A left turn can be made only after stopping.

All traffic must turn right at the next intersection.

Crossroad ahead. Watch for traffic.

Turn right at the intersection.

Maine Car Driving Permit Test-17 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Bicycles on the road:

Must always yield the right-of-way to motor vehicles.
Do not follow specific rules of the road.
Are nothing to worry about.
Are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles.

Q.2

Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days:

To keep your engine warm.
So others can see your vehicle.
To warn others of bad weather conditions.

Q.3

If there is a deep puddle on the road ahead, you should:

Maintain the posted speed to make it through the water.
Avoid the puddle if possible.
Shift into neutral as you drive through the water.

Q.4

This sign means:

No turns.
No outlet.
No U-turns.

Q.5

If you have the right-of-way at an intersection, you should:

Assume other drivers will follow right-of-way laws.
Check for traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists before moving forward.
Immediately move through the intersection.
Wave other drivers ahead of you.

Q.6

When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the speed of the freeway traffic.
At the legal speed limit.
More slowly than the freeway traffic.

Q.7

If oncoming headlights are blinding you while you are driving at night, you should:

Look toward the right edge of the road.
Switch your lights to high beams.
Turn your lights on and off.

Q.8

When you see this yellow sign, you should:

Always stop at the crosswalk.
Stop at the crosswalk until a crossing guards signals for you to go.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

Q.9

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

Turn in that direction after slowing and checking for traffic.
Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop.

Q.10

When entering the interstate on a short entrance ramp where there is no acceleration lane, you should:

Immediately enter the far-right traffic lane on the interstate and speed up to match the flow of traffic.
Use the shoulder of the main road to get up to the speed of traffic.
Speed up and enter the interstate only after you have identified a gap in traffic.

Q.11

If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:

The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
The driver on the left has the right-of-way.
One driver may continue driving without stopping.
One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.

Q.12

An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should:

Speed up and get through the intersection.
Slow down and yield to the vehicle on your right.
Drive into the intersection and make the other vehicle stop.
Honk your horn and drive through the intersection.

Q.13

When getting ready to change lanes, you should:

Check your side view mirror.
Check your rearview mirror.
Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.
All of the above.

Q.14

Any amount of alcohol in the blood may affect a driver's:

Right-of-way privileges.
Judgment and physical coordination.
Knowledge.

Q.15

If bad weather makes it difficult for you to see clearly, you should:

Speed up to get off the road quickly.
Drive in the lane closest to oncoming traffic.
Increase your following distance.

Q.16

Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.
The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic.
You are transporting two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.

Q.17

How often should you have your vehicle inspected?

Once every four years
Once every three years
Once every two years
Once every year

Q.18

This sign means:

Pedestrian crossing.
Side road.
Railroad ahead.

Q.19

This road sign means:

Watch for people crossing your path.
No passing zone.
Work zone ahead.

Q.20

At dusk or on overcast days, you should:

Drive using your four-way flashers.
Drive using your parking lights.
Not turn on any vehicle lights.
Turn on your headlights.

Q.21

When approaching an accident scene, you should:

Keep your attention on your driving.
Keep moving.
Stop if you are involved or if emergency help has not yet arrived.
All of the above.

Q.22

A steady yellow traffic signal light is a warning that the light is about to change to red. If you are already within the intersection when a green light changes to yellow, you should:

Stop.
Continue moving and clear the intersection safely.
Increase your speed so as not to cause an accident.

Q.23

If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

Tomato juice and lime
Hot coffee
Fresh air
Only time

Q.24

How can you prevent "Expressway hypnosis?"

Keep the interior of your car cool.
Vary your speed slightly from time to time.
Keep your eyes moving.
All of the above.

Q.25

This sign is used to warn drivers that:

The right lane is ending and traffic should merge left.
The road curves ahead.
There are upcoming intersections.

Q.26

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

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

Q.27

You may speed if it is necessary to complete a pass.

True
False

Q.28

An orange-colored sign like this means:

There is roadwork ahead.
You must change lanes ahead.
There is a detour ahead.

Q.29

A yellow and black diamond-shaped sign:

Warns you about conditions on or near the road.
Helps direct you to cities and towns ahead.
Tells you about traffic laws and regulations.
Tells you about road construction ahead.

Q.30

Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:

Allowing extra travel time.
Obeying posted speed limits.
Using proper turn signals.
All of the above.

Q.31

This sign means:

No left turn can be made here.
A left turn can be made only after stopping.
All traffic must turn right at the next intersection.

Q.32

The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve.
Slow down before you enter the curve.
Accelerate gently before you enter the curve.
Drive at the posted speed limit before, throughout, and after the curve.

Q.33

To avoid glare from the headlights of an approaching car:

Look briefly toward the right side of the road.
Stay focused on the centerline on the road.
Flash your high beams.

Q.34

If weather or light conditions require you to have your lights on while driving:

Use your parking lights.
Use your high beams.
Use your low beams.

Q.35

You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:

Stop and look for a train.
Slow down and look for a train.
Look for a train, then speed up.
Do what the vehicle ahead of you does.

Q.36

This sign means:

All traffic must turn.
Turn right at the intersection.
Parking area ahead.
Crossroad ahead. Watch for traffic.

Q.37

When passing another vehicle:

Pass the vehicle as slowly as possible.
Drive at the same speed as the vehicle you are passing.
Pass the vehicle as safely and as quickly as possible.

