Right turn on red light permitted with caution.

All traffic must turn right at next intersection.

Pass another vehicle in any marked no passing zone.

Pass another vehicle over a railroad crossing.

Always be prepared to yield the right-of-way.

Assume all drivers automatically obey the right-of-way rules.

Assume most drivers obey the right-of-way rules.

Maine Car Driving Permit Test-5 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
May no longer turn and must proceed straight.
Still have the right-of-way to turn.
No longer have to turn in the direction that the arrow indicated.

Q.2

This sign means:

Stop.
Merge.
Upcoming change in direction.

Q.3

When involved in a collision, you should:

Move the injured as far away from the road as possible.
Move the injured to their desired location.
Insist the injured are fine without immediate medical attention.
Avoid moving the injured yourself unless absolutely necessary.

Q.4

If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:

Blow your horn, steer right, and accelerate.
Blow your horn, steer left, and brake.
Blow your horn, steer right, and brake.
Stay in the center of your lane, blow your horn, and brake.

Q.5

Highway pavement will be particularly treacherous and most slippery:

If it has been raining several hours.
If it has just begun to rain.
If it has been raining for one to two hours.

Q.6

An inattentive driver is a driver who:

Stares at objects off the roadway or daydreams while driving.
Maintains eye contact during a conversation with a passenger while driving.
Only watches the vehicle ahead of their vehicle.
All of the above.

Q.7

Don’t follow other cars too closely because:

You may not see the road between the cars.
You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.
You may not see the vehicle's turn signals.
You may not see the other vehicle’s brake lights.

Q.8

This sign means:

No right turn.
Right turn on red light permitted with caution.
All traffic must turn right at next intersection.

Q.9

Pentagonal signs indicate:

No passing zones.
School zones.
Speed limits.
Railroad crossings.

Q.10

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

True
False

Q.11

An "End school zone" sign indicates:

That the speed limit is 20 mph.
The beginning of a reduced speed zone.
The increased possibility of encountering pedestrians.
The end of a reduced speed zone.

Q.12

If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:

Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.
Make a U-turn to go back to the exit.
Continue driving and use the next exit.
Put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the exit.

Q.13

"No zones" are areas around trucks where cars:

Disappear into blind spots or are so close that they restrict the truck driver's ability to stop and maneuver safely.
Have sufficient space to travel behind the truck.
Have several car lengths between their vehicle and the truck.

Q.14

You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:

As long as you aren't driving.
If you are riding in the back seat.
If you are riding in the back of a pick-up truck.
Under no circumstances.

Q.15

If a road is slippery, maintain a following distance that is:

No different than normal.
Farther from the car ahead than normal.
Closer to the car ahead than normal.

Q.16

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.17

Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:

Helps you stop faster.
Locks the front wheels of a vehicle, causing a loss of steering.
Keeps the brakes from freezing.

Q.18

Should you always drive more slowly than other traffic?

No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique.
Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic.

Q.19

It is more dangerous to drive at night than during the day because:

You cannot see as far ahead at night.
The road is always more slippery at night.
Your reaction time is slower at night.

Q.20

To see objects in their blind spot when changing lanes, drivers should check:

Only the left outside mirror.
Over their left or right shoulder.
Only the inside rearview mirror.

Q.21

Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:

On a wet or icy road.
On paved highways.
When driving at night.
All of the above.

Q.22

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.23

This sign means:

No parking.
Divided highway ahead.
Left turn signal.
Yield.

Q.24

A solid white 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.25

Regulatory signs are:

Green.
Yellow.
White.

Q.26

A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:

Increase your speed.
Adjust your mirrors.
You may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so.

Q.27

This sign means:

Sharp turn ahead, slow down.
Work crew ahead.
Side road.
Playground ahead.

Q.28

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

True
False

Q.29

When may you park directly across the street from the entrance of a fire station?

If the emergency vehicles have just left the station
During the night
In clear weather
Never

Q.30

A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:

That drivers should come to a complete stop.
That an action is forbidden.
That some drivers should yield to other drivers.
That drivers should drive under the speed limit.

Q.31

Which of the following road surfaces freezes first?

A tunnel
An intersection
A bridge

Q.32

This sign means:

Slippery when wet.
Tow-away zone.
Steep downgrade.
Roadwork ahead.

Q.33

Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:

Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
Keeps other drivers alert.

Q.34

This road sign means:

When pavement is wet, reduce your speed.
The road ahead winds in a series of turns or curves.
Traffic increases ahead.

Q.35

When double solid yellow lines separate lanes of traffic:

Passing is permitted from the left.
Passing is permitted from the right.
Passing is not permitted from either direction.

Q.36

Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:

Is never used as a traffic signal.
Has the same meaning as a circular yellow traffic light.
Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Tells drivers that a green arrow is about to be shown.

Q.37

When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

Add extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.
Get off the highways as quickly as possible.
Engage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.
Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.

Q.38

This sign means:

U-turns are prohibited.
U-turns are permitted.
Winding road ahead.
Sharp left turn ahead.

