Stop and yield sign rules — Maine Permit Test

Stop and yield sign rules on the Maine permit test — 3 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

If there is no crosswalk or stop line at a stop sign, stop at the point nearest the intersection where you can see approaching traffic on the crossing road.

A car that stops far back from the corner cannot see the traffic, then pulls out into it.

If there is no crosswalk or stop line, stop at the point nearest the intersection to enable you to see approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway.

Maine Driver’s License Manual, p.53

At a stop sign, the stop must be made before any part of your vehicle has entered the intersection.

A car whose nose pokes into the crossing lane is hit by the traffic it stopped to look for.

The stop must be made before any portion of your vehicle has entered the intersection.

Maine Driver’s License Manual, p.53

A yield sign is a red and white down-pointing triangle, though some old yield signs may still be yellow with black letters.

A driver who knows only the red sign rolls past an old yellow one without slowing.

A yield sign is a red and white down-pointing triangle with red letters (some old signs may still be yellow with black letters).

Maine Driver’s License Manual, p.53

On the test

At a stop sign with no stop line or crosswalk, where should you stop?

Nearest the corner, where you can see traffic. A car that stops far back from the corner cannot see the traffic, then pulls out into it. Maine Driver’s License Manual, p.53: “If there is no crosswalk or stop line, stop at the point nearest the intersection to enable you to see approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Maine Driver’s License Manual, published by the Maine Secretary of State, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-05.