Maine DMV Driving Test

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1. You can help keep the driver behind you at a safe distance by Driving 3-5 mph faster than the car behind. Driving 3-5 mph slower than the car behind. Keeping a steady speed.

2. As you approach the top of a hill, you should: Prepare to stop if needed. Speed up slightly. Keep a steady speed.

3. What is the first step you should do when you are stopping on icy or snow covered roads? Pump the brakes on and off very gently. Roll down your window. Slam on the brakes Turn the wheel.

4. To enter a gap in a highway traffic: Check behind, then watch the vehicle ahead. Watch only the vehicles behind the gap. Speed up and let vehicles make way.

5. What does this sign mean?

A hospital zone ahead. A crew at work. A blind pedestrian crosswalk. A flagger at a work zone.

6. If you have a green light, but the path ahead is blocked, you should: Enter the intersection and wait. Turn left and find another route. Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

7. The first thing that a drink of alcohol effects is: Judgment and skills. Vision. Balance.

8. Distractions that take a driver's attention away from driving Can be caused by eating or drinking while driving. Can be caused by pets moving around inside the vehicle. Can be caused by any of the above. Can be caused by using a cd, ipods pda or gps while driving.

9. This sign indicates you are allowed to

Make a left turn. Make a u-turn. Make a right turn Go straight.

10. When a traffic signal light turns green, you should: Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. Not move until another driver waves you on. Accelerate as quickly as possible to the next intersection. Back up slowly.

11. Traffic signs and pavement markings must be: Always obeyed. Followed only when a police officer is present. Followed only when there is other traffic Used as a guide only.

12. When driving on gravel or dirt roads: Your tires can grip the road better than on pavement. Your tires do not have as much traction, so you must drive slower. Visibility is better

13. At an intersection controlled by a stop sign, if you can't get a good view of cross-street traffic when you stop behind the white top bar painted on the pavement, you should: Wait 5 seconds, then proceed. Sound your horn before proceeding. Put down your windows, listen for traffic, and then proceed. Pull forward slowly, check for traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when clear.

14. When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should look: Straight ahead at all times. Only at the car ahead of you. Straight ahead only if there are no vehicles behind you. Back and forth, near and far.

15. 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.

16. Should your wheels drop off the roadway or pavement edge, you should: Wait until it is safe to do so, then turn gradually back onto the roadway. Turn back onto the roadway immediately. Stop.

17. Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway? Water does not affect cars with good tires. Deeper water is less dangerous. As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery. As you drive faster, your tires become less effective.

18. Before you leave a parking space which is parallel to the curb you should Sound your horn. Turn on your 4-way flasher. Look for traffic by turning your head Look for traffic by using your inside rear-view mirror.

19. If you are following a truck that swings left before making a right turn at an intersection, you should remember that it is very dangerous to: Try to squeeze between the truck and curb to make a right turn. Apply your brakes until the truck has completed the turn. Violate the 4-second following distance rule. Honk your horn at the truck driver.

20. 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.

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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.