Maine permit test: lanes, passing & merging
Lane choice, changing lanes, blind spots, passing rules and merging. 5 questions.
What does Maine law say about finishing a pass near a no-passing zone?
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Sample lanes, passing & merging questions
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.
When does the Maine manual allow you to pass another car on the right?
- A Whenever the car ahead is under the limit
- B When it is turning left and there is room for two lanes going your way
- C By driving on the paved shoulder
- D Any time there is no oncoming traffic
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B. When it is turning left and there is room for two lanes going your way
You may pass on the right only when the car ahead is turning left and there is room for two or more lanes, or on a road with two or more marked lanes going your way. Never pass by driving off the pavement.
At highway speeds of 50 to 55 mph, how long does it take to complete a pass safely?
- A 3 to 4 seconds
- B 10 to 12 seconds
- C 5 to 6 seconds
- D 20 to 25 seconds
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B. 10 to 12 seconds
At 50 to 55 mph a pass takes 10 to 12 seconds, covering over 800 feet. An oncoming car covers the same distance, so you need about one-third of a mile of clear road.
How close to a hill or curve may you start a pass on a two-lane road?
- A Not within 100 feet of it
- B Not within 500 feet of it
- C Not within one-third of a mile of it
- D Anywhere, if no oncoming car is visible
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C. Not within one-third of a mile of it
Treat a hill or curve like an oncoming car, because one could be just out of sight. Do not start to pass within one-third of a mile of a hill or curve.