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Maine BMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Maine's written exam covers traffic laws, driving skills, road signs and drinking and driving laws, and it comes before your learner's permit. These practice questions cover Maine's own rules from the Maine Driver's License Manual first, then general US rules and road signs.

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  • Maine
  • 205 questions
  • Vérifié le 10 octobre 2026

En bref

Organisé par : Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). Âge minimum : 15. Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 205 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 10 octobre 2026.

À lire avant de vous entraînerCommencez par le guide « Maine Driver's License Manual Study Guide » : des notes en langage clair, des schémas et les chiffres à retenir.

  1. Question 1 sur 25

    What is the minimum age for a Maine learner's permit?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 15

    Maine issues learner's permits from age 15. Applicants under 18 must complete approved driver education.

  2. Question 2 sur 25

    What must a Maine applicant under 18 complete before getting a license?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. An approved driver education course

    Applicants under 18 must complete an approved driver education course.

  3. Question 3 sur 25

    Who may supervise a Maine learner's permit holder?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. A licensed driver at least 20 who has held a license for 2 years, seated beside the learner

    The supervisor must be at least 20, licensed for at least 2 years for that vehicle class, and sit next to the permit holder.

  4. Question 4 sur 25

    How long must a Maine driver under 21 hold a learner's permit before the road test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 6 months

    Drivers under 21 must hold the permit for 6 months before applying for a road test.

  5. Question 5 sur 25

    How many hours of supervised driving must a Maine driver under 21 log before the road test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 70 hours

    Maine requires 70 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night.

  6. Question 6 sur 25

    How many of Maine's 70 supervised driving hours must be at night?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 10

    At least 10 of the 70 hours must be night driving.

  7. Question 7 sur 25

    Who certifies a Maine teen's 70 hours of practice?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A parent, stepparent, guardian or spouse

    The practice hours are certified by a parent, stepparent, guardian or spouse (or an employer if there is no parent).

  8. Question 8 sur 25

    What is the minimum age for a Maine license with approved driver education?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 16

    The minimum age is 16 with approved driver education, or 18 without it.

  9. Question 9 sur 25

    During which hours may a newly licensed Maine driver under 18 NOT drive?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Midnight to 5 a.m.

    Drivers under 18 may not drive between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. during the restricted period.

  10. Question 10 sur 25

    Which passengers may a newly licensed Maine driver under 18 carry without a qualifying licensed adult beside them?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Only immediate family members

    Drivers under 18 may carry only immediate family unless a qualifying licensed operator sits beside them.

  11. Question 11 sur 25

    How long do the night and passenger limits last for a new Maine driver under 18?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 270 days from passing the road test

    The restrictions last 270 days from the date you pass the road test.

  12. Question 12 sur 25

    What happens if a new Maine driver breaks the 270-day restrictions?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. A suspension, and the restricted period is extended by 270 days

    A violation brings a suspension and a 270-day extension of the restrictions.

  13. Question 13 sur 25

    How long is the provisional license period for a new Maine driver under 21?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 2 years

    The provisional period is 2 years for applicants under 21 and 1 year for applicants 21 or older.

  14. Question 14 sur 25

    What is the penalty for a first moving violation during a Maine provisional license period?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. A 30-day suspension

    A first moving violation while provisional brings a 30-day suspension. Later offenses bring stiffer penalties.

  15. Question 15 sur 25

    How much alcohol may a Maine driver under 21 have before driving?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. None at all

    Drivers under 21 may not drive after drinking any amount of alcohol. Any amount means at least a 1-year license loss.

  16. Question 16 sur 25

    At what alcohol level is a Maine driver 21 or older guilty of OUI (operating under the influence)?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 0.08

    For drivers 21 and older, OUI applies at 0.08 grams per 100 mL of blood or 210 liters of breath.

  17. Question 17 sur 25

    What happens in Maine if you refuse a chemical test when asked by an officer?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Your license is suspended right away by the state, without court action

    Driving in Maine means you have consented to testing. Refusal brings an immediate administrative suspension, and it also adds to OUI penalties.

  18. Question 18 sur 25

    What does Maine law say about using a handheld phone while driving?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. It is prohibited

    The Maine handbook says use of mobile phones and handheld electronic devices is prohibited by law when driving.

  19. Question 19 sur 25

    Under Maine law, a child who weighs less than 55 pounds must ride in what?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. A child safety seat

    Children under 55 pounds must ride in a child safety seat.

  20. Question 20 sur 25

    Where should a Maine child under 12 who weighs under 100 pounds ride, if possible?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. In the rear seat

    Children under 12 and under 100 pounds must ride in the rear seat if possible.

  21. Question 21 sur 25

    What is the penalty in Maine for passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. A 30-day license suspension

    Passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing brings a 30-day suspension.

  22. Question 22 sur 25

    What happens in Maine if you are caught driving 30 mph or more over the speed limit?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A 30-day license suspension

    Speeding 30 mph or more over the limit brings a 30-day suspension.

  23. Question 23 sur 25

    At how many demerit points does Maine suspend a license?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 12 or more

    Maine sends a warning at 6 points and suspends at 12 or more points.

  24. Question 24 sur 25

    How many points can an approved Driving Dynamics course remove from a Maine record?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 3 points, once in a 12-month period

    An approved Driving Dynamics course deducts 3 points, once per 12-month period.

  25. Question 25 sur 25

    In Maine, a car sound system is illegal if it can be heard beyond what distance?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 25 feet

    Sound systems audible beyond 25 feet or above 85 decibels are prohibited.

À savoir avant l’examen

  • The written exam covers traffic laws, driving skills, road signs and Maine's drinking and driving laws.
  • You can get a learner's permit at 15. Drivers under 18 must complete approved driver education.
  • Drivers under 21 must hold the permit 6 months and log 70 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night.
  • Your supervisor must be at least 20 and have held a license for 2 years.
  • For 270 days after the road test, drivers under 18 may not drive from midnight to 5 a.m. or carry non-family passengers without a qualifying adult.
  • Drivers under 21 may not drive after drinking any amount of alcohol.

Questions fréquentes

How old do you have to be to get a permit in Maine?

15. If you are under 18, you must also complete an approved driver education course.

How many practice hours does Maine require?

70 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night, for drivers under 21. That is more than most new drivers expect, so start early.

Who can supervise a Maine learner?

A licensed driver who is at least 20, has held a license for at least 2 years, and sits beside you.

What are the rules for new Maine drivers under 18?

For 270 days after the road test: no driving from midnight to 5 a.m. and no passengers except immediate family unless a qualifying licensed adult sits beside you. No phone use while driving.

What is the alcohol limit for Maine drivers under 21?

Zero. You may not drive after drinking any amount of alcohol, and doing so means losing your license for at least a year.

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