ME DMV Special Driving Conditions 2

Question 1

If a tire blows out while you are driving, the safest response is to:

Accepted Answer

Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and slow down gradually

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Brake hard immediately to stop as quickly as possible

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Turn sharply toward the shoulder

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Accelerate briefly to maintain vehicle stability

Question 2

When driving in snow or on ice, which action should you avoid?

Accepted Answer

Making sudden braking or sharp steering inputs

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Reducing your speed well before turns

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Increasing your following distance

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Using a lower gear on steep downhill slopes

Question 3

If your vehicle breaks down on a Maine highway, you should:

Accepted Answer

Move as far off the roadway as possible and activate your hazard lights

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Stay in your vehicle in the travel lane with the engine running

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Stand behind your vehicle to warn approaching traffic

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Walk to the nearest exit immediately without calling for help

Question 4

Maine law requires drivers to turn on headlights when windshield wipers are in use because:

Accepted Answer

Precipitation reduces visibility, making your vehicle harder for others to see

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Wipers drain the battery if lights are not on

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High beams help wiper blades move faster

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It helps the defroster work more efficiently

Question 5

To recover from a rear-wheel skid, you should:

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go

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Brake firmly and steer straight ahead

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Accelerate and steer in the opposite direction of the skid

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Apply the parking brake to slow the rear wheels

Question 6

When is it appropriate to use your vehicle's horn?

Accepted Answer

To warn others of a potential hazard or to avoid a collision

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To express frustration when another driver cuts you off

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To signal your arrival at a destination

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As a substitute for turn signals when changing lanes

Question 7

When driving in rain, which of the following is most likely to cause hydroplaning?

Accepted Answer

Driving at highway speeds on worn or under-inflated tires

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Driving at low speeds with good tires

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Using cruise control on a dry road

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Braking gently on a wet surface