State of Maine Motorist Handbook and Study
Guide - Part 4 Practice Questions 2023
automobiles get ___% better mileage at 55 MPH than at 70 MPH - 20%
at a four way stop, who has the right of way? - pedestrians/whoever stopped first
what does a red line through a red circle mean? - prohibited
what routine maintenance steps should you follow to maximize your automobiles fuel
efficiency? - tire pressure, oil chances, and air filters or cleaners.
what is the difference between a solid line on the roadway and a broken one? - solid =
no passing
broken = passing
how should you proceed when approaching a traffic circle? - cautiously and yield right of
way
good drivers try to see ahead for at least how many seconds? - 20-30 seconds
what procedures should you follow before attempting to pass another vehicle? - make
sure you have enough time, check your mirrors, and shoulder check
you are at a stop sign. a car approaches from the left which has its directional signal
flashing indicating a right turn onto the road you are about to leave. is it safe to assume
that this vehicle will make the turn? - no
to change lanes safely while driving, what procedures should you follow? - smog: signal,
mirrors, over the shoulder, go when clear
true or false? you should use your low beams in fog, snow, or heavy rain - true
where is it dangerous to pass? - hills, curves, or oncoming obstacles
how do you determine whether or not there is enough room to pass a vehicle in front of
you? - speeds of 50 to 55 mph, you need 10-12 seconds to complete a pass safely
true of false? when attempting to pass another vehicle you should always treat a hill or
curve as an oncoming vehicle - true
what procedures should you follow when you are having car troubles and have to stop?
- signal, pull off the road, turn on hazards
where is the driver's "blind spot" usually located? - centerpost and back, especially on
the right side
Guide - Part 4 Practice Questions 2023
automobiles get ___% better mileage at 55 MPH than at 70 MPH - 20%
at a four way stop, who has the right of way? - pedestrians/whoever stopped first
what does a red line through a red circle mean? - prohibited
what routine maintenance steps should you follow to maximize your automobiles fuel
efficiency? - tire pressure, oil chances, and air filters or cleaners.
what is the difference between a solid line on the roadway and a broken one? - solid =
no passing
broken = passing
how should you proceed when approaching a traffic circle? - cautiously and yield right of
way
good drivers try to see ahead for at least how many seconds? - 20-30 seconds
what procedures should you follow before attempting to pass another vehicle? - make
sure you have enough time, check your mirrors, and shoulder check
you are at a stop sign. a car approaches from the left which has its directional signal
flashing indicating a right turn onto the road you are about to leave. is it safe to assume
that this vehicle will make the turn? - no
to change lanes safely while driving, what procedures should you follow? - smog: signal,
mirrors, over the shoulder, go when clear
true or false? you should use your low beams in fog, snow, or heavy rain - true
where is it dangerous to pass? - hills, curves, or oncoming obstacles
how do you determine whether or not there is enough room to pass a vehicle in front of
you? - speeds of 50 to 55 mph, you need 10-12 seconds to complete a pass safely
true of false? when attempting to pass another vehicle you should always treat a hill or
curve as an oncoming vehicle - true
what procedures should you follow when you are having car troubles and have to stop?
- signal, pull off the road, turn on hazards
where is the driver's "blind spot" usually located? - centerpost and back, especially on
the right side
