Maine Driver's Ed Permit Test Exam
Study Guide
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>> The
person who stopped first.
What does a red line through a red circle mean? - Answer>> An
action is prohibited. Do not do this action.
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>> Broken lines mean that you are
allowed to pass other vehicles.
How should you proceed when approaching a traffic circle? -
Answer>> Approach cautiously and yield to the oncoming
traffic.
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>> Signal, then pass when the way is
clear. You must judge whether or not you have enough room to
pass whenever you approach an oncoming car, a hill or a curve,
an intersection, or a roadway obstruction.
, 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? - Answer>> No.
To change lanes safely while driving, what procedures should you
follow? - Answer>> SMOG: signal, check mirrors, check over
your shoulder, then go when the way is clear.
True or False: You should use your low beams in fog, snow, or
heavy rain. - Answer>> True.
Where is it dangerous to pass? - Answer>> Any place where
there are hills, curves, or oncoming obstacles.
How do you determine whether or not there is enough room to
pass a vehicle in front of you? - Answer>> Look 20-30 seconds
ahead. Make sure there are no hills or curves. At highway speeds
of 50 to 55 mph, you need 10-12 seconds to complete a pass
safely.
True or 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
trouble and have to stop? - Answer>> Signal, and pull off the
road away from traffic.
Where is the driver's "blinde spot" usually located? - Answer>>
Centerpost and back, especially on the right side.
Study Guide
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>> The
person who stopped first.
What does a red line through a red circle mean? - Answer>> An
action is prohibited. Do not do this action.
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>> Broken lines mean that you are
allowed to pass other vehicles.
How should you proceed when approaching a traffic circle? -
Answer>> Approach cautiously and yield to the oncoming
traffic.
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>> Signal, then pass when the way is
clear. You must judge whether or not you have enough room to
pass whenever you approach an oncoming car, a hill or a curve,
an intersection, or a roadway obstruction.
, 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? - Answer>> No.
To change lanes safely while driving, what procedures should you
follow? - Answer>> SMOG: signal, check mirrors, check over
your shoulder, then go when the way is clear.
True or False: You should use your low beams in fog, snow, or
heavy rain. - Answer>> True.
Where is it dangerous to pass? - Answer>> Any place where
there are hills, curves, or oncoming obstacles.
How do you determine whether or not there is enough room to
pass a vehicle in front of you? - Answer>> Look 20-30 seconds
ahead. Make sure there are no hills or curves. At highway speeds
of 50 to 55 mph, you need 10-12 seconds to complete a pass
safely.
True or 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
trouble and have to stop? - Answer>> Signal, and pull off the
road away from traffic.
Where is the driver's "blinde spot" usually located? - Answer>>
Centerpost and back, especially on the right side.
