ME Permit Practice Test

How to use this ME practice test

1. Take the 30 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Maine Driver's License Manual, which is what the examiners use.
4. When you pass three sets in a row at 80 percent or better, book the real test.

ME practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9

Printable ME practice test with answer key

All 30 questions, ME exam length

Every question below comes from the Maine question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. What maximum speed applies when passing a school during recess in Maine, unless a different limit is posted?

   1. 15 miles per hour
   2. 25 miles per hour
   3. 35 miles per hour
   4. 45 miles per hour
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   15 miles per hour. Maine sets a 15 mile per hour maximum when a driver passes a school during recess, or when children are traveling to or from school during o Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. When an aggravating circumstance applies to a first OUI conviction, what minimum jail sentence is listed?

   1. At least 48 hours
   2. At least 12 hours
   3. At least 24 hours
   4. No jail sentence
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   At least 48 hours. Maine lists at least 48 hours in jail when a first OUI conviction includes an aggravating circumstance. Full explanation in Test 1

3. 3. What must a Maine driver do when school children are crossing a street?

   1. Always yield the right-of-way
   2. Yield only when a crossing guard is present
   3. Proceed if the driver reached the street first
   4. Honk and continue at reduced speed
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   Always yield the right-of-way. Maine requires drivers to always yield the right-of-way to school children crossing a street. Full explanation in Test 1

4. 4. Under Maine's under-21 alcohol rule, may a driver drive after consuming any amount of alcohol?

   1. No, driving after any amount is prohibited
   2. Yes, if the driver stays below 0.08 BAC
   3. Yes, if the alcohol was consumed with food
   4. Yes, if the trip is less than five miles
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   No, driving after any amount is prohibited. The manual says a person under 21 may not drive after consuming any amount of alcohol. The 0. Full explanation in Test 1

5. 5. How far away must a Maine driver stop for a person in the roadway using a white cane or guide dog?

   1. At least 10 feet
   2. At least 3 feet
   3. At least 20 feet
   4. At least 50 feet
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   At least 10 feet. A driver who sees a person in the roadway using a white cane or guide dog must stop at least 10 feet away and wait until that person is out Full explanation in Test 2

6. 6. How long must a person under 21 hold a Maine learner's permit before applying for a road test?

   1. 6 months from the permit's issue date
   2. 30 days from the permit's issue date
   3. 12 months after completing the road test
   4. Until age 21 regardless of issue date
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   6 months from the permit's issue date. Before applying for a road test, a person under 21 must have held the learner's permit for six months from its issue date. Full explanation in Test 2

7. 7. When is driving below the posted speed limit unlawful under Maine's traffic rule?

   1. When the slow speed interferes with normal and reasonable traffic movement without a safety need
   2. Whenever a driver travels 5 miles per hour below the sign
   3. Only when the driver is in a school zone
   4. Whenever another vehicle is following at a safe distance
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   When the slow speed interferes with normal and reasonable traffic movement without a safety need. Maine prohibits driving so slowly that normal and reasonable traffic movement is interfered with, unless the reduced speed is necessary for Full explanation in Test 2

8. 8. When passing a stopped emergency vehicle on the roadside in Maine, what is the required response?

   1. Slow and yield, moving over to the next lane when possible
   2. Maintain speed because the emergency vehicle is stopped
   3. Stop in the adjacent lane until the vehicle is towed
   4. Pass on the shoulder without reducing speed
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   Slow and yield, moving over to the next lane when possible. Maine directs drivers approaching a stopped emergency vehicle on the roadside to slow and yield the right of way. Full explanation in Test 3

9. 9. At this STOP sign, where should you stop before proceeding?

   1. Before the stop line or crosswalk, then wait until it is safe
   2. After entering the intersection so approaching traffic can see you
   3. At least 15 feet from the sign in every situation
   4. Only when another vehicle or pedestrian is visible
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   Before the stop line or crosswalk, then wait until it is safe. A Maine stop sign requires the vehicle to stop behind the stop line or crosswalk when one is present. Full explanation in Test 3

10. 10. Which movement is forbidden by this crossed left-turn arrow?

