Maine permit test: speed limits & control
Posted and basic speed laws, statutory limits and adjusting speed to conditions. 6 questions.
Unless posted otherwise, what is the maximum speed outside business, residential or built-up areas in Maine?
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Sample speed limits & control questions
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.
Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in a Maine business or residential district?
- A 25 mph
- B 20 mph
- C 30 mph
- D 35 mph
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A. 25 mph
The default limit in a business district, residential district or built-up area is 25 mph. These areas have pedestrians, driveways and cross traffic, so speeds are kept low.
What is the fine for speeding in a Maine school zone?
- A The same as the usual fine
- B Three times the usual fine
- C A warning for the first offense
- D Twice the usual fine
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D. Twice the usual fine
A fine twice the usual amount is imposed for speeding in a school zone. Children can be unpredictable near schools, so slow down and use extreme care.
During what time does Maine's school zone speed apply at the start and end of the school day?
- A From one hour before school starts to one hour after it ends
- B Only while a crossing guard is present
- C Only from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on school days
- D From half an hour before school starts to half an hour after it ends
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D. From half an hour before school starts to half an hour after it ends
School opening and closing hours mean half an hour before school starts to half an hour after it ends. The limit also applies during recess and when flashing school signs are on.