Maine DMV Knowledge Practice Test | DMV Permit Car Test 14

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1.A speed restriction sign:

May be ignored in rainy, snowy, or icy conditions.

Has a triangular shape.

Is blue with black lettering.

Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn.

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2.Louisiana law requires headlights to be used:

When the driver is tired.

Between sunset and sunrise.

When the temperature drops below freezing.

During the day in favorable weather conditions.

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3.Red pavement markings or reflectors indicate:

Increased speed limits.

Decreased speed limits.

A no passing zone.

A roadway that must not be entered.

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4.You are coming to an intersection and have a green light, Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should:

Honk your horn.

Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrians.

Stop to let the pedestrians cross safely.

Drive close to the pedestrians and frighten them so they’ll think twice before crossing against a red light.

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5.This is a ____ sign.

Stop

Wrong way

Yield

Do not enter

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6.Hurricane evacuation route signs:

Are on highways that should be used in the case of a hurricane evacuation.

Are only up when there is a hurricane.

Are recommended for use by only out-of-state visitors.

Are recommended for use by only Louisiana residents.

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7.You should honk your horn when you:

Are traveling through an intersection.

Are passing a bicyclist.

See a child who is about to run into the street.

Are parallel parking.

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8.Pedestrians in crosswalks and at intersections always have the right-of-way.

True

False

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9.Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:

Have done as much as you can.

Must stay until the police arrive.

Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.

May go on your way.

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10.Traffic signs and pavement markings:

Must always be obeyed.

Are merely suggestions.

Must be followed only when there is other traffic.

Must be followed only when a police officer is present.

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11.If you are approaching a traffic signal that you notice has been solid green for a long time, you should:

Prepare for the light to turn yellow.

Speed up to beat a red light.

Assume the light will stay green.

Assume the light is broken.

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12.When should you use a three-point turnabout?

Anytime.

When driving in heavy traffic.

Only when driving on a street that is too narrow for you to make a U-turn and you cannot go around the block.

When driving on a one-lane, one-way street.

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13.Fluorescent yellow-green signs indicate:

School zones.

Hospitals.

Speed limits.

Railroad crossings.

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14.A diamond-shaped sign:

Warns of existing or possible hazards.

Alerts drivers to school zones.

Alerts drivers to public recreation areas.

Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.

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15.The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:

Is less pronounced when consuming beer instead of wine.

Is less pronounced when consuming wine instead of beer.

Is most pronounced when consuming hard ciders and mixed drinks.

Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.

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16.You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:

Look in your rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes.

Look over your left shoulder for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.

Look in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal.

All of the above.

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17.Fluorescent pink signs are:

Speed limit signs.

Incident management signs.

School zone signs.

Mile markers.

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18.A steady yellow light at an intersection means:

Go.

Yield to other cars.

Slow down and prepare to stop.

Stop.

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19.You are involved in an accident. You should:

Stop immediately.

Help the injured.

Call the police.

All of the above.

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20.An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?

At the wheels of the approaching vehicle.

Toward the right side of the road.

Toward the left side of the road.

Straight down the middle of the road.

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21.At a light rail intersection, always:

Look both ways before crossing tracks.

Pay attention and obey all traffic signals.

Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.

All of these.

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22.You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:

Disregard the signal if there are other lanes available for the emergency vehicle.

Stop as quickly as you can.

Slow down, move your vehicle to provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle, and stop.

Increase your speed to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle.

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23.Anything that requires you to ____ could cause you to crash.

Take your eyes off the road

Take your hands off the wheel

Take your attention away from the task of driving

All of the above

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24.Drivers may not pass from either side of a ____ centerline.

Combination solid and broken yellow

Single broken yellow

Double solid yellow

Single broken white

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25.The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:

Slow down before entering the exit ramp.

Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp.

Keep your speed constant once in the exit ramp.

Pass slower traffic in the exit ramp.

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26.You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:

Pull completely off the road and stop.

Allow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main-travelled portion of the road.

Demand the other vehicle pull over to make room.

Turn on your high beam headlights to make sure the other vehicle sees you.

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27.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.

Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.

May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.

May drive straight through the intersection.

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28.This sign means:

Roundabout ahead.

Lane ends, merge left.

Turn around.

Curve ahead.

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29.You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

Correct the defect as soon as possible.

Correct the defect when you can afford it.

Drive the vehicle at slower speeds.

Drive normally.

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30.On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:

Continue to drive in a normal manner.

Stop as quickly as you can.

Speed up to get out of its way.

Slow down, move as far to the right as possible, and stop.

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31.To avoid the need for last-minute braking and turning, you should consistently look down the road ____ ahead of your vehicle.

One to three seconds

Five to seven seconds

10 to 15 seconds

20 seconds

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32.It is important to be alert to motorcycles because:

They are more difficult to see than cars.

They rarely use their headlights.

Motorcyclists are less skilled drivers than other motorists.

All of the above.

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33.Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:

Just before changing lanes.

At any time.

After changing lanes.

Early enough for others to know your plans.

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34.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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35.A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:

The same thing as a stop sign.

The traffic signal is broken.

You do not have to come to a complete stop.

Driving conditions are dangerous.

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36.When traffic lights are horizontal instead of vertical, the red light is:

On the right.

In the middle.

On the left.

On a separate traffic signal.

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37.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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38.Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol?

The amount of food in the stomach

The body weight of an individual

How much time passes between drinks

All three choices

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39.You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should:

Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.

Stop only if other cars are also approaching the intersection.

Stop only if other cars are already within the intersection.

Slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary.

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40.To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:

Straight ahead.

Over your shoulder.

At the center of the road

To the right edge of the road.

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41.Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.

Yellow

White

Red

Black

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

Flashing yellow

Steady green

Steady red

Flashing red

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43.When should drivers and passengers fasten their safety belts?

Before reaching 55 mph

When they feel unsafe

When making a sharp turn

Before starting the engine

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44.Which is a characteristic of a defensive driver?

Anger

Passivity

Exhaustion

Alertness

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45.If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:

The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

The driver on the left has the right-of-way.

One driver may continue driving without stopping.

One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.

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1.A speed restriction sign:

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2.Louisiana law requires headlights to be used:

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3.Red pavement markings or reflectors indicate:

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4.You are coming to an intersection and have a green light, Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should:

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5.This is a ____ sign.

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6.Hurricane evacuation route signs:

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7.You should honk your horn when you:

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8.Pedestrians in crosswalks and at intersections always have the right-of-way.

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9.Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:

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10.Traffic signs and pavement markings:

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12.When should you use a three-point turnabout?

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13.Fluorescent yellow-green signs indicate:

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14.A diamond-shaped sign:

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15.The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:

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16.You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:

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17.Fluorescent pink signs are:

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