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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who needs a Maine drivers license | Any resident of the state who wishes to operate a motor vehicle in Maine Those who hold a valid driver's license from another state must surrender that license and apply for a Maine driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency in this state |
| Who does not need a Maine driver's license to operate a Motor Vehicle in Maine | Any resident who has a valid learner permit may drive if they are accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 20 years of age and has held a valid license for a minimum of 2 years. |
| How do I obtain a permit in Maine | You must be 15 years of age. If you are under 18 years of age, you must complete an approved driver's education course. And complete a driver acknowledgment written examination |
| How long is a permit valid for? | A learner permit is generally 2 years. |
| Types of driver licenses snf drivers permits | Class A and B licenses are commercial vehicle licenses and are distinguished by the size and weight of a vehicle to be driven. |
| What does all three classifications of types of vehicles. | A class A license covers any combination of vehicles with gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds provided. Class B covers any single vehicle with a gross weight rating of 26,001 or more . Class C is the standard class |
| Class C is what | Class C is the standard license classification issued to most motor vehicle operators. |
| How to obtain School buses and passenger busses and motorcycle licenses | Their use requires a separate special endorsement and an examination for those specific vehicles. |
| What age can you go for a School Bus license | School bus License applican Must be 21 years of age or older and have at least one year of licensed driving experience. |
| What license would you need to operate Mopad | Mopeds may be operated on a license of any class. |
| What license may operate motorized bicycles or tricycles. | It may only be operated by a person who possesses a valid licensee of any class, an appropriate learner permit, or a license endorsed for a motorcycle or moped |
| How do I obtain a Drivers license | Be at least 16 years Of age and have completed an approved driver's education course. Before a person under 21 years of age can apply for a road test that person must have held a learner permit for at least 6 months from the date of issued of the law perm |
| Must complete what under the age 18 to get a drivers test date | Must complete a minimum of 70 hours of driving including 10 hours of night driving, while accompanied by a licensed driver who is At least 20 years of age and has held a valid license for 2 years. |
| When should the 70 hours of driving start | The 70 hours of driving must begin after insurance for the permit is issued. The parent, stepparent, guardian, or spouse must certify the person's driving time in a form the secretary of state prescribes. |
| Who can file a request with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to suspend the license or instruction permits of a minor | Anyone who has signd the application for a minor |
| The illegal transportation of liquor by a minor carries a minimum suspension of how many days | 30 days, then 90 days second suspension |
| How many classes of driver's licenses are issued in Maine | There are 3 classes of driver's license |
| What are the demerit points | It's 6 points before the suspension |
| Name the violation of traffic laws which, upon conviction, carry automatic 90 days suspension | When you drive off when a cop tries to pull you over, passing a road block, street racing |
| According to Maine law, how many days do you have to inform the BMV of a name or address change | You have 30 days to change and let the BMV know |
| Title your motor vehicle | A motor vehicle must have a title before it can be registered in Maine |
| What is a title | A title is a legal document which identifies ownership of a motor vehicle |
| Why do I need a title | To prove ownership and show any liens debts on your vehicle. |
| How do I apply for a title | If the vehicle is purchased from a Maine auto dealer, the dealer will furnish you with a blue copy of the title application which must be presented at the time of your first registered. If the vehicle was not purchased from a Maine auto dealer a title app |
| Who is the title given to | If you are the owner and have no lien holder you will receive the title. If you have borrowed money to pay for the car, the bank or credit union that lent you the money will get the title. |
| Where do I keep the certificate of the title | In a safe place; never in the vehcy |
| What vehicles do not need a title under the title law | Vehicles are more than 25 years old, motorcycles have an engine size of less than 300 cc, and trailers have an unloaded weight of 3,000 pounds or less. |
| What should I do if my title is stolen, lost, destroyed, or mutilated? | You should make the application at once for a duplicate title. Send in your mutilated or illegible certificate of title with the application and proper fee |
| How do I register a vehicle in Maine | Payment of the excise tax to a municipal tax collector is the first step in registering your motor vehicle. An excise tax must be paid on all types of vehicles except semi-trailers. The amount of excise tax due depends on the age and factory list price. |
| Where is a motor vehicle registration issued | After the payment of the excise tax, your registration and plates may be obtained by visiting any of the Motor Vehicle Branch Offices listed on the inside cover of this Manuel or by mailing your application and the correct fee to the BMV 29 state house st |
