2025 Maine Permit Test 24
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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17. To avoid the need for last-minute braking and turning, you should consistently look down the road ____ ahead of your vehicle.
Explanation
To avoid the need for last-minute braking or turning, consistently look down the road 10 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle. Avoiding last-minute decisions will give drivers around you more time to safely react to your movements.
18. If your car begins to skid out of control, you should:
Explanation
If your vehicle begins to skid, stay off the brakes. Continue to correct your steering until the vehicle is back under your control and moving safely down the road.
19. If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:
Explanation
If there are two railroad tracks next to each other, watch for a second approaching train after one train passes. Do not begin to cross the tracks until you’re sure no train is approaching from either direction on either track.
20. This road sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers to be careful when driving under wet conditions as the pavement will become slippery and more difficult to navigate safely.
22. If you need to slow down while driving on a slippery road, the first thing you should do is:
Explanation
To slow down on a slippery road, you should first take your foot off the gas pedal. If you need to slow down even more, gently apply a slow, steady pressure to your brake pedal.
23. When driving down a long or steep hill, you should:
Explanation
Check your mirrors for quickly approaching vehicles when you are driving down hills or mountains. Vehicles often build up speed while traveling down a steep grade. Be alert to large trucks and buses that may be going too fast.
24. Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:
Explanation
