2025 Maine Permit Test 8
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 driving under low-visibility conditions due to fog, you should:
Explanation
When driving in fog, you should slow down and use your low beam lights. If the fog is so dense that you cannot see, pull off the road and wait for the fog to clear.
52. When approaching a four-way stop, drivers must yield the right-of-way to all motorists who arrived before them.
Explanation
At a four-way stop, you must yield the right-of-way to drivers who arrived before you. Wait your turn to enter the intersection.
53. If your car becomes disabled while on the highway, you should:
Explanation
If your vehicle becomes disabled, you must (if possible) park with all four wheels off of the main-traveled portion of the road.
54. When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:
Explanation
When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should slow down so that there is enough room in front of your vehicle for the other driver to complete their pass. This will allow them to complete the passing maneuver in less time and more easily.
55. When passing, you should move back into the right lane when:
Explanation
Do not pass unless you have enough space to return to the driving lane. Before you return to the driving lane, be sure you have enough room between yourself and the vehicle you have passed. When you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror, it is safe to return to the driving lane.
56. A red traffic signal light means that you must:
Explanation
A red traffic light means that you must stop before entering the intersection. You must at any stop line and before entering any crosswalk.
57. Alcohol in any concentration is:
Explanation
Alcohol, in any concentration, is a depressant. It slows all nerve impulses and bodily functions, resulting in a lessening of inhibitions and negatively affecting a consumer's ability to concentrate and stay alert.
58. When entering an interstate highway, you should:
Explanation
Rather than stopping (as you would when entering other roads), you must use the merging or acceleration lane to speed up and smoothly merge with fast-moving traffic already on the interstate.
59. Large trucks are likely to lose speed when:
Explanation
Because large trucks require more time to accelerate than smaller vehicles, trucks can lose speed driving up long or steep hills. Be cautious when driving behind a large truck and be sure to give the vehicle additional space, especially when driving on an incline.
60. When you are being tailgated:
Explanation
