Maine DMV Knowledge Practice Test | DMV Permit Car Test 19

Car Test 19

1.What is the meaning of the "E" in the SIPDE acronym?

Exhaust pipe.

Ending.

Elaborate.

Execute a move.

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2.This sign means:

No left turn.

Flagger ahead.

Two-way left turn.

Turn right or go through.

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3.You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:

Rev your engine to warn the children that you are moving.

Sound your horn so the children will hear you.

Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.

Tell the children to stay away from the driveway.

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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.When a curb is painted ____, it indicates a loading zone, or another parking restriction.

Blue

Yellow

White

Red

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6.When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:

Other drivers who are already in the intersection.

Oncoming traffic.

Pedestrians who are already in the intersection.

All of the above.

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7.When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:

Near the center of the street.

Close to the right side of the street.

Past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn.

Close to the left side of the street.

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8.Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?

Steering ability

Braking distance

Reaction distance

Perception time

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9.In Louisiana, who is required to use a safety belt?

The driver

Passengers in the front seat

Passengers in the backseat

All of the above

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10.Which medications could have negative side effects that affect driving ability?

Any medication

Only headache medicine

Only diet pills

Only prescription medication

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11.If you’re going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into:

The right lane.

The lane closest to your previous lane.

Either lane.

Neither lane.

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12.A “No standing” sign at a certain location means:

You may never stop your vehicle there.

You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle.

You may stop temporarily only to pickup or discharge passengers.

You may stop to load or unload merchandise.

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13.When parking near a crosswalk, drivers may park no closer than ____ to the crosswalk.

20 feet

10 feet

Five feet

One foot

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14.Drivers should use evasive action 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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15.Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:

Decreases blood alcohol concentration.

Cancels the effect of the alcohol.

Has no effect on blood alcohol concentration.

Increases blood alcohol concentration.

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16.Before turning, you should:

Use your signal.

Turn the wheel.

Increase your speed.

Change lanes.

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17.You may drive across a dashed white line:

At any time.

Only during daylight hours.

When it is safe to change lanes.

Only when passing a motorcycle.

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18.When may drivers pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder?

When the shoulder is paved

When the car in front is waiting to turn left

When the car in front is driving under the speed limit

Never

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19.When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:

Should depend on road signs to find your way.

Should plan your trip in advance.

Only have to know generally where your destination is.

Should always choose the most direct route.

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20.Your ability to stop is affected by:

Signal lights.

Other cars on the road.

The time of day.

The condition of the road.

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21.To change lanes you should:

Check your mirrors and signal, then change lanes.

Signal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes.

Signal, check your mirrors, and change lanes.

Signal and change lanes.

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22.If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

Decrease your speed.

Pull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass.

Not let the other cars pass your vehicle.

Use your four-way flashers.

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23.When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

Drive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.

Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.

Stop only if a police officer is nearby.

Come to a complete stop.

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24.If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

The largest vehicle has the right-of-way.

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

The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.

The car on the right shall yield to the car on the left.

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25.When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:

Is not required to stop.

Is required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear.

Should stop only at a place where they can see at least 200 feet on either side, even if they have to enter the intersecting roadway.

Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.

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26.A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

Slow down.

Pass with caution.

Do not pass.

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27.You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.

Signal and keep your wheels straight.

Flash your headlights so drivers will let you through.

Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.

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28.What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence.

Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.

Drive in the right lane only.

Drive more slowly than the flow of traffic.

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29.A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:

That drivers should come to a complete stop.

That an action is forbidden.

That some drivers should yield to other drivers.

That drivers should drive under the speed limit.

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30.When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?

Either one

The vehicle on the left

The vehicle on the right

Neither

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31.Signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes, or driving away from a curb:

Is necessary only if other traffic is present.

Is a good driving habit and is required by law.

Is necessary only during the maneuver, not before.

Is not necessary if the maneuver is done slowly.

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32.A person who drives much slower than the speed limit:

Is a very safe driver.

Always has the right-of-way.

Should not let following cars pass.

May create a dangerous driving environment.

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33.Drivers may not park within ____ of a fire hydrant.

30 feet

20 feet

15 feet

50 feet

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34.This sign tells you that:

No turns are allowed on this road.

The road narrows ahead.

There are a series of curves ahead.

The road may be slippery when wet.

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35.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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36.This road sign indicates:

The maximum safe speed for a residential area.

The maximum safe speed for an expressway exit.

The maximum safe speed for an expressway entrance.

The maximum safe speed for a work zone.

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37.What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Merging traffic

Proceed with caution.

Pedestrian crossing

Come to a full stop.

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38.If you find that you're in a turn lane but want to drive straight ahead, you should:

Reverse your vehicle and merge back into traffic.

Put on your turn signal and wait to merge back into through-traffic.

Make the turn anyway.

Quickly swerve into the next lane.

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39.Which of the following does not happen after drinking?

Your reflexes and reaction time slow down.

Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted.

You are less alert.

You calm down and can concentrate better.

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40.Refusing to take an alcohol analysis test:

Will result in license suspension.

Is your right and will have no negative consequences.

Is recommended.

Will result in one night in jail.

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41.Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

New drivers

Human error

Bad weather

Bad roads

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42.Drivers should use hand-over-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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43.When passing on a multilane highway:

Be sure the passing lane is clear.

Pass only on the right.

Watch for oncoming traffic.

There is no need to signal.

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44.Before beginning a turn, drivers should:

Immediately accelerate.

Always come to a complete stop.

Slow down.

Slow down, but only if the road conditions are less than ideal.

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45.When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Take the right-of-way.

Proceed normally.

Drive away quickly.

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1.What is the meaning of the "E" in the SIPDE acronym?

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2.This sign means:

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3.You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:

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

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5.When a curb is painted ____, it indicates a loading zone, or another parking restriction.

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6.When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:

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7.When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:

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8.Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?

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9.In Louisiana, who is required to use a safety belt?

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10.Which medications could have negative side effects that affect driving ability?

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11.If you’re going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into:

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12.A “No standing” sign at a certain location means:

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13.When parking near a crosswalk, drivers may park no closer than ____ to the crosswalk.

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14.Drivers should use evasive action steering:

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15.Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:

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16.Before turning, you should:

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17.You may drive across a dashed white line:

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18.When may drivers pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder?

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19.When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:

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20.Your ability to stop is affected by:

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21.To change lanes you should:

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22.If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

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23.When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

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24.If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

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25.When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:

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26.A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

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