Maine Driver's Ed Permit Test Study Guide With Complete Solutions
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.
What is a safe speed? - ANSWER-45 MPH in country/rural areas
At 50 MPH, it takes about ____ feet to stop? - ANSWER-188 feet
What traffic signs are almost always yellow and diamond shaped? - ANSWER-Signs
that notify you as to what's coming up ahead.
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.
What is a safe speed? - ANSWER-45 MPH in country/rural areas
At 50 MPH, it takes about ____ feet to stop? - ANSWER-188 feet
What traffic signs are almost always yellow and diamond shaped? - ANSWER-Signs
that notify you as to what's coming up ahead.
