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 60 questions. To pass the knowledge test, you are allowed to miss 2 of the 10 questions about road signs, and 10 of the 50 questions about road rules.
1. This road sign means:
do not enter
Do not enter
Two-way traffic
No left turn
Lane ends
2. A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means:
Pass with caution
Do not pass
Slow down
Stop
3. This road sign means:
divided highway ahead sign
Keep right
Keep left
Lane ends
Divided highway begins
4. You are traveling on a two-lane road and you want to pass a bicyclist who is ahead of you to your right. An oncoming vehicle is approaching. You should:
keep driving, you have the right-of-way.
honk your horn to warn the pedestrian.
slow down and let the oncoming vehicle pass first.
5. A crosswalk is:
a special type of 4-way intersection.
the area where pedestrians may cross the road.
an area designated for blind persons.
6. Signs and markings requiring that you obey the indicated instruction are known as _____ signs.
regulatory
guide
information
warning
7. Drivers should always be looking:
directly in front of the car.
beside, ahead and to the rear of the vehicle.
at the left lane.
8. There is no crosswalk and a pedestrian is crossing your lane ahead. You should:
make eye contact and then pass the pedestrian.
slow down as you pass the pedestrian.
stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing the street.
9. When following a motorcycle, drivers must remember that motorcycles can ____________ than other vehicles.
accelerate much faster
stop much more slowly
stop much more quickly
drive much faster
10. If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
go through as soon as the first train passes.
wait until you have a clear view of both tracks.
proceed with caution until you see a train.
go through when one of the tracks is free.
 
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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.

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.

ME DMV Permit Practice Test

Number of questions: 60
Correct answers to pass:48
Passing score:80%
Signs questions:10
Signs - Correct answers to pass:8
Minimum age to apply: 15
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