Maine: Distracted and drowsy driving
Vision and hearing, fatigue and drowsy driving, distractions, mobile phones, aggressive driving and emotions. Split into 4 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Distracted and drowsy driving — Part 1
Questions in this part include: “Which of the following must you be able to do from a distance when you drive?”
StartDistracted and drowsy driving — Part 2
Questions in this part include: “Which statement about staying awake when you are drowsy at the wheel agrees with the manual?”
StartDistracted and drowsy driving — Part 3
Questions in this part include: “How many of the danger signs of drowsiness does it take to mean you are headed for trouble?”
StartDistracted and drowsy driving — Part 4
Questions in this part include: “What sometimes-fatal mistake does the manual say we may make when rushing behind the wheel?”
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A person under 18 who has been issued a Maine driver's license may not operate a motor vehicle while doing which of the following?
- Listening to music on the car radio
- Carrying a parent as the only passenger
- Driving on a road with a posted speed limit of 45 mph
- Using a mobile telephone or handheld electronic device
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Correct answer: Using a mobile telephone or handheld electronic device
The restrictions for a licensed driver under 18 include no use of a mobile telephone or handheld electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-4)
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Which of the following must you be able to do from a distance when you drive?
- Read all traffic signs
- Read the license plates of other vehicles
- Tell the make of oncoming vehicles
- Count the passengers in nearby vehicles
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Correct answer: Read all traffic signs
The manual says it is very important that you can read all traffic signs from a distance, so that you can react quickly to problems.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-1)
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What does the manual say about wearing sunglasses at night?
- Wear them to cut the glare of oncoming headlights on dark roads
- Wear them only when oncoming vehicles have very bright headlights
- Do not wear them; they reduce your critical nighttime vision
- Wear them only on roads that are well lit by streetlights
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Correct answer: Do not wear them; they reduce your critical nighttime vision
Sunglasses reduce critical nighttime vision, so the manual says not to wear them at night.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-1)
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By whom does the manual say you should have your eyes checked regularly?
- A pharmacist
- An optometrist
- A driving instructor
- A police officer
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Correct answer: An optometrist
The manual says you should have your eyes checked regularly by an optometrist and always follow their recommendations.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-1)
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What does good side vision let you do?
- Read road signs and other markings from a much greater distance ahead
- Notice the glare of oncoming headlights well before the vehicle appears
- Hear vehicles in a blind spot area that you cannot see ahead of you
- Spot vehicles coming up on either side while you watch the road ahead
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Correct answer: Spot vehicles coming up on either side while you watch the road ahead
Good side vision lets you see out of the corner of your eye and spot vehicles coming up on either side while you look ahead.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-1)
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Good distance judgment is important for determining what?
- How far you are from other vehicles
- How fast other vehicles are traveling
- How much time is left on a traffic signal
- How wide the lane ahead of you is
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Correct answer: How far you are from other vehicles
The manual says good distance judgment is important in determining how far you are from other vehicles.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-1)
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Besides not being able to see things in dim light, what may some people with poor night vision have trouble with?
- The glare of road signs in daylight
- Telling left from right at night
- The glare of headlights
- Judging the speed of slow vehicles
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Correct answer: The glare of headlights
The manual says some people cannot see in dim light and others may have trouble with the glare of headlights, which puts a driver at risk.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-1)
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How often does the manual say you should have your eyes checked by a trained professional?
- Every four to five years
- Every year or two
- Only when you notice a problem
- Every ten years
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Correct answer: Every year or two
The manual says to have your eyes checked every year or two by a trained professional.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-1)
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Which problems may you never know about unless your eyes are checked on a regular basis?
- Poor color vision or dry eyes in bright sunlight
- Bad hearing or poor balance while driving at night
- Poor reading skills or tired eyes after long trips
- Bad side vision or bad distance judgment
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Correct answer: Bad side vision or bad distance judgment
The manual says you may never know about bad side vision or bad distance judgment unless your eyes are checked regularly.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-1)
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What can you sometimes hear that you cannot see?
- A vehicle in a blind spot area
- A traffic signal about to change
- A pedestrian on the far sidewalk
- A vehicle on a parallel road
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Correct answer: A vehicle in a blind spot area
The manual says that sometimes you can hear a vehicle in a blind spot area that you cannot see.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-1)
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How can hearing problems come on, according to the manual?
- Suddenly and without any warning signs at all
- Only after you have been in a loud crash
- So slowly that you do not notice them
- Only when you drive at night on dark roads
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Correct answer: So slowly that you do not notice them
The manual says hearing problems, like bad eyesight, can come on so slowly that you do not notice them.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-1)
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What can drivers who know they have hearing problems do?
