2025 Maine Permit Test 22
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. When slowing down at a place where surrounding drivers may not be expecting it, you should:
Explanation
Your brake lights let people know that you are slowing down. If you are going to stop or slow down at a place where another driver may not expect it, tap your brake pedal three or four times quickly before slowing down to your desired speed.
42. When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:
Explanation
When driving to an unfamiliar area, plan your trip in advance. Don’t start with only a hazy idea of where you are going. If your destination is in an unfamiliar area, check the location on a map before you start to drive.
43. A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
Explanation
Yellow lines are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Dashed lines indicate that drivers directly next to the line are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
44. The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:
Explanation
If a driver's left arm and hand are extended downward, they are indicating that they intend to stop. Adjust your driving accordingly if following a driver who is using this hand signal.
45. This road sign means:
Explanation
Regulatory signs provide notice to road users of traffic laws that must be obeyed. Where this sign is present, drivers must drive in the direction indicated by the arrow.
46. Pentagonal signs indicate:
Explanation
Pentagonal signs indicate that you are in a school zone. Be extra alert to children and pedestrians when driving near a school.
47. You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?
Explanation
When leaving an interstate, you should maintain your speed until you enter the deceleration lane, at which point you should reduce your speed to the exit ramp's posted advisory speed.
48. When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:
Explanation
A steady yellow arrow indicates that a red arrow is about to appear. Stop unless you are already within the intersection.
49. When driving normally, where should your hands be positioned on the steering wheel?
Explanation
To best maintain control of a vehicle while driving normally, hands should be placed on the outside of the steering wheel at the 2 and 10 o’clock positions. To be able to turn quickly, you need to hold the steering wheel correctly.
50. When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:
Explanation
A green arrow displayed on a traffic signal tells drivers that they may turn in the direction of the arrow. You must be in the proper lane for such a turn. Yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection.
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