Free Maine DMV Practice Test (2026)

Maine · Checked October 2026

Practice for the Maine permit test with a learning path built around the Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles rules: a Maine-only module on the state's own laws and teen-license limits, core rules-of-the-road lessons, instant explanations and a timed exam simulation.

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Maine permit test at a glance

Questions30

To pass24 correct (80%)

Min. permit age15 (driver ed if <18)

AgencyBMV

The knowledge test has 30 questions and you must answer at least 24 correctly; it covers rules of the road, signs, pedestrian and bike safety, Maine OUI laws and distracted driving. The BMV schedules it by mail at a branch office, offers it digitally in English, Spanish, French, Canadian French, Arabic, Portuguese, Somali, Swahili and Lingala, and since February 1, 2026 provides a free interpreter for other languages; each exam costs $35.

Tip: Start with module 1, “Maine laws & permit rules”. These 12 questions cover rules that are specific to Maine, the part of the test that general study guides usually miss.

Maine traffic laws you will be tested on

Topic	Maine rule	Source
Zero tolerance under 21	Drivers under 21 may not drive with any alcohol at all (more than 0.00). A first offense means a 1-year suspension, and refusing a test means an 18-month suspension.	legislature.maine.gov
OUI and implied consent	For adults, 0.08 is operating under the influence; a first conviction at 0.08 to 0.14 brings at least a $500 fine and a license loss of at least 150 days. By driving you consent to testing, and refusing leads to an immediate administrative suspension.	maine.gov
Hands-free law	No driver may hold or interact with a phone or handheld device while driving, even when stopped in traffic; adults may use hands-free mode. The fine is $50 for a first offense and $250 after that, and texting carries a fine of at least $250.	legislature.maine.gov
Seat belts	The driver and every passenger must be properly buckled. Fines are $50 for a first offense, $125 for a second and $250 for a third, and the court may not suspend the fine.	legislature.maine.gov
Child passenger seats	Children under 2 ride rear-facing; children 2 and older under 55 pounds use a harnessed child seat; children under 8 who weigh under 80 pounds and are under 57 inches use a booster; children under 12 ride in the back seat when possible.	legislature.maine.gov
Default speed limits	Unless posted otherwise: 15 mph in a school zone during recess and school arrival or dismissal times, 25 mph in business, residential or built-up areas, and 45 mph on other public ways. Driving 30 mph or more over the limit is a crime.	legislature.maine.gov
Move-over law	When passing a stopped emergency vehicle or public service vehicle (such as a tow truck or highway maintenance vehicle) with its lights on, use a lane not next to it if possible; if not, pass at a careful, safe speed. The minimum fine is $275.	legislature.maine.gov
Headlights and dimming	Headlights must be on from sunset to sunrise, when you cannot see 1,000 feet ahead, and whenever your wipers are in constant use. Dim your high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following.	legislature.maine.gov

Maine learner permit and teen license rules

If you are under 18, finish an approved driver education course before applying for a learner's permit at 15. The permit is valid for 2 years.
Your supervising driver must be at least 20 years old, have held a license for at least 2 years, and sit in the seat beside you.
Drivers under 21 must hold the permit at least 6 months and log 70 hours of driving, including 10 at night, before the road test; you can get a license at 16 at the earliest.
Permit holders and drivers under 18 may not use a phone or handheld device at all while driving, not even hands-free.
For 270 days after a license is issued to someone under 18, you may not drive from midnight to 5 a.m. or carry passengers other than immediate family unless a qualified supervising driver is with you.
Breaking an intermediate-license rule brings a $250 to $500 fine, a 60-day suspension for a first offense and another 270 days of restrictions.
A first license issued under age 21 is provisional for 2 years; a moving violation during that time means a 30-day suspension for a first offense.

