Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation — Maine

Maine permit practice test: 1157 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 30 Q, pass 24. Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation: 67 questions. Updated

Brakes, tires, lights, mirrors, seat belts, child seats and basic vehicle control.

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TopicVehicle Equipment & Safe Operation
License testMaine Car learner's permit test
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Questions (67)

1. The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are:
  1. Only a lap and shoulder belt.
  2. Only an airbag.
  3. Both a lap/shoulder belt and an airbag. ✓
  4. No safety restraints.

Answer: C. Both a lap/shoulder belt and an airbag.

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2. What is the purpose of rumble strips?
  1. They alert drivers to potential tire problems.
  2. They test a vehicle's shock absorbers.
  3. Through vibration and sound, they alert inattentive drivers to the fact that their vehicles have left the travel lane. ✓

Answer: C. Through vibration and sound, they alert inattentive drivers to the fact that their vehicles have left the travel lane.

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3. In inclement weather, you should:
  1. Steer off the road.
  2. Drive in a low gear.
  3. Steer and brake smoothly. ✓

Answer: C. Steer and brake smoothly.

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4. A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:
  1. A loss of hearing.
  2. Pollution.
  3. Carbon monoxide poisoning. ✓
  4. Poor engine performance.

Answer: C. Carbon monoxide poisoning.

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5. When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:
  1. Pump the brakes.
  2. Press and hold the brake pedal. ✓
  3. Press and hold the gas pedal.
  4. Lightly tap the brakes.

Answer: B. Press and hold the brake pedal.

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6. If you have a sudden tire blowout:
  1. Use the brakes lightly. ✓
  2. Pump the brakes.
  3. Apply the brakes firmly.

Answer: A. Use the brakes lightly.

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7. Your tire blows out while you are driving. You should:
  1. Slam on your brakes.
  2. Hold your steering wheel tightly and slow to a stop. ✓
  3. Keep driving normally.
  4. Turn on your emergency flashers and continue driving.

Answer: B. Hold your steering wheel tightly and slow to a stop.

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8. If you experience a tire blowout:
  1. Take your foot of the gas.
  2. Do not immediately use your brakes.
  3. Gradually slow down and pull off the side of the road.
  4. All of the above. ✓

Answer: D. All of the above.

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9. If you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:
  1. Turn off the engine.
  2. Lock the ignition and remove the key.
  3. Set the parking brake.
  4. All of the above. ✓

Answer: D. All of the above.

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10. Which of these statements is true about large trucks?
  1. They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles. ✓
  2. They all have air brakes that allow them to stop quickly.
  3. They are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.

Answer: A. They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

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