Maine permit test: parking
Parking rules, disability parking access aisles, angle, perpendicular and parallel parking, turning around. 11 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key parking rulesShow the rules
- Park as close to the curb as you can, and no more than 18 inches away. (p. 69, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Leave at least two feet between your car and vehicles parked in front of or behind you. (p. 69, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- You must park parallel to the road unless angle parking lines are painted on the roadway. (p. 69, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Without a curb, turn the wheels to the right so that if the car moves it rolls off the road, not into traffic. (p. 70, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- The handbook lists parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant among the places where parking is not allowed. (p. 70, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- When parking uphill with a curb, turn the wheels to the left. (p. 70, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Parking in an access aisle is prohibited. (p. 70, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- The curb side is the safer side to exit. (p. 70, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- When pulling out from the right side, look over your left shoulder, not just in the mirror, then signal and pull out when clear. (p. 72, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Use a three-point turnaround only on a two-lane road that is too narrow for a U-turn. (p. 73, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample parking questions
1.You parallel park on a public road. How much space should you leave from the cars in front and behind?
- AAt least 5 feet
- BAt least 6 inches
- CAt least 2 feet
- DAt least 10 feet
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✓ C. At least 2 feet
Leave at least two feet between your car and vehicles parked in front of or behind you.
2.What is the minimum fine for parking in the striped access aisle next to a disability parking space?
- A$50
- B$25
- C$100
- D$200
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✓ D. $200
Parking in an access aisle is prohibited. It is a traffic infraction with a fine of at least $200.
3.You are parked on a street and must get out on the traffic side. What should you do before opening your door?
- ATurn on the hazard lights, then get out
- BHonk to warn drivers coming up behind
- CCheck for traffic, especially bicycles
- DOpen the door quickly and step out
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✓ C. Check for traffic, especially bicycles
The curb side is the safer side to exit. When you have to open the street-side door, first look behind you for cars and especially bicycles.
4.You park facing downhill on a road with no curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
- ATo the left, toward the road
- BTo the right, toward the road's edge
- CStraight ahead
- DAny way, once it is in park
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✓ B. To the right, toward the road's edge
Without a curb, turn the wheels to the right so that if the car moves it rolls off the road, not into traffic.