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Maine DMV Sample Test

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1
Severe Weather Driving

If a moose suddenly steps into the road directly in front of your vehicle in Maine, the recommended action is to:

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A Swerve sharply to avoid it.
B Brake firmly in a straight line and aim for where the moose came from.
C Accelerate past before it moves fully into the lane.
D Flash your high beams to scare it off.
Why this answer

Maine averages 500+ moose-vehicle collisions a year. Because moose are ~6 feet tall, their body hits the windshield in most collisions — the opposite of a deer strike. State driver education specifically teaches: brake firmly in a straight line, stay in your lane, and aim for where the moose came from (since it will keep moving forward). Swerving causes rollovers.

Source: Maine BMV Driver Manual — Wildlife Safety
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2
Signs & Signals

What does a NO PASSING ZONE pennant sign indicate?

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A Passing is allowed if you speed up
B Passing is allowed only for trucks
C Do not pass other vehicles here
Why this answer

A no passing zone sign warns that drivers must not pass in that area.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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3
Signs & Signals

What does a lane-use control sign indicate?

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A They mean all lanes go straight only
B They show the speed limit for each lane
C They show allowed movements from the lane
Why this answer

Lane-use control signs show which movements are allowed from a particular lane.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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4
Signs & Signals

What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?

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A All traffic must stop
B Passing is required
C Your lane will end ahead
Why this answer

A lane ends sign warns that your lane will end and you must merge safely.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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5
Signs & Signals

What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign indicate?

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A Only trucks may use the highway
B A median begins ahead
C The divided highway is ending
Why this answer

A Divided Highway Ends sign warns that opposing traffic will no longer be separated by a median.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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6
Signs & Signals

What does a LOW CLEARANCE sign indicate?

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A The road is narrow
B Bridge height is limited ahead
C Only buses may continue
Why this answer

A Low Clearance sign warns tall vehicles that the space ahead may be too low.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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7
Signs & Signals

What does a DETOUR sign indicate?

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A A scenic route is nearby
B Follow an alternate route
C The road narrows
Why this answer

A detour sign directs traffic to an alternate route around a closure or work area.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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8
Signs & Signals

Which statement about sign shapes is NOT correct?

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A A circle shape means a school crossing
B An octagon is used only for STOP
C A diamond shape usually warns of hazards
Why this answer

Circle-shaped signs warn of railroad crossings, not school crossings. A pentagon shape is commonly used for school zones or school crossings.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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9
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A Slow down if traffic is present
B Keep moving if no cars are coming
C Come to a complete stop
Why this answer

A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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10
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A You must always come to a full stop
B Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic
C Speed up to merge with traffic
Why this answer

A yield sign means slow down, give the right-of-way when required, and stop if necessary.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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