At a marked crosswalk with no operating traffic signal, a pedestrian visibly intends to cross. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way rather than requiring the pedestrian to step into danger first.
Maine's marked-crosswalk rule includes a pedestrian showing visible intent to cross. Use care and stop as necessary to allow a safe crossing.
Source: Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 2056, 4: marked crosswalk without operating traffic controls; current official text reviewed September 29, 2026 ↗
A vehicle in the adjacent lane has stopped at a crosswalk. You cannot see whether someone is crossing in front of it. What should you do?
Correct answer: Slow and be prepared to stop; do not pass a vehicle stopped to let a pedestrian cross.
A stopped vehicle can conceal a pedestrian. Passing a vehicle stopped for a crossing pedestrian is prohibited and can create a severe conflict.
Source: Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 2056, 7: passing a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian; current official text reviewed September 29, 2026 ↗
A pedestrian crosses unexpectedly outside a marked crosswalk and does not yield. What should you do?
Correct answer: Use due care to avoid a collision, slowing or stopping as needed.
Having the right-of-way does not remove the duty to avoid a collision. Maine requires due care toward pedestrians, including special caution when someone appears confused or vulnerable.
Source: Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 2056, 8: due care to avoid colliding with pedestrians; current official text reviewed September 29, 2026 ↗
A pedestrian using a white cane begins crossing near your path. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield and allow enough time and space for the pedestrian to cross safely.
The statute specifically protects a pedestrian with a white or metallic cane or service dog. Avoid creating uncertainty or forcing the person to retreat.
Source: Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 2056, 9: pedestrian with white or metallic cane or service dog; current official text reviewed September 29, 2026 ↗
A pedestrian walks along the shoulder where you need to pass. What clearance does Maine require, and when may a no-passing-zone exception be used?
Correct answer: Allow at least 3 feet, using the exception only when the pass can be made safely.
The pedestrian passing rule requires at least 3 feet and allows a no-passing-zone exception only when safe. Wait behind if oncoming traffic or limited sight distance prevents that.
Source: Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 2056, 2: clearance when passing a pedestrian; current official text reviewed September 29, 2026 ↗
You are behind a cyclist in a no-passing zone. The road ahead is clearly visible and free of conflicting traffic. What does Maine's bicycle-passing exception allow?
Correct answer: A safe pass with at least 3 feet of clearance; if that cannot be achieved safely, wait.
Maine permits the otherwise-prohibited-zone pass of a bicycle or roller skier when it can be made safely, with at least 3 feet of clearance. The exception is not permission to force a gap.
Source: Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 2070, 1-A: passing a bicycle or roller skier; current official text reviewed September 29, 2026 ↗
A narrow lane does not leave room for a car and bicycle to travel side by side safely. The cyclist moves farther into the lane. How should you respond?
Correct answer: Wait and pass only when there is enough safe space, rather than trying to squeeze alongside.
A cyclist may need the lane to avoid hazards or unsafe close passing. Treat the cyclist as a road user and wait for a safe passing opportunity.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 10-2, physical PDF page 102: Sharing the road with bicyclists ↗
You are about to turn right and a bicyclist is traveling straight beside your vehicle. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield and let the cyclist continue rather than turning across the bicycle's path.
Do not cut across a cyclist's path while turning. Check for bicycles approaching from the side or rear before committing to the turn.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 10-3, physical PDF page 103: Right turns and bicyclists ↗
You park beside a travel lane and are about to open the driver's door. What should you do?
Correct answer: Check for approaching traffic and cyclists before opening it into their path.
A door can suddenly block a cyclist's path. Check behind and to the side, then open only when safe.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 10-3, physical PDF page 103: Opening doors near bicyclists ↗
A 14-year-old will ride a bicycle on a public road. What helmet rule applies?
Correct answer: The rider must wear a properly fitted and fastened protective helmet.
Maine's rule applies to bicycle operators and passengers younger than 16 on a public roadway or bikeway. Carrying a helmet is not wearing it properly.
Source: Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 2323, 1: bicycle and roller-ski helmet use under sixteen; current official text reviewed September 29, 2026 ↗
A motorcycle is using the center of your lane ahead. May you pull alongside within that lane to pass?
Correct answer: No; give the motorcycle its full lane and use a safe, lawful passing maneuver.
A motorcycle needs room to maneuver around hazards and should have the full lane. Its narrow shape does not create an extra lane for a car.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 10-5, physical PDF page 105: Sharing the road with motorcycles ↗
You want to turn left across an approaching motorcycle. Why should you be especially cautious when judging the gap?
Correct answer: Its small profile can make its speed and distance harder to judge.
Do not assume a small-looking motorcycle is far away or moving slowly. Wait until the turn can be made without crossing its path unsafely.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 10-5, physical PDF page 105: Judging motorcycles at intersections ↗
