2025 Maine Permit Test 3
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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33. Various traffic control devices in construction and maintenance work areas are the color:
Explanation
Orange warning signs are used in and around work zones. Use special caution when you see orange signs, cones, or barriers on a roadway.
34. Drivers may not pass a school bus when its red lights are flashing.
Explanation
When approaching a school bus that is using its flashing red lights, you must stop before you reach the bus and remain stopped until the flashing lights are turned off. On a two-way multilane roadway with a median or shared center lane, vehicles on the opposite side of the road from the school bus do not have to stop.
35. A "Merging lanes" sign means drivers should be prepared to change lanes or allow other traffic to come into their lane.
Explanation
A "Merging lanes" sign indicates that two lanes of traffic going the same direction will soon merge into one lane. Drivers should be ready to either change lanes or allow other traffic to merge into their lane.
36. When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches a vehicle, the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass.
Explanation
When being approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its lights and/or sirens, you must immediately pull to the right side of the road and allow it to pass.
37. This sign is a:
Explanation
A downward-facing triangular sign is always a yield sign. Drivers must be prepared to slow down or stop when approaching a yield sign.
38. What does this road sign indicate?
Explanation
Pentagonal signs indicate that you are in or are approaching a school zone and/or school crossing. Be aware of children when driving near a school zone and follow posted speed limits.
39. This yellow warning sign means:
Explanation
This sign is placed on roads near schools to warn drivers to slow down, drive with caution, and watch for children.
40. How can you prevent "Expressway hypnosis?"
Explanation
Boredom is common to motorists on long trips, leading to what is called “Expressway hypnosis.” To avoid this, drivers should begin their trip as well-rested as possible. They should regularly stop, even if they don't feel tired. They should keep their eyes scanning the road to avoid eye fatigue by staring in one place for too long.
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