2024 Maine Permit Test 7

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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33. When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?

Explanation
Do not go around or under any lowered gate at a railroad crossing. Once the gate is raised, do not proceed across the tracks until you can see clearly in both directions and are sure there are no trains coming.

34. This sign means:

indiana-no right turn
Explanation
Regulation signs regulate traffic speed and movement, displaying rules which drivers must obey. This regulation sign means that right turns are prohibited.

35. You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:

Explanation
If you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle, you must slow down, provide a clear path for the vehicle, and stop. Don't try to outdrive the emergency vehicle.

36. How far from the steering wheel should a driver sit?

Explanation
If your vehicle has an airbag, you should be at least 12 to 15 inches away from the steering wheel. Don’t move your seat so far forward that you can’t steer properly.

37. The presence of double solid yellow lines means you may pass another vehicle from either direction.

Explanation
A double solid yellow line means that it is prohibited for vehicles traveling in either direction to cross the centerline to pass.

38. Excessive speed:

Explanation
Excessive speed is one of the most common contributing factors to vehicle crashes. Excessive speed does not save time and often leads to high-risk decision-making.

39. Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive?

Explanation
A number of drugs can impair your ability to drive, including depressant medications like tranquilizers and sedatives; over-the-counter cough syrups, cold tablets, and allergy medications (which may contain impairing substances like alcohol, codeine, or antihistamines); and illegal drugs.

40. How can you prevent "Expressway hypnosis?"

Explanation
Boredom is common to motorists on long trips, leading to what is called “Expressway hypnosis.” To avoid this, drivers should begin their trip as well-rested as possible. They should regularly stop, even if they don't feel tired. They should keep their eyes scanning the road to avoid eye fatigue by staring in one place for too long.
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