Maine BMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Quiz di prova 5

1. Domanda 1 di 25

   You have parked on the street. What should you do before opening your door on the traffic side?

   • ATurn on your headlights
   • BHonk your horn
   • CCheck behind you for bicyclists and cars
   • DOpen the door quickly to get out fast
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   Risposta: 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.

2. Domanda 2 di 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ARight turns only
   • BThe right lane ends
   • CA side road joins from the right
   • DA sharp turn to the right is ahead; slow down a lot
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   Risposta: 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.

3. Domanda 3 di 25

   How should you exit a freeway?

   • AStop on the shoulder, then take the exit
   • BSlow down in the main lane, then change lanes
   • CMove into the exit lane early, then slow down in the exit lane
   • DCross the painted area at the last moment
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   Risposta: 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.

4. Domanda 4 di 25

   At a T-intersection with no signs or signals, who has the right-of-way?

   • AThe vehicle turning left
   • BTraffic on the through road
   • CThe largest vehicle
   • DTraffic on the road that ends
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   Risposta: 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.

5. Domanda 5 di 25

   At night you see red reflectors on the road facing you. What does this most likely mean?

   • AYou are entering a school zone
   • BYou are going the wrong way on a one-way road or ramp
   • CThe road ahead is wet
   • DYou are near a fire station
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   Risposta: 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.

6. Domanda 6 di 25

   Compared with a sober driver, about how much more likely is a driver with a BAC of 0.08% to crash?

   • AAbout 20 times
   • BAbout the same
   • CAbout 4 times
   • DAbout 1.5 times
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   Risposta: C. About 4 times

   Drivers at a BAC of 0.08% are about four times more likely to crash than drivers with no alcohol.

7. Domanda 7 di 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AYou must not drive into this road from where you are
   • BThe road is closed to trucks only
   • CStop, then enter when the way is clear
   • DOne-way street; turn here
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   Risposta: 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.

8. Domanda 8 di 25

   Which drinks contain about the same amount of alcohol?

   • A1.5 ounces of liquor and 12 ounces of wine
   • B12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine and 1.5 ounces of liquor
   • C5 ounces of beer and 12 ounces of liquor
   • D12 ounces of beer and 12 ounces of wine
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   Risposta: 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.

9. Domanda 9 di 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ARoad work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers and equipment
   • BWorkers have finished for the day
   • CTake the detour ahead
   • DThe road is closed ahead
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   Risposta: A. Road work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers and equipment

   Slow down, stay alert, and follow work zone signs and flaggers.

10. Domanda 10 di 25

    Another car is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?

    • AStay centered in your lane and slow down slightly if needed
    • BMove toward the center line
    • CSpeed up so the other car cannot pass
    • DBrake hard
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    Risposta: 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.

11. Domanda 11 di 25

    Which of these is distracted driving?

    • AScanning the road ahead
    • BEating or changing the music while driving
    • CKeeping both hands on the wheel
    • DChecking your mirrors
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    Risposta: 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.

12. Domanda 12 di 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATurn around here
    • BLeft turns are not allowed here
    • CU-turns are not allowed here
    • DSharp curve ahead
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    Risposta: 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.

13. Domanda 13 di 25

    A car in the lane next to you has stopped at a crosswalk. What should you do?

    • AHonk and pass
    • BChange lanes and speed up
    • CStop as well, because a pedestrian may be crossing
    • DPass it carefully
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    Risposta: 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.

14. Domanda 14 di 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • APass the car in front before you reach the crosswalk
    • BHonk to warn the children
    • CSlow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk
    • DSpeed up to get past the crosswalk quickly
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    Risposta: 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.

15. Domanda 15 di 25

    Why should you never drive beside a motorcycle in the same lane?

    • AMotorcycles must ride on the shoulder
    • BA motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane
    • CMotorcycles are always slower than cars
    • DIt is fine if the rider waves you by
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    Risposta: 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.

16. Domanda 16 di 25

    Your car stalls on railroad tracks and a train is coming. What should you do?

    • ATry to push the car off the tracks
    • BRun along the tracks away from the train
    • CStay in the car and keep trying to start it
    • DGet everyone out and walk away from the tracks at an angle toward the train
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    Risposta: 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.

17. Domanda 17 di 25

    When is it safe to pull back in front of a large truck you have passed?

    • AAs soon as you pass the cab
    • BWhen the truck driver honks
    • CWhen you can see the whole truck in your rearview mirror
    • DRight after your rear bumper passes its front bumper
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    Risposta: 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.

18. Domanda 18 di 25

    Which numbered marking separates traffic going in opposite directions and allows drivers on both sides to pass when it is safe?

    • AMarking 6
    • BMarking 3
    • CMarking 5
    • DMarking 2
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    Risposta: D. Marking 2

    A broken yellow center line (marking 2) separates opposite directions and allows passing from either side when the way is clear.

19. Domanda 19 di 25

    Why should you never try to beat a train to a crossing?

    • AA train cannot stop quickly; at 60 mph it may need a mile or more
    • BTrains must yield to cars at crossings
    • CTrain engineers can steer around cars
    • DTrains always slow down at crossings
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    Risposta: 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.

20. Domanda 20 di 25

    What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

    • AThe light is about to turn green
    • BStop only if other cars are coming
    • CStop completely, then go when it is safe
    • DSlow down and go with care without stopping
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    Risposta: 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.

21. Domanda 21 di 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AYou may not turn while the light is red; wait for green
    • BNo turns are allowed at any time
    • CThere is a red-light camera ahead
    • DYou may turn right on red after stopping
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    Risposta: 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.

22. Domanda 22 di 25

    Which numbered marking means that drivers from both directions may not pass?

    • AMarking 5
    • BMarking 3
    • CMarking 2
    • DMarking 4
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    Risposta: B. Marking 3

    A double solid yellow line (marking 3) means no passing in either direction.

23. Domanda 23 di 25

    A common cause of serious motorcycle crashes is a driver who:

    • ATurns left in front of an oncoming motorcycle
    • BParks next to a motorcycle
    • CFollows a motorcycle at a safe distance
    • DPasses a motorcycle on a straight road
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    Risposta: 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.

24. Domanda 24 di 25

    Two cars meet on a steep, narrow mountain road where neither can pass. Which car has the right-of-way?

    • AThe car that is larger
    • BThe car with more passengers
    • CThe car facing uphill
    • DThe car facing downhill
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    Risposta: 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.

25. Domanda 25 di 25

    Which numbered marking separates lanes going in the same direction and allows lane changes when it is safe?

    • AMarking 5
    • BMarking 6
    • CMarking 2
    • DMarking 1
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    Risposta: A. Marking 5

    A broken white line (marking 5) separates lanes moving the same way. You may change lanes across it when safe.

Tastiera: 1–4 per rispondere, Invio per la domanda successiva.