2025 Maine Permit Test 20
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Maine. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Maine please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/maine/car.
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41. To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces, you should:
Explanation
Slow down before you enter a curve because you do not know what may be ahead. Braking on a curve may cause you to skid.
42. If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:
Explanation
If you miss your exit, you should take the next exit. Do not stop or back up on the highway, swerve across multiple lanes to try to make the exit at the last second, or cross over the median to turn around. All of these maneuvers are illegal and extremely dangerous.
43. If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:
Explanation
Drivers must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in the roadway, even if there is not a marked crosswalk.
44. You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?
Explanation
A green steady arrow means you may pass through the intersection in the direction that the arrow is pointing. Oncoming traffic is required to stop for turning traffic.
45. An orange-colored sign like this means:
Explanation
Orange-colored signs indicate construction areas. Proceed with caution.
46. This road sign means:
Explanation
This sign indicates that the road ahead winds with a series of turns or curves.
47. When passing on the left of a vehicle, it is safe to move back into the right lane:
Explanation
When passing another vehicle on its left, you may move back into the right lane when the headlights of the passed vehicle can be seen in your rearview mirror. Always signal before changing lanes.
48. When passing another vehicle:
Explanation
When passing another vehicle that is traveling in the same direction as you, pass quickly to resume visibility. Return to your previous lane only when you can see both of the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror.
49. You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection and opposing traffic is blocking your view. You should:
Explanation
You should never start a left turn until you can see that all the lanes you need to cross are clear and that you can safely make the turn.
50. If a tire blows out, you should:
Explanation
If a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight.You should slow down gradually, taking your foot off the gas pedal and using the brakes lightly. Do not stop on the road if at all possible. Pull off the road in a safe place.
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