    1. Turning left at the posted location
    2. Turning right after yielding to pedestrians
    3. Going straight through a green signal
    4. Moving into the lane designated for through traffic
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    Turning left at the posted location. The crossed left arrow identifies a no-left-turn restriction. Full explanation in Test 3

11. 11. What does this five-sided sign identify?

    1. A school zone where special caution is required
    2. A public park with no school activity
    3. An adult pedestrian crossing only
    4. A hospital entrance with emergency traffic
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    A school zone where special caution is required. Maine uses a five-sided sign to identify a school zone. Drivers should slow and watch for children, school traffic, and crossing activity. Full explanation in Test 4

12. 12. What kinds of information do Maine traffic signs provide?

    1. Rules, hazards, and road locations
    2. Only fuel prices and service hours
    3. Only weather forecasts
    4. Only vehicle registration instructions
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    Rules, hazards, and road locations. Maine says traffic signs tell drivers about rules, hazards, and road locations. Full explanation in Test 4

13. 13. The pictured yellow sign belongs to which category, and what does that category indicate?

    1. A warning sign indicating danger ahead
    2. A railroad crossing with a gate
    3. A lane reserved for left turns only
    4. The end of a divided highway
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    A warning sign indicating danger ahead. The pictured yellow sign is part of Maine's warning-sign category. Full explanation in Test 4

14. 14. What fine applies to exceeding the posted speed limit in a Maine school zone?

    1. Twice the usual fine
    2. The usual fine with no change
    3. Half the usual fine
    4. A fine only when children are absent
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    Twice the usual fine. Maine imposes a fine twice the usual amount for exceeding the posted speed limit in a school zone. Full explanation in Test 4

15. 15. At an uncontrolled intersection, two cars arrive at about the same time. Who should receive the right-of-way?

    1. The car on the other driver's right
    2. The car traveling fastest
    3. The car on the wider road
    4. The car that sounds its horn first
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    The car on the other driver's right. Maine's right-of-way rules say that when two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, the driver must yield to the ca Full explanation in Test 5

16. 16. What is unlawful when following a fire truck responding to a fire alarm?

    1. Following within 500 feet of it
    2. Remaining more than 500 feet behind it
    3. Pulling to the right and stopping for it
    4. Clearing an intersection before pulling over
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    Following within 500 feet of it. Maine makes it unlawful to follow within 500 feet of a fire truck that is responding to a fire alarm. Full explanation in Test 5

17. 17. How often does the Maine handbook suggest changing the oil?

    1. Every 500 miles
    2. Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, with periodic tune ups
    3. Once a year regardless of miles
    4. Only when the warning light comes on
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    Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, with periodic tune ups. Maintaining your vehicle with frequent oil changes, every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, and periodic engine tune ups prevents many common vehicle pr Full explanation in Test 5

18. 18. How many crashes each year does NHTSA attribute to sleepiness at the wheel, according to the Maine handbook?

    1. About 1,000
    2. About 10,000
    3. About 5 million
    4. As many as 240,000
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    As many as 240,000. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that each year as many as 240,000 accidents are related to sleepiness at the wh Full explanation in Test 6

19. 19. What do construction warning signs use to identify a work zone?

    1. Black symbols or lettering on an orange background
    2. White symbols on a blue background
    3. Green lettering on a white background
    4. Red symbols on a yellow background
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    Black symbols or lettering on an orange background. Construction warning signs use black symbols or lettering on an orange background. Full explanation in Test 6

20. 20. When it is safe to change lanes near a stopped emergency vehicle, what should a Maine driver do?

    1. Move over to the next lane after slowing and yielding
    2. Remain beside the vehicle at the same speed
    3. Use the shoulder without checking for traffic
    4. Stop in the adjacent lane until responders leave
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    Move over to the next lane after slowing and yielding. When a stopped emergency vehicle is on the roadside, Maine says to slow and yield, then move over to the next lane if possible. Full explanation in Test 6

21. 21. What do warning signs tell a Maine driver to expect?

