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Maine DMV driver's license practice test 4

25 original questions from the Maine Driver's License Manual make up this free Maine driver's license practice test. Expect questions from Section 3: Ready to Drive (4), Section 6: Rules of the Road (4), and Section 11: Special Driving Challenges (2). The first one asks: "When is pavement especially slippery in the rain?" Each answer is explained, and there's nothing to sign up for.

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Questions
25
Passing score
80% (20 of 25)
Mistakes allowed
5
Official handbook
Maine Driver's License Manual

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Question 1 of 250 of 25 answered

When is pavement especially slippery in the rain?

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the Maine Driver's License Manual.

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  1. Question 1: When is pavement especially slippery in the rain?

    • A. After it has rained for hours
    • B. Only after dark
    • C. In the first few minutes

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 8: Managing Time and Space

  2. Question 2: In a large rotary, drivers must yield to a vehicle on which side?

    • A. The left
    • B. The right
    • C. Neither; keep moving

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 7: General Driving

  3. Question 3: How should you drive over an open steel bridge grating?

    • A. Speed up to cross quickly
    • B. Slow down and grip the wheel firmly
    • C. Steer from side to side for traction

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 11: Special Driving Challenges

  4. Question 4: You have a green light and are turning a corner. Why must you watch for pedestrians?

    • A. Pedestrians must always wait for cars
    • B. The light may be green for them too
    • C. Only because of police in the area

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 6: Rules of the Road

  5. Question 5: When are moose and deer most active?

    • A. At midday
    • B. Between dusk and dawn
    • C. Only in the early afternoon

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 11: Special Driving Challenges

  6. Question 6: You're turning left and a bicyclist is coming from the opposite direction. What must you do?

    • A. Yield to the bicyclist
    • B. Turn quickly before the bicyclist arrives
    • C. Honk so the bicyclist stops

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 6: Rules of the Road

  7. Question 7: How fast can experienced bicyclists easily travel, according to the manual?

    • A. Over 30 mph
    • B. About 5 mph
    • C. About 10 mph

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 10: Sharing the Road

  8. Question 8: On a long trip, how often should you schedule a break?

    • A. Every two hours or 100 miles
    • B. Every five hours or 300 miles
    • C. Only when the gas tank is empty

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 3: Ready to Drive

  9. Question 9: A crash with no injuries causes property damage. At what amount must the drivers report it to police?

    • A. $500 or more
    • B. $10,000 or more
    • C. $2,000 or more

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 9: Avoiding Crashes

  10. Question 10: How long can a safe glance at your mirrors or instruments last?

    • A. Three to four seconds
    • B. Less than one second
    • C. As long as the road is straight

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 3: Ready to Drive

  11. Question 11: How far over the speed limit can bring a 30-day suspension on its own?

    • A. 10 mph or more
    • B. 50 mph or more
    • C. 30 mph or more

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 1: Your Driver's License

  12. Question 12: How often must a Maine-registered vehicle be inspected?

    • A. Every two years
    • B. Only when the car is sold
    • C. Once a year

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 2: State Laws and Rules

  13. Question 13: You cause a crash and have no liability insurance. How long are your license and registration suspended?

    • A. For 30 days, then automatically restored
    • B. Until proof of insurance is filed
    • C. Only until the other driver is paid

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 1: Your Driver's License

  14. Question 14: You get your first license at 19. How long is it provisional?

    • A. 1 year
    • B. Until you turn 21
    • C. 2 years

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 1: Your Driver's License

  15. Question 15: After a first OUI conviction, how long is the reinstated license conditional?

    • A. Ten years
    • B. One year
    • C. Three months

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 3: Ready to Drive

  16. Question 16: You're parked on the right side of the road. Before pulling out, where do you look?

    • A. Only in the rearview mirror
    • B. Over your right shoulder
    • C. Over your left shoulder

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 7: General Driving

  17. Question 17: Your car goes into deep water. What is usually the best escape route?

    • A. A door, once the car fills with water
    • B. The trunk
    • C. A window

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 9: Avoiding Crashes

  18. Question 18: A pedestrian with a guide dog is crossing the street. What must you do?

    • A. Come to a complete stop
    • B. Slow down and steer around them
    • C. Honk so they know you're there

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 10: Sharing the Road

  19. Question 19: You refused the test but were later found not guilty of OUI. What happens to the refusal suspension?

    • A. It is cancelled automatically
    • B. It stays in effect
    • C. It is cut in half

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 3: Ready to Drive

  20. Question 20: What happens to speeding fines in a work zone?

    • A. They are doubled
    • B. They stay the same
    • C. They're waived if no workers are present

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 6: Rules of the Road

  21. Question 21: Which way should you turn your wheels when parking downhill?

    • A. To the right
    • B. To the left
    • C. Straight ahead

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 7: General Driving

  22. Question 22: Is it good practice to drive with only your parking lights on?

    • A. Yes, at dusk
    • B. Yes, in light rain
    • C. No

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 8: Managing Time and Space

  23. Question 23: Where should the lap belt rest?

    • A. Across your stomach, above the navel
    • B. Below your stomach, on your hip bones
    • C. Loose across your thighs

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 4: Before You Drive

  24. Question 24: Why should you leave extra following distance behind a motorcycle or bicycle?

    • A. The rider could fall
    • B. Motorcycles brake more slowly than cars
    • C. Their taillights are hard to see

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 8: Managing Time and Space

  25. Question 25: What do solid white lines between lanes going the same direction do?

    • A. Separate traffic going in opposite directions
    • B. Discourage lane changes
    • C. Mark a lane for buses only

    Source:Maine Driver's License Manual, Section 6: Rules of the Road

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