Maine permit test: conditions, emergencies and crashes
Seeing well, communicating, emergencies, skids, vehicle failures, crashes, winter, rain, floods and wildlife. 35 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key conditions, emergencies and crashes rulesShow the rules
- You must be able to see through all windows and mirrors. (p. 75, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Looking 20 to 30 seconds ahead lets you spot problems early and avoid last-minute moves. (p. 76, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Maine law requires headlights whenever your windshield wipers are in constant use, or when you can't see 1000 feet ahead. (p. 90, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Switch to low beams when an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet. (p. 90, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Maine law requires headlights any time you drive from sunset to sunrise. (p. 90, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Any crash with injuries or property damage of $2,000 or more must be reported to the police or sheriff. (p. 96, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- While tires skid you cannot steer. (p. 97, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- On snow or ice it takes three to twelve times as much distance to stop as on dry pavement, so leave plenty of room. (p. 116, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- In fog, turn your headlights on low beam. (p. 117, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Never drive across a flooded road. (p. 118, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample conditions, emergencies and crashes questions
1.You see a deer at the side of the road ahead. What should you do?
- ASound the horn and look for more deer
- BSpeed up to pass it quickly
- CFlash your high beams and keep going
- DSwerve onto the shoulder
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✓ A. Sound the horn and look for more deer
If you see a deer, sound your horn and watch for other deer following it.
2.A car behind you is about to hit you. What should you do to protect yourself?
- ALet go of the wheel and brace your feet
- BPress your head back against the head restraint
- CLean forward toward the steering wheel
- DTurn around to watch the other car
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✓ B. Press your head back against the head restraint
If you are about to be hit from behind, brace yourself, be ready to brake, and press the back of your head firmly against the head restraint.
3.It snowed overnight and your car is covered. What must you do before you start driving?
- ALet the wipers clear it as you drive
- BClear only a small spot on the windshield
- CClear snow and ice from all windows and lights
- DClear only the front and back windows
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✓ C. Clear snow and ice from all windows and lights
You must be able to see through all windows and mirrors. Clear snow, ice and frost from every window and from the headlights and taillights before you drive.
4.On snow or ice, how much more distance can it take to stop than on dry pavement?
- A3 to 12 times as much
- B20 to 30 times as much
- CNo more than twice as much
- DAbout the same
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✓ A. 3 to 12 times as much
On snow or ice it takes three to twelve times as much distance to stop as on dry pavement, so leave plenty of room.