Maine CAR DMV Practice Test 14

At a green light, you must give the right-of-way to any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian in the intersection. If a pedestrian begins crossing the street after the traffic signal light starts flashing, wait until they have crossed the street before proceeding.

Alcohol interferes with the brain’s ability to react and concentrate. A driver who has consumed alcohol is more likely to fall asleep at the wheel or drive off the roadway. The more a person drinks, the less control they have over coordinating body functions and movements.

If an oncoming driver fails to dim their headlights, look toward the right side of the road. This will keep you from being blinded by the other vehicle’s headlights and allow you to see enough of the road to stay on course. Do not try to retaliate by keeping your bright lights on.

Because large commercial vehicles have large blind spots on each side, you should avoid driving beside them for long periods of time.

When making a left turn, you must yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, or other vehicles moving on their green light.

The average person’s body will process about one alcoholic drink in one hour. However, many factors play a part in determining how impaired a person will become when consuming alcohol, including the amount of alcohol consumed, how fast it is consumed, and a person’s body weight, food intake, and general health.

Special child seats are available for children who are too small to wear regular safety belts. No person is strong enough to safely hold onto a child of any size during an accident or sudden stop. Never allow a child to ride in a vehicle unless they are properly fastened into a seat.

Never pass on the shoulder, whether it is paved or not. Other drivers will never expect you to be there and may pull off the road and into your vehicle without looking.

Yield the right-of-way to the driver on your right at a four-way intersection if you both arrive to the intersection at the same time. You may then proceed when it is safe to do so.

Because it is dark, drivers cannot see as well at night as they can during the day. From one half hour after sunset until one half hour before sunrise, or at any other time when persons or vehicles are not visible for 500 feet, drivers must use their headlights.

If an approaching driver fails to dim their high beams, glance toward the right side of the road. This will keep you from being blinded by the other vehicle’s headlights and will allow you to see enough of the road to stay on course until the other vehicle has passed.

If a green arrow is shown with a red light, you can only drive in the direction of the arrow and only if the intersection is clear.

Maine law requires that you complete a pass before you reach the beginning of a no passing zone. It is unsafe to be in the middle of a pass when entering a no passing zone.

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a measurement of the percentage of alcohol in the blood. The higher the BAC number, the more impaired a person is.

When entering and driving through a work zone, slow down and be prepared to stop. Obey posted speed limits and be alert to conditions around you. Workers could be present.

Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. They alert you to conditions that are immediately ahead. This sign warns drivers that another road crosses the highway ahead.

Don’t pull out to pass another vehicle unless you know you have enough space to return to your lane. Don’t count on having enough time to pass several cars at once and don’t count on other drivers making room for you to re-enter the lane.

Alcohol is the number one killer on American roadways. Alcohol affects a person’s vision and slows their reaction time, so it takes longer to act in an emergency. Alcohol affects a person’s driving even if they are below the level of illegal intoxication.

Drivers should check their rearview mirrors often to stay aware of the position of traffic behind them.

When parallel parking, your vehicle should be 18 inches or less from the curb. Always park in a safe and legal location that is visible to drivers coming from both directions.

You should drive more slowly at night than during the day because it is not possible to see as far ahead at night. You should make sure that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.

Drivers must yield to pedestrians when they are crossing at any intersection without a traffic light, whether or not there is a crosswalk.

When a steady yellow light appears on a traffic signal, you should prepare to stop. If you are already within the intersection, you should clear the intersection as quickly as possible.

This sign indicates that the right lane ends ahead. A merging maneuver will be required for drivers in that lane.

A broken yellow line in the center of the road indicates that traffic next to the broken yellow line may pass, if it is safe to do so.

When entering any roadway, you must be aware of traffic conditions. Use your side mirror and look over your shoulder to help you see and anticipate traffic when entering a freeway.

Downward-facing triangular signs mean drivers must yield. When approaching a yield sign, slow down to a speed that is reasonable for existing conditions and stop if necessary. If you must stop, do so at a marked stop line, if it exists.

A five-sided sign indicates that you are in a school zone and must slow to a speed of 15 mph during specified hours and when children are present. Be sure to drive with extra caution when driving in an area where children are present.

"Reduced speed" signs inform drivers that they must reduce their speeds. If a new speed limit is posted on one of these signs, the new speed limit begins at the sign.

Blue signs on the roadway are service signs. They are used to provide information about motorist services, such as upcoming rest areas, food options, or nearby hospitals.

To avoid the need for last-minute braking or turning, consistently watch the road far ahead of your vehicle. By looking ahead and being ready to stop or change lanes if needed, you can drive more safely, save fuel, and help keep traffic moving at a steady pace.

Most signs in work areas are orange and diamond-shaped, although some signs are rectangular. These signs and traffic control devices are commonly reflective to better attract your attention at night.

You must have evidence of financial responsibility, such as proof of insurance, with you whenever you drive. You must always show proof of insurance and your license to an officer upon request after a traffic stop or collision.

This sign indicates that a roundabout is ahead. Enter a roundabout at a low speed and yield to existing traffic.

This signs warns that a four-way intersection is ahead.

A flashing red traffic signal has the same meaning as a stop sign. At an intersection with a flashing red light, you must come to a complete stop, look both ways, and proceed only after the intersection is clear.

If a vehicle skids while hydroplaning, the driver should try to regain control of the vehicle. If that is not possible, the driver should release the accelerator and ride out the skid. The driver should not immediately apply the brakes.

By definition, blind spots are areas that cannot be seen using your mirrors. To check your blind spots, you should look over your shoulders.

When preparing to drive, you should be sure all of your equipment is in working order. Before starting your engine, adjust all mirrors so you can use them without having to lean forward or backward. In heavy traffic, when you really need them, you won’t have time to adjust your mirrors.

This sign warns of an upcoming winding road with three or more curves.