Maine: Parking rules — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “How much space does the manual say to leave between your car and vehicles parked in front or behind?” · “In a manual shift car, which gear do you use for the "park" step when you leave the car?”
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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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Except where angle parking lines are painted on the roadway, how must you park on a public road?
- At an angle to the curb
- Parallel to the road
- Perpendicular to the road
- With the front wheels turned toward traffic
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Correct answer: Parallel to the road
You must park parallel to the road except where angle parking lines are painted on the roadway.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-9)
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How much space does the manual say to leave between your car and vehicles parked in front or behind?
- At least six inches
- At least one foot
- At least three inches
- At least two feet
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Correct answer: At least two feet
You must leave at least two feet of space between your car and vehicles parked in front or behind.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-9)
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Where should you always park?
- In a marked parking area
- Anywhere close to your destination
- Wherever other cars are parked
- On the left side of the road
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Correct answer: In a marked parking area
The manual says to always park in a marked parking area.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-9)
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If there is a curb, you should park as close to it as you can and no more than how far away?
- 24 inches
- 30 inches
- 18 inches
- 36 inches
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Correct answer: 18 inches
When there is a curb, park as close to it as you can and no more than 18 inches away.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-9)
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If there is a roadside shoulder, how far onto it should you pull when you park?
- Only far enough to clear the traffic lane
- As far onto it as you can
- Halfway onto it
- Just far enough to leave the right lane
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Correct answer: As far onto it as you can
If there is a roadside shoulder, you should pull as far onto it as you can.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-9)
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What should you do to make sure your parked car can't move?
- Turn the wheels straight and leave the car in neutral
- Leave the engine running in neutral
- Shift to drive and release the parking brake
- Set the parking brake and shift gears to park
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Correct answer: Set the parking brake and shift gears to park
To make sure your car can't move, set your parking brake and shift gears to park.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-10)
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In a manual shift car, which gear do you use for the "park" step when you leave the car?
- First or reverse
- Neutral or second
- Neutral only
- Third or neutral
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Correct answer: First or reverse
In a manual shift car, you shift to first or reverse in place of park.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-10)
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Which way should you turn your wheels when parking uphill with a curb?
- To the right
- Straight ahead
- To the left
- Parallel to the curb
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Correct answer: To the left
The manual says to turn the wheels to the left when parking uphill with a curb.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-10)
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Which way should you turn your wheels when parking downhill?
- To the left
- To the right
- Straight ahead
- Toward the center line
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Correct answer: To the right
The manual says to turn the wheels to the right when parking downhill.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-10)
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If you park on a hill with no curb, how should the wheels be turned?
- So the car would roll straight back toward the lane
- So the front wheels point toward the center line
- So the wheels are parallel to the road
- So the car would turn off the road, not into traffic
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Correct answer: So the car would turn off the road, not into traffic
Without a curb, the wheels should turn the car off the road (not into traffic) if it moves.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-10)
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Which side of your parked car should you get out of if you can?
- The curb side
- The street side
- The driver's side
- Whichever side has the key lock
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Correct answer: The curb side
The manual says to get out of your car on the curb side if you can.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-10)
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If you must get out on the street side, what should you do before you open the door?
- Sound the horn once to warn drivers
- Turn on your hazard lights
- Check for traffic behind you, especially bicycles
- Lower the window and signal with your arm
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Correct answer: Check for traffic behind you, especially bicycles
If you must use the street side, check for traffic behind you, especially bicycles, before you open the door.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-10)
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What should you do when you leave a car?
- Turn off the engine and leave the key in the ignition
- Turn off the engine and remove the key
- Leave the engine running if you will be quick
- Turn off the engine and hide the key inside
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Correct answer: Turn off the engine and remove the key
You should turn off the engine and remove the key when you leave a car.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-10)
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If your parked car will be out of your sight, what would be wise to do?
- Leave the lights on
- Roll down a window
- Leave a note inside
- Lock it
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Correct answer: Lock it
If the car will be out of your sight, you would be wise to lock it.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-10)
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What fine does the manual list for parking in an area reserved for persons with disabilities without a special parking permit or plates?
- $100
- $50
- $150
- $300
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Correct answer: $100
The manual lists a $100 fine for parking in a disability area without a special permit or plates.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-10)
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What fine does the manual list under State law for misuse of disability plates and placards?
- $25
- $250
- $100
- $500
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Correct answer: $100
State law prohibits misuse of disability plates and placards, with a $100 fine.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-10)
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Which of these is a place where some municipal ordinances do not allow you to park?
- On a street with no curb
- In a loading zone
- In front of your own home
- On a one-way street
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Correct answer: In a loading zone
Some municipal ordinances do not allow you to park in a loading zone.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-10)