2024 Maine Permit Test 17

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.. Read More

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. How often should you have your vehicle inspected?

Explanation
All motor vehicles bearing a Maine registration must be properly inspected before being operated on any public roadway. These inspections must be done at an official inspection station once a year.

18. This sign means:

illinois-pedestrian crosswalk
Explanation
This sign indicates that there is a pedestrian crosswalk.

19. This road sign means:

arkansas-road work ahead
Explanation
This orange warning sign tells drivers that an area of roadwork is upcoming. When traveling through a work zone, stay alert for temporary traffic control devices.

20. At dusk or on overcast days, you should:

Explanation
At dusk or on overcast days, you must turn on your headlights. Dim your lights to their low beam setting when within 1,000 feet of an approaching vehicle and when within 500 feet of a vehicle that you are following. When driving in poor weather, always use your low beams.

21. When approaching an accident scene, you should:

Explanation
Do not stop at an accident scene unless you are involved or emergency help has not yet arrived. Keep your attention on your driving and keep moving, watching for people who might be on or near the road. Never drive to the scene of an accident, fire, or other disaster just to look.

22. A steady yellow traffic signal light is a warning that the light is about to change to red. If you are already within the intersection when a green light changes to yellow, you should:

Explanation
If you are already within an intersection when the traffic light turns yellow, you should clear the intersection as quickly as possible.

23. If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

Explanation
Only the passage of time will allow a person to overcome the influence of alcohol.

24. How can you prevent "Expressway hypnosis?"

Explanation
Boredom is common to motorists on long trips, leading to what is called “Expressway hypnosis.” To avoid this, drivers should begin their trip as well-rested as possible. They should regularly stop, even if they don't feel tired. They should keep their eyes scanning the road to avoid eye fatigue by staring in one place for too long.
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