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1.In Maine, the licensed operator accompanying a CDL learner's permit holder must have held a valid license for how long?
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Correct answer: B. Two years Maine: the accompanying operator must hold the corresponding class and endorsements, have held a valid license for two years, sit beside the driver, and be at least 20 (22 for a bus).
2.In Maine, how old must the accompanying licensed operator be when the permit holder is driving a bus or school bus?
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Correct answer: B. At least 22 Maine: the accompanying operator must be at least 20 years of age, or at least 22 if the vehicle is a bus or school bus.
3.What does the Maine CDL manual say about triple trailers?
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Correct answer: B. Triple trailers are not allowed in Maine The Maine manual notes in its endorsement section: triple trailers not allowed in Maine.
4.In Maine, which endorsements are awarded after passing only the knowledge examination?
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Correct answer: C. N, H, X and T Maine: the N-H-X and T endorsements are awarded upon successful completion of the knowledge examination only; the remaining endorsements require skills testing.
5.In Maine, what happens if you do not notify the CDL Examination Section of a skills test cancellation within 48 hours?
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Correct answer: C. A $70 penalty fee is assessed before rescheduling Maine: if you do not notify the CDL Examination Section of a cancellation within 48 hours, a $70.00 penalty fee is assessed before another date is scheduled.
6.Which combination vehicles may NOT be used for Maine CDL skills testing because of highway use restrictions?
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Correct answer: A. Over 74 feet long or with a trailer over 53 feet Maine: highway use restrictions prohibit combination vehicles exceeding 74 feet in length, or with a trailer exceeding 53 feet, from being used for testing.
7.Maine exempts certain local-government snowplow drivers from the CDL requirement. What is the population limit of that unit of government?
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Correct answer: C. 3,000 or less Maine: an employee of a local government unit with a total population of 3,000 or less may operate a CMV within its boundaries to plow, sand or salt roads under certain conditions.
8.Maine's farm-truck CDL exemption applies to registered farm motor trucks bearing which letter on the plate?
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Correct answer: D. F Maine: drivers of registered farm motor trucks bearing the letter 'F' on the registration plate are exempt when controlled by a farmer and used for farm purposes.
9.In Maine, how do you get scheduled for CDL skills testing?
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Correct answer: C. Mail the skills test request card to the BMV in Augusta Maine: in order to be scheduled for skills testing, you must mail the skill test request card to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Augusta.
10.In Maine, a truck registered as an antique automobile is exempt from CDL rules when used how?
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Correct answer: D. For non-commercial recreational purposes Maine: a person may operate a truck registered as an antique automobile, regardless of weight, if it is used for non-commercial recreational purposes.
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