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US Maine DMV Traffic Laws Test 8

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Author: TestGru Team (Education Specialist)

20 questions · All questions on one page

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DMV Maine — Traffic Laws DMV — Maine (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — Maine State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA
What is this test? for Maine DMV Traffic Laws permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — Maine (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — Maine.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in Maine, USA — Traffic Laws permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV Maine — Traffic Laws · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV Maine — Traffic Laws · Country: USA · Region: USA — Maine

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
Is it legal to turn right on red?
A) yes without stopping
B) never
C) yes, after a full stop unless signed otherwise
D) only at night
Question 2
What is tailgating?
A) using high beams
B) parking far
C) slow driving
D) following too closely (major crash cause)
Question 3
When must you wear a seatbelt?
A) only on highways
B) always, driver and passengers
C) never required
D) only at night
Question 4
What is the move-over law?
A) no such law
B) drive faster past
C) honk at police
D) move over or slow for stopped emergency vehicles
Question 5
How far ahead should you signal a turn?
A) at least 100 feet
B) 10 feet
C) 500 feet
D) no signal needed
Question 6
What does a solid double yellow line mean?
A) bike lane
B) no passing from either side
C) pass anytime
D) HOV lane
Question 7
What does a broken yellow line mean?
A) never pass
B) passing allowed when safe
C) stop line
D) crosswalk
Question 8
What is hydroplaning?
A) engine flooding
B) brake failure
C) tire pop
D) tires lose grip on wet roads
Question 9
What should you do if your car skids?
A) jerk wheel hard
B) ease off gas, steer where you want to go
C) close eyes
D) slam brakes
Question 10
What is the first thing to do in a crash?
A) argue first
B) move car to hide
C) stop, check injuries, call 911
D) drive away
Question 11
Can you park in front of a fire hydrant?
A) no, keep 15 feet clear
B) yes briefly
C) yes at night
D) only Sundays
Question 12
What does a yellow diamond sign warn?
A) stop now
B) hospital near
C) speed up
D) hazards or changing road conditions ahead
Question 13
How much space to pass a bicycle?
A) 6 inches
B) 1 foot
C) at least 3 feet
D) 10 feet
Question 14
What is distracted driving?
A) daydreaming only
B) only eating
C) only texting
D) any activity taking attention off driving
Question 15
What is the penalty for first DUI?
A) Nothing happens
B) free class
C) license suspension, fines, possible jail
D) a warning only
Question 16
When must children use booster seats?
A) only babies
B) until 18
C) never
D) until about age 8 or 4ft9 (state law varies)
Question 17
What does 'yield' mean at an intersection?
A) always stop
B) honk first
C) let others go first, then proceed
D) speed through
Question 18
Who has the right-of-way to pedestrians?
A) always cars
B) trucks only
C) pedestrians in crosswalks
D) bicycles
Question 19
What should you do at a yellow light?
A) always speed up
B) ignore it
C) always slam brakes
D) stop if safe, else clear the intersection
Question 20
What is defensive driving?
A) fast driving
B) tailgating
C) night only
D) anticipating hazards and staying ready

About This Test

For Drivers 16+ & CDL (USA, 51 States × 9 Topics) — State DMV permit and CDL General, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat and Tanker per MUTCD & FMCSA state law. Section: DMV & CDL, USA.

DMV & CDL USA — 51 States (incl. DC) × 9 topics = 4,400+ tests: Road Signs (MUTCD), Traffic Laws, First Aid, Vehicle Technique, Motorcycle, CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat. State traffic law + FMCSA. 8×20Q per state-topic.

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