Maine DMV Practice Test 2026
The Maine written knowledge test has 30 questions and requires a 80% score to pass. Use these free practice tests to study the rules of the road, traffic signs, and state-specific laws before your appointment.
Updated April 2026
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330 practice questions to help you master the Maine DMV Test, 4 practice tests, 1 exam simulation
Maine requirement to pass
30 questions on the real test, 80% passing score (24 of 30), no time limit
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Test 1: Rules of the Road
Right-of-way, turns, intersections, passing, lane changes
Test 2: Road Signs & Signals
Regulatory signs, warning signs, traffic signals, road markings
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The Maine written knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions. You need 24 correct answers (80%) to pass. There is no time limit. Tests are administered by the BMV. Questions cover road signs, traffic laws, and Maine-specific rules. Read how DMV IQ prepares you for test day.
About the Written Test
Maine's written knowledge test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions, and you need at least 24 correct — an 80% passing score — to earn your learner's permit. The test is administered by the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), which operates under the Secretary of State's office.
Where and How to Take It
The test must be taken in person at a Maine BMV branch office. Walk-ins are accepted at all locations, but the BMV recommends arriving at least one hour before the office closes to ensure you have enough time to complete the test. The test is computer-based with no formal time limit. Maine does not offer online knowledge testing.
What to Bring
Bring proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), your Social Security card, and proof of Maine residency. If you're under 18, parental consent is required in person. The test fee is $35 — somewhat higher than the national average. Payment must be made at the time of testing.
Test Day
After submitting your documents and fee, you'll complete a vision screening and then sit at a computer terminal. The 30 questions cover traffic signs, road rules, right-of-way, speed limits, OUI laws (Maine uses "OUI" — Operating Under the Influence), and safe driving practices. All content comes from the Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide.
If You Don't Pass
If you fail, you can retake the test the next business day. The $35 fee must be paid again for each attempt. After 3 failures, Maine requires you to complete an approved driver education course before you can retake the test — a unique requirement that emphasizes the state's focus on proper training.
Maine-Specific Details
Maine uses "OUI" (Operating Under the Influence) rather than DUI. The state has some of the most comprehensive supervised driving requirements in the country — 70 hours with 10 at night, well above the national average. Maine also has extended graduated licensing restrictions: some passenger and nighttime limits persist until age 21.
Permit vs. License
After passing, you receive a learner's permit. You must hold it for 6 months, complete an approved driver education course, and log 70 hours of supervised driving (10 at night). Supervised driving requires a licensed driver 20 or older in the front seat (not 21, as in most states). At age 16, you can get an intermediate license with passenger and nighttime restrictions that gradually lift until age 21.
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Sample Flash Card
How many hours of supervised driving practice must a Maine permit holder complete before taking the road test?
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