Maine BMV permit practice test 2
25 questions written from the Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide), covering sharing the road, emergencies, speed limits, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving 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 1What is the fine range in Maine for failing to yield to a visually impaired pedestrian?
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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.
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Question 2Your car has trouble and you must stop along the road. If you cannot get completely off the roadway, where should you try to stop?
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D: Where people have a clear view of you, not just over a hill or around a curve. If you cannot get completely off the roadway, stop where others have a clear view; avoid stopping just over a hill or around a curve. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Using Emergency Signals, page 92.
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Question 3For school zone purposes, what are school opening and closing hours?
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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.
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Question 4What is the minimum age for a Maine learner's permit?
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B: 15. You must be at least 15 years of age to obtain a permit 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.
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Question 5What minimum tire tread depth is required for a passenger car to pass Maine inspection?
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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.
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Question 6During which months do many cars strike deer, according to Section 8?
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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.
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Question 7A Maine driver under 21 convicted of OUI loses their license for at least how long?
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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.
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Question 8When parking at a curb in Maine, what is the maximum distance from the curb?
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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.
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Question 9At a four-way stop, you and another driver on your right arrive at the same time. Who goes first?
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C: The driver on your right. The driver on your right at a four-way stop has the right-of-way if you arrive at the same time. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Yielding Right-Of-Way, page 48.
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Question 10In Maine, may you turn right on a red light?
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C: Yes, after stopping, unless posted otherwise, yielding to pedestrians and traffic. A right turn on red is permitted after stopping unless posted otherwise; yield to pedestrians and all traffic. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Traffic Signals, page 50.
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Question 11On a road with three or more lanes in one direction, which lane usually has the smoothest traffic?
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D: The middle lane or lanes. With three or more lanes in one direction, the middle lane or lanes usually have the smoothest flow. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Use of Lanes, page 56.
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Question 12What color are work zone signs?
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A: Orange with black letters or symbols. Work zone signs are orange diamond or rectangular signs with black letters or symbols. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Traffic Signs — Work Zone Signs, page 52.
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Question 13About how much distance do you need to pass safely at highway speed with an oncoming car?
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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.
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Question 14You realize midway through a turn that it is the wrong street. What should you do?
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A: Complete the turn and work your way back from the next intersection. If you've started a turn, follow through; go to the next intersection and work your way back. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Use of Lanes, page 58.
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Question 15How much space does Maine law require between your vehicle and a bicycle when passing?
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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.
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Question 16What are the three ways to avoid a crash or reduce its impact?
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C: Braking, steering or speeding up. You have three ways to avoid a crash: braking, steering, or speeding up. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 9: Emergencies and Avoiding Crashes, page 94.
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Question 17What is the average perception time for an alert driver?
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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.
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Question 18How long is a Maine learner's permit generally valid?
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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.
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Question 19If your steering wheel turns how far without moving the wheels, it has too much play?
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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.
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Question 20Railroad crossing lights are flashing red. How far from the crossing should you stop?
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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.
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Question 21An under-21 OUI offender had passengers under 21. How much extra suspension applies?
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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.
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Question 22Parking uphill with a curb, which way should you turn your wheels?
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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.
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Question 23You are on an interstate entrance ramp. Who has the right-of-way?
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B: Drivers already on the interstate. Drivers already on an interstate have the right-of-way over those on the entrance ramp. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Yielding Right-Of-Way, page 49.
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Question 24What does a flashing red light mean?
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D: Stop and look both ways before entering. At a flashing red light, stop and look both ways before entering the intersection. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Traffic Signals, page 50.
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Question 25On a road with only two lanes in your direction, which lane generally has the smoothest flow?
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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.
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