Maine BMV permit practice test
25 questions written from the Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide), covering licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, hazards, weather and night driving, alcohol and drugs, parking and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Maine BMV test has 30 questions and you need 24 right.
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Question 1A new Maine resident with a valid license from another state must apply for a Maine license within how many days?
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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.
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Question 2Under Maine inspection standards, from how far away must a horn be heard?
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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.
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Question 3What is carbon monoxide?
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C: A deadly, odorless gas in engine exhaust. Carbon monoxide is a deadly, odorless gas found in the exhaust of gas-powered engines. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 2: Maintaining Your Motor Vehicle, page 21.
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Question 4According to the Maine manual, alcohol and other drugs are contributing factors in about what share of fatal crashes?
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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.
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Question 5When entering a driveway or parking space, what does the Maine manual recommend?
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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.
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Question 6At a four-way stop, who goes first?
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A: The driver reaching the intersection first. At a 4-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first goes first after stopping. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Yielding Right-Of-Way, page 48.
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Question 7May you drive through a parking lot to avoid a traffic signal in Maine?
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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.
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Question 8An overhead lane-use light shows a steady yellow X. What should you do?
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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.
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Question 9What shape and color are most warning signs?
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D: Diamond-shaped, yellow with black lettering or symbols. Warning signs are usually diamond-shaped and yellow with black lettering or symbols. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Traffic Signs — Warning Signs, page 51.
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Question 10When may you pass on the right in Maine?
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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.
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Question 11When waiting to turn left, how should your wheels be?
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B: Straight. Wait with wheels straight; if struck from behind with wheels turned, you could be pushed into oncoming traffic. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Use of Lanes — Lanes for Turning, page 56.
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Question 12How far away should you stop for a person in the road using a white cane or guide dog?
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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.
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Question 13You have an emergency on an expressway. After pulling off as far as possible, how can you signal for help?
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D: Raise your hood. Use the proper signal, pull off as far as possible, and raise your hood to signal for help. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Expressway Driving — Stopping on an Expressway, page 65.
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Question 14What is the speed limit in a Maine school zone marked by a 5-sided sign during recess or school opening/closing hours?
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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.
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Question 15Who may supervise a Maine learner's permit holder?
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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.
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Question 16Within what distance must a car's foot brake stop it from 20 mph to pass Maine inspection?
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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.
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Question 17A train has just passed a crossing. When may you drive ahead?
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A: When the train is well down the track and any lights and gates show it is safe. If a train is crossing, wait until it is well down the track; if there are lights and gates, wait until they show it is safe. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Traffic Signs — Railroad Crossings, page 52.
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Question 18How much alcohol may a Maine driver under 21 have consumed before driving?
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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.
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Question 19How much space should you leave between your car and vehicles parked in front or behind?
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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.
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Question 20Two cars approach an intersection from opposite directions at the same time; one is signaling a turn. Who has the right-of-way?
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B: The car going straight. The right-of-way belongs to the car going straight. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Yielding Right-Of-Way, page 48.
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Question 21On a horizontal traffic light, where is the red light?
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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.
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Question 22An overhead lane-use light shows a flashing yellow X. What does it mean?
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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.
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Question 23What does a round yellow sign with an X and RR mean?
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D: Slow down, look and listen for a train; be prepared to stop. The round yellow RR sign cautions you to slow down, look and listen for a train, and be prepared to stop. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Traffic Signs — Railroad Crossings, page 52.
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Question 24At 50 to 55 mph, how long does it take to pass safely on a two-lane road?
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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.
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Question 25When making a left turn onto a multi-lane road, which lane should you turn into?
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A: The leftmost lane going in your direction. When turning left, turn into the leftmost lane going in your direction. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Use of Lanes — Lanes for Turning, page 57.
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