Full practice exam
- 30 questions, 24 to pass, like the real written test
- No answers until you finish
- Your score, every answer explained, and what to study next
Free learning aid · Based on the Maine Driver's License Manual (Rev. 4/24)
Maine Permit Practice Test
A free study aid for the Maine (ME) BMV knowledge test: practice in the real test format, with every answer explained and the guide page to study. Not the official test. Always verify with the official guide.
- 30questions
- 24to pass (80%)
- $0full exam here
Practice by topic
- The answer and why, right after each question
- 10 questions a round, a new mix every time
- Every answer shows the guide page to read
Road sign test
Know every sign on sight
Learn the signs from pictures one at a time, then test yourself on 20 signs.
Study mode
Maine permit test topics
The answer and explanation after every question. Each round is a new random mix, so practice as often as you like.
- Signs, signals & markingsTraffic lights, lane-use lights, warning and work zone signs, lane lines.
- Turns, passing & parkingSteering, turns, roundabouts, expressways, school buses and parking.
- Sharing the roadPedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, trucks and emergency vehicles.
- Space, emergencies & weatherFollowing distance, speed limits, skids, breakdowns, winter, moose.
- OUI, phones & seat beltsMaine's OUI law, implied consent, phone rules, belts and child seats.
- Permits & licensesThe learner's permit, the 270-day limits, points and suspensions.
- Practice my weak spotsA round from the topics you miss most.Fills in automatically as you practice on this device
About the Maine permit test
The basics, in plain English, from the Maine Driver's License Manual.
Permit at 15
You can get a learner's permit at 15 by passing the vision screening and the written knowledge test. Under 18, you also take an approved driver education course. (Maine Driver's License Manual, p. 1-2)
An adult 20 or older beside you
On a permit, drive only with a licensed driver who is at least 20, has held a license for 2 years, and sits in the seat next to you. (Maine Driver's License Manual, p. 1-2)
70 hours and 6 months
Under 21, hold the permit for 6 months and log 70 hours of driving (10 at night) before the road test. (Maine Driver's License Manual, p. 1-3)
270 days of limits
A new driver under 18 can't use a phone, can't drive from midnight to 5 a.m., and carries only family unless a qualified adult rides along, for 270 days after the road test. (Maine Driver's License Manual, p. 1-4)
Four seconds back
Maine teaches a following distance of at least four seconds, with more on slick roads, at night and behind motorcycles, trucks and trailers. (Maine Driver's License Manual, p. 8-11 to 8-12)
Zero alcohol under 21
Under 21, driving with any amount of alcohol in your body costs your license for at least a year; from 21, 0.08 is the OUI limit. (Maine Driver's License Manual, p. 3-14)
Maine permit test FAQ
How old do I have to be for a Maine learner's permit?
At least 15. You pass the written knowledge exam and a vision screening at a BMV branch, and if you are under 18 you also complete an approved driver education course. (Maine Driver's License Manual, p. 1-2)
Who can supervise me on a Maine learner's permit?
A licensed driver who is at least 20 years old, has held a valid license for at least 2 years, is licensed for the class of vehicle you are driving, and sits in the seat beside you. (Maine Driver's License Manual, p. 1-2)
What do I need before my first Maine license?
Be at least 16 with an approved driver education course (or 18 without one). Under 21, hold your permit for 6 months and complete 70 hours of driving, 10 of them at night, with a parent, guardian or spouse certifying the hours. Then pass the road test in a registered, inspected car you bring. (Maine Driver's License Manual, p. 1-3 to 1-4)
What limits apply to a new Maine driver under 18?
For 270 days after you pass the road test: no driving between midnight and 5 a.m., no phone or handheld device use while driving, and no passengers except immediate family unless a licensed driver aged 20 or older with 2 years of experience sits beside you. Breaking a limit means a suspension and another 270 days of limits. (Maine Driver's License Manual, p. 1-4)
Read the official Maine Driver's License Manual
Our questions are written from the guide (rev. 4/24). Always study the official handbook from the state. Page numbers are the ones printed on the handbook pages: section, then page (6-1 is page 1 of section 6); tap one to open the official PDF at that page.
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