Q.39

The fatal accident rate for night driving is nearly three times greater than it is for daytime driving.

True
False

Q.40

This road sign means:

Do not enter.
No parking.
No U-turn.

Q.41

When parking your vehicle on any hill:

One of your rear wheels should touch the curb.
Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in "park."
Your front wheels should be parallel to the road, if there is no curb.

Q.42

When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:

Enter above the speed of traffic to get ahead.
Enter slowly to avoid other vehicles.
Stop first, then slowly enter traffic.
Accelerate to the speed of traffic.

Q.43

This sign means:

Yield the right-of-way.
No passing zone.
Reduction in lanes.

Q.44

Drivers turning left must yield to:

Oncoming vehicles traveling straight or turning right.
Passing cars.
No one in particular.

Q.45

It is unlawful to:

Pass another vehicle in any marked no passing zone.
Pass another vehicle over a railroad crossing.
Both of the above.

Q.46

Your tire blows out while you are driving. You should:

Slam on your brakes.
Hold your steering wheel tightly and slow to a stop.
Keep driving normally.
Turn on your emergency flashers and continue driving.

Q.47

Double solid yellow line markings down the center of a road indicate that passing is:

Allowed from both directions.
Allowed only from your direction of travel.
Not allowed from either direction.

Q.48

A driver should:

Assume all drivers automatically obey the right-of-way rules.
Assume most drivers obey the right-of-way rules.
Always be prepared to yield the right-of-way.

Q.49

The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

Wear your seat belt.
Limit your driving to weekdays.
Stay in the right lane on multilane highways.
Limit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Q.50

You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should:

Move to the left of the center lane.
Signal before you arrive at the intersection.
Turn your front wheels to the left to be prepared to turn.

Q.51

You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:

Pull completely off the road and stop.
Allow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road.
Demand the other vehicle pull over to make room.
Turn on your high beam headlights to make sure the other vehicle sees you.

Q.52

Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol?

The amount of food in the stomach
The body weight of an individual
How much time passes between drinks
All three choices

Q.53

Increase your following distance when driving behind a large vehicle:

To better see around the sides of the vehicle.
Because other drivers tend to pull behind large vehicles before trying to pass them.
Because following too closely will get you caught in the vehicle's slipstream.

Q.54

Motorists should maintain a safe operating distance when driving near a cyclist.

TRUE
FALSE

Q.55

This road sign means:

Intersection ahead.
Merging traffic.
Steep hill ahead.

Q.56

The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the broken yellow line is directly next to your traffic lane, it means:

You are not allowed to pass in this area.
You are in a passing zone and it is safe for you to pass other vehicles on the left if no oncoming traffic is present.
You are only allowed to make right turns in this area.

Q.57

When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.
Cut them off to slow them down.
Retaliate by tailgating them.
Make sure they know you disapprove of their behavior.

Q.58

If you want to enter the freeway but you don't see a gap in traffic, you should:

Maintain your speed and force the other drivers to create a gap.
Slow down on the ramp to wait for a gap.
Stop at the end of the ramp to wait for a gap.

Q.59

When a pedestrian guided by a dog or carrying a white cane is crossing the street:

You must always yield the right-of-way.
You must tell them where to cross the street.
You only have to yield the right-of-way if you are at a corner.

Q.60

You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:

Drive faster than surrounding traffic.
Drive at the maximum posted speed limit.
Slow down.
Drive closely behind the vehicle in front of you.

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

This sign means:

When involved in a collision, you should:

If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:

Highway pavement will be particularly treacherous and most slippery:

An inattentive driver is a driver who:

Don’t follow other cars too closely because:

This sign means:

Pentagonal signs indicate:

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

An "End school zone" sign indicates:

If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:

"No zones" are areas around trucks where cars:

You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:

If a road is slippery, maintain a following distance that is:

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:

Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:

Should you always drive more slowly than other traffic?

It is more dangerous to drive at night than during the day because:

To see objects in their blind spot when changing lanes, drivers should check:

Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:

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

This sign means:

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

Regulatory signs are:

A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:

This sign means:

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

When may you park directly across the street from the entrance of a fire station?

A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:

Which of the following road surfaces freezes first?

This sign means:

Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:

This road sign means:

When double solid yellow lines separate lanes of traffic:

Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:

When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

This sign means:

The fatal accident rate for night driving is nearly three times greater than it is for daytime driving.

This road sign means:

When parking your vehicle on any hill:

When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:

This sign means:

Drivers turning left must yield to:

It is unlawful to:

Your tire blows out while you are driving. You should:

Double solid yellow line markings down the center of a road indicate that passing is:

A driver should:

The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should:

You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:

Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol?

Increase your following distance when driving behind a large vehicle:

Motorists should maintain a safe operating distance when driving near a cyclist.

This road sign means:

The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the broken yellow line is directly next to your traffic lane, it means:

When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

If you want to enter the freeway but you don't see a gap in traffic, you should:

When a pedestrian guided by a dog or carrying a white cane is crossing the street:

You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:

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