2025 Maine Permit Test 7
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. When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?
Explanation
Stop before the stop line or crosswalk at any intersection that is controlled by a stop sign. If there is a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection and proceed when it is safe to do so.
52. When driving in fog, you should use your low beam headlights:
Explanation
You should always use your low beam headlights when driving in fog. High beam headlights may cause the light to reflect off of the fog and into your eyes.
53. Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:
Explanation
Before passing, you should signal early enough for other drivers to know your plans in advance.
54. If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:
Explanation
Instructions given by police officers directing traffic always override posted traffic signals and signs. Follow the officer's instructions.
55. When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights.
Explanation
You should use your low beam headlights when driving in fog. High beams will reflect back at the driver and lower visibility.
56. When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:
Explanation
When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead with its lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must come to a complete stop and wait to proceed until the lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn. Even after the bus begins to move again, do not proceed until you are sure there are no children crossing the road ahead of you.
57. This sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign alerts drivers to potential traffic merging from the right. Drivers should prepare to allow the traffic to merge safely.
58. When you drive through a construction zone, you should:
Explanation
To avoid contributing to chronic traffic congestion, you should not "rubberneck." That is, you should not slow down to look at out-of-the-ordinary things.
59. When may a driver pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder?
Explanation
Never pass on the shoulder, whether it is paved or not. Other drivers will never expect you to be there and may pull off the road and into your vehicle without looking.
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