Maine DMV Knowledge Practice Test | DMV Permit Car Test 12

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1.If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look toward ____ of the road.

Either side

The center

The right side

The left side

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2.When driving on an interstate:

Stop on the shoulder of the road if you are tired.

You should always use cruise control.

Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes.

You should change lanes often.

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3.In winter weather, overpasses and bridges:

Are affected in the same way as other roadways.

Freeze after the rest of the roads.

Freeze before the rest of the roads.

Thaw out before the rest of the roads.

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4.Drivers who have consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel:

Are always aware of the risks they are taking.

Do not have sufficient control over their bodies and minds or the vehicles being driven.

Are better drivers because they are more careful than sober drivers.

Have quicker reaction times.

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5.This road sign means:

Sharp right turn.

A road joins from the right.

The road ahead turns sharply right, then sharply left.

Winding road ahead.

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6.If an aggressive driver cuts you off, you should:

Call the police immediately.

Stay calm and move out of the aggressive driver's way.

Flash your vehicle's lights to let the aggressive driver know he is wrong.

Use a driving action of your own to get back at the aggressive driver.

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7.Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:

Orange.

Red.

Green.

Brown.

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8.This road sign means:

Keep right.

Keep left.

Pass with caution.

No passing.

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9.At dusk or on overcast days, you should:

Drive using your four-way flashers.

Drive using your parking lights.

Not turn on any vehicle lights.

Turn on your headlights.

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10.You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

The truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit.

You may not be able to safely pass the truck.

You may not be able to legally pass the truck.

All of the above.

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11.Before switching on the ignition, you should:

Be sure only backseat passengers have buckled their seat belts.

Be sure only adult passengers have buckled their seat belts.

Be sure only child passengers have buckled their seat belts.

Be sure all of the vehicle's occupants have buckled their seat belts.

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12.Crossbuck signs indicate:

Railroad crossings.

School zones.

No passing zones.

Hospitals.

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13.When traffic lights are horizontal, the green light is:

On the right.

In the middle.

On the left.

On a separate traffic signal.

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14.What can be a hazard when driving in autumn?

Slick leaves on the roadways

Rain and mist on the roadways

A decrease in hours of sunlight

All of the above

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15.What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

Drink coffee.

Exercise.

Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.

Take a cold shower.

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16.The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign.

No passing zone

Wrong way

Railroad crossing

Stop

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17.This sign means that:

A community service group is picking up trash along the highway ahead.

Workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead.

Children are at play ahead.

There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead.

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18.A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

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19.If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

Sound your horn.

Wave your arms.

Use your emergency lights.

Flash your headlights.

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20.Why is it important to adjust your headrest before driving?

Headrests can prevent whiplash.

Headrests provide maximum comfort.

Headrests can block your rearview mirror if not adjusted properly.

It is not important.

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21.Passing is prohibited:

On hills and curves.

At intersections.

At railroad crossings.

All of the above.

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22.This sign means:

A divided highway ends.

A one-way street begins.

A one-way street ends.

A divided highway begins.

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23.What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights?

See if you can reach your destination before the emergency vehicle catches up to you.

Continue driving but try to stay out of its way.

Pull over to the side of the road and come to a complete stop.

Stop in the middle of an intersection.

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24.Which of the following is a characteristic of a defensive driver?

Good judgement

Anger

Passivity

Exhaustion

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25.While backing, you should:

Rely only on your mirrors.

Flash your lights.

Open your door to see if it is safe to proceed.

Turn your head and look through the rear window.

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26.When approaching an accident scene, you should:

Keep your attention on your driving.

Keep moving.

Stop if you are involved or if emergency help has not yet arrived.

All of the above.

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27.This sign means:

Four-lane traffic ahead.

Divided highway ahead.

Two-way traffic ahead.

Intersection ahead.

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28.To help prevent crashes, you should:

Communicate with other road users.

Ignore other drivers on the road.

Drive only on side streets and back roads.

Avoid driving during rush hour.

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29.___ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

High speeds

Slow speeds

Night drives

Uphill inclines

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30.The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

The effect that alcohol has.

The effect that amphetamines have.

The effect that anger has.

The effect that driving with teenagers has.

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31.At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:

Always stop before entering the intersection.

Yield just to the traffic on the right.

Yield just to the traffic on the left.

Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.

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32.What do speed limit signs indicate?

Potential driving speeds for the area

The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven

The speed drivers should drive in heavy traffic

The speed drivers should drive under poor conditions

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33.This sign means:

Curve ahead.

Roadwork ahead.

Merging traffic.

No left turn.

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34.You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:

In the right lane of the street.

In the center of the street.

In the left lane of the street.

In the lane with the least traffic.

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35.To help relieve fatigue on a long trip, it is a good idea to:

Stop and rest every two hours.

Do arm exercises every hour.

Drive with one eye open at a time.

Change feet on the gas pedal.

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36.If you see this sign above your lane, you:

May not exit the freeway.

May either continue through the interchange or exit the freeway from your current lane.

May stay in your lane and continue through the interchange.

Must exit the freeway, if you stay in your current lane.

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37.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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38.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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39.This sign means:

Pedestrians ahead.

End of construction zone.

School crossing ahead.

Flagger ahead.

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40.Which statement about speed is true?

Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.

Speeding can kill.

Speeding is not dangerous if you are a skilled driver.

Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill."

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41.Which of the following is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles?

You should never place an infant or small child in the front seat of a vehicle with airbags.

An airbag can be dangerous to an infant or small child, even in a low-speed collision.

You should always make sure all your passengers are using a seat belt or child restraint.

All of the above.

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42.You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:

As long as you turn on your four-way (emergency) flashers.

If no part of your vehicle is on the road.

If you need to look at a map for directions.

Only if you have an emergency.

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43.You must stop at an intersection when you see a:

Flashing red light.

Steady yellow light.

Yellow arrow.

Flashing yellow light.

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44.Alcohol causes:

Loss of concentration.

Poor coordination.

Slower judgment.

All of the above.

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45.This sign means:

Pedestrians only.

Intersection ahead.

Hiking trails ahead.

School crossing ahead.

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2.When driving on an interstate:

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3.In winter weather, overpasses and bridges:

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4.Drivers who have consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel:

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5.This road sign means:

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6.If an aggressive driver cuts you off, you should:

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7.Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:

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8.This road sign means:

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9.At dusk or on overcast days, you should:

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10.You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

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11.Before switching on the ignition, you should:

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12.Crossbuck signs indicate:

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13.When traffic lights are horizontal, the green light is:

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14.What can be a hazard when driving in autumn?

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15.What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

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16.The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign.

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17.This sign means that:

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18.A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

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19.If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

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