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.
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51. When two vehicles arrive to an intersection at the same time, which one has the right-of-way when no signs or signals indicate rules?
Explanation
At an intersection of two similar roads without a traffic control device, a driver must yield to a vehicle approaching from the right.
52. When a school bus is stopped ahead on your side of the road with its red lights flashing, you must:
Explanation
The flashing overhead lights and stop arm on a school bus will be activated when the bus is stopped to load or unload students. If approaching a bus using these signals, you may not proceed until the red lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm has been retracted. Never pass a school bus that is dropping off or picking up students.
53. Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?
Explanation
Two solid yellow lines down the center of a two-way road mean that neither lane of traffic may cross the lines, unless they are turning off of the roadway. A driver can cross double yellow lines when turning into or out of a driveway or entrance to a business. No passing is allowed over a solid yellow line.
54. Refusing to take a chemical test when requested to do so by law enforcement:
Explanation
When you operate a motor vehicle in Maine, you automatically consent to take an alcohol level test whenever requested to do so by law enforcement. You will not be forced to take such a test, but your driver license will be immediately suspended if you refuse.
55. What does a lane use control signal displaying a flashing yellow X indicate?
Explanation
Lane use control signals are used when the direction of the flow of traffic in a specific lane changes throughout the day. They are used to show which lanes of traffic are open and closed, as well as to show if toll booths are open or closed. When a lane control signal contains a flashing yellow X, drivers may use the indicated lane only to complete a left turn.
56. Octagonal signs indicate that drivers must come to a complete stop.
Explanation
A stop sign is always red with white letters and shaped like an octagon. When approaching a stop sign, come to a complete stop before the crosswalk or stop line and proceed when the way is clear.
57. When driving normally, where should your hands be positioned on the steering wheel?
Explanation
To best maintain control of a vehicle while driving normally, hands should be placed on the outside of the steering wheel at the 2 and 10 o’clock positions. To be able to turn quickly, you need to hold the steering wheel correctly.
58. You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?
Explanation
When parking either uphill or downhill on a road that has no curb, you should turn your wheels so that the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.
59. When driving in bad weather, drivers should:
Explanation
When driving on wet roads, drivers should increase their following distance.
60. To avoid the need for last-minute braking and turning, you should consistently look down the road ____ ahead of your vehicle.
Explanation
