Maine DMV Knowledge Practice Test | DMV Permit Car Test 16

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1.The Highway Transportation System is made up of:

People.

Vehicles.

Roads.

All of the above.

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2.Roads freeze quickly when they are:

Flat.

Curvy.

In the sun.

Shaded.

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3.Which of the following statements is true?

It is okay for drivers of other vehicles to follow motorcycles closely.

A motorcycle with two people on it is more balanced than a motorcycle with just one rider.

The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle.

Drivers of other vehicles can expect a motorcycle's brake lights to turn on when the motorcyclist slows down.

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4.When passing a large vehicle, the driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for:

Loud noises.

Excess air pollution.

Wind gusts produced by the large vehicle.

Falling vehicle parts.

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5.A steady green light at an intersection means that you:

Must slow down and prepare to stop.

Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding.

May drive through the intersection if the road is clear.

May not turn right.

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6.If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

Overcorrect.

Turn your steering wheel into traffic.

Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.

Release the steering wheel.

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7.Characteristics of drivers with road rage include:

Deliberately obstructing other vehicles.

Flashing headlights.

Cutting off or swerving in front of other drivers.

All of the above.

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8.What should you do when you see this sign?

Look for a train station ahead.

Signal before going any further.

Slow down and yield for trains.

Stop.

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9.You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should:

Keep your windshield and mirrors clear.

Allow additional distance between your vehicle and the vehicles that you are following.

Approach all vehicles with caution.

All of the above.

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10.Defensive driving is:

Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.

Defending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.

Following the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.

Quickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.

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11.If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving?

Drink coffee before driving.

Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.

Take a cold shower before driving.

Stop drinking one half hour before driving.

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12.If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash:

Stop.

Call the police.

Determine if anyone is injured.

All of the above.

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13.What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway?

Yellow with black letters

Black with white letters

Red with white letters

Green with white letters

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14.How can you prevent "Highway hypnosis?"

Begin your drive well-rested.

Regularly stop, even if you don't feel tired.

Keep your eyes moving.

All of the above.

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15.If you are following a motorcycle, your following distance should be at least:

Four seconds.

Three seconds.

Two seconds.

One second.

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16.On slippery roads, you should:

Slow down.

Drive more quickly.

Drive the speed limit, with caution.

Not drive more quickly than 20 mph.

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17.Drowsy drivers:

Should drink strong black coffee to stay awake.

Can drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.

Can stay alert by opening a window and turning up the radio.

Are usually only older drivers.

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18.What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?

Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.

Lanes move in opposite directions.

Drivers may not pass.

Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.

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19.You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

A solid green light

A flashing yellow light

A green arrow pointing left

A flashing red light

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20.When a curb is painted ____, it indicates that only short parking stops are permitted.

Blue

Yellow

White

Red

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21.You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:

Honk your horn and turn off the ignition.

Turn on your hazard lights and brace yourself.

Work hard to steer, reduce your speed, drive to a safe area, and stop.

Slam on your brakes.

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22.When should drivers use one-hand steering?

When turning the wheel during normal driving activity.

When avoiding a hazard at a high speed.

When turning the wheel at low speeds.

When backing, activating signals, turning on the radio, or activating windshield wipers.

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23.When you are being tailgated:

Move over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right.

If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.

Never slow down abruptly.

All of the above.

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24.You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:

When the train has passed.

Under no circumstances.

When the lights have stopped flashing.

When other drivers drive around the gates.

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25.When traffic lights are horizontal, the yellow light is:

On the right.

In the middle.

On the left.

On a separate traffic signal.

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26.This sign means:

Winding road.

No parking.

Right lane closed.

Multiple turns.

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27.When riding in a vehicle, small children:

May be safely held by a strong adult.

Will be safe if they are standing on the floor in the back of the vehicle.

Will not be hurt in an accident because they are small.

Must never be allowed to ride while standing in the vehicle.

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28.This sign is used to prevent:

Entrance to full parking lots.

Entrance to road construction areas.

Entrance to dead-end streets.

Entrances from the wrong direction on one-way streets and expressway ramps.

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29.A diamond-shaped sign is a:

Road hazard sign.

Interstate route sign.

School crossing sign.

Speed limit sign.

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30.Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:

On a wet or icy road.

On paved highways.

When driving at night.

All of the above.

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31.Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

Yellow

Red

Green

White

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32.The most common color of warning signs is:

Red.

Yellow.

Green.

Blue.

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33.How do you check your blind spots?

By looking in your side mirrors.

By turning your head and looking over your shoulders.

By looking in your rearview mirror.

By staring straight ahead.

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34.Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:

Is never used as a traffic signal.

Has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light.

Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Means that the traffic the arrow is pointing toward must stop.

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35.When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:

Slow down until it passes you.

Drive to the right side of the road and stop.

Motion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.

Merge into the right lane and continue driving.

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36.This sign means:

Side road.

Low clearance.

Merging traffic.

Prepare to stop.

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37.When you double the speed of a car, you increase the force of impact by:

Two times.

Three times.

Four times.

Nothing.

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38.When checking your tires, you should make sure:

The tread is not worn away.

The air pressure is not too low.

They are not flat.

All of the above.

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39.An "End school zone" sign indicates:

That the speed limit is 20 mph.

The beginning of a reduced speed zone.

The increased possibility of encountering pedestrians.

The end of a reduced speed zone.

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40.Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?

Yes.

No.

If there is no oncoming traffic.

If the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.

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41.When should you use your parking brake?

Every time you park

Only when you park on a hill

Only when you're parked on a busy street

Only when you're parked in a parking lot

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42.What does a single dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?

Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.

Both lanes travel in the same direction.

Drivers may not pass.

Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.

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43.When entering a street from a driveway, you:

Must drive slowly to allow approaching vehicles and pedestrians time to get out of your way.

Must honk your horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians know to give you room.

Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.

Can disregard any pedestrians if there is no sidewalk.

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44.Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?

As you drive faster, your tires become less effective.

Water does not affect cars with good tires.

Deep water is less dangerous than shallow water.

As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.

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45.Drivers should use hand-to-hand steering:

When turning the wheel during normal driving activity.

When avoiding a hazard at a high speed.

When turning the wheel at low speeds.

When backing, activating signals, turning on the radio, or activating windshield wipers.

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1.The Highway Transportation System is made up of:

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2.Roads freeze quickly when they are:

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3.Which of the following statements is true?

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4.When passing a large vehicle, the driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for:

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5.A steady green light at an intersection means that you:

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6.If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

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7.Characteristics of drivers with road rage include:

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8.What should you do when you see this sign?

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9.You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should:

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10.Defensive driving is:

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11.If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving?

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12.If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash:

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13.What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway?

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14.How can you prevent "Highway hypnosis?"

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15.If you are following a motorcycle, your following distance should be at least:

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16.On slippery roads, you should:

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17.Drowsy drivers:

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18.What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?

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19.You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

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20.When a curb is painted ____, it indicates that only short parking stops are permitted.

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21.You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:

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22.When should drivers use one-hand steering?

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23.When you are being tailgated:

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24.You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:

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25.When traffic lights are horizontal, the yellow light is:

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26.This sign means:

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