Maine Permit Practice Test 3

Correct answer: Automatically consent to a chemical test of your breath or blood

When you operate a motor vehicle in Maine, you automatically consent to a chemical test at any time the authorities wish to administer it. This is the Implied Consent law.

Correct answer: A driver knowledge written examination

You obtain a learner’s permit by passing a driver knowledge written examination. A learner’s permit is generally valid for two years.

Correct answer: In front of an active passenger air bag

Never place a rear-facing child safety seat in front of an active passenger air bag. Children near air bags are at risk, especially those in rear-facing seats. The back seat is the safest place for a child of any age.

Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal rapidly and hard several times

If your brakes fail, pump the brake pedal rapidly and hard several times. If that does not work, apply the parking brake slowly, shift to a lower gear, and use your horn and lights to warn others.

Correct answer: Yield to any vehicle or pedestrian already on the public way

Cars entering from a private drive or road must yield to any vehicle or pedestrian on a public way. Enter the street without interfering with other traffic.

Correct answer: Still slow down — narrow lanes and rough pavement can be hazards

Always slow down in a work zone even if no workers are visible, because narrow lanes and rough pavement can be a hazard. Increase your following distance and be prepared to stop.

Correct answer: All persons under 16 years of age

All persons under 16 years of age riding on bicycles are required to wear helmets when traveling on public ways. A properly worn helmet greatly reduces the chance of head injury.

Correct answer: Stop and look both ways before entering the intersection

A flashing red light means stop and look both ways before entering the intersection. Sometimes flashing red lights mark a railroad crossing.

Correct answer: Keep your tires in good condition and keep your speed down when the road is wet

As you go faster on a wet road, your tires can ride up on a film of water — hydroplaning. The best way to prevent it is to keep your tires in good condition and keep your speed down when the road is wet.

Correct answer: Enter the same lane from which you are turning and stay in it until the turn is finished

With multiple left or right turn lanes, enter the same lane from which you are turning and stay in that lane until the turn is finished.

Correct answer: Up to six years, as an administrative suspension

You are not forced to take the test, but your license will be immediately suspended if you refuse — for a period of up to six years by the Secretary of State. It is an administrative suspension, so no court action is necessary.

Correct answer: At least 20 years old and licensed for at least 2 years

A permit holder may drive only when accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 20 years of age and has held a valid license for at least 2 years, seated beside the permit holder and licensed for the class of vehicle being driven.

Correct answer: All children age 12 and under

All children age 12 and under must ride in the back seat, which is the safest place for a child of any age to ride.

Correct answer: Grip the wheel firmly, steer straight, and slow gradually

If a tire blows out, do not panic or slam on the brakes. Grip the steering wheel firmly, steer straight, take your foot off the gas, and let the vehicle slow gradually before pulling off the road.

Correct answer: Drivers already on the interstate highway

Drivers already on an interstate highway have the right-of-way; if you are on the entrance ramp you must yield and merge into a gap in traffic.

Correct answer: Be patient and always obey the flagger’s signals

Flaggers control traffic through the work zone. It is very important to be patient and always obey the signals of a flagger, who lets the two directions of traffic take turns through the zone.

Correct answer: Take the travel lane, riding in or near the center of the lane

When a road is too narrow for cars and bikes to ride safely side by side, bicycles should "take the travel lane," which means riding in or near the center of the lane until it is safe to move back to the right.

Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution, ready to stop

A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution, prepared to stop for any traffic. Flashing yellow lights can also be found at construction areas.

Correct answer: Do not drive through it — find another route

Do not drive through large bodies of standing water. If the roadway is flooded, find another route.

Correct answer: Make sure your turn signal cancels

After a turn or lane change, make sure your signal cancels. A signal left on can mislead other drivers about what you intend to do next.