ME DMV Parking and Maneuvering — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Maine, how far from a fire hydrant must you park?
- 10 feet (Correct answer)
- 5 feet
- 15 feet
- 20 feet
Correct answer: 10 feet
Maine law requires vehicles to park at least 10 feet from a fire hydrant to ensure firefighters can access it quickly in an emergency.
Question 2: When parallel parking in Maine, how far from the curb should your vehicle be?
- No more than 12 inches (Correct answer)
- No more than 18 inches
- No more than 6 inches
- No more than 24 inches
Correct answer: No more than 12 inches
When parallel parking, Maine requires vehicles to be within 12 inches (one foot) of the curb to avoid obstructing traffic.
Question 3: In Maine, how far from a crosswalk must you park?
- 20 feet (Correct answer)
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
- 25 feet
Correct answer: 20 feet
Vehicles must park at least 20 feet from a crosswalk to maintain visibility for both pedestrians and approaching drivers.
Question 4: When making a three-point turn on a Maine road, what is the first step?
- Signal right, check traffic, and turn the wheel sharply to the right while moving forward (Correct answer)
- Signal left and turn left
- Back up first
- Stop and wait for all traffic to clear for at least one minute
Correct answer: Signal right, check traffic, and turn the wheel sharply to the right while moving forward
A three-point turn begins by signaling, checking for traffic, then turning the steering wheel sharply to the right as you move forward toward the opposite side of the road.
Question 5: In Maine, where is it illegal to park?
- On a sidewalk, within an intersection, or on a bridge (Correct answer)
- Only in front of driveways
- Only in no-parking zones
- Only in handicapped spaces without a permit
Correct answer: On a sidewalk, within an intersection, or on a bridge
Maine law prohibits parking on sidewalks, within intersections, on bridges and overpasses, in front of driveways, and in several other locations that would obstruct traffic or create safety hazards.
Question 6: What should you do before backing up your vehicle in Maine?
- Check all mirrors and look behind the vehicle for obstacles, pedestrians, and children (Correct answer)
- Honk your horn three times
- Turn on your hazard lights
- Roll down your windows
Correct answer: Check all mirrors and look behind the vehicle for obstacles, pedestrians, and children
Before backing up, check all mirrors and physically look behind the vehicle. Small children and low obstacles may not be visible in mirrors alone.
ME DMV Parking and Maneuvering
In Maine, how far from a fire hydrant must you park?