Maine BMV permit practice test 6
25 questions written from the Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide), covering speed limits, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, hazards, weather and night driving, alcohol and drugs 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 1How far ahead do headlights let you see clearly?
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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.
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Question 2Without an approved driver education course, how old must you be to get a Maine driver's license?
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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.
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Question 3Which is a danger sign of drowsiness?
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D: You don't remember driving the last few miles. Danger signs include struggling to keep your eyes open, constant yawning, drifting, and not remembering the last few miles. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Fatigue — The Danger Signs of Drowsiness, page 25.
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Question 4Why is near-freezing road ice especially dangerous?
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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.
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Question 5What alcohol level makes a Maine driver guilty of operating under the influence?
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B: 0.08. Driving with 0.08 grams per 100 ml of blood or 210 liters of breath is OUI. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Alcohol and the Law — Immediate Suspension by Secretary of State, page 31.
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Question 6Cars coming out of a driveway or alley must do what before the sidewalk?
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A: Stop and wait for pedestrians and traffic. Cars coming out of a driveway or alley must stop before the sidewalk and wait for pedestrians and traffic. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Yielding Right-Of-Way, page 49.
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Question 7There is a stop line before a crosswalk. Where must you stop?
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D: At the stop line. If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, you must stop at the stop line. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Crosswalks and Stop Lines, page 58.
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Question 8Where should you begin slowing down when exiting an expressway?
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C: In the deceleration lane. Don't slow on the main expressway; start slowing in the deceleration lane and continue on the ramp. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Expressway Driving — Exiting a Multi-lane Highway, page 65.
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Question 9What colors are guide signs?
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A: Green, brown or blue. Guide signs are square or rectangular and green, brown, or blue. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 6: Traffic Signs — Guide Signs, page 54.
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Question 10Which vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings, so you should expect them to stop and slow early?
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C: School buses and tank trucks carrying flammable liquids. School buses and tank trucks carrying flammable liquids must stop at all railroad crossings. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Managing Space — Space in Front, page 86.
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Question 11If you will exit a rotary within two exits, which lane does the manual suggest?
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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.
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Question 12Must you yield to a pedestrian crossing the street outside a crosswalk?
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B: Yes, always yield to pedestrians even if not in a crosswalk. Always yield to pedestrians, even if they are not in a crosswalk. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 10: Pedestrians, page 101.
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Question 13How can you help stop bleeding at a crash scene?
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A: Put direct pressure on the wound with your hand or a clean cloth. Put pressure directly on the wound and maintain it until help arrives. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 9: Emergency First Aid, page 97.
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Question 14Where does the manual say you need to reduce speed?
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D: Toll plazas. Reduce speed in shopping centers, heavy traffic, narrow bridges and tunnels, toll plazas, and near schools and playgrounds. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: How Much Traffic is there?, page 83.
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Question 15How long must a Maine applicant under 21 hold a learner's permit before applying for a road test?
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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.
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Question 16What is the best way to avoid fatigue?
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C: Get plenty of rest. The best way to avoid fatigue is to get plenty of rest; caffeine, music and fresh air can't stop sleep. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 3: Fatigue — The Danger Signs of Drowsiness, page 25.
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Question 17What is the best way to keep from hydroplaning?
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B: Keep tires in good condition and keep your speed down on wet roads. Keep your tires in good condition and keep your speed down when the road is wet. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Adjusting for Road Conditions — Hydroplaning, page 81.
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Question 18Under Maine's implied consent law, how long may your license be suspended if you refuse an alcohol test?
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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.
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Question 19At a single-lane bridge on a rural road, who has the right-of-way?
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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.
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Question 20Your vehicle's turn signals stop working. How should you signal a turn?
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C: Use hand signals. If the turn signals are not working, the manual says to use hand signals so other drivers know what you plan to do. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Signaling Change of Direction, page 92.
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Question 21How big a gap do you need to merge safely with other traffic?
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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.
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Question 22When do work zone signs stop applying?
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D: When you see an "End Road Work" sign. Obey the posted work zone signs until you see an End Road Work sign. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 11: Work Zones, page 114.
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Question 23You are being tailgated and there is a lane to your right. What should you do?
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B: Move over to encourage the other driver to pass. If followed too closely with a lane to your right, move over to encourage the driver to pass. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 8: Space Behind Affects Your Following Distance, page 88.
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Question 24When should you use a three-point turnaround?
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B: Only if the road is too narrow for a U-turn. Use a three-point turnaround only if the road is too narrow for a U-turn; going around the block is best. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 7: Turning Around, page 73.
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Question 25A pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane is crossing. What must you do?
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B: Come to a complete stop. When a pedestrian is crossing with a guide dog or white cane, you must come to a complete stop. Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide): Section 10: Pedestrians, page 101.
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