Maine BMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Test de práctica 5

Test de práctica 5 de 8 de Maine BMV Permit Practice Test: 25 preguntas más con respuestas y explicaciones.

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Revisado el 10 de octubre de 2026

Pregunta 1 de 25
You have parked on the street. What should you do before opening your door on the traffic side?
- Turn on your headlights
- Honk your horn
- Check behind you for bicyclists and cars
- Open the door quickly to get out fast
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Check behind you for bicyclists and cars
Opening a door into the path of a bicyclist can cause a serious crash. Look back before you open it.
Pregunta 2 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- Right turns only
- The right lane ends
- A side road joins from the right
- A sharp turn to the right is ahead; slow down a lot
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. A sharp turn to the right is ahead; slow down a lot
A sharp turn needs a much lower speed than a gentle curve. Look for a yellow speed plate under the sign.
Pregunta 3 de 25
How should you exit a freeway?
- Stop on the shoulder, then take the exit
- Slow down in the main lane, then change lanes
- Move into the exit lane early, then slow down in the exit lane
- Cross the painted area at the last moment
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Move into the exit lane early, then slow down in the exit lane
Get into the correct lane well before the exit, signal, and do most of your slowing after you enter the exit lane or ramp.
Pregunta 4 de 25
At a T-intersection with no signs or signals, who has the right-of-way?
- The vehicle turning left
- Traffic on the through road
- The largest vehicle
- Traffic on the road that ends
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Traffic on the through road
Drivers on the road that continues straight through have the right-of-way. Drivers on the road that ends must yield.
Pregunta 5 de 25
At night you see red reflectors on the road facing you. What does this most likely mean?
- You are entering a school zone
- You are going the wrong way on a one-way road or ramp
- The road ahead is wet
- You are near a fire station
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. You are going the wrong way on a one-way road or ramp
Red raised pavement markers face drivers who are going the wrong way on a one-way road or ramp. Turn around safely right away.
Pregunta 6 de 25
Compared with a sober driver, about how much more likely is a driver with a BAC of 0.08% to crash?
- About 20 times
- About the same
- About 4 times
- About 1.5 times
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. About 4 times
Drivers at a BAC of 0.08% are about four times more likely to crash than drivers with no alcohol.
Pregunta 7 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- You must not drive into this road from where you are
- The road is closed to trucks only
- Stop, then enter when the way is clear
- One-way street; turn here
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. You must not drive into this road from where you are
This sign is posted where you would be going the wrong way, such as a freeway exit ramp or the end of a one-way street. Do not enter.
Pregunta 8 de 25
Which drinks contain about the same amount of alcohol?
- 1.5 ounces of liquor and 12 ounces of wine
- 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine and 1.5 ounces of liquor
- 5 ounces of beer and 12 ounces of liquor
- 12 ounces of beer and 12 ounces of wine
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine and 1.5 ounces of liquor
A regular beer, a glass of wine and a shot of liquor each have about the same amount of alcohol. A drink is a drink.
Pregunta 9 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- Road work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers and equipment
- Workers have finished for the day
- Take the detour ahead
- The road is closed ahead
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Road work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers and equipment
Slow down, stay alert, and follow work zone signs and flaggers.
Pregunta 10 de 25
Another car is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?
- Stay centered in your lane and slow down slightly if needed
- Move toward the center line
- Speed up so the other car cannot pass
- Brake hard
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Stay centered in your lane and slow down slightly if needed
When someone passes you, keep to your lane and ease off slightly so they can get back in safely. Never speed up.
Pregunta 11 de 25
Which of these is distracted driving?
- Scanning the road ahead
- Eating or changing the music while driving
- Keeping both hands on the wheel
- Checking your mirrors
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Eating or changing the music while driving
Any activity that takes your attention from driving is a distraction, including eating, talking and adjusting the stereo or GPS.
Pregunta 12 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- Turn around here
- Left turns are not allowed here
- U-turns are not allowed here
- Sharp curve ahead
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. U-turns are not allowed here
A red circle with a slash means the action shown is not allowed. Here you may not make a U-turn.
Pregunta 13 de 25
A car in the lane next to you has stopped at a crosswalk. What should you do?
- Honk and pass
- Change lanes and speed up
- Stop as well, because a pedestrian may be crossing
- Pass it carefully
