Maine BMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Test de práctica 7

1. Pregunta 1 de 25

   You are involved in a minor crash. What must you do?

   • AWait in your car until the other driver leaves
   • BStop at the scene
   • CDrive home and call your insurance company
   • DLeave if the damage looks small
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. Stop at the scene

   If you are in a crash, you must stop, no matter how small the damage is.

2. Pregunta 2 de 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AThe center lane is only for left turns by traffic from both directions
   • BThe center lane is a passing lane
   • CThe left lane must turn left
   • DTwo lanes may turn left
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. The center lane is only for left turns by traffic from both directions

   Use the shared center lane only to slow down and turn left. Never use it to pass or to travel a long way.

3. Pregunta 3 de 25

   Marking 4 is a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line. When may you pass?

   • AOnly when the broken line is on your side
   • BWhenever the road ahead looks clear
   • CNever, from either side
   • DOnly when the solid line is on your side
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. Only when the broken line is on your side

   With a solid and a broken line together, drivers on the broken-line side may pass when safe. Drivers on the solid side may not.

4. Pregunta 4 de 25

   Car A and Car B reach this intersection, which has no signs or signals, at about the same time. Which car must yield?

   • AWhichever car is going faster
   • BCar B
   • CNeither car; both may go at once
   • DCar A
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: D. Car A

   At an uncontrolled intersection, if two cars arrive together, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Car B is on Car A's right, so Car A must yield.

5. Pregunta 5 de 25

   The headlights of an oncoming car are blinding you. Where should you look?

   • AStraight into the headlights
   • BDown at your dashboard
   • CAt the center line
   • DToward the right edge of your lane
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: D. Toward the right edge of your lane

   Look toward the right edge of the road until the car passes. Do not stare into the lights.

6. Pregunta 6 de 25

   You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

   • AToward the curb
   • BAway from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back
   • CIt does not matter if the parking brake is set
   • DStraight ahead
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. Away from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back

   Uphill with a curb, turn your wheels toward the center of the road and let the front tire gently touch the curb.

7. Pregunta 7 de 25

   Your gas pedal sticks while you are driving. What should you do?

   • AReach down with your hand while driving fast
   • BPump the gas pedal hard
   • CShift to neutral, brake, and pull off the road when it is safe
   • DTurn the key off right away
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. Shift to neutral, brake, and pull off the road when it is safe

   Shifting to neutral cuts power to the wheels. Turning off the ignition could lock the steering.

8. Pregunta 8 de 25

   Someone is hurt in a crash. When should you move the injured person?

   • AAlways, to make them comfortable
   • BOnly if there is a danger such as fire
   • CRight away, to check for injuries
   • DOnly to drive them to the hospital yourself
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. Only if there is a danger such as fire

   Moving an injured person can make injuries worse. Move them only if they face a life-threatening danger, and call for help.

9. Pregunta 9 de 25

   Can cold or allergy medicine you buy without a prescription affect your driving?

   • ANo, only prescription drugs affect driving
   • BOnly if you take it with food
   • CNo, these medicines are always safe
   • DYes, some can make you drowsy, so read the label
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: D. Yes, some can make you drowsy, so read the label

   Many over-the-counter medicines cause drowsiness. Read the warning label and ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.

10. Pregunta 10 de 25

    While you wait to turn left, why should you keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead?

    • ATo keep your tires from wearing out
    • BSo your turn signal keeps working
    • CSo you can turn faster when the way is clear
    • DSo you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if you are hit from behind
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. So you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if you are hit from behind

    Keep your wheels straight until it is safe to turn. If your wheels are turned and someone hits you from behind, you could be pushed into oncoming cars.

11. Pregunta 11 de 25

    A driver holds the left arm out the window, bent upward at the elbow. What does this hand signal mean?

    • AHazard ahead
    • BSlowing down or stopping
    • CRight turn
    • DLeft turn
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Right turn

    The left arm bent upward means a right turn.

12. Pregunta 12 de 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATrucks must use this route
    • BOne-way street to the right
    • CThe road ahead turns right
    • DFollow this route because the usual road is closed
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Follow this route because the usual road is closed

    A detour takes you around a closed road. Follow the detour signs until you are back on your route.

13. Pregunta 13 de 25

    At a stop sign with a white stop line painted across your lane, where should you stop?

    • ABefore the stop line
    • BInside the crosswalk
    • CWith your front wheels past the line
    • DPast the line, at the edge of the cross street
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Before the stop line

    A stop line shows where you must stop. If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk.

