Right of Way & Intersections — Maine
Maine permit practice test: 1157 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 30 Q, pass 24. Right of Way & Intersections: 72 questions.
Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Right of Way & Intersections |
| License test | Maine Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 72 (6% of 1157 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (72)
1. If a motorist sees pedestrians in an upcoming crosswalk, what should the motorist do?
- Continue ahead. The motorist has the right-of-way.
- Wait for the pedestrians to cross the street. ✓
- Pull to the right and go around the pedestrians.
Answer: B. Wait for the pedestrians to cross the street.
2. A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:
- Has the right-of-way.
- Should yield to drivers already on the public road. ✓
- May force their way into traffic.
- Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.
Answer: B. Should yield to drivers already on the public road.
3. At a crosswalk:
- You must yield to pedestrians. ✓
- Pedestrians must yield to you.
- Construction workers must yield to you.
Answer: A. You must yield to pedestrians.
4. What is a crosswalk?
- Another name for a four-way intersection.
- An area designated for road construction workers.
- The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway. ✓
Answer: C. The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway.
5. Drivers turning left must yield to:
- Overtaking cars.
- Oncoming cars. ✓
- No one.
Answer: B. Oncoming cars.
6. You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should:
- Leave your vehicle in the traffic lane until law enforcement arrives.
- Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible. ✓
- Not move your vehicle for any reason.
Answer: B. Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.
7. As you enter into a roundabout, you should slow down and:
- Yield to any crossing pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Yield to any car already within the roundabout.
- Both of the above. ✓
Answer: C. Both of the above.
8. You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:
- Oncoming vehicles also turning left.
- All approaching vehicles. ✓
- Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a "Walk" signal.
Answer: B. All approaching vehicles.
9. A driver should:
- Assume all drivers automatically obey the right-of-way rules.
- Assume most drivers obey the right-of-way rules.
- Always be prepared to yield the right-of-way. ✓
Answer: C. Always be prepared to yield the right-of-way.
10. Drivers are not required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.
- True
- False ✓
Answer: B. False
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook