Maine DMV Driving Test

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1. What does this warning sign mean?

The road is slippery when wet. A hill or slope ahead. A winding road ahead. Heavy vehicles are not allowed.

2. When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit? When driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic. Only in rural areas. When driving slowly due to adverse weather conditions. Only within city limits.

3. A person who drives his/her vehicle much slower than the posted speed limit Always has the right of way. Should not let following cars pass. Is a very safe driver. May create a dangerous situation which might cause a crash.

4. Because many crashes happen when a vehicle is turning left, drivers should Do all of the above. Slow down gradually while checking the rear view mirror. Yield to oncoming vehicles and bicyclists and pedestrians. Make sure to move into the left lane of a multilane road.

5. To protect yourself in a collision from the side you brace yourself and then ____. Get ready to steer quickly so you can try to control the car. Make sure your seat belt is on. Use the brakes to try and maneuver Press the gas and try to accelerate away.

6. You see a car approaching from the rear, but when you check your mirror again before changing lanes, you no longer see it. you should: Turn your signal on and change lanes slowly. Look over your shoulder to be sure the car is not in your blind spot. Signal, honk your horn, and change lanes slowly. Accelerate to change lanes quicker.

7. If you experience a tire blowout Slow down gradually and use brakes lightly. Apply the brakes firmly. Tap or pump the brakes.

8. When changing lanes, you should never: Check for other drivers moving into the same lane. Change lanes in an intersection. Check over your left or right shoulder to check for blind spots.

9. A driver should always be looking: At the middle of the road. Directly in front of the car. Beside, ahead and to the rear of the car.

10. When riding parallel to tracks, ruts, or pavement seams and then crossing them on a motorcycle, you should cross at an angle of at least: 10 degrees. 45 degrees. 30 degrees 60 degrees. 90 degrees.

11. On slippery roads, you should: Not drive faster than 20 mph. Go faster. Go the speed limit, with caution Slow down.

12. When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you: Must drive slower than other traffic. Should expect vehicles merging onto the road from freeway on-ramps. Must give the right-of-way to merging traffic. Must drive faster than other traffic.

13. Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content) The breathalyzer is a test of a person's bac. A chemical test for BAC is needed for an alcohol conviction. Bac levels are reduced by a person's physical fitness After drinking, coffee or a cold shower will lower your bac.

14. An approaching driver at night blinds you by failing to dim their high beam headlights. where should you look? Towards the left side of the road. Towards the right side of the road. Towards the wheels of the approaching vehicle. Straight down the middle of the road.

15. The vehicle has a mechanical problem Stop in your lane and put on your hazard lights. Signal and pull into the slow lane. Put on your hazard lights and pull off the road.

16. Lighted arrows are sometimes used to control turns from a specific traffic lane. a yellow arrow: Means the same as a circular yellow light for the indicated lane of traffic. Means that you may go in the direction indicated by the arrow. Is warning the traffic a green arrow is about to be shown Is never used as a traffic signal.

17. What tax must you pay before you register a vehicle in maine? A license tax. An excise tax. A plate tax An income tax. There are no taxes.

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

19. If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing and the signal arm extended, you should: Proceed at normal speed, but watch for children. Proceed at 15 mph if no children are present. Stop.

20. If your car's suspension is bad, it can cause: Squealing brakes. Play in the steering. Vehicle control problems.

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To operate a motorcycle in Maine, you must have a motorcycle license. Licenses are issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). At age 16, you can apply for a license, permit, or endorsement on your current license. However, all applicants under the age of 18 must complete a basic driver's education course before completing the requirements for a motorcycle license. A motorcycle license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle permit, you must apply, submit your required documentation, successfully complete a hands-on rider education program, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a motorcycle license or endorsement on your driver's license, you must complete the permit process, submit your application and documentation, pass the motorcycle road skills test, and pay the fees. If you successfully passed a road skills test as part of your basic rider course, the motorcycle road test may be waived.

The motorcycle exams are taken through your local BMV. The knowledge exam contains 25 questions about motorcycle safety, operation, and road signs. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle road skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must check with the BMV to reschedule your next test.