State of Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide Test Review Questions and Answers Latest 2025
Who can file a request with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to suspend the license or instruction permit of
a minor? - Answers 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? -
Answers 30 days
How many classes of driver's license are issued in Maine? - Answers 3 classes
What are demerit points? - Answers 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. -
Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers Once a year
What tax must be paid prior to registering a motor vehicle? - Answers Excise tax
Will I need liability insurance when I register my motor vehicle? - Answers Yes
Where and how do I register my motor vehicle? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 0.08
to 0.14 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath
What does "implied consent" mean? - Answers 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? - Answers Alcohol
, True or false? An O.U.I. offense could cost you more than $7,000. - Answers True.
Automobiles get __% better mileage at 55 MPH than at 70 MPH - Answers 20%
At a four way stop, who has the right of way? - Answers The driver who got there first.
What does a red line through a red circle mean? - Answers You cannot do something.
What routine maintenance steps should you follow to maximize your automobiles fuel efficiency? -
Answers 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? - Answers Solid lines
prevent passing; broken lines allow passing when it is safe.
How should you proceed when approaching a traffic circle? - Answers 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? - Answers 10-15
What procedures should you follow before attempting to pass another vehicle? - Answers 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? -
Answers It is never safe to assume.
To change lanes safely while driving, what procedures should you follow? - Answers Give the correct
signal and look over your shoulder in the direction o the lane you are about to enter.
True or False? You should use your low beams in fog, snow, or heavy rain. - Answers True. You use your
high beams during all other times except at night.
Where is it dangerous to pass? - Answers When there is an oncoming car, you're on a hill or curve, at an
intersection, or if there is any other lane obstruction.
How do you determine whether or not there is enough room to pass a vehicle in front of you? - Answers
If there are no oncoming cars, if you are not on a hill or curve, there are no intersections, no
obstructions, and if you have a space to return into your lane.
True or False? When attempting to pass another vehicle you should always treat a hill or curve as an
oncoming vehicle? - Answers True
What procedures should you follow when you are having car trouble and have to stop? - Answers Try to
pull off the road and out of traffic. Turn on emergency flashers. Open hoot to signal an emergency.
Who can file a request with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to suspend the license or instruction permit of
a minor? - Answers 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? -
Answers 30 days
How many classes of driver's license are issued in Maine? - Answers 3 classes
What are demerit points? - Answers 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. -
Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers Once a year
What tax must be paid prior to registering a motor vehicle? - Answers Excise tax
Will I need liability insurance when I register my motor vehicle? - Answers Yes
Where and how do I register my motor vehicle? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 0.08
to 0.14 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath
What does "implied consent" mean? - Answers 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? - Answers Alcohol
, True or false? An O.U.I. offense could cost you more than $7,000. - Answers True.
Automobiles get __% better mileage at 55 MPH than at 70 MPH - Answers 20%
At a four way stop, who has the right of way? - Answers The driver who got there first.
What does a red line through a red circle mean? - Answers You cannot do something.
What routine maintenance steps should you follow to maximize your automobiles fuel efficiency? -
Answers 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? - Answers Solid lines
prevent passing; broken lines allow passing when it is safe.
How should you proceed when approaching a traffic circle? - Answers 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? - Answers 10-15
What procedures should you follow before attempting to pass another vehicle? - Answers 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? -
Answers It is never safe to assume.
To change lanes safely while driving, what procedures should you follow? - Answers Give the correct
signal and look over your shoulder in the direction o the lane you are about to enter.
True or False? You should use your low beams in fog, snow, or heavy rain. - Answers True. You use your
high beams during all other times except at night.
Where is it dangerous to pass? - Answers When there is an oncoming car, you're on a hill or curve, at an
intersection, or if there is any other lane obstruction.
How do you determine whether or not there is enough room to pass a vehicle in front of you? - Answers
If there are no oncoming cars, if you are not on a hill or curve, there are no intersections, no
obstructions, and if you have a space to return into your lane.
True or False? When attempting to pass another vehicle you should always treat a hill or curve as an
oncoming vehicle? - Answers True
What procedures should you follow when you are having car trouble and have to stop? - Answers Try to
pull off the road and out of traffic. Turn on emergency flashers. Open hoot to signal an emergency.
