Free Maine DMV permit practice test online
Free Maine permit practice for road signs, right-of-way, safe driving, and more—with explanations that point back to the official Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles handbook.
The Maine permit knowledge test has 30 questions; you need 24 correct (80%) to pass. That sits right at the median of 30 questions across the 51 states QuizLane tracks.
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These figures reflect the standard Maine Class D permit knowledge test and can change. Always confirm current requirements with Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (official source).
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5 Maine DMV permit practice questions
Try these Maine sample questions now — each shows the correct answer with a plain-language explanation and a source section. The full 171-question bank is in the practice run, including 10 items that test Maine law specifically.
1. Maine treats operating with an alcohol level of which amount as a criminal OUI offense?
- A0.05 grams per 100 milliliters of blood
- 0.08 grams per 100 milliliters of blood (or 210 liters of breath)
- C0.10 grams only
- DAny measurable amount for adults
Answer: 0.08 grams per 100 milliliters of blood (or 210 liters of breath). The Maine Driver’s License Manual states that driving with an alcohol level of 0.08 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath is a criminal offense of operating under the influence.
Source: Maine Driver's License Manual — Immediate Suspension by Secretary of State
2. In Maine, when a child who weighs less than 55 pounds is transported in a vehicle required to have safety belts, the child must be:
- AIn a lap belt only
- BIn a seat belt alone
- Properly secured in a child safety seat
- DUnrestrained if in the back seat
Answer: Properly secured in a child safety seat. The Maine Driver’s License Manual states that when a child who weighs less than 55 pounds is being transported in a motor vehicle required to be equipped with safety belts, the operator must have the child properly secured in a child safety seat.
Source: Maine Driver's License Manual — Keeping Children Safe
3. A person under 18 who has been issued a Maine driver’s license may not operate a motor vehicle between:
- A9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- 12 a.m. and 5 a.m.
- C1 a.m. and 4 a.m.
- D10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Answer: 12 a.m. and 5 a.m.. The Maine Driver’s License Manual states a person under 18 may not operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. (among other restrictions lasting 270 days from when the road test was passed).
Source: Maine Driver's License Manual — Under-18 License Restrictions
4. In Maine, you should always signal what you intend to do at least how far before making a change?
- A50 feet
- 100 feet
- C200 feet
- D300 feet
Answer: 100 feet. The Maine Driver’s License Manual states you should always signal what you intend to do at least 100 feet before making a change.
Source: Maine Driver's License Manual — Signaling
5. Maine requires a federally approved child restraint system for a child who weighs at least 55 pounds but less than 80 pounds and is:
- Less than 8 years of age
- BLess than 12 years of age only
- CAny age
- DOver 18 only
Answer: Less than 8 years of age. The Maine Driver’s License Manual states the operator shall ensure that a child who weighs at least 55 pounds but less than 80 pounds and who is less than 8 years of age is properly secured in a federally approved child restraint system.
Source: Maine Driver's License Manual — Passengers less than 18 years of age
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