| How much does a motor vehicle registration cost. | The registration fee for a passenger vehicle is 35.00. A registration remains valid for one year from the month it is issued. |
| Do I need to apply for a Maine title so I can registerer? | At the time of the first registration, an application for title must be submitted for a vehicle that is 25 years old or newer. |
| Is payment of sales tax required | When registering any vehicle for the first time in Maine, your registration application must be accompanied by a use tax certificate this form is used to determine if any Maine sales tax is due. |
| How soon after moving to Maine must I register my vehicle. | Maine law requires that a Maine motor vehicle registration must be applied for within 30 days once resistance in the state of Maine is declared or established. |
| Insuring your motor vehicle | Maine law requires every owner and operator of a motor vehicle to maintain motor vehicle liability insurance and to present evidence upon request of a law enforcement officer. |
| Inspecting your motor vehicle. | All motor vehicles bearing a Maine registration must have a current Maine inspection before being operated in any public way. This inspection must be done at an official inspection station once a year. |
| What is a title and how do you apply one | A title is a legal document of the ownership of the vehicle. |
| How often should I have my vehicle inspected | once a year |
| What taxt must be paid prior to registering a motor vehicle? | The excise taxt |
| Will I need liability insurance when I register my motor vehicle | Yes |
| Where and how do I register my motor vehicle | With in the town |
| What are some of the emergency supplies I should always have in my vehicle | Owner manual spare tire Jack lug wrench first aid kit blanket flashlight road map |
| What is the Brac level which denotes operating under the influence (O.U.I) in Maine for people under 21 years of age | Any amount |
| What is the legal BrAC level for determining O.U.I in those aged 21 and older in Maine | .008 |
| What does implied consent mean | To consent to a test at anytime. |
| What drugs are the most damaging and widely used in the United States today | Alcohol |
| True or false? An O.U.I offense could cost you more than 7,000$ | true |
| List the three distinct types of driving distractions. | Cellphone eating and sleeping |
| At a four-way stop, who has the right of way | The driver who arrives at the stop sign first |
| What does a red line through a red circle mean | Is not allowed prohibited 🚫 |
| What is the difference between a solid white line on the roadway and a broken one. | Solid white line means no passing and the white broken line means that lane can change are permitted when safe to do so change lane |
| When about to move into a shared left turn lane are you required to check the blind spot area before moving into the lane | Yes |
| When approaching an intersection that has a stop line and/ or a crosswalk where should you stop | You should stop at the stop line |
| When is making a turn into a roadway with multiple lanes going in your direction which lane should you initially turn into | The lane closest to the direction you are turning from |
| In Maine children and adults up to what age required to wear seatbelts to be secured in a safety seat when riding in an automobile? | Always |
| True or false seat belts help you to stay alert | True |
| Approximately how many people die each year in motor vehicle accidents in the United States? | 45,000 people die in a motor vehicle accident in the U.S. each year |
| True or false if your vehicle has air bag then the use of safety belts is not required | False |
| True or false when used properly, lap and shoulder belts can reduce the risk of a serious or fatal injuries by 40-55% | True |
| Why is it recommended that the driver should set their seat back so there is at least 10 inches of space between their body and the steering wheel. | Because of the air bag. |
| Why is it recommended that you grip the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 position | To avoid injury from an air bag deployment and for best control |
| True or false the rule of turning the steering wheel in the direction you want to go only applies when going forward? | False |
| How should you communicate to drivers to the rear when you will be slowing down it stop unexpectedly | Your brake light let people know that you are slowing down |
| True or false your entire foot sh b u wh apply the gas ped | Fasle |
| When idling the average car uses how much gas every 6 minutes | A cup of gas every six minutes |
| When backing up your vehicle how fast should it go | Back no faster then a slow walk |
| How do you proceed when approaching a traffic circle | Must yield the right of way to vehicles already in the circle or roundabout unless otherwise directed by a police officer or by traffic control device. |
| What procedure should you follow before attempting to pass another vehicle | Check for upcoming traffic check your mirrors and check over your shoulder for vehicle following or passing you signal steer into the passing left lane adjust speed |
| To change lanes safely while driving what procedures should you follow | Check you mirror check your blind spot give the correct signal look over your shoulder |
| Where is it dangerous to pass | If there is an oncoming vehicle If your view is blocked by a curve At intersection When approaching a railroad crossing or bridge. |
| How do you determine whether or not there is enough room to pass a vehicle in front of you | One third of a mile to pass |
