Maine Permit Practice Test: 30 Free Questions

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.

11. What do black and white Speed Limit signs indicate?

1. a) The legal speed if conditions are ideal.
2. b) The recommended speed.
3. c) The minimum speed.
4. d) The speed for trucks only.

12. What is the rule when starting to drive from a parked position?

1. a) Signal and pull out immediately.
2. b) Honk and proceed slowly.
3. c) Yield only to vehicles coming from the right.
4. d) Wait for all moving traffic to pass.

13. What should you do if a vehicle ahead has stopped for pedestrians in a crosswalk?

1. a) Do not pass the vehicle.
2. b) Honk to alert the pedestrians.
3. c) Pass the vehicle on the right.
4. d) Pass the vehicle carefully on the left.

14. What do broken white lane markings indicate?

1. a) Two-way traffic.
2. b) No passing allowed.
3. c) Stop line ahead.
4. d) One direction roadway, passing permitted.

15. Who should primarily use the right lane on a multi-lane road?

1. a) Drivers passing others.
2. b) Drivers turning left.
3. c) Emergency vehicles only.
4. d) Drivers going slower or entering/turning off the road.

16. Can you use a center turn lane to pass another vehicle?

1. a) Never.
2. b) Yes, if traffic is heavy.
3. c) Yes, if no one is turning.
4. d) Yes, but only at night.

17. What should you do if your view of a cross street is blocked by a building or parked cars?

1. a) Honk your horn and proceed.
2. b) Drive forward quickly to clear the obstruction.
3. c) Edge forward slowly until you can see.
4. d) Wait until traffic clears completely before moving.

18. In which direction should you travel when entering a roundabout?

1. a) Whichever direction has less traffic.
2. b) To the left (clockwise).
3. c) To the right (counterclockwise).
4. d) Straight through the island.

19. Who has the right-of-way when you are entering an expressway?

1. a) Cars already on the expressway.
2. b) The entering vehicle.
3. c) Both vehicles must stop.
4. d) Whoever is faster.

20. When passing, when is it safe to return to the right lane?

1. a) When you can see the entire passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
2. b) When you can see the driver of the other car.
3. c) When you are 10 feet ahead.
4. d) As soon as you pass the front bumper.

21. What is "Expressway Hypnosis"?

1. a) Hallucinating while driving.
2. b) Being drowsy or unaware due to traveling long distances on straight roads.
3. c) A technique for better focus.
4. d) Driving too fast on the highway.

22. Where is it unsafe and prohibited to pass?

1. a) When the vehicle ahead is slow.
2. b) On a highway.
3. c) At intersections.
4. d) On a straight road.

23. What is the minimum clearance required when passing a bicyclist in Maine?

1. a) 3 feet.
2. b) 2 feet.
3. c) 1 foot.
4. d) 5 feet.

24. What might you need to do if a passing vehicle decides to drop back behind you?

1. a) Swerve to the left.
2. b) Stop immediately.
3. c) Speed up to clear the lane for them.
4. d) Slow down drastically.

25. What is it called when tires ride up on a film of water and lose contact with the road?

1. a) Powersliding.
2. b) Hydroplaning.
3. c) Skidding.
4. d) Drifting.

26. What are the typical color and shape characteristics of warning signs?

1. a) White and rectangular.
2. b) Yellow and diamond-shaped.
3. c) Orange and circular.
4. d) Red and octagonal.

27. How far in advance should you signal before making a turn?

1. a) At least 100 feet.
2. b) At least 50 feet.
3. c) At least 200 feet.
4. d) At least 500 feet.

28. What does this hand signal indicate?

1. a) Reversing.
2. b) Slowing or stopping.
3. c) Left turn.
4. d) Right turn.

29. How far from a railroad crossing must you stop if the red lights are flashing?

1. a) At least 5 feet.
2. b) At least 10 feet.
3. c) At least 15 feet.
4. d) At least 25 feet.

30. How should you treat burns at an accident scene?

1. a) Apply ointment or grease.
2. b) Leave the burn uncovered to air out.
3. c) Apply ice directly to the burn.
4. d) Apply cold water and cover with a clean cloth.