2025 Maine Permit Test 8

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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1. When used on roadways, bicycles are considered:

Explanation
Bicycles are considered vehicles when used on roadways. Bicyclists and motorists are expected to follow the same rules of the road.

2. Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?

Explanation
Two solid yellow lines down the center of a two-way road mean that neither lane of traffic may cross the lines, unless they are turning off of the roadway. A driver can cross double yellow lines when turning into or out of a driveway or entrance to a business. No passing is allowed over a solid yellow line.

3. To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces, you should:

Explanation
Slow down before you enter a curve because you do not know what may be ahead. Braking on a curve may cause you to skid.

4. If you become drowsy while driving, you should:

Explanation
If you start to feel tired while driving, drive to the first available rest stop or service area to take a break, nap, stretch, or change drivers. You should not rely on caffeine pills or energy drinks, as these are not a replacement for rest and may make your driving even more dangerous.

5. When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:

Explanation
If their vehicle loses traction on a slippery road, a driver with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) needs to press down hard on the brake pedal, hold it, and steer out of danger. In an emergency situation, the ABS automatically pumps the brakes at a faster rate than the driver could. Removing steady pressure from the brake pedal or pumping the brakes will disengage the ABS.

6. This sign means:

washington-slippery when wet
Explanation
This sign warns that the road is slippery when wet.

7. There may be times when 10 mph is too fast for drivers to safely operate their vehicles.

Explanation
Drive below the posted speed limit when safety demands it. Some traffic, weather, or visibility conditions may require you to drive as slowly as 10 miles per hour.

8. On slippery roads, you should:

Explanation
You should slow down at the first sign of rain, snow, or sleet, all of which can create slippery road conditions. When conditions on the road are less than ideal, safety may require that you drive more slowly than the posted speed limit.
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