Maine Permit Practice Test 4
25 questions written from the Maine Driver's License Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
How much space does Maine law require between your vehicle and a bicyclist when you pass?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Maine Driver's License Manual. 12 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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How much space does Maine law require between your vehicle and a bicyclist when you pass?
- A At least one foot
- B At least two feet
- C At least three feet
- D At least half a lane width
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C. At least three feet
Maine law requires at least three feet between the right side of your vehicle and a bicyclist as you pass. Slow down and give even more room when you can.
According to the Maine driver's manual, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
- A No closer than 5 feet
- B No closer than 10 feet
- C No closer than 15 feet
- D No closer than 20 feet
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B. No closer than 10 feet
The Maine manual lists parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant among the places where parking is not allowed. Firefighters need clear, quick access to hydrants.
What does Maine law say about finishing a pass near a no-passing zone?
- A You must finish the pass before the no-passing zone begins
- B You may finish the pass inside the zone if it started legally
- C You may pass in the zone if no cars are coming
- D You must stop passing 1,000 feet before the zone
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A. You must finish the pass before the no-passing zone begins
Maine law requires that you complete a pass before you reach the start of a no-passing zone. These zones are marked where you cannot see far enough ahead to pass safely.
Who may supervise a Maine learner's permit holder while they drive?
- A Any licensed driver who is 18 years of age or older
- B Any adult passenger 21 or older, licensed or not
- C A licensed driver at least 20 years old who has held a license for 2 years
- D A licensed driver of any age who has held a license 6 months
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C. A licensed driver at least 20 years old who has held a license for 2 years
A Maine permit holder may drive only with a licensed driver who is at least 20 and has held a valid license for at least 2 years. That person must also be licensed for the class of vehicle being driven.
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You and another driver stop at a four-way stop at the same time, side by side on cross streets. Who goes first?
- A The driver on the right
- B The driver on the left
- C Whichever driver signals first
- D The driver turning left
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A. The driver on the right
If you arrive at a four-way stop at the same time as a driver on a cross street, the driver on the right has the right-of-way. When in doubt, wave the other driver on and avoid a collision.