Maine DMV Practice Test 2024

All buses transporting passengers and vehicles transporting hazardous material (including chlorine) must stop at all railroad crossings in Maine. If you are driving behind any of these vehicles, you should be prepared to stop as well.

Before proceeding at an intersection, you're always required to yield to traffic already in the intersection. This applies even if you're facing a green light.

Drivers convicted of leaving a crash scene resulting in injury will be charged with a Class D Crime. The punishment for a Class D Crime in Maine is a fine of up to $2,000 and up to 1 year in jail. If the accident results in serious bodily injury or death, you may be charged with a Class C Crime depending on the circumstances.

Drivers from both directions have to stop for school buses loading or unloading passengers on school property, parking area or undivided highway in Maine. School buses use flashing red lights to indicate that the bus is stopped to load or unload school children. Do not proceed until the school bus has started driving again or the bus driver signals for you to proceed. A stop is not required when driving on the opposite side of a divided highway with four or more lanes.

Exchange your name, address, driver's license information, insurance information and phone number with anyone else involved in the crash. After exchanging information, write down as much information about the crash as possible. This includes weather conditions, road conditions, time of the crash, and how the crash occurred. This will help determine who is at fault and help with insurance claims. Crashes in Maine must be immediately reported in incidents of injury, fatality, or vehicle- or property damage exceeding $1,000.

If the turn can be made safely, you may turn right on a red light in Maine after coming to a complete stop and yielding to any pedestrians/vehicles lawfully proceeding through the intersection. Look for signs that prohibit the turn.

If you crash into an unattended vehicle, you're expected to make a reasonable attempt to locate the owner of the vehicle. If unable to locate the owner, you should instead leave a note in a secure place with your contact information and details regarding the crash. In additon, you should take pictures of the scene (including damage to the other car and their license plate number), and notify your insurance company as well as the nearest police department about the accident. Crashes in Maine must be immediately reported in incidents of injury, fatality, or vehicle- or property damage exceeding $1,000.

In Maine, there is no prohibition on wearing headsets while driving. However, you should be very careful about covering your ears entirely as you will miss the visual queues otherwise present in the road environment.

Maine school zone speed limits are in effect during school recess and when children are going to / from school during its opening or closing hours. Look for signs that indicate otherwise. Be extremely careful close to schools as children are unpredictable and may cross the road without warning.

Many states allow drivers to turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, but that is not the case in Maine. In Maine, you must not turn left on red under any circumstances.

Texting or using a hand-held device while driving is prohibited for all drivers in Maine. This is because any such use will severely distract you and increase the risk of a crash. In addition, drivers with a learner or intermediate license are prohibited from using a cell phone at all while driving. It's recommended that you pull off the road and stop if you need to make a call. Never use a phone when driving in hazardous conditions as you must focus all your attention on driving.

To avoid being part of a crash, drivers should indicate well in advance of any moves. In Maine, try to signal for at least 100 feet before any lane change or turn.

When driving closely behind another vehicle, you won’t be able to see as much of the road ahead and you won’t have as much time to react in case the other vehicle suddenly brakes.

When you brake hard at high speeds, your wheels may lock up and cause your vehicle to skid. In icy, cold or wet conditions, you should also avoid hard braking. 

If your wheels lock up and you skid, don’t accelerate or brake too hard! Instead, focus on maintaining control over your vehicle. Then take your foot off the brake pedal, straighten out the wheels, and begin slowing down gradually. 

Do NOT cut in too close in front of a truck when, for example, turning or exiting the freeway. Trucks need more time and distance to stop - so the truck may ram into the rear of your vehicle.

Bicyclists are more vulnerable in traffic and more susceptible to e.g. wind gusts from passing vehicles. They may also wobble or swerve to avoid a hazard or changing road condition. By waiting, you can ensure that the road is clear and that you can give the bicyclist plenty of clearance when passing.

Don’t stop or make any last-minute moves on a freeway. If you miss your exit, remain calm and take the next appropriate exit instead.

Traffic lights ahead. Be ready to stop as you may face a red light.

Flashing arrow panels are often found in and before road work zones - they tell you to prepare for changing lanes or letting other traffic merge into your lane.

When driving fast you will have less time to scan the area for hazards, less time to react, and less time to respond if necessary. As a result, you’re more likely to be involved in a crash.