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Maine Road Signs Practice Practice Questions - Maine Driver License Knowledge Test Signs, Signals and Road Markings Practice Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
In the Maine Driver License Manual, what is included under traffic controls?
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Only traffic lights at intersections
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B
Traffic signals, signs, road markings, and directions from authorized people
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C
Only police hand signals and school-zone signs
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D
Road conditions that are not marked by signs
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QUESTION 2 / 25
How should this practice set be understood for Maine test preparation?
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As a separate official Maine road-signs-only exam
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As focused practice for signs, signals, and markings within the Maine knowledge test
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C
As a replacement for the Maine Driver License Manual
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D
As practice only for commercial driver applicants
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QUESTION 3 / 25
On a vertical traffic signal in Maine, what is the order of the lights from top to bottom?
Choose one answer below.
A
Green, yellow, red
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B
Yellow, red, green
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C
Red, yellow, green
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D
Red, green, yellow
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QUESTION 4 / 25
On a horizontal traffic signal, where is the red light located?
Choose one answer below.
A
On the left
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B
In the middle
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C
On the right
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D
Below the yellow light
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What does a steady green traffic light mean?
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A
Go only if the way is clear of traffic and pedestrians
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B
Stop, then proceed when safe
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C
The light is about to turn red, so begin slowing
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D
The lane under the signal is closed
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What does a steady yellow traffic light tell you to do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to clear the intersection
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B
Begin to slow because the light is about to turn red
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C
Stop, then proceed under stop-sign rules
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D
Turn only in the direction of the arrow
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QUESTION 7 / 25
At a steady red traffic light, where must you wait if there is a stop line or crosswalk?
Choose one answer below.
A
Past the crosswalk so you can see better
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B
Behind the stop line or crosswalk until the light turns green
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C
In the intersection, as long as cross traffic is clear
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D
Beside the signal pole
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop and wait until it changes to green
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B
Slow down, proceed with caution, and be prepared to stop
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C
The lane below the signal may be used only for left turns
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D
The road is closed to all traffic
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What does a flashing red traffic light require?
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue through without slowing if no one is visible
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B
Slow down but do not stop
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C
Stop and look both ways before entering
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D
Use the lane only for left turns
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What does a green arrow signal allow you to do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive in any direction without yielding
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B
Move cautiously in the direction of the arrow, yielding as required
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C
Stop until a circular green appears
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D
Use the lane only if you are turning left
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What does a red octagonal sign mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yield
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B
Stop
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C
No passing zone
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D
Railroad crossing ahead
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What does a red and white downward-pointing triangle mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop every time
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B
Yield
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C
Traffic signal ahead
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D
Divided highway begins
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign usually tell drivers?
Choose one answer below.
A
A rule that always carries a fine
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B
A warning about danger or conditions ahead
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C
A destination or route number
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D
A hospital, gas, food, or lodging service
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What color are work-zone signs that warn about construction or maintenance activity?
Choose one answer below.
A
Blue with white letters
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B
Orange with black letters or symbols
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C
Brown with white letters
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D
Green with white arrows only
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What do regulatory signs tell drivers?
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A
Traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking, or other rules
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B
Only distances to nearby towns
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C
Only scenic or recreational destinations
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D
Only warnings about curves and crossings
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What does a red circle with a red slash across a symbol mean?
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A
The action shown is recommended
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B
The action shown is not allowed
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C
The sign applies only to trucks
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D
The sign is only a guide sign
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What is the main purpose of guide signs?
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To warn of danger ahead
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B
To direct drivers to roads, towns, points of interest, and services
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C
To prohibit turns and parking
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D
To close lanes in work zones
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What does a round yellow sign with an X symbol and black RR warn about?
Choose one answer below.
A
A school crossing
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B
A railroad crossing ahead
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C
A no-passing zone
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D
A reversible lane
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the white X-shaped sign marked Railroad Crossing called?
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A crossbuck
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B
A route shield
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C
A lane-use sign
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D
A speed plaque
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road indicate?
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A
No passing zone
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B
Road closed ahead
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C
Hospital services nearby
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D
Traffic signal ahead
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What do black-and-white Speed Limit signs show?
Choose one answer below.
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A suggested speed only for curves
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B
The legal speed when conditions are ideal
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C
The minimum speed for every road user
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D
A detour route through a work zone
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What is the basic difference between solid and broken white lane lines?
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Solid white lines separate opposing traffic, while broken white lines mark shoulders
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B
Solid white lines discourage lane changes, while broken white lines allow safe lane changes
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C
Solid white lines mean stop, while broken white lines mean yield
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D
There is no difference in meaning
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What do yellow road markings usually divide?
Choose one answer below.
A
Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions
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B
Same-direction lanes only
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C
Parking spaces only
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D
Crosswalks only
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What is a crosswalk?
Choose one answer below.
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A lane reserved for passing slower vehicles
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B
A special area set aside for people to cross the street
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C
A shoulder marking for disabled vehicles
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D
A sign showing the next route number
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What do stop lines show?
Choose one answer below.
A
Where to stop for signs or traffic signals
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B
Where passing begins
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C
Where a lane becomes reversible
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D
Where guide signs end
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