Maine Permit Test: Sharing the Road Practice Questions

Correct answer: Yield to the bicyclist

Drivers turning left must yield to bicycle and roller-ski operators coming from the opposite direction.

Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road – Yielding Right-of-Way

Correct answer: The two right lanes

On three-lane sections of the Turnpike or I-95, trucks other than pickups may only use the two right-hand lanes.

Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road – Lane Restrictions

Correct answer: At least 10 feet

Stop at least 10 feet away and wait until the person is out of danger; failing to yield carries a $50 to $1,000 fine.

Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road – Crosswalks and Stop Lines

Correct answer: $50 to $1,000

Failing to yield to a visually impaired pedestrian is a traffic infraction with a minimum $50 and maximum $1,000 fine.

Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road – Crosswalks and Stop Lines

Correct answer: At least three feet

Maine law requires at least three feet between the right side of your vehicle and the bicycle as you pass.

Source: Section 7: General Driving – Passing

Correct answer: From either direction

On any undivided highway, vehicles approaching from either direction must stop and wait until the bus moves or the driver signals.

Source: Section 7: General Driving – Rules for School Buses

Correct answer: With a solid divider

If a solid divider separates you from the bus, you do not have to stop.

Source: Section 7: General Driving – Rules for School Buses

Correct answer: October and November

Many cars strike deer, especially in October and November; if you see one, sound the horn and look for others following.

Source: Section 8: Managing Time and Space – Look to the Sides

Correct answer: A red-edged orange triangle

Farm tractors, animal-drawn carts and road maintenance vehicles usually go 25 mph or less and display a red-edged orange triangle.

Source: Section 8: Managing Time and Space – Reacting to Slow-Moving Traffic

Correct answer: Leave extra space

Leave space in front when stopped behind a truck or bus, especially on a hill, in case it rolls back when starting.

Source: Section 8: Managing Time and Space – Space in Front

Correct answer: Move right in your lane

When passed by a tractor-trailer, move to the right side of your lane to give yourself space.

Source: Section 8: Managing Time and Space – Space to the Side

Correct answer: Take them one at a time

Take dangers one at a time: slow down, let the oncoming car pass, then move left and give the cyclist three feet.

Source: Section 8: Managing Time and Space – Taking Dangers One at a Time

Correct answer: No

You must not overtake or pass vehicles stopped or slowing to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.

Source: Section 10: Sharing the Road – Pedestrians

Correct answer: Opening with the far hand

Open your car door with your right hand; it turns your body so you look back for oncoming bicyclists.

Source: Section 10: Sharing the Road – Bicycles

Correct answer: Over 30 mph

Experienced bicyclists can easily go over 30 mph, so they may be moving faster than you realize.

Source: Section 10: Sharing the Road – Bicycles