State of Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide - Part 4 Practice Questions And Answers Rated A+ New Update Assured Satisfaction

automobiles get ___% better mileage at 55 MPH than at 70 MPH - Answer-20% at a four way stop, who has the right of way? - Answer-pedestrians/whoever stopped first what does a red line through a red circle mean? - Answer-prohibited what routine maintenance steps should you follow to maximize your automobiles fuel efficiency? - Answer-tire pressure, oil chances, and air filters or cleaners. what is the difference between a solid line on the roadway and a broken one? - Answer-solid = no passing broken = passing how should you proceed when approaching a traffic circle? - Answer-cautiously and yield right of way good drivers try to see ahead for at least how many seconds? - Answer-20-30 seconds what procedures should you follow before attempting to pass another vehicle? - Answer-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? - Answer-no to change lanes safely while driving, what procedures should you follow? - Answer-smog: signal, mirrors, over the shoulder, go when cleartrue or false? you should use your low beams in fog, snow, or heavy rain - Answer-true where is it dangerous to pass? - Answer-hills, curves, or oncoming obstacles how do you determine whether or not there is enough room to pass a vehicle in front of you? - Answerspeeds 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 - Answer-true what procedures should you follow when you are having car troubles and have to stop? - Answer-signal, pull off the road, turn on hazards where is the driver's "blind spot" usually located? - Answer-centerpost and back, especially on the right side what is a safe speed? - Answer-a speed within the posted speed limit which is also appropriate for weather and traffic conditions at 50 mph, it takes about ____ feet to stop? - Answer-188 feet what traffic signs are almost always yellow and diamond shaped? - Answer-warning signs - notify whats ahead unless otherwise posted at what speed should you travel when driving through a business district? - Answer-25 mph what should you do if you are driving alone in the rain, snow, or fog, and begin to have difficulty seeing either ahead, beside, or behind you? - Answer-pull over and wait until its clearwhen following trucks, tractor trailers, and buses what driving considerations should you keep in mind? - Answer-they make wide turns and their acceleration/deceleration is slower. true or false? the driver behind you has more control over the space directly behind you than you do - Answer-true true or false? when driving long distances on straight roads you should keep your vehicle as warm as possible - Answer-false what procedures should you follow when entering an expressway? - Answer-look for a gap, increase speed in the entrance lane, and enter the gap at highway speed when encountering bicyclists, how should you drive? - Answer-cautiously