Question 1 of 30 Parking and stopping
You must leave your car on the roadside at night. What should you do?
A A. Turn on your hazard or parking lightsB B. Leave the high beams on so you are seenC C. Leave the lights inside the car onD D. Turn off all lights to save the battery
Question 2 of 30 Emergencies and equipment
Your headlights suddenly go out at night. What should you do?
A A. Keep driving slowly in the darkB B. Stop right where you are in the laneC C. Follow the lights of the car ahead closelyD D. Turn on hazards and pull off the road
Question 3 of 30 Speed and following distance
Compared to dry pavement, stopping on ice takes:
A A. Much longerB B. About the same distanceC C. Less distanceD D. Only a little longer
Question 4 of 30 Parking and stopping (Maine)
In Maine, what is the least fine for parking in the striped access aisle beside a disability parking space?
A A. $25B B. $75C C. $200D D. $400
Question 5 of 30 Right of way
You have stopped at a stop line, but your view of the cross street is blocked. What should you do?
A A. Go at normal speed and hope it is clearB B. Honk loudly and go straight throughC C. Back up to get a better viewD D. Edge forward until you can see, then go
Question 6 of 30 Right of way
You are turning right on red. Who must you yield to?
A A. No one, once you have come to a stopB B. People crossing and cross traffic on greenC C. Only cars coming from your rightD D. Only buses and trucks on the cross street
Question 7 of 30 Safe driving and hazards
Strong winds are blowing across the road. What should you do?
A A. Slow down and grip the wheel firmlyB B. Speed up to get through it fasterC C. Drive on the shoulder until it stopsD D. Follow a truck closely for cover
Question 8 of 30 Emergencies and equipment
You hit a parked car and cannot find the owner. What should you do?
A A. Leave a note with your contact detailsB B. Drive away, since no one saw itC C. Wait a few minutes, then leave if no one comesD D. Call a friend to ask what to do
Question 9 of 30 Road signs
A sign over a lane says "RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT". You are in that lane. What must you do?
A A. Go straight if no one is behind youB B. Turn right at the intersectionC C. Turn left from that laneD D. Stop and wait for a green arrow
Question 10 of 30 Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Maine)
In Maine, every driver involved in a fatal crash must do what?
A A. Retake the road testB B. Take a chemical testC C. Pay a fine on the spotD D. Take a defensive driving course
Question 11 of 30 Right of way (Maine)
In Maine, what is the fine range for failing to yield to a blind or visually impaired person crossing the road?
A A. $25 to $250B B. $50 to $1,000C C. $75 to $750D D. $300 to $3,000
Question 12 of 30 Signals and pavement markings
What must you do at a steady red traffic light?
A A. Slow down and go if the road is clearB B. Stop only if cars are crossingC C. Go if you are turning leftD D. Stop and wait behind the stop line
Question 13 of 30 Speed and following distance
What is the "basic speed rule"?
A A. Never drive faster than is safe for conditionsB B. Always drive at exactly the posted limitC C. Drive at the same speed as the car aheadD D. Drive as fast as the road and your car allow
Question 14 of 30 Turning, passing and lanes
After passing a car, when should you move back into its lane?
A A. When you can see its headlights in your mirrorB B. Right after you pull even with its frontC C. Before you pass its front bumper fullyD D. When its driver honks or waves at you
Question 15 of 30 Safe driving and hazards
You drive into thick smoke or fog and can barely see. What is the safest choice?
A A. Stop right away in your lane and waitB B. Slow down, and pull off the road to stopC C. Speed up to get through it quicklyD D. Use your high beams and keep your speed
Question 16 of 30 Road signs (Maine)
In a Maine work zone you see a large flashing arrow panel. What does it usually tell you?
A A. A lane ahead is closedB B. The work zone ends just past itC C. You may pass on the shoulderD D. Workers want you to speed up
Question 17 of 30 Signals and pavement markings (Maine)
In Maine, what do solid white lines between lanes going the same way tell you?
A A. The lanes have different uses; changes are discouragedB B. You may change lanes freely at any timeC C. Traffic on the other side goes the other wayD D. The left lane is only for buses and taxis
Question 18 of 30 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
In nearly every state, what is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers 21 and over?
A A. 0.08 percentB B. 0.10 percentC C. 0.15 percentD D. 0.20 percent
Question 19 of 30 Turning, passing and lanes
When might you need a three-point turn?
A A. To park on a hill with a curbB B. To pass a slow car on a narrow roadC C. To enter a highway from a rampD D. To turn around on a narrow street
Question 20 of 30 Licensing and insurance (Maine)
A new Maine driver under 18 may not drive during which hours?
A A. From 10 at night to 5 in the morningB B. From 11 at night to 4 in the morningC C. From 2 to 7 in the morningD D. From midnight to 5 in the morning
Question 21 of 30 Sharing the road
Why should you stay well back from a snowplow?
A A. It always drives faster than carsB B. It throws snow and may stop suddenlyC C. It has no lights or signalsD D. It must yield to all other cars
Question 22 of 30 Signals and pavement markings
A lane is marked with a white diamond symbol. What does it usually mean?
A A. The lane is for trucks and buses onlyB B. The lane is closing a short way aheadC C. The lane is reserved, such as for carpoolsD D. The lane is a passing lane for all cars
Question 23 of 30 Signals and pavement markings (Maine)
According to the Maine manual, what may you not do to get around a traffic signal?
A A. Wait behind the stop lineB B. Turn right on red after a stopC C. Slow down well before the lightD D. Drive through a parking area
Question 24 of 30 Signals and pavement markings
A flashing "DON'T WALK" or raised hand signal means people on foot should:
A A. Cross quickly before it turns steadyB B. Stop and wait in the middle of the roadC C. Cross only if they can run the whole wayD D. Not start, but finish if already crossing
Question 25 of 30 Licensing and insurance (Maine)
How many hours of supervised driving must a Maine permit holder under 21 complete before the road test?
A A. 40 hoursB B. 50 hoursC C. 70 hoursD D. 100 hours
Question 26 of 30 Safe driving and hazards
What is the main danger of driving when angry or upset?
A A. You may drive too slowlyB B. Your car may overheatC C. You may use more fuelD D. You may take more risks
Question 27 of 30 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
You see a car weaving across lanes ahead. What should you do?
A A. Keep well back and report it when safeB B. Pass it quickly to get away from itC C. Follow closely so you can watch itD D. Honk until it pulls over
Question 28 of 30 Safe driving and hazards
Which of these is a cognitive distraction?
A A. Looking at a billboardB B. Daydreaming about your plansC C. Tuning the radio by handD D. Reaching for a drink in a cup holder
Question 29 of 30 Safe driving and hazards
Which headlights should you use in fog?
A A. High beamsB B. Parking lights onlyC C. Low beamsD D. No lights
Question 30 of 30 Turning, passing and lanes
Your left arm is bent up at the elbow. What does it mean?
A A. You are turning leftB B. You are slowing or stoppingC C. You are turning rightD D. You are parking
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