Maine Permit Test: 2026 Guide

1. What should you do with your headlights when following a large vehicle at night?

1. a) Dim them.
2. b) Keep them off.
3. c) Use high beams to see better.
4. d) Flash them to alert the driver.

2. What must you do when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren is approaching?

1. a) Slow down and continue.
2. b) Pull over to the edge of the road and stop.
3. c) Stop immediately in your lane.
4. d) Speed up to get out of the way.

3. In which direction should you turn the steering wheel during a skid?

1. a) In the opposite direction of the skid.
2. b) Straight ahead regardless of the car's movement.
3. c) In the direction you want the car to go.
4. d) Towards the curb.

4. How long does the conditional license status last after a first OUI conviction?

1. a) Five years.
2. b) Two years.
3. c) Six months.
4. d) One year.

5. When adjusting your seat, how should your foot interact with the pedals?

1. a) You should be able to move from brake to gas while keeping your heel on the floor.
2. b) You should have to lift your leg completely to switch pedals.
3. c) You should keep your heel in the air for faster reaction time.
4. d) You should barely be able to touch the pedals with your toes.

6. What is the typical speed range for using second gear?

1. a) 15 to 25 mph.
2. b) 35 to 45 mph.
3. c) 5 to 15 mph.
4. d) 25 to 35 mph.

7. Who has the right-of-way at a 4-way stop intersection?

1. a) The driver with the larger vehicle.
2. b) The driver who reaches the intersection first.
3. c) The driver to the left.
4. d) The driver who reaches the intersection last.

8. Where must cars coming out of a driveway or alley stop?

1. a) Before the sidewalk.
2. b) In the middle of the road.
3. c) After the sidewalk.
4. d) At the curb line.

9. What does a red light with a green arrow mean?

1. a) You must stop and wait for a full green light.
2. b) You may go cautiously in the direction of the arrow.
3. c) You have the right of way over all traffic.
4. d) You may go in any direction.

10. What does a steady red arrow indicate?

1. a) Traffic making the turn must stop until the arrow changes to green.
2. b) Traffic may turn with caution.
3. c) Traffic must yield but can proceed.
4. d) Traffic must make a U-turn.