ME DMV Special Driving Conditions

Question 1

When driving on icy roads in Maine, you should increase your following distance to at least:

Accepted Answer

8 to 10 seconds or more

Answer

Ice dramatically reduces traction, so you need at least 8–10 seconds of following distance to allow enough space to stop safely.

Question 2

When driving in heavy fog, you should use:

Accepted Answer

Low beam headlights

Answer

Low beam headlights direct light downward and reduce glare reflected back by fog, improving visibility better than high beams.

Question 3

If your vehicle begins to skid sideways, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go

Answer

Steering into the skid (toward where you want to go) helps realign the vehicle and regain directional control.

Question 4

In Maine, you are required to use your headlights:

Accepted Answer

From one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, and when visibility is 500 feet or less

Answer

Maine law requires headlights from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise and whenever visibility is reduced to 500 feet or less.

Question 5

When driving through a construction zone in Maine, you must:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and obey all posted construction zone speed limits

Answer

Drivers must reduce speed and follow all posted limits in construction zones to protect workers and other drivers.

(ME DMV) Maine Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test