MAINE DMV PRACTICE 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.
An octagonal (eight-sided) sign means:

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Stop.
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Slow down.
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Yield.
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Proceed with caution.
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2.
When a vehicle with bright headlights comes toward you at night, you should:
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Allow the other driver to pass.
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Look toward the left edge of your lane.
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Look toward the right edge of your lane.
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Flash your high beams to signal them to dim their lights.
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3.
This white sign means:

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Look, listen and prepare to stop at the crossing if necessary.
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Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing.
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Railroad crossing is controlled. Continue at your regular speed.
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None of the above.
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4.
When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:
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Look toward the left side of the road.
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Sound your horn to warn the other driver.
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Look toward the right side of the road.
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Dim your lights, then speed up and pass quickly.
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5.
Drivers have the right-of-way when they are:
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Backing out of a private or public driveway.
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Already in a traffic circle.
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Entering a traffic circle.
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Leaving a parking lot.
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6.
When exiting a highway, you should:
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Slow down well before entering the exit lane.
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Slow down when you first see the exit sign.
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Slow down when you are already on the exit lane.
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Slow down when you reach the end of the exit lane.
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7.
When should you increase your following distance?
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When it just started raining.
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When you are following a large truck.
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When it's night.
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All of the above.
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8.
This road sign means:

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Four-lane traffic ahead.
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Divided highway ahead.
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Two-way traffic ahead.
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Intersection ahead.
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9.
Which statement about road construction zones is correct?
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You must follow flaggers' instructions over existing traffic signs.
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These zones have lower collision risks than regular roads.
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Traffic signals take priority over flaggers' directions.
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Reduced speeds are only required when workers are visible.
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10.
There is no crosswalk and a pedestrian is crossing your lane ahead. You should:
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Make eye contact and then pass the pedestrian.
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Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing the street.
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Sound a sharp blast of your horn and let the pedestrian finish crossing the street.
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Slow down as you pass the pedestrian.
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