Maine Guide Exam - Prep Questions
Question 1: A 9-year-old can lawfully operate a snowmobile
on land owned by her parents.
CORRECT ANSWER : True
Question 2: A 12-year-old can lawfully operate a snowmobile
on a public way.
CORRECT ANSWER : False
Question 3: A 13-year-old can lawfully operate a snowmobile
by himself on trails.
CORRECT ANSWER : True
Question 4: A 13-year-old may lawfully operate a
snowmobile under which the following circumstances?By himself on his or his parents' land - Accompanied by an adult on public trails - By himself on public trails
CORRECT ANSWER : By himself on his or his parents'
land - Accompanied by an adult on public trails - By himself on public trails
Question 5: A 15-year-old can lawfully operate a snowmobile
on a public way.
CORRECT ANSWER : True
Question 6: Accidents that must be reported immediately
include:
Death of a person - Property damage exceeding $1,000 - Personal injury requiring medical attention
CORRECT ANSWER : Death of a person - Property damage
exceeding $1,000 - Personal injury requiring medical attention
Question 7: According to Maine law, children of what age are
required to wear a life jacket while on board a vessel?
CORRECT ANSWER : Those 10 years old and younger
Question 8: According to Maine law, during what hours is it
illegal to operate a personal watercraft?
CORRECT ANSWER : Between sunset and sunrise.
Question 9: According to Maine law, during what hours is it
legal to tow a person behind a boat (other than a PWC) on water skis or other device?
CORRECT ANSWER : Between one-half hour before
sunrise and one-half hour after sunset
Question 10: According to Maine law, how old must a person
be to operate a personal watercraft?
CORRECT ANSWER : 16 years of age
Question 11: According to Maine law, who must be on board,
in addition to the operator, if the vessel is towing a skier?
CORRECT ANSWER : An observer at least 12 years of age
in a position to observe the progress of the person being towed
Question 12: All boats need to have a sound-making device
on board.
CORRECT ANSWER : True
Question 13: ATV riders ages 10 to 16 must complete a
training program to ride off their own land.