2024 Maine Permit Test 24
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. Alcohol consumption negatively affects:
Explanation
Drinking alcohol impairs judgement, perception, and emotional control. These are all traits that drivers need in order to drive safely. Drinking alcohol before driving prevents drivers from driving as safely as possible.
52. When parking uphill on a hill or incline with a curb:
Explanation
To keep your vehicle from rolling into traffic when parked facing uphill, turn your front wheels sharply away from the curb. If you are parking uphill on a street that has no curb, turn the wheels sharply toward the edge of the road.
53. A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that:
Explanation
A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means that traffic in the lane next to the broken line may cross the line to pass, while traffic in the lane next to the solid line may not.
54. This road sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers that they are arriving upon a fork in the road and they must bear either right or left.
55. This white sign means you should not pass other vehicles:
Explanation
A white rectangular sign indicates that you must obey the stated rule. This sign means that drivers should not pass other vehicles for any reason.
56. When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:
Explanation
Always be prepared to yield to any oncoming trains before crossing railroad tracks, particularly if there are no lights or gates controlling the crossing. Never start to cross the tracks until there is room for your entire vehicle on the other side of the tracks. Due to the risk of a vehicle stalling, it is not wise to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks.
57. When driving in rain, you must:
Explanation
In rainy conditions, you should use your low beam headlights.
58. Large trucks are likely to lose speed when:
Explanation
Because large trucks require more time to accelerate than smaller vehicles, trucks can lose speed driving up long or steep hills. Be cautious when driving behind a large truck and be sure to give the vehicle additional space, especially when driving on an incline.
59. It is illegal to follow within ____ of an emergency vehicle that is sounding its alarm.
Explanation
Make room for ambulances, fire trucks, police cars, and other emergency vehicles that are using sirens and/or flashing lights. It is unlawful to follow within 500 feet of an emergency vehicle that is responding to an emergency.
60. While driving on a roadway with a single broken white centerline:
Explanation