Maine DMV Driving Test

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1. What should you do if a tire blows out while you are driving? Hold your steering wheel tightly. Slowly release the gas pedal, if you must brake, do so gently. Bring the vehicle to a stop off the road, and change tire. All of the above.

2. Which of these is the proper way to change lanes? Signal, check your mirrors, and then change lanes. Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder before you change lanes. Signal before you change lanes and then move over quickly. Check your mirrors, signal, accelerate and change lanes.

3. Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should: Check your blind spots, mirrors, and look over shoulder toward the rear. Signal your intention before changing lanes. All of the above

4. In what situation is it legal to pass in an intersection? If a dashed yellow line is marked through the intersection. It is never legal to pass in an intersection. When you are in a hurry. If there are no pavement markings in the intersection.

5. You are driving behind another vehicle. you notice that the driver is driving with one hand, talking to a passenger. you as a driver: Know that you should give the vehicle ahead extra room. Know that the driver in the vehicle ahead is reducing his safety margin by being an inattentive driver. Know that you should avoid this bad habit All of the above.

6. When is it legal to make a left turn at a red light? At any time. Never. From the left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street. At daytime only.

7. If your vehicle's directional signals fail, use ____ until you can have them repaired. Headlights. Brake lights. Emergency signals. Hand signals.

8. At highway speeds, how far away must oncoming cars be to safely pass on a two-lane road? 1000 ft. 2000 ft. 600 ft. 1600 ft.

9. What is the best advice for driving when heavy fog, dust or precipitation occurs? Try not to drive until conditions improve. Do not drive too slowly because other drivers may hit you. Alternate your low and high-beams to improve your vision.

10. When passing other vehicles: Honk your horn at least 3 times. Pull within 10 feet of the vehicle ahead of you before starting to pass. There is no need to signal. Check your mirrors and blind spots.

11. What is not something you should do if you want to stay alert while driving on an expressway? Change your speed occasionally. Fight any drowsiness as best you can. Scan everything ahead of you down the road Listen to music or talk to a passenger. Keep the inside of the car cool.

12. 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.

13. Before you enter an intersection, you should look: Left, right, then left again. Right. Left.

14. When can you drive using only your parking lights? 30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise. Under no circumstances. On foggy days when visibility is low. On rainy days when visibility is low.

15. If you have had several beers before driving, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by: Taking a cold shower. Waiting several hours. Drinking several cups of coffee.

16. Don't follow other cars too closely because: You may not see the road between the cars. You may not see the vehicle's turn signals. You may not see the other vehicle's brake lights You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.

17. To drive more safely at night: All of the above. Don't drive when you are tired. Make sure your headlights are working properly. Increase following distance.

18. Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle Perception time. Reaction distance. Steering ability. Braking distance.

19. If a traffic light is broken or not functioning you should: Stop and wait for it to be repaired. Stop and wait for a police officer to arrive. Continue as if it were a 4-way stop sign. Continue as you normally would.

20. This sign means that

Traffic must go straight. Drivers must obey the flagger's signals. Drivers must increase their speed Traffic must make a detour.

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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.