Highway & Freeway Driving — Maine
Maine permit practice test: 1157 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 30 Q, pass 24. Highway & Freeway Driving: 112 questions.
Entering and exiting freeways, lane changes, overtaking and HOV lane rules.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Highway & Freeway Driving |
| License test | Maine Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 112 (10% of 1157 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (112)
1. Which of the following statements is true?
- Signal at least 100 feet before changing lanes to pass and ensure there is no oncoming traffic.
- Use your mirrors and look over your left shoulder to check your blind spot when passing to the left.
- When passing, wait until you can see both headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror before returning to your original lane.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
2. When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
- At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway. ✓
- Five to 10 mph slower than the speed of traffic on the freeway.
- The posted speed limit for freeway traffic.
Answer: A. At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.
3. Each time you pass a car, there is:
- An increased chance of collision. ✓
- A decreased chance of collision.
- No more or less chance of a collision.
Answer: A. An increased chance of collision.
4. To turn left from multilane, one-way streets and highways, you should start from:
- The middle of the intersection.
- The right lane.
- The left lane. ✓
- Any lane.
Answer: C. The left lane.
5. When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:
- Enter above the speed of traffic to get ahead.
- Enter slowly to avoid other vehicles.
- Stop first, then slowly enter traffic.
- Accelerate to the speed of traffic. ✓
Answer: D. Accelerate to the speed of traffic.
6. When turning or changing lanes, you must:
- Always signal your intentions, even when no visible traffic is present. ✓
- Signal only if there is visible traffic.
- Signal only when driving at night.
- Signal only when driving in heavy traffic at night.
Answer: A. Always signal your intentions, even when no visible traffic is present.
7. Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:
- Check your blind spots and mirrors.
- Signal your intention before changing lanes.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: C. All of the above.
8. When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:
- Using the inside rearview mirror.
- Turning your head and looking over your shoulder. ✓
- Using your side mirror.
Answer: B. Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.
9. When entering the interstate on a short entrance ramp where there is no acceleration lane, you should:
- Immediately enter the far-right traffic lane on the interstate and speed up to match the flow of traffic.
- Use the shoulder of the main road to get up to the speed of traffic.
- Speed up and enter the interstate only after you have identified a gap in traffic. ✓
Answer: C. Speed up and enter the interstate only after you have identified a gap in traffic.
10. Highways and roads freeze before ramps and bridges.
- True
- False ✓
Answer: B. False
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook