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Maine Permit Test: Right-of-Way Practice Questions
Who goes first at intersections, crosswalks and for emergency vehicles.
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Question 1
Two cars approach from opposite directions; one is signaling a turn. Who has the right-of-way?
The straight-going car
The car on the left
Whoever honks
The turning car
Correct answer: The straight-going car
When cars approach from opposite directions at the same time and one is turning, the car going straight has the right-of-way.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Yielding Right-of-Way
Question 2
You are entering a traffic circle. Who has the right-of-way?
You, as the entering car
The largest vehicle
The car on your right
Cars already in it
Correct answer: Cars already in it
When entering a traffic circle, the vehicle already in the circle has the right-of-way.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Yielding Right-of-Way
Question 3
You are pulling out from a parked position at the curb. What must you do?
Use hazard lights
Pull out and let others slow
Honk and go
Wait for traffic to pass
Correct answer: Wait for traffic to pass
When starting from a parked position, wait for all moving traffic to pass.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Yielding Right-of-Way
Question 4
Coming out of a driveway or alley, where must you stop?
At the center line
Before the sidewalk
After crossing the sidewalk
Only if a car is coming
Correct answer: Before the sidewalk
Cars coming out of a driveway or alley must stop before the sidewalk and wait for pedestrians and traffic.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Yielding Right-of-Way
Question 5
You must stop for traffic near a railroad crossing. Where should you wait?
Before the tracks
On the tracks
Anywhere
Just past the tracks
Correct answer: Before the tracks
If you must stop for traffic or a signal near a crossing, wait at the stop line before the tracks, never on them.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Railroad Crossings
Question 6
Must you yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk when turning?
Yes
No, only marked ones
Only children
Only at night
Correct answer: Yes
You must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk, marked or unmarked; remember the light may be green for them too.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Crosswalks and Stop Lines
Question 7
Why should you look both ways even on a one-way street?
It is required by signs
To check your mirrors
A car may go wrong-way
Pedestrians only walk one way
Correct answer: A car may go wrong-way
Look both ways even when crossing a one-way street, since someone might be going the wrong way.
Source: Section 7: General Driving β Intersections
Question 8
A row of parked cars blocks your view of a cross street. What should you do?
Edge forward slowly
Honk and go
Accelerate quickly across
Back up and turn around
Correct answer: Edge forward slowly
If buildings, trees or parked cars block your view, edge forward slowly until you can see, then wait for traffic to clear.
Source: Section 7: General Driving β Intersections
Question 9
Red lights are flashing at a railroad crossing. How far from the crossing must you stop?
At least 5 feet
Right at the rail
At least 15 feet
At least 50 feet
Correct answer: At least 15 feet
If red lights are flashing, stop at least 15 feet from the crossing and wait until they go out or the way is clear.
Source: Section 8: Managing Time and Space β Railroad Crossings
Question 10
A train has just passed a crossing with more than one track. When may you start across?
After 5 seconds
When the car behind honks
When both ways are clear
As soon as it passes
Correct answer: When both ways are clear
Don't start as soon as a train goes by; another train could come from the other direction. Wait for a clear view both ways.
Source: Section 8: Managing Time and Space β Railroad Crossings
Question 11
What does an 'Exempt' sign at a railroad crossing mean for you?
You must stop always
Trains never use them
Check them anyway
You never need to look
Correct answer: Check them anyway
Tracks marked Exempt are not used often but may be in use; check all tracks regardless.
Source: Section 8: Managing Time and Space β Railroad Crossings
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