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

Answer

Gripping the wheel firmly and gradually decelerating allows you to maintain control until you can safely steer off the road.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Making sudden braking or sharp steering inputs

Answer

Sudden braking or sharp turns on snow and ice can cause skidding, so all actions should be smooth and gradual.

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

Answer

Moving fully off the roadway and turning on hazard lights makes your vehicle visible while keeping you and passengers away from traffic.

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

Answer

Maine's headlight law ties wiper use to headlight use because any precipitation that requires wipers also reduces your visibility to other drivers.

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

Answer

Easing off the accelerator reduces the force causing the skid while steering toward your desired direction helps realign the vehicle.

(ME DMV) Maine Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test