- Rely more on their horn to warn others
- Lean more heavily on their sight
- Drive only on freeways and avoid city streets
- Stop driving entirely until their hearing returns
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Correct answer: Lean more heavily on their sight
The manual says drivers who know they have hearing problems can learn to adjust and lean more heavily on their sight.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-1)
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What does the manual say about headsets and ear buds while driving?
- Wear them in one ear only
- Wear them only on freeways
- Wear them if the volume is low
- Do not wear them
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Correct answer: Do not wear them
The manual says to keep the radio turned down and not to wear headsets or ear buds while driving.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-1)
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When are you fatigued?
- When you are physically or mentally tired
- When you have driven for more than one hour
- When you have taken any kind of medicine
- When you drive after the sun has set
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Correct answer: When you are physically or mentally tired
The manual defines being fatigued as being physically or mentally tired.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-1)
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Which of the following can cause fatigue?
- Eating a large breakfast
- Driving with a window open
- Lack of sleep
- Listening to the radio
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Correct answer: Lack of sleep
The manual says fatigue can be caused by physical or mental strain, illness, or lack of sleep.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-1)
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How can fatigue affect you?
- You become calmer and also much harder to upset
- Decisions become slower and harder to make
- Your reaction time becomes much shorter
- Your side vision improves as you get tired
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Correct answer: Decisions become slower and harder to make
The manual says fatigue slows your mind and body so decisions are slower and harder to make, and you get upset more easily.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-1)
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Why should you not drive when you are overly tired?
- Your license may be suspended automatically
- Your vehicle will use more fuel
- Your vehicle may overheat
- You may fall asleep while driving
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Correct answer: You may fall asleep while driving
The manual says not to drive when overly tired because you do not want to fall asleep while driving.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-1)
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Which statement about staying awake when you are drowsy at the wheel agrees with the manual?
- Caffeine cannot shake off the sleepiness
- Feeling alert just before you drive means you will stay awake at the wheel
- Cracking the window for fresh air will hold off sleep
- You can decide when you fall asleep
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Correct answer: Caffeine cannot shake off the sleepiness
The manual says you cannot shake off sleep with caffeine or hold it off by cracking the window, and that feeling alert just before you drive should not fool you.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-2)
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How long do "micro-sleeps" last, according to the manual?
- One to two seconds
- Ten to twelve seconds
- Four to five seconds
- About thirty seconds
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Correct answer: Four to five seconds
The manual says micro-sleeps, or brief naps, last only four to five seconds, which is long enough to be fatal at highway speed.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-2)
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Drowsiness severely impairs your driving ability, much like doing what?
- Driving without a valid license or insurance
- Driving while under the influence of alcohol
- Driving in heavy fog and heavy rain at night
- Driving at night while wearing dark sunglasses
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Correct answer: Driving while under the influence of alcohol
The manual compares drowsiness to driving under the influence of alcohol: both severely impair your driving ability.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-2)
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What is the only way to erase a "sleep debt"?
- Drink caffeine
- Eat a big meal
- Open a window for fresh air
- Get more sleep
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Correct answer: Get more sleep
The manual says the only way to erase a sleep debt is to get more sleep.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-2)
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Why should you not be fooled by feeling alert just before you plan to drive?
- Your sleep debt may take over once you get behind the wheel
- Feeling alert always fades after the first hour or so of driving
- Feeling alert means you will need less sleep the next night too
- Alertness before driving is usually a side effect of medicine
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Correct answer: Your sleep debt may take over once you get behind the wheel
The manual warns that as soon as you get behind the wheel and relax, your sleep debt may take over and put you in danger of falling asleep.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-2)
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According to the manual, how many hours of sleep may people biologically need?
- As little as 4 hours, up to as many as 12 hours
- As little as 5 hours, up to as many as 8 hours
- As little as 6 hours to as much as 10 hours
- As little as 8 hours, up to as many as 12 hours
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Correct answer: As little as 6 hours to as much as 10 hours
The manual says some people may get by on as little as 6 hours of sleep while others require as much as 10 hours.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-2)
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Which of these is a sign that you are getting enough sleep?
- You sleep later on weekends than on weekdays
- You do not need an alarm clock to wake you
- You doze off when you are sitting up
- You need caffeine in order to start the day
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Correct answer: You do not need an alarm clock to wake you
The manual says that if you are getting enough sleep, your brain will wake you automatically without an alarm clock; sleeping later on weekends or dozing off sitting up means you need more sleep.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-2)
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What should you do the night before leaving on a trip?
