-moving vehicle sign. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: How Fast Is Traffic Moving?, page 84.

C: At least 4 seconds. Keep at least 4 seconds between your car and the vehicle in front. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Managing Space — Space in Front, page 85.

A: Slow down, let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist with three feet of room. Take dangers one at a time: let the car pass, then move left to give the bicyclist plenty of room. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Taking Dangers One at a Time, page 88.

C: Four seconds. Anytime you merge with traffic, you need a gap of four seconds. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Space to Merge, page 89.

B: About a half a block. To get moving from a full stop, you need about half a block on city streets and about a full block on the highway. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Space to Cross or Enter, page 89.

A: Whenever you cannot see 1,000 feet ahead. Headlights are required whenever visibility is too dim to see 1,000 feet ahead. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Communicating — Attract Attention, page 90.

B: Whenever windshield wipers are in constant use. You must turn on headlights at any time your windshield wipers are in constant use. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Communicating — Attract Attention, page 90.

C: 500 feet. Dim your headlights within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Communicating — Seeing Well at Night, page 90.

C: 300 feet. Switch to low beams when following a vehicle within 300 feet. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Communicating — Seeing Well at Night, page 90.

C: Yes, always on Maine roadways. Motorcyclists are always required to have headlights on when operating on Maine roadways. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Communicating — Attract Attention, page 90.

B: No, except maps or written directions to a location. It is illegal for an operator to read printed material while driving; maps or written directions are excepted. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 9: Emergencies and Avoiding Crashes — Speeding Up, page 95.

C: $2,000. Accidents involving injury or property damage of $2,000 or more must be reported to the police or sheriff. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 9: Accidents, page 96.

B: Stay inside until help arrives. Don't go near downed wires; if they touch the vehicle, warn occupants to stay inside until help arrives. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 9: Emergency First Aid, page 97.

A: No, not even water. Do not give an injured person anything to drink, not even water. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 9: Emergency First Aid, page 97.

A: Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold it while turning the key. Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold it (don't pump), turn the key, and let off when the engine starts. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 9: Vehicle Problems — If your engine floods, page 99.

A: Blow your horn and flash your lights. Blow your horn and flash your lights, brake without locking the wheels, and pull right; don't drive into the left lane. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 9: Vehicle Problems — If there is an oncoming car in your lane, page 100.

C: On the engine block of the stalled engine. Attach the last clamp to the engine block of the stalled engine. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 9: Vehicle Problems — If your car battery dies, page 100.

B: 3 to 10 minutes. A car with windows and doors closed may float from 3 to 10 minutes; escape through a window. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 9: Vehicle Problems — If your vehicle plunges into water, page 100.

A: Only when entering or leaving an alley or driveway. Do not stop, park or drive in a bicycle lane unless entering or leaving an alley or driveway. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 10: Bicycles, page 102.

B: Opening your car door with your right hand so you look back for bicyclists. Using your right hand to open the door twists your body so you look over your shoulder for oncoming bicyclists. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 10: Bicycles, page 103.

A: All persons under 16. All persons under 16 riding bicycles on public ways are required to wear helmets. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 10: Bicycle Operation, page 104.

B: At least 200 feet. A bicycle must have a front white light visible for at least 200 feet, and a red or amber light or reflector visible 200 feet to the rear. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 10: Bicycle Operation, page 104.

C: At least 4 seconds. When following a motorcycle, stay at least 4 seconds back, more when wet. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 10: Motorcycles or Mopeds, page 105.

B: Nearly 10%. Motorcycles are involved in nearly 10% of motor vehicle deaths although they are only 4% of vehicles. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 10: Motorcycles or Mopeds, page 105.

A: On the right side, from behind the cab along the length of the truck. A truck's largest blind spot is on the right side, starting behind the cab and running the length of the truck. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 10: Large Vehicles — The No-Zone, page 107.

C: At least 335 feet. A loaded truck at 55 mph takes at least 335 feet to stop, more than 1½ times a car's stopping distance. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 10: Large Vehicles — The No-Zone, page 107.

C: Up to 200 feet. Large vehicles have huge rear blind spots, up to 200 feet behind them. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 10: Large Vehicles — The No-Zone, page 107.

C: No closer than 500 feet. It is unlawful to follow within 500 feet of any fire truck responding to a fire alarm. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 10: Emergency Vehicles, page 109.

B: Slow and yield; move over a lane if possible, otherwise slow down and use caution. Slow and yield; if possible move over to the next lane, otherwise slow down and use caution as you pass. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 10: Move-Over Laws, page 110.

A: Take reasonable measures to prevent snow or ice from falling off while driving. Operators of vehicles under 10,000 pounds shall take reasonable measures to prevent snow or ice from falling off their vehicle while driving. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 11: Hazardous Driving Conditions — Winter Driving, page 116.

B: No, it is against the law. It is against the law to purposefully frighten any animal being ridden, driven or led on or near a public way. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 10: Slow Moving Vehicles, page 111.

B: By at least a second (two on unfamiliar roads). Increase following distance by at least a second at night, and at least two seconds on unfamiliar roads. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 11: Night Driving, page 112.

A: The first driver to reach the bridge. When crossing a single-lane bridge, the first driver to the bridge has the right-of-way; take turns. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 11: Rural Roads, page 114.

C: About thirty seconds. Thirty seconds is usually enough time to let the engine idle; a cold engine warms faster when driven. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 11: Hazardous Driving Conditions — Winter Driving, page 115.

B: Three to twelve times. On snow or ice it takes three to twelve times as much distance to stop as on dry pavement. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 11: Hazardous Driving Conditions — Winter Driving, page 116.

C: Stay with your car and run the engine and heater periodically, keeping the exhaust pipe clear. Stay with your car; run the engine and heater until warm, crack the windows, keep the exhaust clear, and don't let anyone sleep. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 11: Hazardous Driving Conditions — If you must wait for help, page 116.

A: Pull off the road, use emergency flashers, and wait. Pull off the road and stop with flashers on; creeping along at 5 or 10 mph is dangerous. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 11: Hazardous Driving Conditions — Fog, page 117.

A: As low as 30 to 40 mph. In most cars, hydroplaning may begin at speeds as low as 30 to 40 mph. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 11: Hazardous Driving Conditions — Rain, page 117.

C: Two feet. As little as six inches can float some small cars, and two feet will carry away most vehicles. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 11: Flooded Roadways, page 118.

B: May and June. Moose collisions increase dramatically in May and June. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 11: Wildlife Safety, page 118.

B: Their eyes are too high to reflect your headlights. Moose are so tall that drivers typically won't see their eyes reflected in the headlights. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 11: Wildlife Safety, page 118.

C: Brake and steer straight, ease off the brake just before impact, and duck. Apply the brakes and steer straight, let up just before impact, aim for the tail end, and duck to avoid windshield debris. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 11: Wildlife Safety — What if a Crash is Unavoidable?, page 119.

C: Under 19. A passenger under 19 in a pickup must ride in the passenger compartment unless an exception applies. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 11: Carrying Passengers and Freight, page 119.