Avoiding Crashes — Maine Driver's License Practice Test
71 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
If a tire goes flat while driving, what should you do?
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This Maine Driver's License Avoiding Crashes practice set has 71 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real Maine Driver's License knowledge test to pass.
Sample questions
Three questions from the Avoiding Crashes bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
Why is being well prepared for a driving emergency important?
- It lets you react correctly and quickly enough to avoid an accident — Correct answer
- It guarantees you will never face an emergency
- It removes the need to wear a seat belt
- It allows you to drive faster than the speed limit
Explanation: If you are well prepared for an emergency, you will be able to react correctly and quickly enough to avoid an accident.
Handbook: Avoiding Crashes — Emergencies
What happens when you hit the brakes as hard as you can in an emergency?
- It locks the wheels, puts the car in a skid, and makes things worse — Correct answer
- It always stops the car in the shortest possible distance
- It improves your steering control
- It has no effect on how the car handles
Explanation: Hitting the brakes as hard as you can only locks the wheels, puts the car in a skid, causes you to lose control, and makes things worse.
Handbook: Avoiding Crashes — Braking
What are the three ways you can avoid a crash or reduce its impact?
- Braking, steering, or speeding up — Correct answer
- Honking, flashing lights, or stopping
- Braking, honking, or closing your eyes
- Steering, parking, or shifting to reverse
Explanation: You have three ways to avoid a crash or reduce its impact: braking, steering, or speeding up.
Handbook: Avoiding Crashes — Emergencies