2024 Maine Permit Test 18

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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51. This sign means:

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Explanation
This sign alerts you to the possibility of traffic merging into the main stream of travel. After checking to your side and rear, you should move into another lane, if possible, to allow merging motorists a clear path.

52. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

Explanation
At an intersection where there is no stop sign or traffic signal, you should yield to a vehicle approaching the intersection from the right. However, always be prepared to yield to avoid a crash. Do this by taking your foot off the accelerator, covering the brake, and looking left, right, and left again.

53. If parking near a fire hydrant, you may park no closer than ____ from the fire hydrant.

Explanation
Some municipal ordinances do not allow you to park in certain areas. Drivers may not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

54. When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

Explanation
Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Yield your right-of-way whenever it helps prevent collisions.

55. When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

Explanation
Railroad crossing warning signs are used to warn drivers of the possibility of a train. Drivers should obey all railroad crossing warning signs and never go around barriers or disregard the warning sign.

56. If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

Explanation
If two vehicles arrive at the same time to an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right. The driver on the left may then proceed when it is safe to do so.

57. If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:

Explanation
As you enter a work zone, signs and message boards will warn you of workers, slow-moving equipment, and/or closed lanes ahead. You should reduce your speed and be prepared to slow down or stop.

58. To see objects in their blind spot when changing lanes, drivers should check:

Explanation
Your vehicle's blind spots are the areas that you cannot see in your mirrors. Look over the appropriate shoulder to check your blind spot when changing lanes.

59. When you drive through a construction zone, you should:

Explanation
To avoid contributing to chronic traffic congestion, you should not "rubberneck." That is, you should not slow down to look at out-of-the-ordinary things.

60. If you come to a roadway covered in water, you should:

Explanation
If you come to a roadway that is flooded, turn around and find another way to go. Do not attempt to drive through the water. It will be impossible to determine its depth or current and your vehicle could become submerged or swept away.
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