Maine DMV Permit: Driving Maneuvers Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is If you miss your interchange, use a median crossover to turn around.

By law, median crossovers are for use only by authorized vehicles such as emergency and maintenance vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is You must not make a U-turn.

The arrow depicts a U-turn. A red circle with a diagonal red slash always means "No." Hence, you are not allowed to make a U-turn here.

Not quite. The answer is try not to slow down suddenly

When you exit a high-speed, two-lane roadway, try not to slow down suddenly if you have traffic following you. If you slow down suddenly, you might get rear-ended by the vehicle behind you. Use your turn signals to let other drivers know your intentions. Tap your brakes and reduce your speed quickly but safely.

Not quite. The answer is exercise their eyes

Highway hypnosis or dizziness when driving is caused by the monotony of road and traffic, the hum of wind, tires, and the sound of engine. Drivers can avoid highway hypnosis by constantly moving their eyes and watching the traffic and highway signs around them.

Not quite. The answer is within 15 feet of a crosswalk.

Some municipal ordinances in Maine do not allow you to park in an area reserved for persons with disabilities, within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, or within 15 feet of a crosswalk.

Not quite. The answer is Car B

When you turn, you should cross as few lanes as possible unless signs state otherwise. That is, you should turn left from the left lane and turn right from the right lane, and you should turn into the closest lane of traffic that is moving in the right direction. Here, Car A has incorrectly turned into the far lane. Car B has turned correctly into the closest lane.

Source: Lane Restrictions, Rules of the Road, Part IV: Operating a Motor Vehicle, State of Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should ease your foot off the gas pedal and keep the steering wheel straight. Do not turn except in an emergency. (If you must turn, do it slowly, or else your vehicle may skid.) Do not try to stop or turn until your tires are gripping the road again.

Not quite. The answer is a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street.

To turn right from a four-lane highway, enter the right lane well in advance of the turn and make a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street.

Not quite. The answer is slow down or stop.

This hand signal indicates that the driver intends to slow down or stop. This hand signal is the equivalent of the brake lights on a vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is Never

Under Maine law, it is illegal to drive on the shoulder to pass another vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is not pass the stopped vehicle.

When a vehicle ahead of you stops for a pedestrian, you must not pass the stopped vehicle even if there are two lanes available. This is a frequent hazard for pedestrians.

Not quite. The answer is a greater following distance

Vehicles such as buses and post office vans make frequent stops. When following one of them, you should maintain a greater following distance than usual.

Not quite. The answer is Imprudent driving

If you are convicted of imprudent driving, four points will be added to your driving record.

Source: Suspension for Demerit Point Accumulation: The Maine Point System, Maintaining Your Driver's License, Part 1: Maine Driver's License, State of Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide

Not quite. The answer is keep your front wheels straight.

When waiting to make a left turn, always keep your front wheels straight until you start the turn. If your wheels are pointed left, you can be pushed into oncoming traffic by another vehicle hitting you from behind.

Not quite. The answer is Continue on to the next exit.

If you miss your exit on an expressway, you should not stop, back up, or try to turn around. Doing so greatly increases the likelihood of a collision. Instead, continue to the next exit.

Not quite. The answer is Pedestrians and oncoming vehicles

Two right-of-way rules are relevant here: A vehicle turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles. And in Maine, a vehicle crossing a sidewalk must yield to pedestrians. Therefore, when you turn left across a sidewalk into a driveway, you must yield to all pedestrians and oncoming vehicles.

Source: Right-of-Way, Rules of the Road, Part IV: Operating a Motor Vehicle, State of Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide; 29-A §2056, Maine Revised Statutes

Not quite. The answer is A school zone

This sign tells you that there is a school zone immediately ahead. Schoolchildren may be crossing the road ahead, so slow to 15 mph and proceed with caution when schoolchildren are around.

Not quite. The answer is nearest to the right side of the road.

Maintain about the same speed as other vehicles when possible, but never exceed the posted speed limits. If you are driving slower than other traffic, stay in the lane nearest to the right side of the road.

Not quite. The answer is to parallel park.

Backing up is dangerous because it is so hard for you to see everything behind your vehicle. Try to avoid backing into traffic. However, to enter a driveway or parking space, back into it unless signs prohibit doing so. That way, you will be going forward when you pull out.

Not quite. The answer is Angle parking

Angle parking is often used in parking lots and shopping centers. When you enter an angle parking space, watch for traffic both ahead of you and behind you, and maintain a safe clearance.