Maine BMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ATrucks cross the road ahead
   • BAn uphill passing lane is ahead
   • CA steep downhill grade is ahead; slow down and use a lower gear
   • DA truck stop is ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. A steep downhill grade is ahead; slow down and use a lower gear

   On a steep downgrade, slow down before the hill and shift to a lower gear so your brakes do not overheat.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   On a freeway with two or more lanes going your way, what is the left lane mainly for?

   • AStopping in an emergency
   • BPassing
   • CSlow vehicles
   • DTrucks only
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Passing

   Keep right except to pass. If many vehicles pass you on the right, move right and let them go by on the left.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   You come to a traffic light that is completely dark because of a power outage. What should you do?

   • AHonk and keep going
   • BTreat the intersection like an all-way stop
   • CYield only to cars on your left
   • DDrive through if no cars are close
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Treat the intersection like an all-way stop

   When a signal is not working, stop as you would at a stop sign, then follow the right-of-way rules.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   You reach this sign. You cannot see a train, but you hear a train horn. What should you do?

   • ADrive onto the tracks to get a better look
   • BStop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed
   • CHonk your horn and keep going
   • DCross quickly before the train arrives
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Stop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed

   Never try to beat a train. Trains cannot stop quickly. Stop before the tracks and cross only when you are sure it is safe.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   At night, a car is coming toward you, as shown. When should you switch from high beams to low beams?

   • AOnly if the other driver flashes the lights
   • BWhen it is within 50 feet
   • CWhen it is within 500 feet
   • DWhen it is within 2 miles
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. When it is within 500 feet

   State laws generally require low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle, so you do not blind the other driver.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA toll road
   • BA US highway route
   • CA route on the Interstate highway system
   • DA state park road
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. A route on the Interstate highway system

   The red, white and blue shield marks an Interstate highway route.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AMany curves are ahead
   • BA sharp turn to the right is ahead
   • CTwo-way traffic is ahead
   • DThe road curves right, then left
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. The road curves right, then left

   A reverse curve bends one way and then the other. Slow down before the first curve.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • A55 mph is the suggested speed for a curve
   • BOnly trucks must keep to 55 mph
   • CYou must drive at least 55 mph
   • D55 mph is the fastest you may legally drive here in good conditions
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. 55 mph is the fastest you may legally drive here in good conditions

   A white speed limit sign shows the maximum legal speed. In bad weather or heavy traffic you must drive slower.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Must you yield to a pedestrian crossing at an intersection that has no painted crosswalk lines?

   • AOnly if a crossing guard is there
   • BOnly in school zones
   • CYes, most intersections have unmarked crosswalks where pedestrians have the right-of-way
   • DNo, only painted crosswalks count
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Yes, most intersections have unmarked crosswalks where pedestrians have the right-of-way

   Pedestrians have the right-of-way in both marked and unmarked crosswalks.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What usually happens if you refuse a chemical test after an arrest for impaired driving?

    • AYou get a written warning
    • BNothing happens
    • CYour driver license is suspended or revoked
    • DYou must retake the written test only
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Your driver license is suspended or revoked

    Refusing a test brings its own penalties, including losing your license, even if you are not convicted of impaired driving.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA highway patrol station is ahead
    • BA helicopter landing pad is ahead
    • CA hospital is nearby
    • DA hotel is nearby
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A hospital is nearby

    Blue signs show services for drivers, such as hospitals, gas, food and lodging.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA passing lane is ahead
    • BTraffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road
    • CTwo lanes go your way
    • DA divided highway begins
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Traffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road

    You are leaving a one-way road or divided highway. Oncoming traffic will be beside you, so keep right.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    At a four-way stop, you and a car facing you stop at the same time. You want to turn left and the other driver is going straight. Who should go first?

    • AYou, because you signaled first
    • BYou, because left turns go first at stop signs
    • CThe driver going straight
    • DWhoever starts moving first
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The driver going straight

    A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic that is going straight or turning right.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATurn right at the next road
    • BThe divided highway ends
    • CKeep to the right of the island or obstacle ahead
    • DThe right lane ends
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Keep to the right of the island or obstacle ahead

    Pass on the right side of the traffic island, median or obstacle shown on the sign.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    When is it right to use your horn?

    • ATo warn others of danger or to help avoid a crash
    • BTo greet friends as you drive by
    • CTo show you are angry
    • DTo tell a slow driver to hurry up
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. To warn others of danger or to help avoid a crash

    Use your horn to let others know you are there or to warn them of a hazard, not to express anger.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Your car breaks down on a highway. What should you do first?

    • ATurn on your hazard lights and pull as far off the road as you can
    • BKeep the lights off to save the battery
    • CWalk along the highway for help
    • DStop in your lane and get out
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Turn on your hazard lights and pull as far off the road as you can

    Use your hazard flashers and get your car off the road if possible. Avoid stopping just over a hill or around a curve.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    You see this emblem on the back of a vehicle. What does it mean?

    • AThe vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, like farm equipment
    • BThe vehicle carries hazardous materials
    • CIt is carrying a wide load
    • DIt is an emergency vehicle
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, like farm equipment

    You can come up on these vehicles very quickly. Slow down early and pass only when it is safe and legal.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    You cannot see the truck driver's face in the truck's side mirror. What does that mean?

    • AYou are a safe distance away
    • BThe truck is about to stop
    • CThe truck driver probably cannot see you
    • DThe truck driver can see you clearly
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The truck driver probably cannot see you

    If you can't see the driver in the truck's side mirror, assume the driver can't see you.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Car A is waiting to enter this roundabout. Car B is already in the roundabout. Which car has the right-of-way?

    • AWhichever car is larger
    • BWhichever car honks first
    • CCar B
    • DCar A
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Car B

    Yield to all traffic already in the roundabout, then enter when there is a safe gap.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    You feel sleepy while driving. What is the safest choice?

    • AOpen the window and turn up the radio
    • BChew gum and keep driving
    • CDrive faster to get home sooner
    • DPull over in a safe place and rest or take a short nap
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Pull over in a safe place and rest or take a short nap

    Tricks like a cold window or loud music do not work. Stop and rest; only sleep cures drowsiness.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

    • ASpeed up before the light turns red
    • BSlow down and go through with caution
    • CStop and wait for a green light
    • DThe signal is broken, so treat it as an all-way stop
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Slow down and go through with caution

    A flashing yellow light is a warning. You may go, but slow down and watch for traffic and pedestrians.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What does the yellow diamond shape of this sign tell you?

    • AIt marks a work zone
    • BIt shows directions to a city
    • CIt warns of a hazard or change in the road ahead
    • DIt gives a rule you must obey
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. It warns of a hazard or change in the road ahead

    Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs. Slow down and get ready for what the symbol shows.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    As you get close to your exit from a roundabout, what should you do?

    • ATurn on your right turn signal and exit
    • BGo around once more to check traffic
    • CStop inside the roundabout before exiting
    • DTurn on your left turn signal and exit
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Turn on your right turn signal and exit

    Signal right as you approach your exit so others know you are leaving the roundabout.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    The gates at a railroad crossing are coming down. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up and go under the gates
    • BStop on the tracks until the gates rise
    • CStop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing
    • DDrive around the gates if you cannot see a train
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Stop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing

    Never drive around or under lowered or lowering gates. Wait until they are fully up.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    How far should you sit from the air bag in the steering wheel?

    • AAt least 3 feet
    • BAs close as you can
    • CAt least 10 inches
    • DAt least 2 inches
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. At least 10 inches

    Sit at least 10 inches from the air bag cover, as long as you can still control the vehicle safely.

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