2024 Maine Permit Test 3

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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9. Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at speeds as low as:

Explanation
Hydroplaning occurs when there is standing water on a roadway. At speeds up to 35 mph, most tires will channel water away from the tire. As your speed increases past 35 mph, tires cannot channel the water as well and your tires may start to lose contact with the road and ride over the water like a set of water skis.

10. When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals:

Explanation
Drivers should signal when pulling next to a curb or away from a curb.

11. It is illegal to follow within ____ of an emergency vehicle that is sounding its alarm.

Explanation
Make room for ambulances, fire trucks, police cars, and other emergency vehicles that are using sirens and/or flashing lights. It is unlawful to follow within 500 feet of an emergency vehicle that is responding to an emergency.

12. This sign means:

illinois-slow moving vehicle
Explanation
This sign is displayed on slow-moving vehicles.

13. While in a motor vehicle on a highway, it is:

Explanation
It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Neither drivers nor passengers may possess an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle while it is in operation.

14. Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:

Explanation
Drinking coffee will not reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). While it may help you to stay awake, it cannot change your BAC or make you sober.

15. At a railroad crossing, you must:

Explanation
You must approach all railroad crossings with extreme caution and cross only when you know that no train is coming from either direction. Be aware of vehicles that must stop at all railroad crossings, such as school buses and trucks carrying hazardous materials.

16. When driving on an interstate:

Explanation
Signal, check your mirrors, and check your blind spot before changing lanes or passing on an interstate. Only stop on the shoulder of the interstate in the case of an emergency and change lanes as infrequently as possible. Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or under poor weather conditions.
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