- Stay up late to finish packing
- Drive a short distance to get ready
- Take a nap in the afternoon only
- Get plenty of sleep
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Correct answer: Get plenty of sleep
The manual says to make sure you get plenty of sleep the night before leaving on a trip.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-2)
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When does the manual say you should plan to drive on a trip?
- Only during the time you are normally awake
- Mostly during the hours of your body's downtime
- Only between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m.
- Only after you take a long afternoon nap today
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Correct answer: Only during the time you are normally awake
The manual says to plan to drive only during the time you are normally awake.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-2)
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When you are tired on a trip, what does the manual say you should NEVER try to do?
- Trade off driving duties with a passenger
- Pull off the road to a safe place to rest
- Push through to your destination
- Talk with your passenger to stay alert
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Correct answer: Push through to your destination
The manual says never to push through to your destination rather than pulling off the road and finding a safe place to rest.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-2)
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Between which hours is your body's "downtime", when you should find a safe place to sleep instead of driving?
- From 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
- From midnight to 6 a.m.
- From 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- From 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
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Correct answer: From midnight to 6 a.m.
The manual says to avoid driving during your body's downtime and to find a safe place to sleep between midnight and 6 a.m.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-2)
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If you have a passenger on a long trip, what does the manual suggest to keep your mind stimulated?
- Ask your passenger to sit quietly and avoid distracting you
- Ask your passenger to read the map aloud for the whole trip
- Ask your passenger to sleep so that the car stays quiet and calm
- Talk with your passenger and trade off driving duties
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Correct answer: Talk with your passenger and trade off driving duties
The manual says to talk with your passenger to keep your mind stimulated and to trade off driving duties so you can each rest.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-2)
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Where should a driver who needs rest nap, according to the manual?
- In the back seat, buckled up
- In the front passenger seat with the seat reclined
- In the driver's seat with the engine off
- In the cargo area of the vehicle
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Correct answer: In the back seat, buckled up
The manual says a driver who needs rest should go to the back seat, buckle up and nap, because both people in the front seats should be awake.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-3)
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How often does the manual say to schedule a break on a trip?
- Every four hours or 250 miles
- Every three hours or 200 miles
- Every two hours or 100 miles
- Every hour or 50 miles
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Correct answer: Every two hours or 100 miles
The manual says to schedule a break every two hours or 100 miles, and to stop sooner if you have any danger signs of fatigue.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-3)
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How long a nap does the manual suggest as a short refresher when you have danger signs of fatigue?
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 15 to 20 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- About 2 hours
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Correct answer: 15 to 20 minutes
The manual says to stop sooner if you have danger signs of fatigue and take a short 15 to 20-minute refresher nap.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-3)
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Why should you check the labels on your medicine before driving?
- Some medicine will make you more alert than normal
- Some medicine must be taken only with a meal
- Some medicine may be taken only while parked
- Some medicine will cause drowsiness
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Correct answer: Some medicine will cause drowsiness
The manual says to check the labels on your medicine because some medicine will cause drowsiness.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-3)
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Which of these is a danger sign of drowsiness?
- You feel hungry about every two hours while driving
- You check your mirrors every few seconds as you drive
- You do not remember driving the last few miles
- You feel a sudden burst of energy after a long trip
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Correct answer: You do not remember driving the last few miles
The manual lists not remembering driving the last few miles among the danger signs of drowsiness.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-3)
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Which of these is a danger sign of drowsiness?
- You keep driving below the speed limit
- You keep drifting from your lane
- You keep your hands tight on the wheel
- You keep turning the radio down
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Correct answer: You keep drifting from your lane
The manual lists drifting from your lane among the danger signs of drowsiness.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-3)
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How many of the danger signs of drowsiness does it take to mean you are headed for trouble?
- At least two
- At least three
- All six
- Even one
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Correct answer: Even one
The manual says that if you experience even one of the danger signs, you are headed for trouble.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-3)
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If you notice danger signs of drowsiness while driving, what should you do?
- Pull off the road and find a safe place to nap
- Open all the windows and drive on to the next exit ahead
- Speed up so you reach your destination sooner than planned
- Drink some caffeine and then continue your trip as planned
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Correct answer: Pull off the road and find a safe place to nap
The manual says to pull off the road and find a safe place to take a needed short nap.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-3)
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What does the manual say is the best way to avoid fatigue?