14. Pregunta 14 de 25

    You see this sign facing you on a ramp. What should you do?

    • AKeep driving in the left lane with your hazard lights on
    • BYou are going the wrong way: pull over safely, turn around and leave the way you came
    • CSpeed up to get off the ramp quickly
    • DKeep going and take the next exit
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. You are going the wrong way: pull over safely, turn around and leave the way you came

    WRONG WAY signs face drivers who are going against traffic. Stop safely, turn around and drive in the correct direction.

15. Pregunta 15 de 25

    What do green signs like this one show?

    • ARules you must obey
    • BPlaces to get gas and food
    • CDirections and distances to places
    • DRoad work ahead
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Directions and distances to places

    Green guide signs show routes, directions and distances in miles.

16. Pregunta 16 de 25

    What color are the signs that warn of road work ahead?

    • ABlue
    • BBrown
    • CGreen
    • DOrange
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Orange

    Orange signs are used for work zones and other temporary traffic control. Slow down and watch for workers.

17. Pregunta 17 de 25

    A front tire blows out while you are driving on the highway. What should you do?

    • AHold the wheel tightly and slowly ease off the gas
    • BBrake hard right away
    • CSpeed up to keep control
    • DSteer sharply onto the shoulder
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Hold the wheel tightly and slowly ease off the gas

    Grip the wheel firmly, keep the car straight, and let it slow down before you brake gently and pull off.

18. Pregunta 18 de 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ASpeed up to cross the intersection
    • BKeep going straight
    • CGet ready to stop or turn; your road ends and you must turn left or right
    • DMake a U-turn
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Get ready to stop or turn; your road ends and you must turn left or right

    The T shape shows that your road ends at a cross street. Slow down and be ready to yield or stop before you turn.

19. Pregunta 19 de 25

    Which of these is a warning sign that you are too sleepy to drive?

    • AChecking your mirrors often
    • BWanting to change the radio station
    • CFeeling hungry
    • DDrifting over lane lines or hitting rumble strips
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Drifting over lane lines or hitting rumble strips

    Drifting from your lane or hitting rumble strips means you are drowsy. Stop in a safe place and rest.

20. Pregunta 20 de 25

    Your car starts to hydroplane. What should you do?

    • ATurn sharply toward the shoulder
    • BBrake hard right away
    • CSpeed up to get through the water
    • DEase off the gas and keep the wheel straight without braking hard
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Ease off the gas and keep the wheel straight without braking hard

    Slowly take your foot off the gas and hold the wheel steady until the tires grip again. Do not use the brakes hard.

21. Pregunta 21 de 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe left lane is closed ahead
    • BIf you are in the left lane, you must turn left
    • CLeft turns are not allowed
    • DYou may turn left from any lane
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. If you are in the left lane, you must turn left

    Get into the correct lane early. If you are in the left lane, you have to turn left at the intersection.

22. Pregunta 22 de 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe road becomes divided
    • BA narrow bridge is ahead
    • CA new lane is added
    • DThe right lane ends; merge left when it is safe
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. The right lane ends; merge left when it is safe

    If you are in the lane that ends, signal and move over when there is a safe gap. Drivers in the other lane should help by adjusting speed.

23. Pregunta 23 de 25

    You are passing a car. When is it safe to return to your lane?

    • AAs soon as your rear bumper passes its front bumper
    • BWhen the two cars are side by side
    • CWhen the other driver flashes the headlights
    • DWhen you can see the front of the car you passed in your rearview mirror
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. When you can see the front of the car you passed in your rearview mirror

    Return to your lane only when you can see the whole front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

24. Pregunta 24 de 25

    Besides police cars, which stopped vehicle with flashing lights should you also slow down and move over for?

    • AA tow truck helping a driver on the shoulder
    • BA car parked in a driveway
    • CA delivery van parked at the curb
    • DA bus at a bus stop with no lights flashing
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. A tow truck helping a driver on the shoulder

    In many states, Move Over rules also cover tow trucks and highway work vehicles with flashing lights. Giving them space protects the people working beside the road.

25. Pregunta 25 de 25

    A flagger in a work zone holds up a STOP paddle. What must you do?

    • AStop and wait until the flagger signals you to go
    • BStop only if workers are in your lane
    • CHonk and keep going
    • DSlow down and drive around the flagger
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Stop and wait until the flagger signals you to go

    Work zone flaggers are allowed to direct traffic. Their signals must be obeyed like a traffic officer's.

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