Maine Permit Practice Test 2

25 questions written from the Maine Driver's License Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

Question 1 of 25
Alcohol & drugsMaine rule

For a driver 21 or older, what alcohol level makes driving a criminal OUI offense in Maine?

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About this test

These questions were written from the Maine Driver's License Manual. 10 of the 20 Maine questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Maine or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.

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  1. For a driver 21 or older, what alcohol level makes driving a criminal OUI offense in Maine?

    • A 0.08 or more
    • B 0.05 or more
    • C 0.10 or more
    • D 0.15 or more
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    A. 0.08 or more

    Driving with an alcohol level of 0.08 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath is a criminal OUI offense in Maine. The Secretary of State can suspend your license right away, before any court date.

    Source: Maine Driver's License Manual, page 31

  2. Unless posted otherwise, what is the maximum speed outside business, residential or built-up areas in Maine?

    • A 35 mph
    • B 55 mph
    • C 65 mph
    • D 45 mph
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    D. 45 mph

    Maine's default limit outside business, residential or built-up areas is 45 mph unless signs say otherwise. You must still slow down when conditions make that speed unsafe.

    Source: Maine Driver's License Manual, page 81

  3. Turning right at a red light with a pedestrian in the crosswalk
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    Turning right at a red light with a pedestrian in the crosswalkYou

    At a red light in Maine, when may you turn right?

    • A After stopping, unless a sign says otherwise
    • B Never, unless a green arrow is shown
    • C Without stopping, if no cars or people are coming
    • D Only between midnight and 6 a.m.
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    A. After stopping, unless a sign says otherwise

    Maine allows a right turn on red after a full stop unless a sign forbids it. You must still yield to pedestrians and all other traffic.

    Source: Maine Driver's License Manual, page 50

  4. Railroad crossing with red warning lights flashing and no gate; no train in sight
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    Railroad crossing with red warning lights flashing and no gate; no train in sightYouStop lineRed lights flashing

    The red lights at a railroad crossing are flashing. How far from the crossing must you stop?

    • A At least 5 feet
    • B At least 50 feet
    • C Right at the edge of the rails
    • D At least 15 feet
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    D. At least 15 feet

    If railroad crossing lights are flashing, stop at least 15 feet from the crossing. Wait until the lights stop or the way is clear in both directions, and never drive around a gate.

    Source: Maine Driver's License Manual, page 77

  5. When does Maine law require your headlights to be on?

    • A Only from midnight to 5 a.m.
    • B From sunset to sunrise
    • C Only on unlit roads
    • D From one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise
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    B. From sunset to sunrise

    By Maine law, headlights must be on any time you drive from sunset to sunrise. Turning them on a little early, as it gets dark, helps others see you.

    Source: Maine Driver's License Manual, page 90