Maine basic knowledge test practice test 2

Question 1

How does higher speed affect what you can see?

Accepted Answer

Your side vision narrows

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Your side vision widens

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You see more detail at the sides

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It has no effect

Question 2

Where is ice most likely to form first?

Accepted Answer

On bridges and overpasses

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On roads in tunnels

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On busy city streets at noon

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On roads near the coast

Question 3

Two cars arrive at a four-way stop at the same time. The car on your right wants to turn left. Who goes first?

Accepted Answer

The car on your right

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You do, since it is turning left

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Whoever signals first

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Neither until a third car comes

Question 4

In Maine, passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing may bring a license suspension of how long?

Accepted Answer

30 days

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10 days

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15 days

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75 days

Question 5

A solid white line runs along the right edge of the road. What does it mark?

Accepted Answer

The edge of the road

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A lane you may use to pass

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A place to stop for buses

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The center of the road

Question 6

A "LOW CLEARANCE" sign shows a height. What does it warn you about?

Accepted Answer

An overpass or bridge with limited space above

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A road that dips under water when it rains

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A speed limit for tall trucks

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A narrow lane with little room at the sides

Question 7

When you leave your car parked, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Turn off the engine, take the keys, and lock it

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Leave the engine running if it is quick

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Leave the keys inside so you can't lose them

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Leave it in neutral with the brake off

Question 8

Rain is so heavy you cannot see the road. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull off the road safely and wait

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Keep going at the same speed

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Turn on your high beams to see better

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Follow the car ahead closely

Question 9

This sign shows a truck on a downward slope. What does it warn you about?

Accepted Answer

A steep downhill grade ahead

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A truck stop is ahead

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Trucks are entering the road

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A ramp for trucks only

Question 10

Maine law requires headlights whenever it is too dim to see how far ahead?

Accepted Answer

1,000 feet

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400 feet

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700 feet

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2,000 feet

Question 11

For a first OUI conviction in Maine at a level of 0.08 to 0.14, for at least how long will you lose your license?

Accepted Answer

150 days

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50 days

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100 days

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200 days

Question 12

Signs that are taller than they are wide, in white with black letters, usually:

Accepted Answer

Give a rule you must obey

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Warn of a hazard ahead

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Show the way to places

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Point out parks and sights

Question 13

A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing and its stop arm out on a two-lane road. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop, whichever way you are going

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Pass slowly if no children are seen

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Stop only if you are behind the bus

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Sound your horn and go around

Question 14

School zone lights are flashing and children are near. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow to the school limit and watch for children

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Keep your normal speed through the zone

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Speed up so you clear the zone sooner

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Stop and wait for the lights to stop flashing

Question 15

What kind of drug is alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A depressant that slows the brain

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A stimulant that speeds you up

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A vitamin that the body needs

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A pain reliever with no side effects

Question 16

At 50 to 55 mph on a Maine two-lane road, how long does the manual say a safe pass takes?

Accepted Answer

10 to 12 seconds

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2 to 3 seconds

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5 to 6 seconds

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15 to 20 seconds

Question 17

You drive through a Maine work zone with posted signs, but no workers are in sight. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and obey the signs until "End Road Work"

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Drive at the normal posted speed limit

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Speed up so you leave the zone quickly

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Obey the signs only during daylight hours

Question 18

You are driving in a neighborhood with homes and parks. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Keep your speed low and watch for children

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Drive at the speed you would on a highway

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Use your horn often to warn children

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Stay in the middle of the road

Question 19

If you double your speed, about how much farther do you travel once you brake?

Accepted Answer

About four times as far

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About the same distance

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About twice as far

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About half as far

Question 20

Under Maine law, what is it illegal to do to a horse being ridden near a road?

Accepted Answer

Frighten it on purpose

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Pass it slowly with room

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Drive on the same road as it

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Use your low-beam lights near it

Question 21

You need to make a phone call while driving. What is the safest choice?

Accepted Answer

Pull over to a safe place first

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Call while stopped at a light

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Hold the phone low, out of sight

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Call only on short trips

Question 22

A speed sign on a highway shows "MINIMUM 40". What does it mean?

Accepted Answer

You should not drive below 40 in good conditions

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You must drive at least 40 even in heavy snow

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Trucks must not go faster than 40

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40 is the speed limit for all drivers at night

Question 23

A Maine driver under 21 is found driving with any alcohol at all. For at least how long will they lose their license?

Accepted Answer

One year

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Ten days

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Three weeks

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Nine months

Question 24

Brown signs point out:

Accepted Answer

Parks, recreation and places of interest

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Work zones, detours and road closures

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School zones and school bus stops

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Rules about speed and parking limits

Question 25

The Maine manual suggests the "Dutch Reach" when you get out of a parked car. What is it?

