MAINE DMV WRITTEN 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.
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The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:
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Maintain your speed and flash your brake lights.
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Always keep your eyes focused ahead of your car.
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Let them pass if it's safe to do so.
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Brake suddenly to startle them and force them to back off.
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If a vehicle is coming toward you at night with its high beams on, making it hard to see the road ahead, you should:
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Turn on your emergency flashers.
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Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.
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Look straight ahead toward the middle of the lane.
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Look ahead toward the left edge of your lane.
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Passing on a two-lane, two-way road is not allowed:
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In an area marked by a broken yellow line on your side of the center of the road.
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Within 500 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.
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When a vehicle has stopped at an intersection to allow a pedestrian to cross.
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None of the above.
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This road sign means:
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Divided highway ahead.
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Divided highway ends.
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One-way street.
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Four-lane highway ahead.
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5.
When driving in the rain, fog, or smoke in the daytime, what lights should drivers use?
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Low beam lights.
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Emergency flashers.
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High beam lights.
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None of the other answers are correct.
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6.
This road sign means:
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Highway entrance ahead.
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Hospital ahead.
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Hotel ahead.
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No stopping.
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7.
You need extra following distance when:
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There are no vehicles behind you.
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Following a passenger car.
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Following a motorcycle.
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None of the above.
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A green arrow used to control turns from a specific traffic lane:
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Means that you may go only if the green arrow is accompanied by a green light.
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Means the same as a circular green light, but you must go only in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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Provide directional and mileage information to specific destinations.
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Is used only on one-way streets.
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9.
You wish to exit the freeway. Which of the following is true about the speed shown on the exit speed sign?
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Never go faster than the posted speed anywhere on the exit ramp.
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Never go slower than the posted speed on the exit ramp.
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The posted speed is only a suggestion for bad weather and does not need to be followed in normal conditions.
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Always go faster than the posted speed while on the exit ramp.
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10.
When you come to an intersection with a flashing red light, you must:
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Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.
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Stop at the intersection and wait for a flashing green light.
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Stop at the intersection, then proceed when safe and observe the right-of-way rules.
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Stop only if cars are approaching the intersection.
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