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Maine DMV quick permit practice test 3

12 questions for a quick Maine permit test review, picked from the full tests and based on the Maine Driver's License Manual. They come mostly from Section 3: Ready to Drive (3), Section 4: Before You Drive (1), and Section 10: Sharing the Road (1). You begin with: "Headlights let you see clearly only about how far ahead?" Each answer is explained.

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Questions
12
Passing score
80% (10 of 12)
Mistakes allowed
2

Practice questions

Question 1 of 120 of 12 answered

Headlights let you see clearly only about how far ahead?

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What this test covers

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

All 12 questions on this test

Every question on this test is listed here with its answer options. Take the test above to see which answers are correct and why.

  1. Question 1: Headlights let you see clearly only about how far ahead?

    • A. 1,000 feet
    • B. 50 feet
    • C. 250 feet

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

  2. Question 2: What is the minimum fine for a first OUI conviction with an alcohol level of 0.08 to 0.14 and no refusal?

    • A. $500
    • B. $100
    • C. $2,500

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

  3. Question 3: At what BAC does alcohol start to affect vision for all drivers?

    • A. .02
    • B. .08
    • C. .15

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

  4. Question 4: 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

  5. Question 5: During hard braking with ABS, the pedal vibrates and clicks. What does it mean?

    • A. The brakes are failing
    • B. It's normal
    • C. You should release the pedal right away

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

  6. Question 6: On an expressway, which lane should you be in when you're not passing?

    • A. The left-hand lane
    • B. Any lane, as long as you keep the speed limit
    • C. The right-hand lane

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

  7. Question 7: What does a flashing yellow X over a lane mean?

    • A. The lane may only be used for a left turn
    • B. Clear the lane before the signal turns red
    • C. Don't drive in this lane at all

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

  8. Question 8: A child weighs 45 pounds. What must they ride in?

    • A. A regular seat belt
    • B. A booster seat with a lap belt only
    • C. A child safety seat

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

  9. Question 9: Your brakes stop working while you drive. What should you try first?

    • A. Pump the brake pedal hard several times
    • B. Turn off the engine right away
    • C. Pull the parking brake as hard as you can

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

  10. Question 10: 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

  11. Question 11: When parking along a curb, what is the farthest your wheels may be from it?

    • A. 18 inches
    • B. 12 inches
    • C. 3 feet

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

  12. Question 12: How long is a Maine learner's permit generally valid?

    • A. 2 years
    • B. 6 months
    • C. 1 year

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