How to get your Maine learner's permit

If you are under 18, complete a BMV-approved driver education course and get your completion certificate.
Fill out the Learner's Permit application form and gather two forms of identification, proof of Maine residency and your birth certificate (required for applicants under 23); a parent or legal guardian must sign if you are under 18.
Submit the application with the $35 exam fee at a BMV branch office or by mail to the Examination Section in Augusta.
Watch for your written-test appointment notice in the mail (within about three weeks); you can reschedule up to 48 hours ahead without a penalty fee.
At the appointment, take the free vision screening and pass the 30-question knowledge test (24 correct). Then practice with a licensed driver at least 20 years old who has held a license for 2 years.
After 6 months and 70 logged hours (10 at night), mail your driving log to the BMV to schedule the road test in your own registered and inspected vehicle.

Sample Maine-specific questions

Here are four of the 12 questions in our Maine module. Each one is based on the official Maine Driver's License Manual (Motorist Handbook and Study Guide) or Maine law; open the answer to see the rule behind it.

1. How many questions are on the Maine knowledge test, and how many must you get right?

25 questions, 20 correct
40 questions, 32 correct
30 questions, 24 correct
50 questions, 40 correct

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Correct answer: 30 questions, 24 correct. The Maine BMV knowledge test has 30 questions, and you must answer at least 24 correctly to pass. Source: maine.gov

2. Who may supervise a Maine learner's permit holder?

A licensed driver at least 20 years old who has held a license for at least 2 years
Any licensed driver 18 or older
Any adult 21 or older, licensed or not
A licensed driver 25 or older only

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Correct answer: A licensed driver at least 20 years old who has held a license for at least 2 years. The supervisor must be at least 20, have held a valid license for at least 2 years, sit beside you, and be licensed for the class of vehicle you are driving. Source: legislature.maine.gov

3. Before the road test, a Maine driver under 21 must log how many hours of driving?

40 hours, including 5 at night
50 hours, including 10 at night
60 hours, including 15 at night
70 hours, including 10 at night

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Correct answer: 70 hours, including 10 at night. Maine requires 70 hours of practice driving, including 10 hours at night, all logged after the permit is issued. Source: maine.gov

4. How long must a Maine driver under 21 hold a learner's permit before applying for the road test?

30 days
6 months
9 months
1 year

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Correct answer: 6 months. Applicants under 21 must wait 6 months from the date the permit was issued; applicants 21 and older have no waiting period. Source: legislature.maine.gov

How this practice test works

Learn the Maine rules first: module 1 covers the state's permit test, teen-license limits and traffic laws.
Work through the core modules: signs, signals, right-of-way, speed, lanes, special situations, impairment and sharing the road.
Practice 5 questions at a time: every answer shows an explanation, and missed questions come back until you get them right.
Take the timed Maine exam simulation and review every mistake before your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take the Maine permit test in Spanish?

Yes. The BMV digital testing system offers the basic knowledge test in Spanish and several other languages. Since February 1, 2026, the BMV also provides a free professional interpreter for languages the system does not offer, though scheduling may take 4 weeks or more.

What happens if my Maine learner's permit expires?

Permits last 2 years and cannot be renewed. You must apply again and retake the vision screening and written exam, but your logged driving hours carry over and you do not have to wait another 6 months before the road test.

Can I use my phone hands-free as a new Maine driver?

No. Maine lets only drivers 18 and older who are not on a learner's permit or intermediate license use hands-free mode. Permit holders and drivers under 18 may not use a phone at all while driving unless they pull over and stop safely.

What happens if I break my intermediate-license rules in Maine?

It is a traffic infraction with a $250 to $500 fine. Your license is suspended for 60 days on a first offense, and your restrictions are extended for another 270 days, even past your 18th birthday.

Are these the real DMV test questions?

No. The Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles does not publish its exam. Our Maine module is written from the official handbook and state law, and the core modules cover the rules of the road taught in every state handbook.

Is this practice test free?

Yes. Every lesson, practice round and exam simulation is free, with no sign-up.

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Official Maine sources

Every Maine fact and question on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official handbook, the Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles website or Maine law. When an official source did not publish a detail (for example, the number of test questions), we say so instead of guessing. Rules change, so confirm with the Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles before your test. PracticePermit.us is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.

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