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Maine DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about Maine's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

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Alcohol and drugs

  1. In Maine, a driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated starting at what blood alcohol content (BAC)?

    1. 0.05%
    2. 0.08%
    3. 0.10%
    4. 0.12%

    Answer: B. Maine: 0.08% BAC or higher is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Alcoholdriving with an alcohol level of 0.08 grams per 100 milliliters of blood

  2. In Maine, a driver under 21 violates the law starting at what BAC?

    1. 0.00% (any alcohol)
    2. 0.02%
    3. 0.04%
    4. 0.05%

    Answer: A. Maine: drivers under 21 may not drive with any measurable amount of alcohol (zero tolerance).

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Alcoholyou may not drive after consuming any amount of alcohol.

  3. In Maine, by driving on public roads you have agreed to:

    1. Carry a spare tire
    2. Take a chemical test for alcohol or drugs if lawfully asked
    3. Let police search your phone
    4. Pay all tolls in cash

    Answer: B. Maine has an implied consent law: refusing a lawful chemical test leads to license suspension.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 3 - Implied Consentwhen you operate a motor vehicle in Maine you automatically consent to a test at any time the authorities wish to administer it.

  4. In Maine, if you refuse a chemical test, your license is:

    1. Suspended immediately (for up to six years)
    2. Not affected
    3. Suspended only if convicted
    4. Marked with a warning

    Answer: A. Refusal means an immediate suspension, which can last up to six years.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Alcoholyour driver's license will be immediately suspended if you refuse.

  5. In Maine, a first OUI conviction with an alcohol level of 0.08 to 0.14 means you lose your license for at least:

    1. 90 days
    2. 150 days
    3. 1 year
    4. 2 years

    Answer: B. First OUI conviction (0.08 to 0.14): license loss of at least 150 days, plus a mandatory fine.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 3 - Alcohol and the Lawyou lose your license for at least 150 days

  6. In Maine, the mandatory fine for a first OUI conviction (alcohol level 0.08 to 0.14, no test refusal) is at least:

    1. $100
    2. $250
    3. $500
    4. $1,000

    Answer: C. First OUI conviction: mandatory fine of at least $500 ($600 with a test refusal).

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 3 - Alcohol and the Lawyou will receive a mandatory fine of at least $500.00, $600.00 with refusal

  7. In Maine, a driver under 21 found driving with any amount of alcohol in the blood loses the license for at least:

    1. 30 days
    2. 90 days
    3. 6 months
    4. 1 year

    Answer: D. Under 21: any amount of alcohol (or refusing the test) means losing your license for at least one year.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 3 - Special Notice for Teenagers and Young AdultsIf you are ever found to be operating a motor vehicle with any amount of alcohol in your blood (or refuse to submit to the blood or breath test) you will lose your driver's license for at least one year

Crashes and emergencies

  1. In Maine, a crash must be reported to the police or local sheriff if property damage reaches at least what amount?

    1. $1,000
    2. $1,500
    3. $2,000
    4. $2,500

    Answer: C. Maine: report crashes with any injuries, or with property damage of $2,000 or more, to the police or local sheriff.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 9 - AccidentsIf the accident involves any injuries, or property damage of $2,000 or more, the drivers must report it to the police or local sheriff.

License rules

  1. In Maine, after you move, you must report your new address to the licensing agency within:

    1. 15 days
    2. 20 days
    3. 30 days
    4. 60 days

    Answer: C. Maine: report an address change within 30 days.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), LicensingMaine law requires that you notify the Bureau of Motor Vehicles within 30 days of the change.

  2. In Maine, a licensed driver under 18 may not drive starting at what time at night?

    1. 10 p.m.
    2. 11 p.m.
    3. Midnight
    4. 1 a.m.

    Answer: C. Maine: a licensed driver under 18 may not drive between 12 a.m. (midnight) and 5 a.m.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Intermediate Licenseoperate a motor vehicle between the hours of 12 a.m. and 5 a.m.

  3. In Maine, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?

    1. 10 hours
    2. 20 hours
    3. 30 hours
    4. 40 hours

    Answer: A. Maine: at least 10 hours of the practice must be at night.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Learner's Permitmust complete a minimum of 70 hours of driving, including 10 hours of night driving

  4. In Maine, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?

    1. 14½ years old
    2. 15 years old
    3. 15½ years old
    4. 16 years old

    Answer: B. Maine: you can apply for a learner's permit at 15 years old.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Learner's PermitYou must be at least 15 years of age.