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Stop as well, because a pedestrian may be crossing
Never pass a vehicle that has stopped at a crosswalk. A pedestrian you cannot see may be crossing in front of it.
Pregunta 14 de 25
What should you do when you see this sign?
- Pass the car in front before you reach the crosswalk
- Honk to warn the children
- Slow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk
- Speed up to get past the crosswalk quickly
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Slow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk
The arrow points to the school crosswalk. Stop for children in the crosswalk and follow any crossing guard. Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians.
Pregunta 15 de 25
Why should you never drive beside a motorcycle in the same lane?
- Motorcycles must ride on the shoulder
- A motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane
- Motorcycles are always slower than cars
- It is fine if the rider waves you by
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. A motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane
A motorcycle is entitled to a full lane, just like a car. Sharing its lane is dangerous and not allowed.
Pregunta 16 de 25
Your car stalls on railroad tracks and a train is coming. What should you do?
- Try to push the car off the tracks
- Run along the tracks away from the train
- Stay in the car and keep trying to start it
- Get everyone out and walk away from the tracks at an angle toward the train
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Get everyone out and walk away from the tracks at an angle toward the train
Get out right away. Moving toward the train at an angle keeps you away from flying debris, which spreads in the direction the train is going.
Pregunta 17 de 25
When is it safe to pull back in front of a large truck you have passed?
- As soon as you pass the cab
- When the truck driver honks
- When you can see the whole truck in your rearview mirror
- Right after your rear bumper passes its front bumper
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. When you can see the whole truck in your rearview mirror
Cutting in too soon puts you in the truck's front blind spot, where it cannot stop in time. Wait until you see it in your mirror.
Pregunta 18 de 25
Which numbered marking separates traffic going in opposite directions and allows drivers on both sides to pass when it is safe?
- Marking 6
- Marking 3
- Marking 5
- Marking 2
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Marking 2
A broken yellow center line (marking 2) separates opposite directions and allows passing from either side when the way is clear.
Pregunta 19 de 25
Why should you never try to beat a train to a crossing?
- A train cannot stop quickly; at 60 mph it may need a mile or more
- Trains must yield to cars at crossings
- Train engineers can steer around cars
- Trains always slow down at crossings
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. A train cannot stop quickly; at 60 mph it may need a mile or more
Trains are very heavy and need a long distance to stop. A train at 60 mph may take a mile or more.
Pregunta 20 de 25
What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
- The light is about to turn green
- Stop only if other cars are coming
- Stop completely, then go when it is safe
- Slow down and go with care without stopping
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Stop completely, then go when it is safe
A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign: come to a full stop, then go when the way is clear.
Pregunta 21 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- You may not turn while the light is red; wait for green
- No turns are allowed at any time
- There is a red-light camera ahead
- You may turn right on red after stopping
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. You may not turn while the light is red; wait for green
In most places you may turn right on red after a full stop. This sign takes that choice away, so wait for a green light.
Pregunta 22 de 25
Which numbered marking means that drivers from both directions may not pass?
- Marking 5
- Marking 3
- Marking 2
- Marking 4
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Marking 3
A double solid yellow line (marking 3) means no passing in either direction.
Pregunta 23 de 25
A common cause of serious motorcycle crashes is a driver who:
- Turns left in front of an oncoming motorcycle
- Parks next to a motorcycle
- Follows a motorcycle at a safe distance
- Passes a motorcycle on a straight road
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Turns left in front of an oncoming motorcycle
Drivers turning left often fail to see oncoming motorcycles. Look carefully for motorcycles before you turn.
Pregunta 24 de 25
Two cars meet on a steep, narrow mountain road where neither can pass. Which car has the right-of-way?
- The car that is larger
- The car with more passengers
- The car facing uphill
- The car facing downhill
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. The car facing uphill
The vehicle facing uphill has the right-of-way. The vehicle facing downhill should back up until the other car can pass.
Pregunta 25 de 25
Which numbered marking separates lanes going in the same direction and allows lane changes when it is safe?
- Marking 5
- Marking 6
- Marking 2
- Marking 1
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Marking 5
A broken white line (marking 5) separates lanes moving the same way. You may change lanes across it when safe.

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