    1. Danger ahead
    2. A road closed to motor vehicles
    3. A railroad train entering the roadway
    4. A parking fee required ahead
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    Danger ahead. Warning signs alert drivers to danger ahead. Their purpose is to give a driver time to reduce speed and react if a hazard appears. Full explanation in Test 7

22. 22. By how much do properly used lap and shoulder belts reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, according to the Maine handbook?

    1. 5 percent
    2. 100 percent
    3. 40 to 55 percent
    4. 10 percent
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    40 to 55 percent. When used properly, lap and shoulder belts can reduce the risk of a serious or fatal injury by 40 to 55 percent. Full explanation in Test 7

23. 23. What restraint must be used for a child weighing less than 55 pounds?

    1. A child safety seat
    2. A lap belt only, regardless of the seat
    3. No restraint if the trip is under one mile
    4. A front-seat air bag without a restraint
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    A child safety seat. For a child weighing less than 55 pounds in a vehicle required to have safety belts, the operator must secure the child in a child safety se Full explanation in Test 7

24. 24. What must a Maine driver do when an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren and flashing light on?

    1. Pull to the road edge, stop, and avoid blocking an intersection
    2. Continue through the intersection before stopping in the next lane
    3. Follow the emergency vehicle closely to use its cleared path
    4. Stop in the middle of the intersection so it can go around
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    Pull to the road edge, stop, and avoid blocking an intersection. An emergency vehicle needs a clear path, so move to the edge of the road and stop. Full explanation in Test 7

25. 25. About how many bicycles are there in Maine, according to the handbook?

    1. Nearly 900,000, mostly ridden on Maine's roadways
    2. About 10,000
    3. About 50,000
    4. About 5 million
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    Nearly 900,000, mostly ridden on Maine's roadways. There are nearly 900,000 bicycles in Maine and most bicycling is done on the roadways, so drivers should expect bicyclists on every kind of Full explanation in Test 8

26. 26. When may a driver in Maine turn right at a red traffic light?

    1. After stopping, unless a sign prohibits it, and yielding to traffic and pedestrians
    2. Without stopping when no vehicle is visible
    3. Only after waiting for the light to turn green
    4. Before stopping if the turn is from a one-way street
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    After stopping, unless a sign prohibits it, and yielding to traffic and pedestrians. Maine permits a right turn on red only after the driver stops, unless a posted sign forbids that turn. Full explanation in Test 8

27. 27. What headlights should a Maine driver use in fog, rain, or snow?

    1. Low beams
    2. High beams only
    3. Parking lights without headlights
    4. No lights if the road is familiar
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    Low beams. Maine recommends low beams in fog, rain, or snow because high beams can reflect from the moisture and create glare. Full explanation in Test 8

28. 28. Where does Maine prohibit passing when a yellow pennant NO PASSING ZONE sign appears?

    1. On the left side of the road
    2. Only on the right side of a divided highway
    3. Only after entering an intersection
    4. On either shoulder when traffic is light
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    On the left side of the road. The yellow pennant is a no passing warning placed on the left side of the road. Full explanation in Test 9

29. 29. When approaching an intersection, what must you do if another vehicle has already entered it?

    1. Yield the right-of-way to that vehicle
    2. Enter first if your vehicle is traveling faster
    3. Sound the horn and force the other vehicle to stop
    4. Turn across its path if you have a larger vehicle
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    Yield the right-of-way to that vehicle. A vehicle already inside the intersection has begun its movement through the conflict area. Full explanation in Test 9

30. 30. What does a bicycle-crossing warning tell a driver to do?

    1. Pay extra attention for bicycles ahead
    2. Stop at every bicycle sign regardless of traffic
    3. Speed up before bicycles reach the road
    4. Use the bicycle lane as a passing lane
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    Pay extra attention for bicycles ahead. A bicycle or bicycle crossing ahead calls for extra attention. Full explanation in Test 9