Maine Driver's Ed Permit Test Study Guide

Maine Driver's Ed Permit Test Study Guide Automobiles get ___% better mileage at 55 MPH than at 70 MPH. - ANS - 20% At a four way stop, who has the right of way? - ANS - person who stopped first; car to the right Wha ...

Maine Driver's Ed Permit Test Study Guide Automobiles get ___% better mileage at 55 MPH than at 70 MPH. - ANS - 20% At a four way stop, who has the right of way? - ANS - person who stopped first; car to the right What does a red line through a red circle mean? - ANS - An action is prohibited What routine maintenance steps should you follow to maximize your automobiles fuel efficiency? - ANS - Tire pressure, oil chances, air filters What is the difference between a solid line on the roadway and a broken one? - ANS - Broken lines- allowed to pass; solid lines- can't pass How should you proceed when approaching a traffic circle? - ANS - yield to traffic already in the circle, and proceed when clear Good drivers try to see ahead for at least how many seconds? - ANS - 10-15 seconds What procedures should you follow before attempting to pass another vehicle? - ANS - Signal, then pass when the way is clear. have good judgement on space available You are at a stop sign. A car approaches from the left which has its directional signal flashing indicating a right turn into the road you are about to leave. Is it safe to assume that this vehicle will make the turn? - ANS - No. To change lanes safely while driving, what procedures should you follow? - ANS - SMOG: signal, check mirrors, check over your shoulder, go when way is clear. True or False: You should use your low beams in fog, snow, or heavy rain. - ANS - True Where is it dangerous to pass? - ANS - hills, curves, or oncoming obstacles. True or False: When attempting to pass another vehicle, you should always treat a hill or curve as an oncoming vehicle. - ANS - True What procedures should you follow when you are having car trouble and have to stop? - ANS - Signal, pull of road away from traffic Where is the driver's "blind spot" usually located? - ANS - Center and back, mostly on right side At 50 MPH, it takes about ____ feet to stop? - ANS - 175 What traffic signs are almost always yellow and diamond shaped? - ANS - show's what's coming ahead Unless otherwise posted, at what speed should you travel when driving through a rural/country district? A business district? A school district? - ANS - 45 MPH, 25 MPH, 15 MPH What should you do if you are driving along in the rain, snow or fog, and begin to have difficulty seeing either ahead, beside and/or behind you? - ANS - pull over in a safe spot and alert someone When following trucks, tractor trailers, and/or buses, what driving considerations should you keep in mind? - ANS - make wide turns; slower time slowing down True or False: The driver behind you has more control over the space directly behind you than you do. - ANS - True True or False: When driving long distances on straight roads, you should keep your vehicle as warm as possible. - ANS - False What procedures should you follow when entering an expressway? - ANS - Look for a gap, increase speed in entrance lane, enter gap at highway speed When encountering a bicyclist, how should you drive? - ANS - stay alert of their movement, maintain 3 feet of space True or False: Bicyclists are vehicle drivers and have all the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of motor vehicles. - ANS - True When passing a bicyclist, how much room should you give? - ANS - 3 feet In Maine, children and adults up to what age are required to wear safety belts or be secured in a safety seat when riding in an automobile? - ANS - All ages In avoiding a collision, a driver has three options. What are they? - ANS - Changing path of travel, accelerating, decelerating When operating your vehicle on ice or snow, it takes ___ to ___ times as much distance to stop your vehicle as it does on dry pavement. - ANS - 8, 12 According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about ___% of all deaths and serious injuries occur in cars traveling under 40 MPH within 25 miles from one's home. - ANS - 75 True or False: When used properly, lap and shoulder belts can reduce the risk of a serious or fatal injury by 40-55%. - ANS - True. What is "hydroplaning" and how should it be handled? - ANS - Lift on surface of water if you're going too fast. Release acceleration, don't hit breaks. Prevent hydroplaning by slowing down before reaching a surface of water. Should you try to pull victims from a vehicle that has been involved in an accident? - ANS - If life threatening injuries are present When you operate a motor vehicle in Maine, you are automatically consented to a test at any time the authorities wish to administer it. What is this called? - ANS - Implied consent. When driving on snowy roads, how much should you reduce your speed? - ANS - Slow down by half of normal speed limit. When driving on wet roads, how much should you reduce your speed? - ANS - Slow down by 5 to 10 MPH of normal speed limit. When driving on icy roads, how much should you reduce your speed? - ANS - Slow down to a crawl. When should you dim your high beams? - ANS - 500 feet on approach, 300 feet on following. When in town, how far ahead should you be looking? - ANS - 10-15 seconds. How many seconds does it take for your eyes to recover from the glare of headlights? - ANS - 5 seconds. How much time does it take to sober up? - ANS - 1 hour per drink what are demerit points? - ANS - points given on license for violating traffic regulations BrAC level which denotes OUI for under 21 years old - ANS - any BrAC level which denotes OUI for 21 years old+ - ANS - 0.08 per 210 liters of breath what drug is most damaging? - ANS - alcohol, but that and drugs combined also Flashing red light - ANS - come to a complete stop and go when clear flashing yellow light - ANS - slow down and proceed with caution Disabled crossing the street - ANS - Give 10 feet and proceed when they are out of danger Parking near a curb - ANS - 18" away Time headlights need to be on - ANS - dusk to dawn