At a four-way stop, another car stops fully before you arrive. Both paths would conflict. Who should normally go first?
Correct answer: The car that stopped first, once it can proceed safely.
At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to arrive and stop normally proceeds first. Continue watching for a driver who fails to yield.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 6-1, physical PDF page 48: Right-of-way at four-way stops ↗
You and a vehicle on your right reach a four-way stop at the same time. Your paths conflict. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield to the vehicle on your right.
When vehicles arrive at a four-way stop together, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Do not assume every other driver will follow the rule.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 6-1, physical PDF page 48: Right-of-way at simultaneous stops ↗
You and an oncoming car have the same permission to enter. You want to turn left while the other car will continue straight. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield to the oncoming car before turning across its path.
A left-turning driver yields to opposing traffic whose path would be crossed. A turn signal communicates intent but does not give priority.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 6-1, physical PDF page 48: Opposing vehicles and left turns ↗
At an uncontrolled intersection, you and a vehicle to your right approach at about the same time and your paths conflict. What is the proper response?
Correct answer: Yield to the vehicle on your right while checking that the intersection is safe.
The handbook gives the vehicle on the right priority in this situation. Road appearance and vehicle size do not determine the right-of-way.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 6-2, physical PDF page 49: Uncontrolled intersections ↗
You approach an intersection and see a vehicle already lawfully crossing in your path. What should you do?
Correct answer: Let that vehicle clear before entering.
Yield to traffic already in the intersection. The right-side rule for simultaneous arrivals does not authorize a collision with a vehicle already crossing.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 6-2, physical PDF page 49: Traffic already in the intersection ↗
You are leaving a driveway across a sidewalk and onto a street. To whom must you yield?
Correct answer: Pedestrians using the sidewalk and traffic on the street.
A driver entering from a driveway must check the sidewalk and roadway. Crossing one does not grant priority over the other.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 6-2, physical PDF page 49: Entering from a driveway or alley ↗
You have stopped at an intersection, but parked vehicles block your view of cross traffic. What should you do next?
Correct answer: Move forward cautiously only as needed to see, yielding and keeping the crossing clear.
After the required stop, obtain a usable view without creating a conflict. A blocked view calls for extra caution, not a blind commitment to cross.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 7-2, physical PDF page 62: Intersection scanning and blocked view ↗
A car approaching from your left signals a right turn before reaching your driveway. Is the signal alone enough to pull out?
Correct answer: No; wait until its movement and the available gap make entry safe.
A signal may be left on or may indicate a later turn. Judge the actual movement and gap instead of relying only on the flashing lamp.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 7-2, physical PDF page 62: Do not rely only on another driver signaling ↗
You approach a roundabout while vehicles are circulating through the lane you would enter. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield to circulating traffic and enter when there is a safe gap.
Roundabout entry traffic yields to vehicles already circulating. Select the proper approach lane and avoid forcing another driver to brake.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 7-2, physical PDF page 62: Roundabout approach and yielding ↗
You are circulating in a roundabout in the lane designated for your exit. What is the appropriate exit procedure?
Correct answer: Follow the lane guidance, watch for conflicts, and signal right as you prepare to exit.
Roundabouts circulate counterclockwise. Lane guidance and a right exit signal help others anticipate your movement; they do not remove the duty to avoid conflicts.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 7-3, physical PDF page 63: Roundabout movement and exit ↗
Your light is green, but traffic beyond the intersection leaves no room for your car. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait before entering until there is enough room to clear the intersection.
Before crossing, allow enough space to get completely through. Entering a blocked intersection can obstruct pedestrians and crossing traffic when the signal changes.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 8-15, physical PDF page 89: Space to cross and enter traffic ↗
