MAINE DRIVERS PERMIT TEST

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Any resident of the State who wishes to operate a motor vehicle in Maine is required to have a Maine driver’s license or learner’s driving permit. The examination process includes a written test, a vision screening and a road test. The ME DMV written test measures your understanding and knowledge of road signs, traffic laws, driving skills and vehicle handling. Everything you will need to know is covered in the Maine Driver's Manual. The DMV written test consists of 30 questions. To pass the knowledge test, you are allowed to miss of the questions about road signs, and of the questions about road rules.
1. To pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching:
Quickly pass the bicyclist before the oncoming vehicle gets closer.
Sound your horn, then pass the bicyclist.
Wait until the oncoming vehicle passes the bicyclist.
Slow down and let the vehicle pass before passing the bicyclist.
2. At an intersection with a flashing yellow signal light, you should:
Proceed through the intersection without slowing down.
Stop before crossing the intersection.
Slow down and cross carefully.
Watch for other vehicles and maintain your current speed.
3. This road sign means:
advance warning sign
Railroad crossing.
One way.
Limited parking.
Playground warning.
4. Work zone signs:
Mean that drivers must come to a complete stop and back up.
Provide information on road work or other temporary road conditions.
Mean that drivers should drive faster to get out of the work zone.
Mean that road conditions will improve soon.
5. When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:
Pull to the curb and stop.
Slow down and keep moving in your lane.
Speed up and take the nearest exit.
Stop exactly where you are.
6. Just like alcohol and other drugs, drowsiness can:
Help you to be a better driver.
Make you feel better.
Increase your awareness while driving.
Impair your judgment.
7. This road sign means:
school crossing sign
Yield sign ahead.
School crossing.
Do not enter.
Pedestrian crossing.
8. If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:
Turn your emergency flashers on.
Sound your horn to alert other motorists.
Continue driving until you see an appropriate place to park.
Stop wherever you are.
9. If your vehicle is equipped with airbags:
You shouldn't buckle up.
You should still buckle up.
You shouldn't buckle up, but your front passengers still need to.
You should buckle up, but your front passengers don't need to.
10. This road sign means:
curve speed reduction
Drive no less than 40 MPH around the curve ahead.
The speed limit after the curve ahead is 40 MPH.
Winding road ahead; slow down to the indicated safe speed.
Curve ahead, the recommended speed is 40 MPH or less.
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