2025 Maine Permit Test 2
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. If you are wearing both a lap belt and shoulder strap during a collision, your chances of survival are increased three to four times.
Explanation
If you wear a lap belt during a collision, your chances of coming out of the collision alive are about twice as good as if you were not wearing the lap belt. If you are wearing both a lap belt and shoulder strap, your chances are three to four times as good.
34. You should not make sudden stops in front of large trucks and buses because:
Explanation
Large vehicles require longer distances to stop and accelerate than smaller vehicles do. Making a sudden stop in front of a large vehicle is dangerous because the other driver may not be able to stop in time to avoid a collision.
35. Changing from one lane to another is best done:
Explanation
You should always change lanes gradually and carefully. Only change lanes when necessary. Every lane change increases the possibility of a traffic accident.
36. Safe passing depends on the cooperation of two drivers.
Explanation
Safe passing depends on cooperation between drivers. Don’t speed up when being passed. Don’t cut in too closely to a passed vehicle when re-entering a lane.
37. Nighttime is the safest time for cyclists to ride their bikes.
Explanation
A bicycle is difficult to see in the dark, even when the cyclist is wearing a proper headlight and reflector. Both motorists and bicyclists should be especially alert when driving at night in order to prevent dangerous collisions.
38. You may start a pass in a passing zone even if you will be unable to complete the pass before the passing zone ends.
Explanation
Maine law requires that you complete a pass before you reach the beginning of a no passing zone. It is unsafe to be in the middle of a pass when entering a no passing zone.
39. If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:
Explanation
If a tire blows out while you are driving, hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the car headed straight down the road. Ease your foot off the gas pedal and do not apply the brakes until you have complete control. When the car is under control, brake gently and pull off the road at the nearest safe location.
40. How can drivers adjust their driving behavior to more safely travel in winter weather?
Explanation