Q.38

When stopped at a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if you:

First come to a complete stop.
Wait until the light changes.
Are in the proper lane and the intersection is clear.

Q.39

Which of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving?

Keep your windshield clean.
Be aware that tinted windows reduce visibility in the dark.
Carry a flashlight in your vehicle.
Look into the headlights of oncoming vehicles.

Q.40

Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary:

Causes traffic congestion.
Prevents rear-end collisions.
Improves traffic flow by preventing collisions.

Q.41

When approaching a roundabout, you should:

Increase your speed.
Maintain your speed.
Decrease your speed.

Q.42

At a light rail intersection, always:

Look both ways before crossing tracks.
Pay attention and obey all traffic signals.
Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.
All of these.

Q.43

What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body?

Drink strong coffee.
Wait.
Take a cold shower.

Q.44

When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection:

You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
You have the right-of-way over pedestrians.
Pedestrians must wait for you to cross.

Q.45

You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that:

You are on a two-way road.
You are on a one-way road.
The road is under repair.
You must stay to the left of the broken yellow lines.

Q.46

You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:

Should be on their high beam setting.
Should be on their low beam setting.
Should be off. Use your parking lights.
May be on either their high or low beam setting.

Q.47

When approaching an intersection that is controlled by a flashing red traffic signal, you must:

Come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming traffic or pedestrians, then proceed.
Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.
Come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the light is red.

Q.48

You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. What should you do first?

Turn the front wheels slightly to the left to edge the car back onto the pavement.
Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes.
Apply the brakes and turn the front wheels sharply to the left.

Q.49

Before proceeding through an intersection, drivers should look:

Only to their left.
Only to their right.
Left, then right, then left again.
Straight ahead.

Q.50

This road sign means:

Drive with caution and be ready to stop.
You must come to a complete stop.
Stop, if necessary.

Q.51

When two vehicles arrive to an intersection at the same time, which one has the right-of-way when no signs or signals indicate rules?

The car approaching from the right has the right-of-way.
The car approaching from the left has the right-of-way.
The car in which the driver sounds his horn first has the right-of-way.
The car that is traveling the fastest has the right-of-way.

Q.52

When a school bus is stopped ahead on your side of the road with its red lights flashing, you must:

Slow to a speed no faster than 10 mph.
Stop until the lights stop flashing.
Change lanes and pass cautiously.

Q.53

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

Yes.
No.
If there is no oncoming traffic.
If the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.

Q.54

Refusing to take a chemical test when requested to do so by law enforcement:

Is your right and will have no negative consequences.
Will result in license suspension.
Is recommended.
Will just result in a fine.

Q.55

What does a lane use control signal displaying a flashing 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 only use the indicated lane to make a left turn.
Drivers may drive slowly in the indicated lane.

Q.56

Octagonal signs indicate that drivers must come to a complete stop.

True
False

Q.57

When driving normally, where should your hands be positioned on the steering wheel?

3 and 9 o'clock
1 and 11 o'clock
2 and 10 o'clock
4 and 8 o'clock

Q.58

You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?

Straight ahead
Right, toward the side of the road
Left, toward the center of the road

Q.59

When driving in bad weather, drivers should:

Increase their speed to reach their final destination more quickly.
Decrease their following distance.
Increase their following distance.
None of the above.

Q.60

To avoid the need for last-minute braking and turning, you should consistently look down the road ____ ahead of your vehicle.

One to three seconds
Five to seven seconds
10 to 15 seconds
20 seconds

Bicycles on the road:

Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days:

If there is a deep puddle on the road ahead, you should:

This sign means:

If you have the right-of-way at an intersection, you should:

When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

If oncoming headlights are blinding you while you are driving at night, you should:

When you see this yellow sign, you should:

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

When entering the interstate on a short entrance ramp where there is no acceleration lane, you should:

If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:

An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should:

When getting ready to change lanes, you should:

Any amount of alcohol in the blood may affect a driver's:

If bad weather makes it difficult for you to see clearly, you should:

Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

How often should you have your vehicle inspected?

This sign means:

This road sign means:

At dusk or on overcast days, you should:

When approaching an accident scene, you should:

A steady yellow traffic signal light is a warning that the light is about to change to red. If you are already within the intersection when a green light changes to yellow, you should:

If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

How can you prevent "Expressway hypnosis?"

This sign is used to warn drivers that:

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

You may speed if it is necessary to complete a pass.

An orange-colored sign like this means:

A yellow and black diamond-shaped sign:

Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:

This sign means:

The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

To avoid glare from the headlights of an approaching car:

If weather or light conditions require you to have your lights on while driving:

You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:

This sign means:

When passing another vehicle:

When stopped at a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if you:

Which of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving?

Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary:

When approaching a roundabout, you should:

At a light rail intersection, always:

What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body?

When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection:

You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that:

You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:

When approaching an intersection that is controlled by a flashing red traffic signal, you must:

You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. What should you do first?

Before proceeding through an intersection, drivers should look:

This road sign means:

When two vehicles arrive to an intersection at the same time, which one has the right-of-way when no signs or signals indicate rules?

When a school bus is stopped ahead on your side of the road with its red lights flashing, you must:

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

Refusing to take a chemical test when requested to do so by law enforcement:

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

Octagonal signs indicate that drivers must come to a complete stop.

When driving normally, where should your hands be positioned on the steering wheel?

You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?

When driving in bad weather, drivers should:

To avoid the need for last-minute braking and turning, you should consistently look down the road ____ ahead of your vehicle.

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