Maine: Emergency vehicles and work zones — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Failing to yield to an emergency vehicle that is sounding a siren and emitting a flashing light is what kind of offense?”
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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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An emergency vehicle is approaching and sounding a siren and flashing a light. What must you immediately do?
- Stop immediately where you are, even if you are in the middle of an intersection
- Pull to the left side of the roadway and keep moving slowly
- Speed up to clear the road well ahead of the emergency vehicle
- Drive to the right side of the roadway, clear of any intersection, and stop
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Correct answer: Drive to the right side of the roadway, clear of any intersection, and stop
You must immediately drive to the right side of the roadway, clear of any intersection, and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-2)
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From which direction must you yield to an emergency vehicle that is sounding a siren and emitting a flashing light?
- From any direction
- Only from behind you
- Only from ahead of you
- Only from the side
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Correct answer: From any direction
You must yield to emergency vehicles approaching from any direction when they are sounding a siren and emitting a flashing light.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-2)
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Failing to yield to an emergency vehicle that is sounding a siren and emitting a flashing light is what kind of offense?
- A Class A crime
- A traffic infraction with no criminal charge
- A Class E crime
- A warning for a first offense
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Correct answer: A Class E crime
The manual states that failure to yield to an emergency vehicle in this way is a Class E crime.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-2)
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Which of these do work zone signs warn you about?
- Slow moving road machinery
- Animals crossing the road
- Falling rocks onto the road
- A hospital zone ahead
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Correct answer: Slow moving road machinery
Work zone signs warn of workers ahead, reduced speed, detours, slow moving road machinery or surface changes.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-5)
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What must you do when a flagger directs traffic in a work zone?
- Follow the posted signs instead of the flagger
- Proceed if the road looks clear
- Do as the flagger directs
- Wait for the vehicle ahead to go first
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Correct answer: Do as the flagger directs
A flagger may direct traffic in a work zone and you must do as the flagger directs.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-5)
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What do barriers do in a work zone area?
- Show you where the posted speed limit changes in the work zone
- Keep you from entering closed roads or other areas where there is danger
- Mark the lane where you may pass slow vehicles
- Tell you which way to turn at a detour
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Correct answer: Keep you from entering closed roads or other areas where there is danger
Barriers keep you from entering closed roads or other areas where there is danger.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-5)
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If a work zone has a short-term traffic signal, where must you stop?
- Beside the signal, even if there is a white line
- At the barrier closest to the signal
- Beyond the signal, before the workers
- At the white line, if there is one
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Correct answer: At the white line, if there is one
If there is a short-term traffic signal, you stop at the white line if there is one.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-5)
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An orange diamond-shaped sign shows a black figure holding a flag. What is its label in the manual?
- Flagger Ahead
- Workers Ahead
- Detour
- One Lane Road Ahead
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Correct answer: Flagger Ahead
The orange sign with a figure holding a flag is labeled Flagger Ahead.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-5)
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An orange diamond-shaped sign shows a black figure digging with a shovel. What is its label in the manual?
- Flagger Ahead
- Road Construction Ahead
- Workers Ahead
- Road Closed
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Correct answer: Workers Ahead
The orange sign with a figure digging with a shovel is labeled Workers Ahead.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-5)
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What should you do in a work zone?
- Keep a steady speed to keep traffic moving
- Slow down and be ready to stop quickly
- Move into the lane with the least traffic
- Stay close behind the vehicle ahead
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Correct answer: Slow down and be ready to stop quickly
The manual says to slow down in work zones and be ready to stop quickly.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)
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Fines for speeding in a work zone are
- Waived for a first offense
- Reduced when no workers are present
- The same as on other roads
- Doubled
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Correct answer: Doubled
The manual says fines for speeding in a work zone are doubled.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)
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If you are at an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren, what should you do before you pull over?
- Stop in the middle of it
- Get out of the intersection
- Turn around inside it
- Wait for the green light
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Correct answer: Get out of the intersection
If you are at an intersection, get out of it before you pull over.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 10-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10-9)
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Within how many feet is it unlawful to follow a fire truck responding to a fire alarm?
- 50 feet
- 150 feet
- 750 feet
- 500 feet
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Correct answer: 500 feet
It is unlawful to follow within 500 feet of any fire truck responding to a fire alarm.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 10-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10-9)
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What must you do when an emergency vehicle has its flashing lights and siren on?
- Pull over to the edge of the road and stop
- Speed up to get out of its way quickly
- Stay in your lane and slow down a little
- Stop right where you are in your lane
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Correct answer: Pull over to the edge of the road and stop
You must yield to an emergency vehicle when its flashing lights and siren are on by pulling over to the edge of the road and stopping so it may pass.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 10-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10-9)
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If you are pulled over by the police, where should you move?
- To the left side of the road
- To the center of the road
- To the right side of the road
- To a lot at least a mile away
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Correct answer: To the right side of the road
If you are pulled over by the police, move to the right side of the road and make sure you are in a safe spot.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 10-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10-10)
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If you are pulled over by the police, when should you get out of your vehicle?
- As soon as you stop
- Only when asked to get out
- Right after you turn off the engine
- When the officer walks toward your car
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Correct answer: Only when asked to get out
Stay in the vehicle unless asked to get out.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 10-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10-10)
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What should you do with your engine and flashers when you are pulled over by the police?
- Leave your engine running and turn on your hazard flashers
- Turn off your engine and your hazard flashers
- Leave your engine running and turn off your flashers
- Turn off your engine and turn on your hazard flashers
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Correct answer: Turn off your engine and turn on your hazard flashers
When pulled over by the police, turn off your engine and turn on your hazard flashers.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 10-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10-10)
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What should you do at night when you are pulled over by the police?
- Turn on your inside lights
- Turn off all your lights
- Turn on your high beams
- Get out and stand near the headlights
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Correct answer: Turn on your inside lights
At night, turn on your inside lights so the officer can see inside the vehicle.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 10-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10-10)
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When you are pulled over by the police, what should you do with your window?
- Keep it closed and lock the doors
- Open it only if the officer knocks twice
- Roll it down so you and the officer can talk
- Roll it down halfway and turn off the radio
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Correct answer: Roll it down so you and the officer can talk
Roll down your window so that you and the officer can talk.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 10-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10-10)
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When you are pulled over by the police, what should you do with your safety belt and your passengers?
- Unbuckle your belt and ask passengers to stay seated
- Keep your belt fastened and ask your passengers to do the same
- Unbuckle so you can reach your documents
- Fasten only the front passenger's belt
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Correct answer: Keep your belt fastened and ask your passengers to do the same
Keep your safety belt fastened and ask your passengers to do the same.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 10-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10-10)
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Where should you keep your hands when you are pulled over by the police?
- On top of the dashboard
- Resting in your lap
- On the door window ledge
- On the steering wheel
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Correct answer: On the steering wheel
Remain calm and keep your hands on the steering wheel.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 10-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10-10)