Maine Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions

Correct answer: Tap the brake pedal

Tap your brake pedal three or four times quickly so drivers behind see your brake lights flash.

Source: Section 5: Getting Started – Signaling When You Slow Down

Correct answer: No, it is not allowed

An operator may not drive through a parking area to avoid obeying a traffic control device.

Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road – Traffic Controls

Correct answer: On the left

Vertical lights are red, yellow, green from top to bottom; on horizontal lights red is on the left and green on the right.

Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Yes, after a stop

A right turn on red is permitted after stopping unless posted otherwise, yielding to pedestrians and all traffic.

Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: The one over your lane

When there is more than one traffic light, obey the one directly over your lane.

Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road – Lighted Arrows

Correct answer: Go the arrow's way

A red light with a green arrow lets you go cautiously in the direction of the arrow, yielding to vehicles and pedestrians.

Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road – Lighted Arrows

Correct answer: Left turns only

A flashing yellow X means the lane may only be used for a left turn; a steady yellow X means clear the lane.

Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road – Lane Use Control Lights

Correct answer: They are doubled

Slow down and be ready to stop in work zones; fines for speeding there are doubled.

Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road – Work Zone Signs

Correct answer: Where you can see traffic

With no line or crosswalk, stop at the point nearest the intersection where you can see approaching traffic, before any part of the car enters.

Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road – Regulatory Signs

Correct answer: It is unlawful

When police are not present, signals and signs have the authority of law, and it is unlawful to remove or deface them.

Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road – Regulatory Signs

Correct answer: Discourages lane changes

Solid white lines separate same-direction lanes with different uses and discourage lane changes; broken white lines allow safe lane changes.

Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road – Signs and Road Markings

Correct answer: When wipers run constantly

Headlights are required when you can't see 1,000 feet ahead, whenever wipers are in constant use, and from sunset to sunrise.

Source: Section 8: Managing Time and Space – Communicating

Correct answer: 500 feet

Dim to low beam within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or when following within 300 feet, and turn off fog auxiliary lights.

Source: Section 8: Managing Time and Space – Seeing Well at Night

Correct answer: 300 feet

When following a vehicle within 300 feet, switch to low beams.

Source: Section 8: Managing Time and Space – Seeing Well at Night

Correct answer: After the side street

When turning beyond a side street, don't signal until after you pass it, or another driver may think you're turning there.

Source: Section 8: Managing Time and Space – Signal