| True or false when attempting to pass another vehicle you should always treat a hill or curve as in oncoming vehicle | True |
| Where is the drivers blind spot usually located | Are areas around your vehicle caused by headrests and door pillars that block your vision |
| True or false when driving long distances on straight roads you should keep your vehicle as warm as possible | False |
| What procedure should you follow when entering an expressway | Communicate by using turn signals Keep and get up to the speed for entering expressway find a gap in traffic and merge left Cancel your turn signal once entry is complete. |
| Good drivers try to see ahead for at least how many seconds | 20 to 30 seconds ahead |
| 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 | Always double check the drivers actions before proceeding as they may change their mind or not signal properly |
| True or false you should use your low beams in fog snow or heavy rain | True |
| What procedure should you follow when you are having car trouble and must stop | If possible pull all the way off the road so you are well out of traffic. Turn on your emergency flashers If your car doesn’t have flashers use the proper turn signal Lift the hood to signal an emergency. |
| What is safe speed | A safe speed that allows drivers or operator to fully control their vehicle and stop within the distance visible ahead |
| At 50 MPH it takes about what feet to stop | It takes 158 feet to stop |
| What traffic signs almost always yellow and diamond shaped | Warning signs are almost always yellow |
| Unless otherwise posted at what speed should you travel when driving through a business district | 25 miles per hour in a business district |
| What should you do if you are driving along in the rain snow and fog and being to have difficult seeing either ahead beside or behind you | Whenever visibility is too dim for you to see 1000 feet ahead or at an time when windshield wipers is constant use you must turn on the headlight |
| When following trucks, tractor trailer and buses, what driving considerations should you keep in mind | Don’t follow to closely that their drivers can’t see you in their rear view mirrors or your view of the road ahead is blocked Trucks and buses often make wide turns leaving an open space to their right in the process don’t pass such vehicles. |
| True or false? The driver behind you has more control over the space directly behind you than you do | True |
| In avoiding collision a driver has three options what are they? | First is to stop pumping the brakes is usually the best way to stop steer away |
| What shou you do if your vehicle stalls on rail tracks | Stop trying and get out of the way to avoid debris from any crash leave your vehicle and head quickly towards the oncoming train and away from the tracks at a 45 angle |
| If your brakes become wet after driving through deep water you can dry them by | Always test brakes after driving through deep water the brakes may pull you to one side or they may not work at all dry brakes by driving slowly and putting your brakes on lightly for a short distance. |
| What is the first Thing you should do when confronted by an oncoming vehicle in your lane | Blow your horn and flash your lights to warn the other driver brake quickly but not so fast that you lock your vehicle and lose control quickly pull off into the right shoulder or ditch do not drive into the left lane |
| What is the first thing you should do if you are involved in an accident | Your should try to help the victims jf emergency medical assistance is already on the scene follow their instructions and pay attention to the road and traffic control officers not the accident |
| True or false always contact the police if you are involved in an accident on which someone is injured | True |
| Should you try to pull injured victims from a vehicle that has been involved in an accident | No |
| When encountering bicycles lists how should you drive | give them 3 feet of space Bicycles are considered vehicles they most follow the same rules of the road as other vehicles a bicycle list has the same right responsibility as a vehicle driver |
| True or false Bicyclists are vehicles drivers and have all the same rights and responsibilities as a drivers of motor vehicles | True |
| When passing a bicycle list how much room should you give | Slow and allow as much space as you can when approaching or passing a bicyclist leave at least 3 feet of passing space between the right side of your vehicle and a bicyclist as you overtake them. |
| When encountering an emergency vehicle that has its emergency lights and siren activated what is a motorist required to do | Pull off |
| How many no zone are there around a large trucks | 3 - Sides rear and front on both sides |
| When are you required to yield to pedestrians crossing the streets | Always |
| When operating your vehicle on ice and snow it takes | It takes 3 to 12 times as much distance to stop your car as it does on dry pavement |
| What is hydroplaning and how should you handle it | Hydroplaning is when which can cause skidding can take place when your driving on a wet road. To reduce the chance of hydroplaning you should slow down during rainstorms replace tires as soon as they become worn and keep tires properly inflated |
| What are two peak moose collisions month in Maine | May and June are peaks for moose collisions month |
| When stopping on icy or snow covered roads how should you apply your brakes | Pump brakes on and off gently |
| How should you approach an uncontrolled intersection | With caution |
| Construction warning signs are what color | They are orange |