Merging traffic from the right.

Maine Car Driving Permit Test-15 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

Long enough to unload packages.
To avoid conflict with other traffic.
To discharge passengers.
For less than five minutes.

Q.2

When driving in fog, you should:

Slow down and use your low beam headlights.
Slow down and use your high beam headlights.
Turn your lights on and off to warn other drivers.

Q.3

The posted maximum speed limit is the fastest you can drive in an area.

True
False

Q.4

This sign means:

Two-way traffic.
Change in direction ahead.
School zone and crossing.

Q.5

Dashed lines separating lanes of traffic indicate a no passing zone.

True
False

Q.6

When you see this sign, you must:

Stop completely and check for pedestrians and cross traffic.
Slow down without coming to a complete stop.
Stop completely and wait for a green light.
Slow down and check for traffic.

Q.7

To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:

Never pass them.
Avoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating.
Flash your lights at them.
Sound your horn.

Q.8

If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:

Brake hard immediately.
Try to steer straight while gradually slowing by removing your foot from the gas pedal.
Maintain your current speed and steer straight.
Swerve back and forth to alert traffic behind you.

Q.9

If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should:

Challenge them.
Get out of their way.
Speed up.

Q.10

When slowing down at a place where surrounding drivers may not be expecting it, you should:

Slam on your brakes.
Release the accelerator and drift to a stop.
Quickly tap your brakes three or four times to alert drivers to your intentions.
Honk your horn to alert drivers to your intentions.

Q.11

This sign means:

Left turn yield on green.
One-way.
Cattle crossing.
Two-way left turn.

Q.12

Which of these is a safe driving technique?

Using your high beam lights in the fog.
Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle.
Checking your rearview mirrors frequently.

Q.13

Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?

You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left.
Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.
Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots.

Q.14

If you are following a driver who seems distracted, you should:

Increase your following distance.
Decrease your following distance.
Maintain a normal following distance.
Ignore them.

Q.15

If driving in fog, a driver should turn on the high beam headlights to increase their field of vision.

True
False

Q.16

Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?

Flashing red lights
Flashing yellow lights
White lines on the side of the road
White arrows in the middle of the lanes

Q.17

Which of the following describes the thinking of defensive drivers?

They know other drivers will do the right thing.
They consider what other drivers might do and are prepared to react.
They expect no breaks and give none.

Q.18

The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

The effect that alcohol has.
The effect that amphetamines have.
The effect that anger has.
The effect that driving with teenagers has.

Q.19

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

Sit in your car and wait for help.
Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.
Sound your horn at passing motorists.
Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic.

Q.20

If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

Decrease your speed.
Pull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass.
Not let the other cars pass your vehicle.
Use your four-way flashers.

Q.21

Prior to entering a curve:

Activate your turn signal.
Reduce your speed.
Brake hard.

Q.22

You experience an incident at work that has left you feeling angry. When you get to your car, you should:

Play the radio loudly so you won’t think about it.
Drive fast on the interstate to let off steam.
Take a few minutes to cool off before you begin your drive home.
Stop at your favorite bar and have a few drinks before driving home.

Q.23

You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:

Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.
Turn either right or left, since the road is blocked ahead.
Stop at the intersection and wait for a flashing green light.
Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows.

Q.24

If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you should:

Quickly turn before the truck or bus is able to.
Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn.
Squeeze between the truck or bus and the curb.

Q.25

When parallel parking, leave at least ____ between your car and the vehicles in front and in back of you.

One foot
Two feet
Six inches
Five feet

Q.26

If you are wearing both a lap belt and shoulder strap during a collision, your chances of survival are increased three to four times.

True
False

Q.27

You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

Turn off your engine until the person crosses the street.
Tell the pedestrian when to cross the street.
Wait until the person crosses the street.

Q.28

This sign means:

Stop ahead.
Buggy warning.
Limited parking.
Do not block intersection.

Q.29

A distraction when driving is:

Anything that causes evasive action while driving.
Anything that takes your attention away from driving.
Anything that causes you to pay more attention to driving.

Q.30

A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:

The same thing as a stop sign.
The traffic signal is broken.
You do not have to come to a complete stop.
Driving conditions are dangerous.

Q.31

If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:

Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding.
Cautiously drive around the pedestrian.
Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.

Q.32

The most common color of warning signs is:

Red.
Yellow.
Green.
Blue.

Q.33

This sign is a:

Service sign.
Regulatory sign.
Warning sign.

Q.34

If you come to an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light, you must:

Wait for the green light before proceeding.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Stop before crossing the intersection.

Q.35

Stopping distances and severity of crashes:

Decrease as vehicle speed increases.
Are not affected by vehicle speed.
Increase as vehicle speed increases.

Q.36

When driving past a row of parked vehicles, you should:

Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.
Expect all other drivers and pedestrians to respect your right-of-way.
Honk to alert drivers and pedestrians to your presence.
Pass quickly to avoid any pedestrians.

