Maine Permit Test flashcards
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- Maine default rural speed limit
- On most rural roads in Maine the statutory limit is 55 mph unless a sign posts a different speed. Posted limits always control over the default.
- Unmarked intersection right-of-way
- At an intersection with no signs or signals, yield to vehicles already in the intersection and to the vehicle approaching from your right.
- Maine child restraint rule
- Children under 2 must ride rear-facing, and children under 8 and under 57 inches tall must use an appropriate child restraint system.
- When headlights are required
- Use headlights from sunset to sunrise, whenever visibility is 500 feet or less, and whenever wipers are on because of rain, snow, or fog.
- Maine implied consent
- By driving in Maine you consent to a chemical test after an OUI arrest. Refusing brings an automatic license suspension and can be used as evidence.
- Maine OUI thresholds
- A blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher is OUI for adults. Drivers under 21 face OUI at 0.02% under the zero-tolerance law.
- Passing on the right
- Legal only when the vehicle ahead is turning left, when two or more lanes run the same direction, or on a wide one-way street.
- School bus stop requirement
- When a school bus shows flashing red lights and its stop arm, traffic in both directions must stop unless a physical median or barrier divides the highway.
- Red octagon and triangle
- A red octagon means come to a complete stop before the crosswalk or stop line. A red inverted triangle means yield to traffic already there.
- Yellow warning signs
- Yellow diamond signs warn of conditions ahead such as curves, intersections, or bumps. A yellow pennant marks the start of a no-passing zone.
- Orange work zone signs
- Orange diamond signs mark construction and maintenance zones. Moving violations in Maine work zones carry doubled fines when workers are present.
- Flashing red versus yellow
- A flashing red signal works like a stop sign: stop, then proceed when clear. A flashing yellow means slow down and proceed with caution.
- Steady yellow signal
- A steady yellow light means the signal is turning red. Stop if you can do so safely rather than speeding up to enter the intersection.
- Solid yellow center line
- A solid yellow center line forbids passing in either direction. A broken yellow line on your side permits passing when the way is clear.
- White lane markings
- Double solid white lines separate same-direction lanes and may not be crossed. A single broken white line may be crossed when changing lanes.
- Green and red arrows
- A green arrow permits travel in that direction only when clear. A red arrow means stop and do not turn in the arrow's direction.
- Three-second following rule
- Stay at least three seconds behind the vehicle ahead in good conditions. Increase the gap at night, in rain, or behind motorcycles and trucks.
- Maine Move Over law
- When emergency, tow, or maintenance vehicles with flashing lights are stopped, slow down and move one lane away if it is safe to do so.
- Three-foot bicycle clearance
- When passing a bicyclist in Maine, leave at least three feet of space. If you cannot, wait until passing is legal and safe.
- Truck No-Zones
- Large trucks have large blind spots behind, beside, and in front of the cab. If you cannot see the truck's mirrors, the driver cannot see you.
- Low beams in bad weather
- In fog, rain, or snow use low-beam headlights. High beams reflect off the precipitation and make it harder to see the road ahead.
- Recovering from a skid
- Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go. Avoid hard braking, which can worsen the skid.
- Hydroplaning response
- Hydroplaning can begin near 35 mph on wet pavement. Ease off the gas and avoid hard braking until the tires grip the road again.
- Emergency vehicle response
- When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, pull to the right edge and stop. If in an intersection, clear it first, then pull over.
- Maine learner's permit age
- A Maine learner's permit requires the applicant to be at least 15 years old and to pass a vision screening and a written knowledge test.
- Supervised driving hours
- Before the road test, a Maine permit holder must log 70 hours of supervised driving, including at least 10 hours after dark.
- Permit supervisor requirements
- The supervising driver must be at least 20 years old, hold a valid license for at least two years, and sit in the front passenger seat.
- Intermediate license night limit
- Maine's intermediate license bars driving from midnight to 5 a.m. unless the trip is for work, school, or an emergency.
- Intermediate passenger limit
- Intermediate license holders may carry only immediate family members as passengers unless a licensed adult 20 or older is also in the vehicle.
- Permit holding period
- A Maine learner's permit must be held at least six months before applying for an intermediate license, with no OUI or serious moving violations.
- Unrestricted license age
- Maine's full, unrestricted license is available at age 18 after holding the intermediate license at least six months without suspension or OUI conviction.
- Road test vehicle needs
- The road test requires a registered, inspected, and insured vehicle, and the applicant must be accompanied by a licensed driver.