Maine DMV Exam Simulator

Correct answer: Treated as an aggravating factor, adding another suspension on top

If you are found guilty, your refusal to take a test is considered an aggravating factor by the judge, and another OUI suspension will be tacked on — so you will face a much longer penalty than if you had submitted to the test.

Correct answer: A license of any class

Mopeds may be operated on a license of any class. A motorized bicycle or tricycle may be operated by anyone holding a valid license of any class, an appropriate learner’s permit, or a motorcycle/moped endorsement.

Correct answer: Low and snug across your lap and hips, below your stomach

Keep the lap belt tight but comfortable across your lap and hips, below your stomach and resting on your hip bones. This helps keep you from sliding out of the belt during a crash.

Correct answer: Shift to neutral, then brake and steer to a safe stop

If the gas pedal sticks, keep your eyes on the road, shift to neutral, then steer smoothly and gently brake to a safe place to pull off. Turn off the engine as you come to a stop.

Correct answer: Wait for all moving traffic to pass

Wait for all moving traffic to pass when starting from a parked position. Signal and pull out only when the lane you are entering is clear for a safe distance.

Correct answer: Until you see an "End Road Work" sign

Obey the posted work-zone signs until you see an "End Road Work" sign. As you leave the zone, stay in your lane and do not change lanes until you are completely clear of it.

Correct answer: A full lane — do not try to share the lane

Give motorcycles a full lane. Do not attempt to share the lane, because motorcycles need space to react to other traffic and to see and be seen.

Correct answer: Traffic making the turn shown by the arrow must stop until it turns green

A steady red arrow means traffic making the turn indicated by the arrow must stop until the arrow changes to green. A red light with a green arrow means you may go cautiously in the arrow’s direction, yielding to all other traffic.

Correct answer: Bridges and overpasses

On cold, wet days, bridges and overpasses can hide spots of ice — they tend to freeze first and dry out last. When the temperature is near freezing, road ice is wet (slushy) and more slippery than at colder temperatures.

Correct answer: Turn your head and look over your shoulder toward the lane you are entering

Check your mirrors, then check your blind spot by turning your head and looking over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move. Never rely solely on your mirrors, because they do not cover the blind spots.

Correct answer: Submit to a chemical test, or face a one-year license suspension

Every driver involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident, or one where a death is likely to occur, must submit to a chemical test. Failure to do so will result in a one-year license suspension.

Correct answer: By completing an approved driver education course and being at least 16

You may be licensed at 16 or 17 only if you have completed an approved driver education course. Without driver education you must be at least 18 to be licensed.

Correct answer: A child safety seat

When a child who weighs less than 55 pounds rides in a vehicle required to have safety belts, the operator must have the child properly secured in a child safety seat.

Correct answer: Leave the vehicle and move quickly toward the oncoming train at a 45-degree angle

If a train is coming and you cannot move your vehicle, stop trying and get away. Leave the vehicle and head quickly toward the oncoming train at a 45-degree angle, so crash debris is thrown away from you.

Correct answer: The vehicle already in the circle

All vehicles approaching a traffic circle or roundabout must yield the right-of-way to vehicles already in the circle, unless otherwise directed by a police officer or traffic control device.

Correct answer: The first driver to reach the bridge

When crossing a single-lane bridge, the first driver to the bridge has the right-of-way. Take turns crossing.

Correct answer: Not assume it is turning — motorcycle signals may not self-cancel

Do not assume a motorcycle is turning just because its turn signal is flashing. Motorcycle signals may not self-cancel, so the rider may have forgotten it is on.

Correct answer: The one directly over your lane

When there is more than one traffic light, obey the one that is directly over your lane. Lighted arrows control the specific movement indicated for that lane.

Correct answer: About three-quarters to one second

The average perception time for an alert driver is about three-quarters to one second, and the average reaction time is another three-quarters to one second. Both add to your total stopping distance.

Correct answer: Areas around your vehicle not covered by your mirrors

Blind spots are areas around your vehicle — caused by headrests, door pillars, and the limits of your mirrors — that your mirrors do not cover. You must turn your head to check them.

Correct answer: $500 ($600 with a refusal)

A first OUI conviction with an alcohol level of 0.08 to 0.14 brings a mandatory fine of at least $500 ($600 with a refusal), loss of license for at least 150 days, a reinstatement fee, and an alcohol and drug education and treatment program.

Correct answer: 6 months from the date the permit was issued

Before a person under 21 can apply for a road test, that person must have held a learner’s permit for 6 months from the date of issue.

Correct answer: At 9 and 3 or 8 and 4 o’clock

Place your hands at 9 and 3 or 8 and 4 o’clock to avoid injury from air bag deployment and for the best control. Use your fingers, not the palms, and keep your thumbs up along the face of the wheel.

Correct answer: 200 to 300 feet behind your vehicle

If your vehicle breaks down, get it off the road, turn on your emergency flashers, and put emergency flares 200 to 300 feet behind the vehicle to give other drivers time to change lanes or slow down.

Correct answer: To the right, counterclockwise around the island

Enter a roundabout by proceeding to the right around the raised center island (counterclockwise). Exit by making a right turn, and signal your exit.

Correct answer: Slow down and increase your following distance because there is less traction

There is less traction on gravel or dirt roads. Slow down and increase your following distance, as these surfaces may cause a skid when you stop.

Correct answer: At least 4 seconds back, and more when it is wet

When following a motorcycle, stay at least 4 seconds back. Increase the following distance when it is wet, because riders may suddenly change speed or lane position to avoid road hazards.

Correct answer: Do not drive in this lane

A steady red "X" means do not drive in that lane. A steady yellow "X" means clear the lane because the signal is about to change, and a green arrow means you may use the lane.

Correct answer: 25 mph

Unless posted otherwise, the maximum speed is 25 mph in a business district, residential district, or built-up area of the state.

Correct answer: At least 100 feet before the change

Always signal what you intend to do at least 100 feet before making a change or turn. Timely signals give other drivers time to react.