Q.37

When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:

Keep the rear tires against the curb.
Keep the front tires straight ahead.
Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.
Turn your steering wheel toward the curb.

Q.38

You have stopped for a train at a railroad crossing. After the train passes, you should:

Wait for signal lights to stop flashing.
Look for a second train.
Both of the above.

Q.39

Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean:

Railroad crossing ahead.
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
Passing is not permitted from either direction.
Passing is permitted from either direction.

Q.40

When you park uphill on a street with a curb:

Keep the front wheel straight and set the parking brake.
Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
Turn the back wheels into the curb.

Q.41

To prevent hydroplaning, you should:

Ensure that your tires have good tread depth.
Ensure that your tires are properly inflated.
Reduce your speed when driving in the rain.
All of the above.

Q.42

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.
Five to 10 mph slower than the speed of traffic on the freeway.
The posted speed limit for freeway traffic.

Q.43

“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.
Frequent rest stops.
Too much sleep the night before your trip.
Short trips on expressways.

Q.44

How often should drivers check their mirrors for traffic behind them?

Every 45 seconds
Every 20 seconds
Every 10 seconds
Every six to eight seconds

Q.45

This road sign means:

No right turn.
Curve.
Turn right or left.
Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.

Q.46

What does a lane use control signal displaying a solid yellow X indicate?

The signal is about to change to a red X.
The signal is about to change to a green arrow.
Drivers may use the indicated lane only to make a left turn.
Drivers may drive slowly in the indicated lane.

Q.47

If you have had several beers, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:

Taking a cold shower.
Waiting several hours.
Drinking several cups of coffee.

Q.48

The most common mistake that drivers make when backing is failing to look both ways behind them.

True
False

Q.49

This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Intersection ahead.
Merging traffic from the right.

Q.50

When a car with bright headlights drives toward you at night, you should:

Stop until the other driver passes.
Look below their headlights.
Glance toward the right edge of your lane.

Q.51

Drivers may pass on a two-lane roadway marked with a single solid yellow line on their side of the centerline.

True
False

Q.52

If you encounter one deer or moose, you should not expect to see another.

True
False

Q.53

A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Q.54

Alcohol:

Slows reflexes and reaction time.
Puts you to sleep.
Wakes you up.
Improves your judgment.

Q.55

This sign means:

Trucks are permitted on an upcoming narrow bridge.
The bridge ahead is open to one-way traffic only.
The bridge ahead is wide enough for only one car at a time.
The bridge ahead may be too narrow to meet or pass a truck.

Q.56

When should drivers yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in a crosswalk?

Only if the pedestrians first wave to the driver.
Only if the pedestrians are not texting while walking.
At all times.

Q.57

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit outside of a business or residential area is:

15 mph.
25 mph.
35 mph.
45 mph.

Q.58

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

White
Blue
Green
Orange

Q.59

When driving under snowy or icy conditions:

It is safe to use your cruise control.
Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.
Drive as you would under normal conditions.

Q.60

This road sign means:

No right turn.
Drive only in the direction of the arrow.
Curve ahead.

A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

When driving in fog, you should:

The posted maximum speed limit is the fastest you can drive in an area.

This sign means:

Dashed lines separating lanes of traffic indicate a no passing zone.

When you see this sign, you must:

To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:

If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:

If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should:

When slowing down at a place where surrounding drivers may not be expecting it, you should:

This sign means:

Which of these is a safe driving technique?

Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?

If you are following a driver who seems distracted, you should:

If driving in fog, a driver should turn on the high beam headlights to increase their field of vision.

Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?

Which of the following describes the thinking of defensive drivers?

The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

Prior to entering a curve:

You experience an incident at work that has left you feeling angry. When you get to your car, you should:

You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:

If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you should:

When parallel parking, leave at least ____ between your car and the vehicles in front and in back of you.

If you are wearing both a lap belt and shoulder strap during a collision, your chances of survival are increased three to four times.

You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

This sign means:

A distraction when driving is:

A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:

If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:

The most common color of warning signs is:

This sign is a:

If you come to an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light, you must:

Stopping distances and severity of crashes:

When driving past a row of parked vehicles, you should:

When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:

You have stopped for a train at a railroad crossing. After the train passes, you should:

Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean:

When you park uphill on a street with a curb:

To prevent hydroplaning, you should:

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

How often should drivers check their mirrors for traffic behind them?

This road sign means:

What does a lane use control signal displaying a solid yellow X indicate?

If you have had several beers, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:

The most common mistake that drivers make when backing is failing to look both ways behind them.

This sign means:

When a car with bright headlights drives toward you at night, you should:

Drivers may pass on a two-lane roadway marked with a single solid yellow line on their side of the centerline.

If you encounter one deer or moose, you should not expect to see another.

A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Alcohol:

This sign means:

When should drivers yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in a crosswalk?

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit outside of a business or residential area is:

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

When driving under snowy or icy conditions:

This road sign means:

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