2024 Maine Permit Test 19

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Maine. Each permit practice test question has three answer.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Maine. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Maine please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/maine/car.

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33. This sign means:

indiana-merging traffic
Explanation
Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign alerts drivers to potential traffic merging from the right. Drivers should prepare to allow the traffic to merge safely.

34. This sign means:

nebraska-hill
Explanation
This sign warns that a steep downgrade is ahead on the road. Drivers should check their brakes.

35. This bicyclist is signaling:

maryland-bycicle turn left
Explanation
Bicycles do not have turn signals so bicyclists use hand and arm signals to alert other drivers to their intentions. If a bicyclist puts their left arm straight out, they are signaling that they intend to turn left.

36. What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights?

Explanation
You must yield the right-of-way to all emergency vehicles using a siren, air horn, and/or flashing red, blue, or white lights. Where possible, you must pull over to the right edge of the road. If you are in an intersection, drive through the intersection before you pull over.

37. This road sign means:

virginia-hill
Explanation
This sign indicates that a steep downhill grade is ahead.

38. Vehicles stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing must remain stopped until:

Explanation
When a school bus is flashing its red lights and has its stop arm extended, motorists must come to a full stop until the lights are turned off, the stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving again.

39. Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?

Explanation
Alcohol and other drugs can negatively effect a number of skills needed for safe driving, including a driver's reaction time, coordination, alertness, and ability to concentrate.

40. Before stopping your vehicle at a traffic signal or sign, you should:

Explanation
When stopping your vehicle on the roadway, first check your mirrors for traffic. Be aware of surrounding drivers as you release the accelerator and allow your vehicle to slow. Move your foot to the brake pedal and press with steady pressure for a smooth stop.
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