2024 Maine Permit Test 12
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. If you approach a stopped school bus that has its lights flashing and signal arm extended, you should:
Explanation
If you approach a stopped school bus that has its lights flashing and arm extended, you must come to a full stop and remain stopped until the signal arm is pulled back and the bus resumes motion. This law applies whether you are traveling in the same direction as the bus or if you are approaching from the opposite side of the street.
52. At a crosswalk:
Explanation
Pedestrians have the right-of-way at street crossings but must obey traffic control signals. Where a traffic signal is not present, vehicles must stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk, whether it is marked or unmarked.
53. Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A green arrow:
Explanation
A green arrow has the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic in the indicated lane must turn in the direction shown by the arrow.
54. Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:
Explanation
Driving at night is more dangerous than driving during the day for several reasons. It is harder to see in the dark, you may be temporarily blinded by the glare from other vehicles' lights, and there are likely to be more drivers on the road who are tired or under the influence.
55. You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:
Explanation
It is necessary to follow farther behind a large truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle because trucks have larger blind spots.
56. A yellow light that flashes on and off means:
Explanation
A flashing yellow traffic light means drivers should slow down and proceed with caution.
57. A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:
Explanation
A flashing red light at an intersection means drivers are required to come to a complete stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when the way is clear. The same is true at a stop sign.
58. Motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds are not easy to see; therefore, you should:
Explanation
Motorcycles can be easily hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot or missed in a quick look due to their small size. Drivers of cars must always be alert and looking for motorcycles, mopeds, and scooters.
59. This road sign means:
Explanation
This sign indicates that the road ahead will turn sharply to the right and then to the left.
60. A steady red arrow displayed on a traffic light means:
Explanation
