Maine DMV Knowledge Practice Test | DMV Permit Car Test 10

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1.You may not park:

On a hill.

In a parking lot.

On a crosswalk or in a marked bicycle lane.

Within 12 inches of the right side of the road.

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2.When driving at night, using only your parking lights is unlawful.

True

False

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3.Sudden wind gusts on highways:

Generally affect only the movement of large vehicles.

Only cause visibility problems.

Can cause problems for all vehicles.

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4.This green arrow on a lane use control signal means:

You may use this lane.

No traffic is allowed in this lane.

You have the right-of-way.

You must merge into this lane.

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5.Driving while being distracted by any activity:

Is never dangerous.

Usually causes the driver to react more slowly to hazards.

Usually causes the driver to drive faster.

Is only dangerous for young drivers.

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6.Before proceeding through an intersection, drivers should look:

Only to their left.

Only to their right.

Left, then right, then left again.

Straight ahead.

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7.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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8.Larger vehicles have:

Larger blind spots.

Smaller blind spots.

No blind spots.

The same blind spots as smaller vehicles.

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9.Downward-facing triangular signs:

Indicate school zones.

Tell drivers to yield.

Indicate construction zones.

Indicate railroad crossings.

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10.Taking drugs along with alcohol:

Increases the risk of causing a crash.

Is no more dangerous than consuming alcohol by itself.

Lessens the effect of alcohol on your ability to drive.

Has no effect on your general driving ability.

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11.A speed limit is:

The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under dangerous conditions.

The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.

The suggested speed to travel on a road under ideal conditions.

None of the above.

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12.A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should:

Slow down and proceed with care.

Continue normally through the intersection.

Stop and proceed when a green light appears.

Stop and proceed when the way is clear.

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13.Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

Excessive stops.

Sudden stops.

Sudden turns.

Excessive speed.

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14.This road sign means:

Road widens ahead.

Lane reduction. The right lane ends soon and traffic should merge left.

Highway entrance ramp ahead.

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15.When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:

Stop, regardless of your direction of travel.

Stop if you are driving in the same direction.

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

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16.A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:

A driver must proceed slowly through the intersection.

A driver must stop and then proceed when the way is clear.

A driver must stop and then proceed when the signal changes to a green light or green arrow.

A driver may turn in the direction that the red arrow is pointing.

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17.When stopped for a traffic violation or at an equipment check, the driver must produce:

Proof of insurance.

Their license.

Proof of registration.

All of the above.

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18.When slowing down at a place where surrounding drivers may not be expecting it, you should:

Slam on your brakes.

Release the accelerator and drift to a stop.

Quickly tap your brakes three or four times to alert drivers to your intentions.

Honk your horn to alert drivers to your intentions.

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19.You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:

Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead than you can.

Farther behind the truck than you would when following a passenger vehicle.

No more than one car length behind the truck so the driver can see you.

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20.Nighttime is the safest time for cyclists to ride their bikes.

TRUE

FALSE

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21.Alcohol consumption negatively affects:

Alertness.

Coordination.

Reaction time.

All of the above.

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22.You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should:

Moved the injured away from the scene immediately.

Always leave the injured where they are.

Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid.

Stay away from the injured.

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23.You must yield to children playing in the streets.

True

False

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24.You are required to signal every time you pull away from a curb.

True

False

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25.When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:

You have the right-of-way and do not need to check for trains.

You may pass slower drivers while crossing the track.

You need to make sure there is space for your vehicle to get all the way across the tracks without stopping.

All of the above

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26.When changing lanes, you should:

Rely on your mirrors.

Begin signaling as you move into the next lane.

Signal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets.

Always check your blind spot.

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27.Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

Cannot result in a traffic citation.

Reduces collisions by preventing being "cut off."

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28.You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:

Should be on their high beam setting.

Should be on their low beam setting.

Should be off. Use your parking lights.

May be on either their high or low beam setting.

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29.After being pulled over by law enforcement, a driver should immediately exit the vehicle and quickly approach the officer’s squad car.

True

False

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30.A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:

A loss of hearing.

Pollution.

Carbon monoxide poisoning.

Poor engine performance.

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31.How often should drivers check their mirrors for traffic behind them?

Every 45 seconds

Every 20 seconds

Every 10 seconds

Every six to eight seconds

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32.This sign means:

Change in direction or narrowing of roadway.

No right turn.

No passing zone.

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33.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business or residential area is:

15 mph.

25 mph.

35 mph.

45 mph.

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34.When approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and/or flashing lights, a driver must immediately:

Pull to the right and stop.

Pull to the right and slow down.

Pull to the right and turn on their vehicle's four-way flashers.

Stop and let the emergency vehicle pass.

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35.If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white line marking:

You cannot cross the line to pass.

You may cross the line to pass and change lanes.

You may only cross the line to change lanes if you are in the left lane.

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36.You may not park within ____ of a crosswalk.

15 feet

10 feet

Five feet

One foot

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37.This road sign means:

The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants.

Specific turning movements are allowed from specific lanes.

Do not enter.

Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly.

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38.Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the surface of the road. To prevent hydroplaning in rainy weather, you should:

Put on your cruise control to maintain a constant speed.

Decrease your speed.

Move to the shoulder of the road as soon as it starts to rain.

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39.You should use your horn when:

Another vehicle is in your way.

It may help prevent a collision.

Another driver makes a mistake.

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40.If your car's suspension is bad, it can cause:

Vehicle control problems.

Squealing brakes.

Slack in the steering.

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41.A steady yellow traffic signal means that a ____ light will soon appear.

Flashing yellow

Steady green

Steady red

Flashing red

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42.Always signal when:

Changing lanes.

Pulling into or out of a parking space.

Pulling into traffic from an alley or parking area.

All of the above.

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43.Make room for cars that are entering the freeway by:

Slowing down.

Merging into a different lane.

Maintaining your speed and position.

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44.Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:

Other drivers to merge onto the freeway.

The truck driver to stop the vehicle.

Other drivers when they want to slow down.

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45.Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:

Allowing extra travel time.

Obeying posted speed limits.

Using proper turn signals.

All of the above.

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1.You may not park:

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2.When driving at night, using only your parking lights is unlawful.

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3.Sudden wind gusts on highways:

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4.This green arrow on a lane use control signal means:

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5.Driving while being distracted by any activity:

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6.Before proceeding through an intersection, drivers should look:

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

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8.Larger vehicles have:

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9.Downward-facing triangular signs:

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10.Taking drugs along with alcohol:

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11.A speed limit is:

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12.A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should:

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13.Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

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14.This road sign means:

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15.When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:

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16.A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:

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17.When stopped for a traffic violation or at an equipment check, the driver must produce:

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18.When slowing down at a place where surrounding drivers may not be expecting it, you should:

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19.You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:

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