2025 Maine Permit Test 22

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. 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.

52. When changing lanes, you should look for a gap of ____ seconds.

Explanation
Before changing lanes, you should identify a four-second gap in traffic. This space should give both you and the car behind you a two-second following distance when you merge into the lane.

53. A red traffic signal light means that you must:

Explanation
A red traffic light means that you must stop before entering the intersection. You must at any stop line and before entering any crosswalk.

54. Who should wear a seat belt in a motor vehicle?

Explanation
Passengers must be properly secured in a seat belt when traveling in a vehicle that is required by the United States Department of Transportation to be equipped with seat belts. The driver must also be secured in a seat belt when driving a vehicle that is required by the United States Department of Transportation to be equipped with seat belts.

55. This sign means:

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Explanation
A five-sided yellow or yellow-green sign alerts drivers to either a school zone or school crossing.

56. Drivers should use high beam headlights in fog, snow, and heavy rain.

Explanation
Use low beams when driving in fog, snow, and heavy rain. Light from high beams reflects off of such precipitation and causes glare.

57. When turning left at an intersection:

Explanation
Drivers making left turns must yield to oncoming traffic that is traveling straight. Drivers must always yield to pedestrians.

58. If a large truck is slowing or stopping, it is safe to pull in front of it.

Explanation
Never pull in front of a large vehicle that is slowing or stopping. The driver has based their ability to brake on the space ahead of their vehicle. If you suddenly pull into their lane, you have compromised the driver’s braking ability and could cause an accident.

59. When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit?

Explanation
It is illegal to drive so slowly that you disrupt the normal flow of traffic. You may receive a citation for driving too slowly.

60. This road sign means:

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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.
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