  5. In Maine, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

    1. 2 months
    2. 3 months
    3. 6 months
    4. 9 months

    Answer: C. Maine: hold the permit at least 6 months before the road test.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Learner's Permitmust have held a learner's permit for 6 months from the date of issue

  6. In Maine, a standard adult driver's license must usually be renewed every:

    1. 4 years
    2. 5 years
    3. 6 years
    4. 8 years

    Answer: C. Maine: a standard license is usually valid for 6 years.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Licensingvalid until your sixth birthday following the date of issue of the license

  7. In Maine, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?

    1. 50 hours
    2. 60 hours
    3. 70 hours
    4. 100 hours

    Answer: C. Maine: at least 70 hours of supervised driving are required.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Learner's Permitmust complete a minimum of 70 hours of driving, including 10 hours of night driving

  8. In Maine, the licensed driver supervising a permit holder must be at least:

    1. 19 years old
    2. 20 years old
    3. 21 years old
    4. 25 years old

    Answer: B. Maine: the supervising driver must be at least 20 years old.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 1 - Your Driver's Licenseaccompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 20 years of age and has held a valid license for 2 years.

  9. In Maine, if you are convicted of a moving violation committed while driving on a provisional license, your license is suspended for:

    1. 10 days
    2. 30 days
    3. 60 days
    4. 90 days

    Answer: B. A moving violation on a provisional license: 30-day suspension; second and third offenses carry more severe penalties.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 1 - Required Noncommercial License TestsIf a person is convicted of a moving violation that occurred while operating with a provisional license, the license will be suspended for 30 days.

  10. In Maine, the restrictions on a new driver under 18 (no phone use, no driving from midnight to 5 a.m., no non-family passengers) last for how long after passing the road test?

    1. 90 days
    2. 180 days
    3. 270 days
    4. 365 days

    Answer: C. The under-18 restrictions apply for 270 days from the date the road test was passed.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 1 - Required Noncommercial License TestsThese restrictions are in effect for a period of 270 days from when road test was passed.

  11. In Maine, your driver's license will be suspended when your demerit point total reaches:

    1. 4 points or more
    2. 6 points or more
    3. 8 points or more
    4. 12 points or more

    Answer: D. At 6 points a warning is issued; at 12 points or more the license is suspended.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 1 - The Maine Point Systemif the point total reaches 12 points or more the driver's license will be suspended.

  12. In Maine, completing a Maine Driving Dynamics Course (or another approved driver improvement course) deducts how many points from your total?

    1. 3 points
    2. 1 point
    3. 2 points
    4. 5 points

    Answer: A. An approved driver improvement course deducts three points, but only once in any twelve-month period.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 1 - Continuing Driver EducationSuccessful completion of a Maine Driving Dynamics Course or other approved driver improvement course will deduct three points from a driver's point total.

  13. New residents of Maine who hold a valid license from another state must apply for a Maine driver's license within:

    1. 30 days
    2. 60 days
    3. 90 days
    4. 6 months

    Answer: A. New residents must surrender the out-of-state license and apply for a Maine license within 30 days of establishing residency.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 1 - Acquiring a Maine Driver's Licensemust surrender that license and apply for a Maine driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency in this state.

Parking

  1. In Maine, you may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

    1. 5 feet
    2. 10 feet
    3. 15 feet
    4. 20 feet

    Answer: C. Maine: do not park within 15 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 7 - ParkingWithin 15 feet of a crosswalk.

  2. In Maine, when you parallel park, your wheels must be no more than how far from the curb?

    1. 6 inches
    2. 12 inches
    3. 18 inches
    4. 24 inches

    Answer: C. Maine: park with your wheels within 18 inches of the curb.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 7 - ParkingIf there is a curb, park as close to it as you can (and no more than 18 inches away)

  3. In Maine, you may not park within how many feet of a fire station driveway (on the same side of the street)?

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: B. Maine: do not park within 15 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 7 - ParkingWithin 15 feet of a driveway entrance to a fire station or directly across from the entrance.

