Maine: Distracted and drowsy driving — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “How many of the danger signs of drowsiness does it take to mean you are headed for trouble?” · “Where does the manual say pets should be kept when you drive?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Maine Driver’s License Manual" (Rev 4/24), Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
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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)