Permit Test Practice Questions Guide (Maine)

1.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

Who can file a request with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to suspend the license or instruction permit of a minor?

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Answer explanation

Any person who has signed the application of a minor for an operator's license or permit.

2.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

The illegal transportation of liquor by a minor carries a minimum suspension of how many days?

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Answer explanation

At least 30 days.

3.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

How many classes of driver's license are issued in Maine?

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Answer explanation

3 —> A, B, and C

4.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What are demerit points?

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Answer explanation

Accumulated points that are issued after a driving offense, has a range of points given based on offense.

5.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

Name the violations of traffic laws which, upon conviction, carry automatic 90 day suspensions.

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Answer explanation

Eluding an officer, passing roadblocks, street racing

6.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What is a title and how do you apply for one?

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Answer explanation

It's a document that identifies you as the owner of a vehicle. It's given to you at the purchase of your vehicle, except if you do not buy it from a non-Maine motor dealer.

7.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

How often should I have my vehicle inspected?

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Answer explanation

Every year

8.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

Will I need liability insurance when I register my motor vehicle?

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Answer explanation

Yes

9.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What are some of the emergency supplies I should have in my vehicle at all times?

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Answer explanation

Owner's manual, spare tire, tire jack, lug wrench, first-aid kit, blanket, flashlight, road maps

10.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What is the BrAClevel which denotes operating under the influence (O.U.I.) in Maine for people under 21 years of age?

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Answer explanation

Any level

11.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What is the legal BrAC level for determining O.U.I. In those aged 21 and older in Maine?

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Answer explanation

0.08

12.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What does implied consent mean?

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Answer explanation

When you receive your license, you automatically consent to an officer to test your BrAC levels.

13.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What drug is the most damaging and widely used in the United States today?

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Answer explanation

Alcohol

14.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

True or False? An O.U.I. offense could cost you more than $7,000.

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Answer explanation

True

15.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

Automobiles get ___% better mileage at 55 MPH than at 70 MPH.

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Answer explanation

20%

16.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

At a four way stop, who has the right of way?

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Answer explanation

The driver who gets there first, or the driver to the right.

17.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What does a red line through a red circle mean?

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Answer explanation

Action is prohibited.

18.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What routine maintenance steps should you follow to maximize your automobile efficiency?

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Answer explanation

Tire pressure, oil changes, and air filters

19.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What is the difference between a solid line on the roadway and a broken one?

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Answer explanation

A solid line means stay within the boundary of the line, a broken line means you can change lanes/pass.

20.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

How should you proceed when approaching a traffic circle?

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Answer explanation

Reduce speed and yield to drivers in the roadway.

21.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

Good drivers try to see ahead for at least how many seconds?

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Answer explanation

20 to 30 seconds

22.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What procedures should you follow before attempting to pass another vehicle?

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Answer explanation

Signal your intended direction, then pass when it is safe to do so, and keep adequate amount of space between you and the other vehicle.

23.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

You are at a stop sign. A car approaches from the left which has its directional signal flashing indicating a right turn into the road you are about to leave. Is it safe to assume that the vehicle will make the turn?

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Answer explanation

No, never assume while driving, always check to make sure.

24.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

To change lanes safely while driving, what procedures should you follow?

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Answer explanation

Signal, check your mirrors, check over your shoulders, and proceed when it is safe to do so.

25.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

True or False? You should use your low beams in fog, snow or heavy rain.

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Answer explanation

True

26.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

Where is it dangerous to pass?

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Answer explanation

On hills, curves, bridges, railroad crossings, intersections, or when there are oncoming vehicles in your intended lane.

27.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

How do you determine whether or not there is enough room to pass a vehicle in front of you?

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Answer explanation

Look 20-30 seconds ahead of you, make sure there are no hills or curves, make sure there is adequate visibility, time, and space to complete your pass.

28.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

True or False? When attempting to pass another vehicle you should always treat a hill or a curve as an oncoming vehicle.

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Answer explanation

True

29.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What procedures should you follow when you are having car trouble and have to stop?

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Answer explanation

Signal, pull off to the right, put hazards on, and lift your hood to indicate you need roadside assistance.

30.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

Where is the driver's "blind spot" usually located?

