2025 Maine Permit Test 23
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. Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:
Explanation
Drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians who are crossing the street in any marked or unmarked crosswalk. In the interest of safety, drivers should yield the right-of-way to people crossing any street.
42. When following a driver whose view to the rear of their vehicle is blocked, increase your following distance to:
Explanation
Increase your following distance to a minimum of three to four seconds when following a driver whose view to the rear of their vehicle is blocked. The drivers of trucks, buses, vans, or cars pulling campers or trailers can’t see you very well if you are too close to them. They may slow down suddenly without knowing you are there.
43. If parking near a fire hydrant, you may park no closer than ____ from the fire hydrant.
Explanation
Some municipal ordinances do not allow you to park in certain areas. Drivers may not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.
44. What does this road sign mean?
Explanation
An octagonal sign always means stop. When approaching a stop sign, you must come to a complete stop at the marked stop line and proceed only when it is safe to do so. If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before the intersection at a point from which you can see any oncoming traffic.
45. This road sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign indicates that there is a steep hill ahead. Slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear to control your speed and protect your brakes from damage.
46. When should you drive in a lane underneath a lane use control signal displaying a red X?
Explanation
Lane use control signals are used when the direction of the flow of traffic in a specific lane changes throughout the day. They are used to show which lanes of traffic are open and closed, as well as to show if toll booths are open or closed. Never drive in a lane controlled by a red X.
47. Refusing to take a chemical test when requested to do so by law enforcement:
Explanation
When you operate a motor vehicle in Maine, you automatically consent to take an alcohol level test whenever requested to do so by law enforcement. You will not be forced to take such a test, but your driver license will be immediately suspended if you refuse.
48. To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:
Explanation
To check your blind spot, glance over your shoulder in the direction that you want to move.
49. You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:
Explanation
A flashing red light means that you must come to a full stop, and then proceed when the way is clear.
50. Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.
Explanation
Regulatory signs regulate the movement of traffic. They are usually white with black markings and must always be obeyed by motorists.
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