Maine Permit Test Practice
Maine's Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), part of the Secretary of State, issues learner's permits once you pass a written exam and vision screening. Teens under 18 need a driver education certificate before they apply, and Maine asks more of new drivers than most states: 70 hours of supervised practice, 10 of them at night, before a license.
The written test is drawn from the Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide and covers rules of the road, signs, impaired driving and sharing the road with everyone from logging trucks to moose. Winter driving and wildlife questions are fair game. Before you head to a BMV branch, you can practice free on DMV Permit Prep and see which topics still trip you up.
- Questions
- 30
- To pass
- 24 correct · 80%
- Permit age
- 15
- Practice
- 70 hours, 10 at night
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Maine permit test sample questions
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1. In Maine, at what age can a teen who has completed driver education get a learner's permit?
2. During the restricted period, whom may a Maine intermediate license holder carry as passengers?
3. If your car gets stuck in snow, you should:
4. A small yellow plate under a curve sign shows '25 MPH'. This is:
5. A yellow sign showing a traffic light means:
How to get your learner's permit in Maine
- 1If you're under 18, complete an approved driver education course and get your certificate.
- 2Study the Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide.
- 3Bring your application, birth certificate (if under 23), proof of identity and Maine residency to a BMV branch.
- 4Pass the vision screening and the written knowledge exam.
- 5Pay the fee and receive your learner's permit.
- 6Hold it at least 6 months and log 70 supervised hours (10 at night) before the road test.
The supervising driver must be at least 20 with 2 years of licensed driving, and for the first 270 days of the intermediate license teens can't drive midnight–5 a.m. or carry non-family passengers. Permit holding period: 6 months.
The Maine knowledge test
A multiple-choice written exam on the Maine Motorist Handbook, taken in person at a BMV branch along with a vision screening.
Study tips for Maine
- Know Maine's GDL numbers: 70 hours, 10 at night, 6-month permit, 270-day intermediate restrictions.
- Study deer and moose collision guidance and winter-driving sections; they are very Maine-specific.
- Remember the supervisor rule: at least 20 years old and licensed for 2 years, sitting in the front seat.
CDL in Maine
Maine CDL applicants earn a Commercial Learner's Permit by passing the BMV's general knowledge test (plus endorsement tests), hold it at least 14 days, and complete federal Entry-Level Driver Training before the skills test.
Motorcycle in Maine
Maine motorcycle learner's permits start at 16 after a vision and motorcycle knowledge test, and Maine requires completing an approved motorcycle rider education course before you can earn the endorsement.
Maine permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Maine permit test?
The Maine written exam is commonly reported as 30 multiple-choice questions, and you need about 80% (24 correct) to pass. Check with the BMV for the current format.
Do you need driver's ed to get a permit in Maine?
Yes, if you are under 18 you must complete an approved driver education course before applying for a learner's permit.
How many hours do you need to drive with a permit in Maine?
Teens must log 70 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night, and hold the permit for at least 6 months.
Who can ride with a Maine permit driver?
A licensed driver at least 20 years old who has held a license for at least 2 years must sit in the front passenger seat.
Official information: Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) . DMV Permit Prep is an independent study tool, not affiliated with the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).
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