Traffic Laws and Rules Flashcards

In Maine, what is the 'Move Over' law?

Answer: Drivers must move over one lane or slow down when approaching stopped emergency or maintenance vehicles

Maine's Move Over law requires drivers to move over one lane when approaching stopped emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or maintenance vehicles with flashing lights. If lane change is not possible, they must slow down significantly.

What is the legal consequence in Maine for refusing a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) when suspected of OUI?

Answer: Automatic license suspension for 275 days

Under Maine's implied consent law, refusing a chemical test results in an automatic administrative license suspension of 275 days for a first offense.

In Maine, when is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?

Answer: When the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and there is a paved shoulder or lane

Passing on the right is permitted in Maine when the vehicle ahead is making or signaling a left turn and there is sufficient room on a paved portion of the road.

What is the minimum following distance recommended for drivers in Maine?

Answer: At least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead

Maine recommends at least a 3-second following distance under normal conditions, increasing in poor weather or when following large vehicles.

In Maine, what must you do before changing lanes on a highway?

Answer: Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots

Safe lane changes require signaling your intention, checking rearview and side mirrors, and physically checking blind spots before moving into the new lane.

When parking uphill on a Maine street with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

Answer: Away from the curb (toward the road)

When parking uphill with a curb, turn your wheels away from the curb so that if the vehicle rolls, it will roll into the curb rather than into traffic.