Maine Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions

Correct answer: A Class E crime

Drive immediately to the right side, clear of any intersection, and stop until it passes; failing to do so is a Class E crime.

Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road – Yielding Right-of-Way

Correct answer: Pull off; raise the hood

Signal, pull as far onto the shoulder as possible and raise your hood; never back up, walk or stand on the traveled portion.

Source: Section 7: General Driving – Expressway Driving

Correct answer: At least 100 feet

Turn on flashers, lift the hood, and place flares at least 100 feet behind the car so drivers can change lanes.

Source: Section 8: Managing Time and Space – Using Emergency Signals

Correct answer: Press hard and hold

With ABS, press the pedal as hard as you can and keep the pressure on; vibration and clicking are normal and you can still steer.

Source: Section 9: Avoiding Crashes – Braking

Correct answer: Brace; head to the rest

Be ready to brake so you're not pushed into another car, brace yourself, and press your head against the head restraint.

Source: Section 9: Avoiding Crashes – Protecting Yourself in Collisions

Correct answer: Stay away from the wires

Don't go near downed wires; wait for emergency crews and warn occupants to stay inside until help arrives.

Source: Section 9: Avoiding Crashes – Emergency First Aid

Correct answer: Keep them warm

Don't give anything to drink or put grease on burns; apply direct pressure to bleeding and cover the victim to prevent shock.

Source: Section 9: Avoiding Crashes – Emergency First Aid

Correct answer: Ease off the brake or gas

Release pressure from the brake or accelerator to regain steering, and look where you want to go.

Source: Section 9: Avoiding Crashes – Skids

Correct answer: Ease off the gas

Don't panic: grip the wheel, ease off the gas, brake gently, then steer back on after checking traffic.

Source: Section 9: Avoiding Crashes – Drop Offs/Uneven Surfaces

Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal

Pump the brake rapidly and hard; if that fails, apply the parking brake slowly, shift down and look for a place to stop.

Source: Section 9: Avoiding Crashes – Vehicle Problems – Brake Failure

Correct answer: Drive slowly, braking lightly

Test brakes after deep water; dry them by driving slowly while applying the brakes lightly for a short distance.

Source: Section 9: Avoiding Crashes – Vehicle Problems – Wet Brakes

Correct answer: Hold the wheel; slow down

Don't panic or slam on the brakes; grip the wheel, steer straight, ease off the gas, and pull off once slowed.

Source: Section 9: Avoiding Crashes – Vehicle Problems – Tire Blowout

Correct answer: Shift to neutral and brake gently

Keep your eyes on the road, shift to neutral, steer smoothly and brake gently, pull off, then turn off the engine.

Source: Section 9: Avoiding Crashes – Vehicle Problems – Stuck Gas Pedal

Correct answer: 200 to 300 feet

Get off the road, turn on flashers, and put flares 200 to 300 feet behind your vehicle so drivers can slow or change lanes.

Source: Section 9: Avoiding Crashes – Vehicle Problems – Breakdowns

Correct answer: Toward the train, at 45°

Leave the vehicle and head toward the oncoming train and away from the tracks at a 45° angle to avoid debris; then call the number on the blue sign.

Source: Section 9: Avoiding Crashes – Vehicle Problems – If Your Car Stalls on Railroad Tracks