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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Entidade responsável: Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). Idade mínima: 15. Pratique aqui gratuitamente com 205 perguntas, cada uma com a resposta e uma explicação. Verificado com fontes oficiais em 10 de outubro de 2026.
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Resposta: D. 15
Maine issues learner's permits from age 15. Applicants under 18 must complete approved driver education.
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Resposta: C. An approved driver education course
Applicants under 18 must complete an approved driver education course.
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Resposta: 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.
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Resposta: A. 6 months
Drivers under 21 must hold the permit for 6 months before applying for a road test.
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Resposta: C. 70 hours
Maine requires 70 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night.
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Resposta: B. 10
At least 10 of the 70 hours must be night driving.
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Resposta: 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).
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Resposta: D. 16
The minimum age is 16 with approved driver education, or 18 without it.
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Resposta: D. Midnight to 5 a.m.
Drivers under 18 may not drive between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. during the restricted period.
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Resposta: D. Only immediate family members
Drivers under 18 may carry only immediate family unless a qualifying licensed operator sits beside them.
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Resposta: A. 270 days from passing the road test
The restrictions last 270 days from the date you pass the road test.
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Resposta: 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.
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Resposta: C. 2 years
The provisional period is 2 years for applicants under 21 and 1 year for applicants 21 or older.
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Resposta: D. A 30-day suspension
A first moving violation while provisional brings a 30-day suspension. Later offenses bring stiffer penalties.
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Resposta: 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.
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Resposta: D. 0.08
For drivers 21 and older, OUI applies at 0.08 grams per 100 mL of blood or 210 liters of breath.
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Resposta: 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.
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Resposta: B. It is prohibited
The Maine handbook says use of mobile phones and handheld electronic devices is prohibited by law when driving.
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Resposta: A. A child safety seat
Children under 55 pounds must ride in a child safety seat.
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Resposta: C. In the rear seat
Children under 12 and under 100 pounds must ride in the rear seat if possible.
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Resposta: D. A 30-day license suspension
Passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing brings a 30-day suspension.
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Resposta: C. A 30-day license suspension
Speeding 30 mph or more over the limit brings a 30-day suspension.
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Resposta: A. 12 or more
Maine sends a warning at 6 points and suspends at 12 or more points.
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Resposta: D. 3 points, once in a 12-month period
An approved Driving Dynamics course deducts 3 points, once per 12-month period.
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Resposta: C. 25 feet
Sound systems audible beyond 25 feet or above 85 decibels are prohibited.
Teclado: 1–4 para responder, Enter para a pergunta seguinte.
O que saber antes do exame
- 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.
Perguntas frequentes
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.