Maine permit test: vehicle insurance, inspection and upkeep
Required insurance, annual inspection, maintenance, emergency supplies and sound system rules. 11 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember7 key vehicle insurance, inspection and upkeep rulesShow the rules
- Maine law requires you to apply for a Maine registration within 30 days of establishing residence in the state. (p. 19, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Maine requires that any vehicle you operate be insured, even if you are not the owner. (p. 19, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Every Maine-registered vehicle needs a current inspection, done at an official inspection station once a year. (p. 20, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- The foot brake must stop the vehicle within 30 feet from 20 mph, and the parking brake must hold it on a hill. (p. 20, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Tires must have at least 2/32 of an inch of tread and be free of cuts and tears. (p. 20, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- The horn must be loud enough to be heard from 200 feet away. (p. 20, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- A leaky muffler can let in carbon monoxide, a deadly, odorless gas that causes headaches, dizziness and nausea and can kill. (p. 21, Maine Driver License Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample vehicle insurance, inspection and upkeep questions
1.You push down hard on the front of your car and it bounces more than twice. What may you need?
- AA wheel alignment
- BNew brakes
- CNew tires
- DNew shocks
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✓ D. New shocks
If the car bounces more than twice when pushed down, the shocks may be worn, which can make it hard to stay in your lane on curves.
2.Your steering wheel turns about 2 inches before the car starts to turn. What does this mean?
- AThe brakes need more fluid
- BThe steering has too much play
- CThe steering is working normally
- DThe tires need more air
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✓ B. The steering has too much play
If the wheel turns two inches or more without moving the vehicle, the steering has too much play and you may not turn fast enough to avoid a crash.
3.You are found to have failed to produce evidence of insurance. What must you file to avoid losing your license and registration?
- AA new vehicle title application
- BA copy of your driving log
- CAn SR-22 insurance certificate
- DA doctor's statement of fitness
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✓ C. An SR-22 insurance certificate
After being found to have failed to show proof of insurance, you must file an SR-22 certificate of financial responsibility or face suspension of your license and registration.
4.To pass a Maine inspection, from how far away must your horn be heard?
- A100 feet
- B500 feet
- C200 feet
- D50 feet
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✓ C. 200 feet
The horn must be loud enough to be heard from 200 feet away.