2025 Maine Permit Test 6
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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51. Roads are dangerous at the start of a light rain when road oil and water mix to form a greasy film on the road.
Explanation
Wet roads can be as dangerous as icy roads, so lower your driving speed in wet weather. You will need more distance to stop and you may skid on quick turns. Roads are more dangerous at the start of a light rain than they are after it has been raining for a while because the water forms a greasy film when mixed with oils on the road surface that have not yet washed away.
52. What is the first thing you should try if your headlights fail?
Explanation
If your headlights fail, first try the dimmer switch. This will often turn them on again.
53. This sign shows one type of:
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Explanation
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns that your current road ends at an intersection straight ahead. Slow down and prepare to yield or stop before turning right or left.
54. 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
A flashing red traffic light means the same thing as a stop sign. You must come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, and then proceed when the way is clear.
55. When driving past a row of parked vehicles, you should:
Explanation
Keep a space between your vehicle and parked vehicles. A person may step out of a parked vehicle or out from between the parked vehicles, or a vehicle may start to pull out suddenly. Drive with caution and be alert to the movements of pedestrians and other drivers.
56. Refusing to take a chemical test when requested to do so by law enforcement:
Explanation
When you operate a motor vehicle in Maine, you automatically consent to take an alcohol level test whenever requested to do so by law enforcement. You will not be forced to take such a test, but your driver license will be immediately suspended if you refuse.
58. At a school crossing sign, you should:
Explanation
You must always yield to pedestrians who are in or about to enter a crosswalk. Be alert to pedestrians when driving across intersections or turning.
59. You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?
Explanation
When leaving an interstate, you should maintain your speed until you enter the deceleration lane, at which point you should reduce your speed to the exit ramp's posted advisory speed.
60. When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?
Explanation
