Maine DMV Driving Test

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1. Vertical rectangular signs with black letters on a white background are used as Guide signs. Regulatory signs. Instruction signs Warning signs.

2. Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when: They are driving with their peer as a passenger. They are driving with adult passengers. They are driving with teenage passengers. They are driving without any passengers.

3. Which of the following is not a good way to improve gas mileage? Avoid excessive braking. Driving below the speed limit. Keep windows closed to reduce air resistance Carry less weight in the car. Turn off radio and other electronic devices inside the car.

4. At an intersection of two-way streets, after coming to a full stop at a red traffic light, a driver may: Drive straight ahead if the way is clear. Turn left if the way is clear, unless posted. Turn right if the way is clear, unless posted. All of the above.

5. When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you: Cannot see the vehicle directly to your right. See the vehicle's headlights in your rear view mirror. Have passed the other vehicle's front bumper

6. To be able to turn quickly, your hands must be: Next to each other on the top of the steering wheel. On the top and bottom of the wheel. On opposite sides of the steering wheel.

7. It is necessary to take note of the condition of each of the following to maintain your motor vehicle except ____. None of the answers listed. Signal and brake lights. The exhaust system The windshield wipers.

8. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at and indicating the exact place at which to stop. Freeway on ramps-- fire stations. Curves-- hills. Churches-- schools Intersections-- pedestrian crosswalks.

9. You may continue carefully through a yellow light if: There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane. There are no pedestrians crossing. You are turning right. You are within the intersection.

10. 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.

11. At 50 mph, how many feet does it take to stop? 125 133 188 78

12. Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out of the ordinary: Causes traffic congestion. Improves traffic flow by preventing collisions. Prevents rear-end collisions.

13. A lighted red arrow means You may not proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow. You may proceed only after yielding to pedestrians and other traffic. You may slowly proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow You may not increase the speed of the vehicle in the direction indicated by the arrow.

14. 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.

15. The traffic striping marks of diagonal yellow lines are on streets and highways. these indicate A) the road is narrowing. B) there is an obstruction on the roadway. Neither a) nor b) Either a) or b).

16. 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.

17. If you are involved in an accident with another motorist, which pieces of information are you required to exchange with the other driver? All of the answers listed. Driver's license numbers. License plate numbers Name and address. Detailed damage done to the vehicles.

18. If, while driving, a tire suddenly blows out, you should: Brake hard and steer toward the right edge of the roadway. Pump the brakes rapidly. Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit from the traffic lanes

19. Which of the following statements about interchanges is not true? The two most common types of interchanges are diamond and cloverleaf. If you miss your interchange, go on to the next one. If you exit at the wrong interchange, you must follow it out If you miss your interchange, use median crossovers.

20. Defensive driving is a driving technique in which you as a driver: Defend against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic. Defend against accidents by driving your vehicle fast enough to stay ahead of traffic congestion. Defend yourself against accidents by following close to the vehicle ahead. Identify dangerous driving situations and take action to avoid an accident.

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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.