Maine Car / Permit: Parking & Stopping Practice Test

Question 1

You are parking facing downhill next to a curb. Which way do the front wheels go?

Accepted Answer

To the right — Wheels should be aimed so that if the car rolls the curb blocks it; turning them to the right is correct for parking downhill, and also for parking uphill where no curb exists.

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Straight ahead

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To the left

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It makes no difference with the parking brake set

Question 2

You are parking uphill on a street that has a curb. Which way should the front wheels point?

Accepted Answer

To the left — Parking uphill against a curb calls for turning the wheels to the left, so that rolling back brings the tire against the curb.

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To the right

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Straight ahead

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Whichever way the road curves

Question 3

When you finish a parallel parking maneuver, how far from the curb should the car sit?

Accepted Answer

About six inches, and never more than 18 inches — The manual says the finished position should be roughly six inches from the curb and in no case more than 18 inches away.

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About two feet

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Touching the curb with the tires

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About three feet, to protect the doors

Question 4

When may you stop your vehicle on an expressway?

Accepted Answer

Only in an emergency, pulling onto the shoulder as far as it permits — Stopping on an expressway is reserved for emergencies; then you signal, get off the traveled surface as far onto the shoulder as it permits, and raise the hood to show that you need help.

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Whenever you need to check a map

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Any time you can stop entirely within the right lane

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Whenever traffic behind you has cleared

Question 5

What is the minimum fine for misusing the access aisle beside a disability parking space?

Accepted Answer

$200 — Parking in an access aisle is prohibited, and misuse of one is a traffic infraction carrying a fine of at least $200.

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$50

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$100

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$500

Question 6

How close to a crosswalk may you park under the restrictions the manual lists?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 15 feet — The listed restrictions bar parking within 15 feet of a crosswalk.

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No closer than 5 feet

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No closer than 10 feet

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No closer than 30 feet

Question 7

How must a vehicle be positioned when parked on a Maine public road?

Accepted Answer

Parallel to the road unless angle parking lines are painted there — Parking has to be parallel to the road, and the only exception is where angle parking lines have been painted on the pavement.

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At any angle as long as the wheels touch the curb

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Facing against traffic so you can see approaching vehicles

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Perpendicular to the curb wherever the shoulder is wide

Question 8

What does the manual advise about which door to use when leaving a parked car?

Accepted Answer

Use the curb side when possible, and check behind before opening a street-side door — Leave by the curb-side door whenever possible; should you have to use the street side, check behind for traffic and above all for bicycles before that door swings open.

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Always use the street side so you can watch traffic

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Either door, since parked cars are not a hazard

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Climb across to the passenger side only at night

Question 9

How close to the curb must you park where a curb exists?

Accepted Answer

Within 18 inches — The manual tells drivers to get as near the curb as possible and never to leave more than 18 inches between the car and the curb.

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Within 6 feet

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Within 3 feet

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There is no set distance

Question 10

How far from a fire hydrant does the manual say parking may be barred?

Accepted Answer

Within 10 feet — Among the municipal restrictions the manual lists is a ban on parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

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Within 3 feet

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Within 25 feet

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Within 50 feet

Question 11

Which of these locations does the manual list among places you may not park?

Accepted Answer

Directly across from a fire station entrance — The list includes loading zones, spaces reserved for people with disabilities unless you hold the proper permit or plate, and the area within 15 feet of a fire station driveway or directly opposite it.

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A metered space in a business district

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A marked space in a shopping center lot

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The shoulder of a rural road

Question 12

You are pulling out of a space on the right-hand side of the street. What does the manual tell you to do first?

Accepted Answer

Look back over your left shoulder, not just in the mirror — After starting the engine you should look back over your left shoulder rather than trusting the rearview mirror alone, then signal and ease into the proper lane once the way is clear.

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Check the rearview mirror only, to save time

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Sound the horn to warn approaching traffic

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Reverse a car length to gain a better view

Maine Car / Permit: Parking & Stopping practice test

Study questions with answers

1. You are parking facing downhill next to a curb. Which way do the front wheels go?

2. You are parking uphill on a street that has a curb. Which way should the front wheels point?

3. When you finish a parallel parking maneuver, how far from the curb should the car sit?

4. When may you stop your vehicle on an expressway?

5. What is the minimum fine for misusing the access aisle beside a disability parking space?

6. How close to a crosswalk may you park under the restrictions the manual lists?

7. How must a vehicle be positioned when parked on a Maine public road?

8. What does the manual advise about which door to use when leaving a parked car?

9. How close to the curb must you park where a curb exists?

10. How far from a fire hydrant does the manual say parking may be barred?

11. Which of these locations does the manual list among places you may not park?

12. You are pulling out of a space on the right-hand side of the street. What does the manual tell you to do first?

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