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Answer explanation

Anywhere that you cannot see in your mirrors, generally the center post of your car back, especially on the right side.

31.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What is a safe speed?

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Answer explanation

Whatever the road conditions permit, as long as it is under the maximum speed limit of that area.

32.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

At 50 MPH it takes about ___ feet to stop.

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Answer explanation

188 feet

33.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What traffic signs are almost always yellow and diamond shaped?

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Answer explanation

Warning signs

34.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

Unless otherwise posted, at what speed should you travel when driving through a business district?

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Answer explanation

25 MPH

35.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What should you do if you are driving along in the rain, snow, or fog and begin to have difficulty seeing either ahead, beside, and/or behind you?

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Answer explanation

Signal in advance pull over to the right of the road, and wait for the road conditions to clear before re-entering the roadway.

36.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

When following trucks, tractor trailers and buses, what driving considerations should you keep in mind?

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Answer explanation

They make wide turns, accelerate and decelerate slower, and they have larger blind spots. If you cannot see the driver in their mirror, they cannot see you.

37.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

True or False? The driver behind you has more control over the space directly behind you than you do.

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Answer explanation

True

38.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

True or False? When driving long distances on straight roads, you should keep your vehicle as warm as possible.

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Answer explanation

False

39.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What procedures should you follow when entering an expressway?

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Answer explanation

Make sure you have enough room to enter the roadway by checking your mirrors and over your left shoulder, increase speed (after it is safe to do so) so you're traveling the same speed as surrounding vehicles, and enter the roadway with caution.

40.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

When encountering bicyclists, how should you drive?

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Answer explanation

Slowly and cautiously, permitting them at least 3 feet of space between you and the cyclist.

41.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

True or False? Bicyclists are vehicle drivers and have all the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of motor vehicles.

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Answer explanation

True

42.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

When passing a bicyclist, how much room should you give?

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Answer explanation

3 feet

43.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

List the three distinct types of driving distractions.

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Answer explanation

Visual, manual, and cognitive distractions

44.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

In Maine, children and adults up to what age are required to wear safety belts or be secured in a safety seat when riding in an automobile?

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Answer explanation

All ages

45.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

In avoiding a collision, a driver has three options. What are they?

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Answer explanation

Stop, turn, or accelerate quickly

46.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What should you do if your power steering fails?

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Answer explanation

When going straight, grip the wheel to keep control. When making a turn, pull hard with both hands to make it around the corner. Proceeding either of these, stop the car and restart the engine when out of the roadway.

47.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

If your brakes become wet after driving through deep water, you can "dry" them by ____?

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Answer explanation

Pumping the brakes

48.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

True or False? Seat belts help you to stay alert.

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Answer explanation

True

49.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

Approximately how many people die each year in motor vehicle accidents in the United States?

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Answer explanation

45,000

50.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What is the first thing you should do when confronted by an oncoming vehicle in your lane?

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Answer explanation

Honk your horn and make a judgement call as to how to get out of the situation safely.

51.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

When operating your vehicle on ice or snow, it takes __ to __ times as much distance to stop your vehicle as it does on dry pavement.

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Answer explanation

3; 12 (*might be wrong)

52.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about ____% of all deaths and serious injuries occur in cars traveling under 40 MPH within 25 miles from one's home.

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Answer explanation

75%

53.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

True or False? When used properly, lap and shoulder belts can reduce the risk of a serious or fatal injury by 40-55%.

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OFF

Answer explanation

True

54.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What is the first thing you should do if you are involved in an accident?

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Answer explanation

Check to see if anyone involved is injured

55.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

True or False? Always contact the police if you are involved in an accident in which someone is injured.

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Answer explanation

True, always contact the police in the case of any accident.

56.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

What is "hydroplaning" and how should it be handled?

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Answer explanation

Hydroplaning is when you are driving on wet roads and it causes you to lose control and/or skid. You should not accelerate or brake; instead, let up on the gas and safely maneuver yourself out of oncoming traffic.

57.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

Should you try to pull injured victims from a vehicle that has been involved in an accident?

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Answer explanation

NO, pulling an injured victim out of a vehicle involved in an accident will only increase their risk of permanent damage or possibly death. Contact the authorities and inform them of the severity and wait for them to do their job.

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