2025 Maine Permit Test 23

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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25. Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:

Explanation
Stopping distances increase on wet or icy roads. Stopping distances also increase on road surfaces covered in loose gravel or stones.

26. Increase your following distance when driving behind a large vehicle:

Explanation
Drivers of trucks, buses, vans, and any vehicles pulling campers or trailers may not be able to see you if you are driving directly behind them. Increase your following distance when driving behind one of these vehicles. Additionally, large vehicles can block your view of the road, so increase your following distance to look around the sides of the vehicle and see the road ahead.

27. You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line:

Explanation
You may cross a single broken line to pass or change lanes as long as you can do so safely and without interfering with traffic.

28. You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:

Explanation
If you are turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into the lane closest to the lane you have just left.

29. When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:

Explanation
If there is no stop line or crosswalk, you should stop at the point nearest to the intersecting roadway where you can get a view of approaching traffic. You should not enter the intersecting roadway to gain a better view.

30. When entering the interstate on a short entrance ramp where there is no acceleration lane, you should:

Explanation
When entering the interstate on a short entrance ramp where there is no acceleration lane, speed up only after you have identified a gap in traffic. In general, you should be stopped while waiting for a gap to appear.

31. You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

Explanation
You must always signal before turning or changing lanes. You should keep your wheels straight while waiting to make a left turn. If another vehicle hits you from behind, this ensures that you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.

32. When driving at night, you should:

Explanation
Driving at night is more hazardous than daytime driving because the lowered visibility makes it difficult to judge speed, distances, and other potential hazards. Increase your following distance to help prevent a potential collision if the vehicle in front of you should stop abruptly. Use your headlights when driving at night, following the rules for proper usage of high beams and low beams.
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