Maine DMV Permit: Emergencies Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is immediately drive to the right side of the roadway.

You must yield to emergency vehicles approaching from any direction when they are sounding a siren and emitting a flashing light. You must immediately drive to the right side of the roadway, clear of any intersection, and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed. Failure to do so is a Class E crime, a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

Not quite. The answer is pull over to the side of the road and park your vehicle before dealing with the situation.

Do not take your eyes off the road to turn around to deal with the needs of passengers, children or pets. If you must give attention to passengers or animals, pull over to the side of the road and park your vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Offenses that will earn you two points if you're convicted include squealing tires, obstructing the flow of traffic, and failing to dim headlights when required to. There are many other types of offenses that can earn you two points as well.

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 hydroplaning.

On a wet road, at speeds of up to 35 mph, modern tires will usually channel water away to maintain contact with the road. However, in deep water at higher speeds, the channeling action of the tires becomes less effective and the tires start to ride on a layer of water like water skis. This is called "hydroplaning." It may result in a loss of braking and steering control. To prevent hydroplaning, slow down.

Not quite. The answer is from sunset to sunrise.

If you turn on the headlights just before it begins to get dark, you will help other drivers see you. You must have your headlights on when driving anytime from sunset to sunrise.

Not quite. The answer is stop.

If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane at an intersection, you must stop at least 10 feet away and yield to the pedestrian. Do not use your horn since it could startle the pedestrian or the dog.

Not quite. The answer is hydroplaning.

When there is water on the roadway, reduce your speed. Speeds over 35 mph can cause your vehicle to hydroplane out of control.

Not quite. The answer is turning the steering wheel when you turn your head to check your blind spots.

When you turn your head to check your blind spots, keep the steering wheel straight. (People have a natural tendency to turn their arms in the same direction as their head turns.)

Not quite. The answer is All of the above are true.

It is considerably more dangerous to be unrestrained in a crash. Your chances of surviving a crash are up to five times greater if you stay inside the protection of your vehicle. If you are wearing your safety belt, you are much more likely to be conscious and unhurt and hence able to escape if you are trapped. Your safety belt also helps keep you behind the wheel no matter what happens. You can’t control your vehicle if you slide from behind the wheel.

Not quite. The answer is Tires

Before the BMV road test starts, the examiner will conduct a pre-trip inspection of the vehicle to make sure it’s safe to drive for the road test. Guided by the standard Maine Motor Vehicle Inspection criteria, the examiner will most likely check the headlights (both high and low beams), the brake lights, the turn signals, the horn, and the windshield wipers, since all these may be needed as soon as the road test begins. However, he or she is less likely to check the tires for such a short drive.

Not quite. The answer is get out of the way.

Aggressive driving is the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property. If the driver behind you repeatedly flashes his or her headlights, do not retaliate or engage the driver in any way. Instead, get out of the way.

Not quite. The answer is Hydroplaning can start at speeds as low as 30 mph.

Hydroplaning occurs when you drive too fast over standing water and effectively ski over its surface. Even with good tires, your vehicle can start to hydroplane at speeds as low as 30–40 mph. (Badly worn tires can cause the vehicle to hydroplane at speeds as low as 25 mph.) This may send your vehicle into a skid. At 55 mph, your tires may lose all contact with the road, resulting in total loss of control. If you hydroplane, you should try to avoid accelerating, steering, or braking; let the car slow itself down. Do not use your cruise control on wet roads. If your vehicle loses traction, the cruise control may spin the wheels in an attempt to maintain a constant speed. This can worsen or even cause a skid.

Source: Rain, Hazardous Driving Conditions, Part V: Handling Emergencies, State of Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide

Not quite. The answer is Stop and let the pedestrian cross.

Before turning right on a red light, you must stop and yield to all vehicles and pedestrians.

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

Not quite. The answer is Pre-loosening the lid of your coffee cup

Before starting your trip, you should set up your cab just as you like it, but eating and drinking should be done at rest stops.

Not quite. The answer is High beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles.

You should use high beams when you are driving in open country and there is no traffic in sight. High beams help you see farther ahead, but they can blind the driver of a nearby vehicle. They can also reflect off precipitation, causing glare. You should use low beams when you are traveling behind another vehicle or when another vehicle is approaching. Also use low beams in fog, rain, or snow.

Not quite. The answer is faster tire wear.

Worn or bald tires can increase your stopping distance and make turning more difficult when the road is wet. Unbalanced tires and low tire pressures cause faster tire wear and reduced fuel economy and make the vehicle harder to steer and stop.

Not quite. The answer is the steering wheel to lock.

Never turn your ignition key to the lock position while your vehicle is in motion. Doing so will cause the steering to lock, resulting in loss of control. The steering lock has been standard equipment since 1969. It is intended to prevent a thief who starts your car without the key from steering it.

Not quite. The answer is the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position.

When driving a vehicle equipped with airbags, leave about 10–12 inches of space between yourself and the steering wheel. Keep your hands at the 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4 o'clock positions on the steering wheel. Avoid the 10 and 2 o'clock positions. The driver's airbag deploys at a very high speed out of the steering wheel. If your hands are too high on the steering wheel, the airbag could drive your hands right into your face, injuring you.

Source: Hand Position, Section 5 - Getting Started, State of Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide

Not quite. The answer is 4

A conviction for failing to yield to an emergency vehicle will result in the addition of four points 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 a day/night mirror

To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind you, use a day/night mirror. Adjust it before you drive.