ME DMV Traffic Laws and Rules 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Maine, what is the 'Move Over' law?
- Drivers must move over one lane or slow down when approaching stopped emergency or maintenance vehicles (Correct answer)
- Drivers must move over for any stopped vehicle
- Drivers must move over only for police vehicles
- Drivers must change lanes at all intersections
Correct 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.
Question 2: What is the legal consequence in Maine for refusing a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) when suspected of OUI?
- Automatic license suspension for 275 days (Correct answer)
- A warning and no penalty
- A fine of $100
- Required attendance at a safety class only
Correct 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.
Question 3: In Maine, when is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?
- When the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and there is a paved shoulder or lane (Correct answer)
- Anytime the road is wide enough
- Only on highways with three or more lanes
- Never, it is always illegal
Correct 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.
Question 4: What is the minimum following distance recommended for drivers in Maine?
- At least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead (Correct answer)
- At least 1 car length
- At least 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead
- At least 5 seconds behind the vehicle ahead
Correct 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.
Question 5: In Maine, what must you do before changing lanes on a highway?
- Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots (Correct answer)
- Just signal and change lanes
- Check mirrors only
- Honk your horn to alert other drivers
Correct 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.
Question 6: When parking uphill on a Maine street with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Away from the curb (toward the road) (Correct answer)
- Toward the curb
- Straight ahead
- It does not matter
Correct 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.
ME DMV Traffic Laws and Rules 2
In Maine, what is the 'Move Over' law?