2025 Maine Permit Test 2
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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1. Cell phones can be a serious source of driver distractions.
Explanation
When on the road, drivers should not use cell phones, computers, or other distracting devices, except to report a crash or emergency. Your full attention should be devoted to driving.
2. 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.
3. This road sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign alerts drivers to the right lane ending and tells them to prepare for potential merging traffic.
4. When you hear a fire engine siren behind you, you must:
Explanation
When you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you must pull over to the curb or side of the road and stop.
5. When passing another vehicle, a driver should wait until the entire car they've just passed is visible in the rearview mirror before changing back into the right-hand lane.
Explanation
When passing, you should not return to your original lane until the entire vehicle you've just passed is visible in your rearview mirror.
6. The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:
Explanation
When roads are wet, cars take a longer distance to stop and may skid on quick turns. Do not use cruise control when driving under wet or icy conditions. Reduce your speed and drive with caution.
7. This sign means:
Explanation
A triangular yellow sign with black lettering indicates a no passing zone. It will appear on the left side of a two-way, two-lane roadway at the beginning of an area where prohibitive pavement markings are also used.
8. If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, you should:
Explanation