- Drink caffeinated drinks
- Push on to your destination
- Get plenty of rest
- Drive only on freeways
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Correct answer: Get plenty of rest
The manual says the best way to avoid fatigue is to get plenty of rest.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-3)
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What is a distraction?
- Anything that makes you drive faster than the traffic around you
- Anything that takes your mind or body away from driving
- Anything that happens outside of the vehicle you are driving
- Any sound that comes from the radio, a phone, or a passenger
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Correct answer: Anything that takes your mind or body away from driving
The manual defines a distraction as anything that takes your mind or body away from driving.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-3)
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When does the manual say you should turn off cell phones, set navigation systems, eat and groom?
- When you reach a straight road
- While stopped at a traffic light
- After the first hour of driving
- Before you leave
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Correct answer: Before you leave
The manual says to prevent distractions before driving by turning off cell phones, setting navigation systems, eating and grooming before you leave.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-3)
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Which of these does the manual tell you NOT to do when driving?
- Argue with passengers
- Buckle children up safely
- Keep pets in a pet carrier
- Eliminate things that take your mind away from driving
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Correct answer: Argue with passengers
The manual's list of what to do when driving says not to argue with passengers.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-3)
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Where does the manual say pets should be kept when you drive?
- On the front passenger seat
- On a passenger's lap
- In a pet carrier
- Loose in the back seat
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Correct answer: In a pet carrier
The manual says to keep pets in a pet carrier, not loose in the vehicle.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-3)
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What does the manual say is the best way to stop the crashes and deaths that distractions can cause?
- Passing laws that prohibit cell phone use and texting
- Changing driver behavior
- Building wider roads
- Lowering speed limits
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Correct answer: Changing driver behavior
The manual says laws have an impact, but stopping crashes and deaths caused by distractions is best accomplished by changing driver behavior.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-4)
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Which type of distraction causes the driver to look away from the road and view something unrelated to driving?
- Manual
- Cognitive
- Auditory
- Visual
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Correct answer: Visual
The manual says visual distractions cause the driver to look away from the road and view something unrelated to driving.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-4)
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Which type of distraction occurs when the driver removes one or both hands from the steering wheel or other driving control to do a non-driving task?
- Manual
- Visual
- Cognitive
- Auditory
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Correct answer: Manual
The manual says manual distractions are those in which the driver removes one or both hands from the wheel or other driving control for a non-driving task.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-4)
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Which type of distraction is made up of mental thoughts and feelings that divert attention from the road?
- Visual
- Manual
- Cognitive
- Auditory
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Correct answer: Cognitive
The manual says cognitive distractions are mental thoughts and feelings such as anger, anxiety or worry that divert attention from the road.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-4)
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Which of these is an example of a visual distraction?
- Eating a snack
- Looking at a billboard
- Tuning the radio
- Feeling anxious about an appointment
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Correct answer: Looking at a billboard
The manual gives billboards, accident scenes and street signs as examples of visual distractions.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-4)
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Which of these is an example of a manual distraction?
- Looking at an accident scene
- Worrying about being late
- Reading a billboard
- Programming a GPS
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Correct answer: Programming a GPS
The manual gives eating, drinking, tuning the radio and programming a GPS as examples of manual distractions.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-4)
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The news media and regulators have focused mainly on texting and hand-held cell phone use. What does the manual say about other types of distractions?
- They are equally dangerous
- They are less dangerous
- They are dangerous only at night
- They are dangerous only for new drivers
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Correct answer: They are equally dangerous
The manual says other types of distractions are equally dangerous.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-4)
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Short glances at vehicle instruments, mirrors or installed devices can be done safely if the scans are limited to how long?
- Less than two seconds
- Less than three seconds
- Less than one second
- Less than five seconds
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Correct answer: Less than one second
The manual says such scans can be done safely if they are limited to less than one second and are related only to the driving task.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-4)
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What sometimes-fatal mistake does the manual say we may make when rushing behind the wheel?
- Leaving too early for a trip
- Attempting to multi-task
- Stopping to rest too often
- Driving with the headlights on
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Correct answer: Attempting to multi-task
The manual says that in a rush we may make the sometimes-fatal mistake of attempting to multi-task behind the wheel.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-4)
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What must you recognize about driving when you use a cellular phone?
- Short calls are safe at any time
- Driving becomes automatic with experience
- You can safely split your attention
- Driving requires your full attention
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Correct answer: Driving requires your full attention
The manual's advice for phone users starts with recognizing that driving requires your full attention.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-5)
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What should you do before dialing a cellular phone, according to the manual?
