MAINE DMV 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.
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When driving behind another vehicle at night, you should:
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Turn off your headlights.
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Use low beam headlights.
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Always use high beam headlights.
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Do not use high beam headlights unless you are close to the vehicle.
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A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that:
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Passing is not allowed in either direction.
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Passing is allowed from the side of the broken line.
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Passing is allowed from the side of the solid line.
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You are traveling in a "Pass With Care" zone.
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Signaling your intentions before turning or changing lanes:
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Is necessary only during the maneuver, not before.
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Is necessary only if other traffic is present.
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Is not necessary if you are driving slowly.
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Is required by law, and is a safe driving habit.
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4.
A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for:
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Bycicles.
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Carpool vehicles.
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Right turn only.
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Left turns only.
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Drivers may drive across private property or leave the roadway to avoid a traffic control device:
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Anytime.
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Only with permission of the property owner.
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Only when directed to do so by a police officer.
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Only if their speed is 15 MPH or less.
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What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?
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You can never turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first.
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You may turn against a red arrow when safe.
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The color of the lights.
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Red arrows are only used to prevent traffic from turning left.
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7.
When daylight begins to fade, you should use your:
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Low beam headlights.
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Parking lights.
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Emergency flashers.
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High beam headlights.
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8.
A sign with this shape means:
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Railroad crossing.
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You must yield the right-of-way.
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No passing zone.
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Right curve ahead.
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9.
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on streets in cities and towns is:
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15 MPH.
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40 MPH.
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25 MPH.
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30 MPH.
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10.
When you get ready to leave an expressway you should:
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Speed up whilst approaching the exit ramp.
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Slow down and use your turn signal just as you get to the exit ramp.
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Make your intentions clear by using your turn signals.
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Enter the exit ramp at the same speed you were previously going at.
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