Accepted Answer

Opening your door with your far hand

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Opening your door with your near hand

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Opening your door with your knee

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Honking before you open your door

Question 26

It starts to rain during the day. What should you do with your headlights?

Accepted Answer

Turn them on so others can see you

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Keep them off, since it is daytime

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Use only your high beams in the rain

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Use only your hazard lights

Question 27

On which side should you normally pass another vehicle?

Accepted Answer

On the left

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On the right

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On the shoulder

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Either side

Question 28

How does a conviction for driving under the influence usually affect insurance?

Accepted Answer

Insurance costs go up

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Insurance costs go down

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There is no change

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Insurance is paid by the state

Question 29

You are pulling away from the curb. What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Signal and check for traffic

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Pull out quickly before cars come

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Honk your horn to warn others

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Turn on your hazard lights

Question 30

Can you get a ticket for driving at the posted limit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if that speed is unsafe for conditions

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No, the posted limit is always legal

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Only on highways with a minimum speed

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Only at night, when visibility is low

Practice test 2 of 10 — Maine permit test

Practice test 2 questions

How does higher speed affect what you can see?

Where is ice most likely to form first?

Two cars arrive at a four-way stop at the same time. The car on your right wants to turn left. Who goes first?

In Maine, passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing may bring a license suspension of how long?

A solid white line runs along the right edge of the road. What does it mark?

A "LOW CLEARANCE" sign shows a height. What does it warn you about?

When you leave your car parked, what should you do?

Rain is so heavy you cannot see the road. What should you do?

This sign shows a truck on a downward slope. What does it warn you about?

Maine law requires headlights whenever it is too dim to see how far ahead?

For a first OUI conviction in Maine at a level of 0.08 to 0.14, for at least how long will you lose your license?

Signs that are taller than they are wide, in white with black letters, usually:

A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing and its stop arm out on a two-lane road. What must you do?

School zone lights are flashing and children are near. What should you do?

What kind of drug is alcohol?

At 50 to 55 mph on a Maine two-lane road, how long does the manual say a safe pass takes?

You drive through a Maine work zone with posted signs, but no workers are in sight. What should you do?

You are driving in a neighborhood with homes and parks. What should you do?

If you double your speed, about how much farther do you travel once you brake?

Under Maine law, what is it illegal to do to a horse being ridden near a road?

You need to make a phone call while driving. What is the safest choice?

A speed sign on a highway shows "MINIMUM 40". What does it mean?

A Maine driver under 21 is found driving with any alcohol at all. For at least how long will they lose their license?

Brown signs point out:

The Maine manual suggests the "Dutch Reach" when you get out of a parked car. What is it?

It starts to rain during the day. What should you do with your headlights?

On which side should you normally pass another vehicle?

How does a conviction for driving under the influence usually affect insurance?

You are pulling away from the curb. What should you do first?

Can you get a ticket for driving at the posted limit?

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Practice test 2 of 10 — Maine permit test

Practice test 2 questions

How does higher speed affect what you can see?

Where is ice most likely to form first?

Two cars arrive at a four-way stop at the same time. The car on your right wants to turn left. Who goes first?

In Maine, passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing may bring a license suspension of how long?

A solid white line runs along the right edge of the road. What does it mark?

A "LOW CLEARANCE" sign shows a height. What does it warn you about?

When you leave your car parked, what should you do?

Rain is so heavy you cannot see the road. What should you do?

This sign shows a truck on a downward slope. What does it warn you about?

Maine law requires headlights whenever it is too dim to see how far ahead?

For a first OUI conviction in Maine at a level of 0.08 to 0.14, for at least how long will you lose your license?

Signs that are taller than they are wide, in white with black letters, usually:

A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing and its stop arm out on a two-lane road. What must you do?

School zone lights are flashing and children are near. What should you do?

What kind of drug is alcohol?

At 50 to 55 mph on a Maine two-lane road, how long does the manual say a safe pass takes?

You drive through a Maine work zone with posted signs, but no workers are in sight. What should you do?

You are driving in a neighborhood with homes and parks. What should you do?

If you double your speed, about how much farther do you travel once you brake?

Under Maine law, what is it illegal to do to a horse being ridden near a road?

You need to make a phone call while driving. What is the safest choice?

A speed sign on a highway shows "MINIMUM 40". What does it mean?

A Maine driver under 21 is found driving with any alcohol at all. For at least how long will they lose their license?

Brown signs point out:

The Maine manual suggests the "Dutch Reach" when you get out of a parked car. What is it?

It starts to rain during the day. What should you do with your headlights?

On which side should you normally pass another vehicle?

How does a conviction for driving under the influence usually affect insurance?

You are pulling away from the curb. What should you do first?

Can you get a ticket for driving at the posted limit?

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