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 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.
Number of Tests
Number of Question
Passing Score
41. When approaching a roundabout, you should:
Explanation
When approaching a roundabout, slow down. A roundabout is designed to be driven at a low speed.
42. At a light rail intersection, always:
Explanation
You should never drive around lowered crossing gates. Always look both ways before turning across train tracks and always obey signs and traffic signals. Trains share the road with motor vehicles and bicyclists.
43. What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body?
Explanation
The only way to remove the effects of alcohol from the body is to let time pass. Eating, drinking coffee, or taking a shower will not speed up this process.
44. When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection:
Explanation
When facing a green light, you must yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection. Drivers must yield to pedestrians when turning on a steady green signal.
45. You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that:
Explanation
Yellow centerlines are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Broken lines may be crossed to pass slower-moving traffic when it is safe to do so.
46. You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:
Explanation
Do not use your high beam headlights when approaching or following another vehicle at night. Switch to the low beam setting to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.
47. When approaching an intersection that is controlled by a flashing red traffic signal, you must:
Explanation
Treat a flashing red traffic signal the same as you would treat a stop sign. Come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming traffic or pedestrians, and proceed when the way is clear.
48. You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. What should you do first?
Explanation
If your vehicle leaves the roadway, hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes. Wait until your speed has reduced, check the traffic, and look for a place to safely return to the roadway by merging back into traffic. Overcompensating by jerking the wheel to return to the roadway can cause you to lose control of your vehicle or may cause your car to go into other lanes of traffic.
49. Before proceeding through an intersection, drivers should look:
Explanation
Look to your left, then your right, then your left again before entering an intersection. Be alert to nearby pedestrians, vehicles, and other potential hazards.
50. This road sign means:
Explanation