- Pull off the road
- Slow down to 25 miles per hour
- Move into the left lane
- Turn on your hazard lights
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Correct answer: Pull off the road
The manual advises you to pull off the road before dialing.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-5)
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If you need a call placed while you are driving and have someone in the car, what does the manual advise?
- Place the call yourself using one hand on the phone
- Dial while you are stopped at a traffic light
- Ask a passenger to place the call
- Dial it before you shift the vehicle into gear
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Correct answer: Ask a passenger to place the call
The manual advises asking a passenger in the car to place the call for you.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-5)
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Which of these should you tell the operator when reporting an emergency from your phone?
- Your license number
- Your exact location
- Your home address
- Your insurance company
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Correct answer: Your exact location
The manual says to tell the operator whether it is a medical or police emergency, your exact location, and whether there appear to be injuries.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-5)
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Why does the manual say to put portable phones in their cradles?
- So the battery does not overheat while it charges
- So calls connect faster and the signal stays strong
- So the screen stays visible to you while you drive
- So they do not become projectiles in a crash
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Correct answer: So they do not become projectiles in a crash
The manual says to put portable phones in their cradles so they do not become projectiles in a crash.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-5)
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A person who has not attained the age of 18 is specifically prohibited from operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile telephone or handheld electronic device. A violation of the statute is considered what?
- A traffic infraction
- A felony
- A criminal misdemeanor
- A warning with no penalty
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Correct answer: A traffic infraction
The manual says a violation of the statute is considered a traffic infraction.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-5)
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What can emotions affect, according to the manual?
- Only your ability to hear sounds on the road
- Only the speed that you choose to drive at
- Your ability to think and to see and respond to hazards
- Only how well your vehicle brakes on wet or icy roads
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Correct answer: Your ability to think and to see and respond to hazards
Emotions can affect your ability to think and your ability to see and respond to hazards.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-15)
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Which is a way the manual suggests to deal with strong emotions before driving?
- Drive faster than usual on an empty road to let off steam
- Give yourself time to cool off, such as a short walk or a nap
- Turn the radio up loud and simply keep on driving
- Drive along a quiet road until you start to feel better
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Correct answer: Give yourself time to cool off, such as a short walk or a nap
The manual says to give yourself time to cool off with a short walk or a nap, and to stay off the road until you feel more in control.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-15)
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When you are worried or upset, how should you plan your trip?
- Leave late so that you avoid the heavy traffic
- Take the shortest route at any speed you like
- Drive faster than usual to arrive on time
- Give yourself extra driving time and leave early
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Correct answer: Give yourself extra driving time and leave early
The manual says to give yourself extra driving time and to leave early.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-15)
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If your emotions make it hard to drive well, which choice does the manual list?
- Drive with the windows down
- Drive with a passenger who talks
- Have someone else drive
- Drive only on the highway
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Correct answer: Have someone else drive
The manual lists having someone else drive as a way to deal with emotions that affect driving.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-15)
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Which health problems can affect your driving ability?
- Any health problem, even a stiff neck, a cough, or a sore leg
- Only serious long-term illnesses that need treatment
- Only problems that require you to take medicine
- Only problems that affect your eyes or your hearing
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Correct answer: Any health problem, even a stiff neck, a cough, or a sore leg
Any health problem can affect your driving ability, even little problems like a stiff neck, a cough, or a sore leg.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-15)
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If you are not "up to par," what does the manual say to do?
- Drive only on local roads
- Drive with a passenger over 21
- Drive only in daylight
- Let someone else do the driving
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Correct answer: Let someone else do the driving
If you are not "up to par" you should let someone else do the driving.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-15)
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With a short-term illness, who must decide whether you can safely drive?
- The Bureau of Motor Vehicles
- You must decide for yourself
- A driver's license examiner
- A police officer
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Correct answer: You must decide for yourself
With short-term illnesses, you must decide for yourself if you can safely drive.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-15)
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Which of these is illegal for an operator to do while driving a motor vehicle?
- Read a map
- Read written directions to a specific location
- Read printed material
- Look at the dashboard instruments
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Correct answer: Read printed material
It is illegal for an operator to read printed material while driving a motor vehicle.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 9-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9-2)
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The rule against reading printed material while driving does not include which of these?
- A newspaper or a magazine
- A map or written directions
- A book or a printed notice
- A printed flyer of any kind
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Correct answer: A map or written directions
Printed material does not include a map or written directions to a specific location.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 9-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9-2)