State of Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide Test Review Questions And Answers Rated A+ New Update Assured Satisfaction

Who can file a request with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to suspend the license or instruction permit of a minor? - Anyone who has signed the application of a minor for an operator's license or instruction permit The illegal transportation of liquor by a minor carries a minimum suspension of how many days? - 30 days How many classes of driver's license are issued in Maine? - 3 classes What are demerit points? - A system of assigning points to people convicted of certain motor vehicle traffic violations. Once 12 points is reached, the offender's license is suspended. Name the violations of traffic laws which, upon conviction, carry automatic 90 day suspensions. - Passing a roadblock, street racing, or a second conviction of using false identification to obtain liquor. What is a title and how do you apply for one? - A legal document that identifies the ownership of a vehicle. If the vehicle is purchased at a Maine dealership then the dealer will provide it for you. If not, you fill one out yourself and submit it with the prior title certificate. How often should I have my vehicle inspected? - Once a year What tax must be paid prior to registering a motor vehicle? - Excise tax Will I need liability insurance when I register my motor vehicle? - Yes Where and how do I register my motor vehicle? - After the excise tax is paid and a receipt is received, registration and plates may be obtained at any Motor Vehicle Branch Offices or by mailing the application in to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.What are some of the emergency supplies I should have in my vehicle at all times? - Owner's manual, spare tire, tire jack, lug wrench, first aid kit, blanket, flashlight, and road maps. What is the BrAC level which denotes operation under the influence in Maine for people under 21 years of age? - Any consumption of alcohol under the age of 21 is illegal and any level detected in a minor operating a vehicle will result in conviction What is the legal BrAC level for determining O.U.I. in those ages 21 and older in Maine? - 0.08 to 0.14 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath What does "implied consent" mean? - That as soon as you get behind the wheel of a car, you are automatically consenting to any testing requested by a law enforcement officer. What drug is the most damaging and widely used in the United States today? - Alcohol True or false? An O.U.I. offense could cost you more than $7,000. - True. Automobiles get __% better mileage at 55 MPH than at 70 MPH - 20% At a four way stop, who has the right of way? - The driver who got there first. What does a red line through a red circle mean? - You cannot do something. What routine maintenance steps should you follow to maximize your automobiles fuel efficiency? - Getting tune-ups, oil changes, keep your tires properly inflated, and your wheels properly aligned. What is the difference between a solid line on the roadway and a broken one? - Solid lines prevent passing; broken lines allow passing when it is safe. How should you proceed when approaching a traffic circle? - You must yield the right-of-way to vehicles already in the circle.Good drivers try to see ahead for at least how many seconds? - 10-15 What procedures should you follow before attempting to pass another vehicle? - Check/watch for other vehicles, check for upcoming road conditions, make sure you have space to return to, signal, and finally, pass when clear You are at a stop sign. A car approaches from the left which has its directional signal flashing indicating a right turn into the road you are about to leave. Is it safe to assume that this vehicle will make the turn? - It is never safe to assume. To change lanes safely while driving, what procedures should you follow? - Give the correct signal and look over your shoulder in the direction o the lane you are about to enter.