  4. In Maine, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

    1. 5 feet
    2. 10 feet
    3. 15 feet
    4. 20 feet

    Answer: B. Maine: do not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 7 - ParkingWithin 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

Rules of the road

  1. In Maine, how far should a driver sit from the steering-wheel airbag cover?

    1. 6 inches
    2. 10 inches
    3. 12 inches
    4. 18 inches

    Answer: B. Maine: sit at least 10 inches from the airbag cover (center of the wheel to your breastbone).

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 4 - Adjusting Your SeatLeave 10 inches between your chest and the steering wheel because of the airbag.

  2. In Maine, you may not follow a fire truck responding to a fire alarm closer than:

    1. 300 feet
    2. 350 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: C. Maine: stay at least 500 feet behind a fire truck responding to an alarm.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 10 - Emergency VehiclesIt is unlawful to follow within 500 feet of any fire truck responding to a fire alarm.

  3. In Maine, the recommended minimum following distance in good conditions is at least:

    1. 1 second
    2. 2 seconds
    3. 3 seconds
    4. 4 seconds

    Answer: D. Maine: keep at least 4 seconds behind the vehicle ahead; add more in bad weather.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 8 - Space in FrontKeep at least 4 seconds between your car and the vehicle in front.

  4. In Maine, from what time in the evening must your headlights be on?

    1. At sunset
    2. 15 minutes after sunset
    3. 30 minutes after sunset
    4. 60 minutes after sunset

    Answer: A. Maine: headlights must be on anytime from sunset to sunrise.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 8 - CommunicatingBy Maine law you must have headlights on when driving anytime from sunset to sunrise.

  5. In Maine, you must turn on your headlights whenever you cannot clearly see people or vehicles within:

    1. 350 feet
    2. 500 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. 1,500 feet

    Answer: C. Maine: headlights are required when visibility is less than 1,000 feet.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 8 - CommunicatingBy Maine law whenever visibility is too dim for you to see 1000 feet ahead or at any time when windshield wipers are in constant use you must turn on the headlights

  6. In Maine, when must you turn on your headlights during the day?

    1. Never during the day
    2. Only in tunnels
    3. When you use your windshield wipers because of weather
    4. Only on interstates

    Answer: C. Maine: headlights must be on when your wipers are in use because of rain, snow or other weather.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 8 - Communicatingat any time when windshield wipers are in constant use you must turn on the headlights

  7. In Maine, you must use low beams when you are following another vehicle within:

    1. 200 feet
    2. 300 feet
    3. 350 feet
    4. 500 feet

    Answer: B. Maine: use low beams within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 8 - Seeing Well at Nightapproaches an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet or follows a vehicle within 300 feet, the operator shall dim the headlights

  8. In Maine, you must dim your high beams when an oncoming vehicle is within:

    1. 300 feet
    2. 350 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: C. Maine: switch to low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 8 - Seeing Well at Nightapproaches an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet or follows a vehicle within 300 feet, the operator shall dim the headlights

  9. In Maine, you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder of a multi-lane road. You must:

    1. Keep your speed and lane
    2. Move out of the lane next to it if safe, or slow down
    3. Stop behind it
    4. Honk to warn the workers

    Answer: B. Maine Move Over law: change lanes away from the stopped vehicle when safe; if you cannot, slow down.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 10 - Move-Over LawsIf possible, move over to the next lane. If a lane change is not safe, slow down and use caution as you drive by the emergency vehicle.

  10. In Maine, drivers younger than what age may not use a cell phone at all while driving, even hands-free?

    1. 17½ years old
    2. 18 years old
    3. 19 years old
    4. 21 years old

    Answer: B. Maine: drivers under 18 years old may not use any wireless device while driving.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 3 - Using a Cellular TelephoneA person who has not attained the age of 18 years is specifically prohibited from operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile telephone or handheld electronic device.

  11. In Maine, may you turn right on a steady red light?

    1. Never
    2. Yes, after a full stop and yielding, unless a sign prohibits it
    3. Yes, without stopping if the way is clear
    4. Only between midnight and 6 a.m.

    Answer: B. Maine: right on red is allowed after a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and traffic, unless a sign says NO TURN ON RED.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 6 - Traffic SignalsA right turn at a red light is permitted, after stopping, unless posted otherwise.

  12. In Maine, if the red lights at a railroad crossing are flashing, how far from the crossing must you stop, at a minimum?

