Maine: Parking rules — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What must be displayed when you park in a disability parking spot with an access aisle?” · “How can you tell whether parking is banned or limited somewhere?”
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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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Some municipal ordinances do not allow you to park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
- 5 feet
- 20 feet
- 25 feet
- 10 feet
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Correct answer: 10 feet
Some municipal ordinances do not allow parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.
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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Some municipal ordinances do not allow parking within how many feet of a driveway entrance to a fire station, or directly across from the entrance?
- 15 feet
- 5 feet
- 20 feet
- 25 feet
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Correct answer: 15 feet
Some municipal ordinances do not allow parking within 15 feet of a fire station driveway entrance or directly across from 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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Some municipal ordinances do not allow parking within how many feet of a crosswalk?
- 5 feet
- 20 feet
- 15 feet
- 25 feet
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Correct answer: 15 feet
Some municipal ordinances do not allow parking within 15 feet of a crosswalk.
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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When do some municipal ordinances ban parking at an entrance to a school, church, theater, hotel, hospital or public place?
- At all times of day
- During hours designated
- Only on weekends
- Only when the building is closed
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Correct answer: During hours designated
Some municipal ordinances do not allow parking at those entrances during hours designated.
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 must be displayed when you park in a disability parking spot with an access aisle?
- A doctor's letter on the dashboard
- A sign stating the driver's medical condition
- A municipal parking sticker
- A disability plate or placard
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Correct answer: A disability plate or placard
A disability plate or placard must be displayed.
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 is the access aisle next to a disability parking spot used for?
- To enter or exit when using a platform lift or mobility device
- As an extra parking space when the lot is full
- As a place to stop briefly while waiting for a passenger
- As a place to load packages into the vehicle quickly
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Correct answer: To enter or exit when using a platform lift or mobility device
The access aisle is used when it is needed to enter or exit the vehicle with a platform lift or other mobility device.
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 does the manual say about parking in an access aisle?
- It is allowed briefly
- It is allowed for loading
- It is prohibited
- It is allowed with a placard
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Correct answer: It is prohibited
Parking in an access aisle is prohibited.
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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Misuse of an access aisle is a traffic infraction with a fine of not less than what amount?
- $50
- $200
- $100
- $150
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Correct answer: $200
Misuse of an access aisle is a traffic infraction subject to a fine of not less than $200.
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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How can you tell whether parking is banned or limited somewhere?
- Look only for lines painted in the center of the road
- Assume parking is allowed unless a police officer says otherwise
- Check the registration sticker for local rules
- Check for signs or painted curbs
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Correct answer: Check for signs or painted curbs
You should check for signs or painted curbs that may ban or limit parking.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-11)
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Some no parking zones are indicated by what?
- Colored curb markings
- Flashing pavement lights
- Orange traffic cones
- Dashed white lines across the lane
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Correct answer: Colored curb markings
Some no parking zones are indicated by colored curb markings.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-11)
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When entering a perpendicular or angle parking space, how should you position your vehicle in the space?
- As close as possible to the vehicle on your left
- Near the right edge of the space
- Center it in the parking space
- Angled slightly toward the street
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Correct answer: Center it in the parking space
When entering a perpendicular or angle space, you center your vehicle in the parking space.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-11)
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When entering a perpendicular or angle parking space, how far forward do you move before stopping?
- Halfway into the space
- To the front of the space
- Only until your front wheels are inside
- Until your rear bumper clears the lane
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Correct answer: To the front of the space
You move to the front of the space and stop.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-11)
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When leaving a perpendicular or angle parking space, how far do you back up before turning the wheel?
- Until your rear wheels reach the center of the aisle
- Until you can see the entire road behind you
- Until your car is straight in the aisle
- Until your front bumper clears the vehicle beside you
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Correct answer: Until your front bumper clears the vehicle beside you
You back up until your front bumper clears the vehicle beside you.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-11)
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When backing out of a perpendicular or angle space, which way do you turn the steering wheel sharply?
- In the direction you want the rear of your vehicle to move
- In the direction you want the front of your vehicle to move
- Away from the direction the rear should move
- Straight until the rear clears the space
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Correct answer: In the direction you want the rear of your vehicle to move
You turn the steering wheel sharply in the direction you want the rear of your vehicle to move.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-11)
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When your vehicle clears the perpendicular or angle parking space, what do you do?
- Keep backing while turning into the lane
- Straighten the wheels and keep backing
- Stop, shift to drive and move ahead
- Shift to drive without stopping
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Correct answer: Stop, shift to drive and move ahead
When your vehicle clears the parking space, you stop, shift to drive and move ahead.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-11)
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When entering a parallel parking space, how far from the vehicle you will be parking behind do you stop beside it?
- About 6 inches away
- About 2 feet away
- About 5 feet away
- About 10 feet away
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Correct answer: About 2 feet away
You pull up parallel to the vehicle you will park behind and stop even with it, about 2 feet away.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-11)