2025 Maine Permit Test 5
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 reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:
Explanation
If oncoming drivers do not dim their headlights for you, keep your eyes on the right side of the road ahead. Do not look directly at the oncoming headlights because the glare may blind you for several seconds.
18. 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.
19. To be safe when crossing a railroad, you should:
Explanation
Railroad crossings are always dangerous. Drivers should look and listen for an approaching train coming from either direction before proceeding across the tracks. Watch for signals indicating an approaching train and never proceed until you are certain it is safe to do so.
20. Drivers are required to obey instructions from:
Explanation
Drivers must obey special signs or instructions given by flaggers. They are in place to keep drivers and workers safe.
21. A stop sign is shaped like a(n):
Explanation
An octagonal shape is used only for stop signs. All eight-sided signs tell drivers to come to a complete stop before proceeding.
22. What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?
Explanation
If your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement, don't panic. Take your foot off the accelerator and steer parallel to the road. Slow down and ease back onto the roadway by keeping both hands on the steering wheel and steering into the road’s right lane with a small turn of the steering wheel. Check for traffic around you before steering back onto the pavement.
23. When driving on slippery roads, you should:
Explanation
On slippery roads, you should increase your following distance. It may take more time to stop your vehicle than it would under normal conditions.
24. If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:
Explanation