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: B. Maine: if red lights are flashing, stop at least 15 feet from the crossing.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 8 - Railroad CrossingsIf red lights are flashing, stop at least 15 feet from the crossing

  13. In Maine, how far ahead should you scan the road while driving?

    1. 10 seconds
    2. 12 seconds
    3. 15 seconds
    4. 20 seconds

    Answer: D. Maine: look at least 20 seconds ahead of your vehicle.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 8 - Look AheadAn expert driver tries to keep looking 20 to 30 seconds ahead.

  14. In Maine, a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on the other side of a divided highway with a median. You:

    1. Must stop
    2. Do not have to stop, but should watch for children
    3. Must stop only if children are crossing
    4. Must sound your horn and pass

    Answer: B. Maine: drivers on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a median do not have to stop; drivers behind the bus must stop.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 7 - Rules for School BusesIf the roadway has a solid divider between you and the bus, you do not have to stop.

  15. In Maine, you must signal at least how far before you turn or change lanes?

    1. 75 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 150 feet
    4. 200 feet

    Answer: B. Maine: signal at least 100 feet before you turn or change lanes.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 8 - Signaling Change of DirectionSignal as early as you can-at least 100 feet before any change or turn.

  16. In Maine, what happens to traffic fines for speeding in a highway work zone?

    1. They are cancelled
    2. They can be doubled
    3. They are the same as anywhere else
    4. They are paid by the construction company

    Answer: B. Maine: fines for speeding in work zones can be doubled.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 6 - Work Zone SignsFines for speeding in a work zone are doubled.

  17. In Maine, passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing leads to a license suspension of:

    1. 3 days
    2. 7 days
    3. 30 days
    4. 1 year

    Answer: C. Passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing: 30-day suspension.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), SuspensionsPassing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing

Sharing the road

  1. In Maine, when you pass a bicyclist, you must leave at least:

    1. 3 feet
    2. 5 feet
    3. 10 feet
    4. 15 feet

    Answer: A. Maine: give bicyclists at least 3 feet of space when passing.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 7 - PassingMaine law requires that there be at least three feet of space between the right side of your vehicle and the bicycle as you pass.

  2. In Maine, if you see a person in the roadway with a white cane or guide dog, you must stop at least how far away?

    1. 5 feet
    2. 10 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 50 feet

    Answer: B. Stop at least 10 feet away and wait until the person is out of danger; failing to yield carries a $50 to $1,000 fine.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 6 - Crosswalks and Stop LinesIf you see anyone in the roadway with a white cane or guide dog, stop at least 10 feet away and wait until the person is out of danger.

Speed

  1. In Maine, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is:

    1. 20 mph
    2. 25 mph
    3. 30 mph
    4. 35 mph

    Answer: B. Maine: 25 mph in business districts unless posted otherwise.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 8 - Speed Limits25 Miles per hour in a business district, residential district, or built-up area of the state.

  2. In Maine, unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed on highways outside cities is:

    1. 40 mph
    2. 45 mph
    3. 50 mph
    4. 55 mph

    Answer: B. Maine: 45 mph on highways unless posted otherwise.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 8 - Speed Limits45 Miles per hour outside any business or residential or built-up area of Maine.

  3. In Maine, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential district is:

    1. 15 mph
    2. 20 mph
    3. 25 mph
    4. 30 mph

    Answer: C. Maine: 25 mph in residential districts unless a sign shows otherwise.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 8 - Speed Limits25 Miles per hour in a business district, residential district, or built-up area of the state.

  4. In Maine, the speed limit in a school zone when children are present is usually:

    1. 10 mph
    2. 15 mph
    3. 20 mph
    4. 25 mph

    Answer: B. Maine: 15 mph in school zones when children are present, unless posted otherwise.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), Section 8 - Speed Limits15 Miles per hour when passing a school during recess, or when children are going to or from school during the school's opening or closing hours.

  5. In Maine, speeding by how much over the limit can lead to a 30-day suspension?

    1. 5 mph
    2. 10 mph
    3. 20 mph
    4. 30 mph or more

    Answer: D. Speeding 30 mph or more over the limit: 30-day suspension.

    Source: Maine Driver License Manual (rev. 4/24), SuspensionsSpeeding by 30 miles per hour or more over the speed limit

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