Maine permit test: traffic signals
Steady and flashing lights, arrows, pedestrian signals and lane-use signals. 5 questions.
At a red light in Maine, when may you turn right?
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At a red light in Maine, when may you turn right?
- A After stopping, unless a sign says otherwise
- B Never, unless a green arrow is shown
- C Without stopping, if no cars or people are coming
- D Only between midnight and 6 a.m.
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A. After stopping, unless a sign says otherwise
Maine allows a right turn on red after a full stop unless a sign forbids it. You must still yield to pedestrians and all other traffic.
What should you do at a flashing red traffic light?
- A Slow down and go through the intersection with caution
- B Stop, look both ways, then go when it is safe
- C Stop and wait for the light to turn green
- D Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
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B. Stop, look both ways, then go when it is safe
Treat a flashing red light like a stop sign: stop fully, look both ways and go when it is safe. At a railroad crossing, wait until the lights stop flashing and gates rise.
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
- A Slow down and proceed with caution
- B Stop and wait for a green light
- C The light is about to turn red, so speed up
- D The road ahead is closed
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A. Slow down and proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light means slow down, proceed with caution and be ready to stop for any traffic. You do not need to stop if the way is clear.
The light shows red with a green arrow pointing left. What may you do?
- A Turn left without stopping for pedestrians
- B Go straight or turn left
- C Wait for the red light to turn green
- D Turn left carefully, yielding to all other vehicles and pedestrians
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D. Turn left carefully, yielding to all other vehicles and pedestrians
A red light with a green arrow means you may go in the direction of the arrow. You must still yield to other vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection.