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MAINE DMV PRACTICE TEST

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Any resident of the State who wishes to operate a motor vehicle in Maine is required to have a Maine driver’s license or learner’s driving permit. The examination process includes a written test, a vision screening and a road test. The ME DMV written test measures your understanding and knowledge of road signs, traffic laws, driving skills and vehicle handling. Everything you will need to know is covered in the Maine Driver's Manual. The DMV written test consists of 30 questions. To pass the knowledge test, you are allowed to miss of the questions about road signs, and of the questions about road rules.
1. An orange triangle sign with red borders means:
Yield.
Warning sign.
Disabled vehicle stopped at the side of the road.
Slow-moving vehicle.
2. This road sign means:
no u turn sign
No turning.
Side road.
No right turn.
No U-Turn.
3. When driving on a freeway entrance ramp, you should look for a gap in freeway traffic by:
Looking in both rearview and sideview mirrors.
Looking in your mirrors and turning your head to look over your shoulder.
Looking in the inside rearview mirror only.
Looking in the sideview mirror only.
4. When stopping your car on a slippery surface:
Brake hard.
Brake gently.
Do not brake, instead wait for your car to slow down by itself.
Activate your hazard lights first.
5. If you drive much slower than the flow of traffic, you:
Are a defensive driver.
Are driving safely and can avoid tailgaters.
Always have the right of way.
Might cause a crash.
6. The road sign pictured means:
stop
Stop only if necessary.
Slow down and proceed with caution.
Come to a complete stop.
You may not proceed on the road you are traveling on.
7. When a school bus stops to unload children on a divided highway, are the vehicles traveling in the same direction as the bus required to stop?
Yes, if you are in a school zone.
Stopping is optional in this specific case.
No, only vehicles traveling in the opposite direction have to stop.
Yes, always.
8. If an intersection has a stop sign, but no stop line, you must:
Proceed as if there is a Yield sign.
Stop before entering the intersection.
Stop at the stop sign.
Stop 50 feet before the intersection.
9. Before entering a traffic circle, drivers must slow down and yield to ___________ in the traffic circle.
Vehicles
Pedestrians
Bicyclists
All of the above.
10. When driving in heavy traffic, you should:
Drive faster than the flow of traffic.
Maintain a constant speed.
Drive with the flow of traffic.
Drive slower than the flow of traffic.
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Frequently Asked Questions

You can get a learner's permit at 15 years old. To obtain a class C driver's license, you must be at least 16 and have completed a driver education course. Alternatively, you can apply at the age of 18 without participating in a driver education program.

Complete the application form and submit it either in person to any Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles branch or by mail. After processing your application, the BMV will schedule your written test at the office closest to your mailing address and notify you. If you have specific scheduling preferences, be sure to note them on your application. However, you can change the test time up to 48 hours prior.
On the day of your appointment, bring the following documents:
  • A completed application form. 
  • Two forms of identification.
  • Proof of residency. If you are a minor or unable to provide a document certifying your address, you must submit an affidavit.
  • Proof of legal presence in the United States for both citizens and non-citizens.
  • Driver education completion certificate (if you are under 18).
  • A birth certificate (if you are under the age of 23).


The DMV written test in Maine is available in multiple languages, and you can also have a translator. Additionally, for applicants who are deaf or hearing impaired, an American Sign Language interpreter can assist during the exam.

To prepare for the DMV written test, study the Maine Driver's Handbook thoroughly. At the end of each chapter, you’ll find practice questions to help you verify your knowledge of driving laws. You can also find additional practice tests on DMV Premium to further evaluate your preparation.

The DMV written test in Maine consists of 30 questions covering topics such as road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. If you have carefully read the manual and taken various practice tests, you should be able to answer each question without any problem.

To pass the Maine DMV written test, you need to answer a minimum of 24 questions correctly out of the total 30. This means you can miss up a to 6 questions. The required passing score is 80%. Stay focused during the exam and take the time to review your answers carefully to minimize errors and pass the test on the first attempt.

After getting your learner’s permit:
  • The use of mobile phones or handheld electronic devices is not allowed.
  • Driving is permitted only under the supervision of an adult who is at least 20 years old and has held a driver license for 2 years.
For drivers under 18, additional restrictions apply during the 270 days following the road test:
  • The use of mobile phones or handheld electronic devices is prohibited.
  • Driving alone is not allowed between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m.
  • Transporting passengers, except for siblings, is prohibited unless accompanied by a licensed adult aged at least 20 who has held a valid license for 2 years and is seated beside the driver.

A Maine instruction permit is valid for two years. It is not renewable, but you can obtain a new permit for an additional two years if needed. When the permit expires, you must apply again and take the vision and knowledge test. The driving hours you have accumulated will be retained, allowing you to schedule the road test directly without any waiting period.