Maine Permit Test (Motorist Handbook) — All Questions

Maine winters bring snow and ice. On a snowy or icy road you should:

• a.Slow down, brake gently, and increase following distance✓
• b.Follow closely to stay in the tracks
• c.Keep your usual speed
• d.Use cruise control

On snow or ice, reduce speed, brake and steer smoothly, and leave much more following distance. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. (Maine Motorist Handbook, winter driving)

If you start to skid on ice, you should:

• a.Brake hard and hold the wheel
• b.Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want to go✓
• c.Pump the brakes hard
• d.Turn the wheel opposite the skid and accelerate

To recover from a skid, take your foot off the gas and steer gently in the direction you want the front of the car to go; avoid hard braking, which can worsen the skid. (Maine Motorist Handbook, skids)

The posted speed limit is the maximum for ideal conditions, so in rain, fog, or snow you should:

• a.Stop in the travel lane
• b.Reduce your speed to what is safe for the conditions✓
• c.Drive faster to shorten the trip
• d.Drive the posted limit exactly

Posted limits assume good conditions. When weather or the road is poor, you must slow to a safe and reasonable speed even below the limit. (Maine Motorist Handbook, speed and conditions)

A good rule for following distance in good weather is the:

• a.Three-second rule✓
• b.Two-car rule at any speed
• c.Half-mile rule
• d.One-second rule

Use the three-second rule in good conditions: if you reach a fixed point less than three seconds after the vehicle ahead, drop back. Add time in rain, snow, or fog. (Maine Motorist Handbook, following distance)