Maine BMV Practice Tests

If you are not a ME resident, you can drive with your out-of-country license for up to one year, after which you will need to obtain a ME Driver's License. The same is true if you become a ME resident any time before that. Question Category

As long as you do not become a ME resident, you are allowed to drive with a valid out-of-state license for as long as you like.

Yes. Maine will recognize out-of-state Learner's Permits.

If your license is still valid, you do not have to take the ME Driving Exam. You will need to replace your out-of-state license with a Maine Driver's License.

If you are over 22 and under 40 years old, you will not need to pass an eye exam. If you are over 40, you will need to take a ME vision test.

You must renew your ME Driver's License online or in person at a local BMV office.

New drivers and inexperienced drivers (especially teens) have a higher risk of being in an accident so insurance companies often charge more to cover this potentially risk.

The price varies depending on your age, your driving history, your car class and other factors.

The documents that you will need vary depending on the insurance company to which you apply. Generally, insurance companies want you to submit proof of your identity, your driving record and information about the vehicle you would like to insure.

Yes. You must carry liability, collision and uninsured motorist coverage.

Yes. During the initial six months, you will only be able to drive with passengers who are immediate family members. You may not drive between 12 AM and 5 AM.

After you pass your ME Driving Exam, you will receive your license.

If you fail the ME Driving Exam, you will not receive your ME Driver's License. You will be able to retake the exam. However, you should not rush retaking it after you have failed. You should pay attention to what your examiner indicates as your weaknesses, and you should work upon improving your driving skills before you retake the ME Driving Exam.

During your ME Driving Exam, the only other person allowed in the vehicle, besides yourself, is your examiner.

If you wear contacts or glasses regularly to be able to see clearly, you should absolutely wear your corrective lenses during your exam.

You should avoid driving dangerously, driving too quickly, hitting other objects, forgetting to signal, rolling stops and parking incorrectly. Always maintain good posture and signal well in advance.

Your examiner wants to see that you are capable of driving safely and effectively. During your ME Driving Exam, you want to make sure that you are not driving too quickly or too slowly; you want to accelerate smoothly and gradually. Obey all stop signs and traffic signals, do not tailgate other vehicles and stay in the correct lane. You should also know what various street signs and traffic signals indicate to drivers on the road.

If you are under 18, your parent or legal guardian should accompany you.

Yes. You must supply a vehicle for your ME Driving Exam that is in good working condition. The vehicle should be properly registered and insured.

The night before your ME Driving Exam, you should practice driving with a licensed driver who is 25 years old or older. You should make sure you get a good night's rest as well.

Your examiner wants to see that you are capable of driving safely and effectively. During your ME Driving Exam, you want to make sure that you are not driving too quickly or too slowly; you want to accelerate smoothly and gradually. Obey all stop signs and traffic signals, do not tailgate other vehicles and stay in the correct lane. You should also know what various street signs and traffic signals indicate to drivers on the road.

You will take your exam at a ME BMV office. You can find a list of available locations near you by visiting this website: https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/locations/index.html

Yes. You will need to learn how to parallel park for your ME Driving Exam.

Anywhere in the Maine as long as you are accompanied by a licensed driver, whenever you are behind the wheel. You should begin practicing in familiar areas then progress to different areas that will test your driving knowledge and your adaptability to different driving situations.

You should practice and develop a number of safe driving skills. You should feel comfortable accelerating smoothly and gradually, passing through intersections safely, changing lanes effectively, coming to a complete stop at stop signs and traffic signals, sharing the road with other drives, maintaining the speed limit, staying in the correct lane and more. Remember during your exam, your primary responsibility is to demonstrate to your examiner that you know how to drive safely and effectively.

If you pass your ME Permit Test, you will receive your ME Learner's Permit. If you are over 21, you need only wait 3 months before you can take your ME Driving Exam. If you are under 21, you will need to maintain your Learner's Permit for 6 months. During this time, you will need to achieve 35 hours of driving practice, 5 of which should be completed at night.

There are a few reasons, test takers fail their ME Permit Test. A test taker who fails may not have studied thoroughly. Or he or she may have been nervous, anxious and/or distracted on the day of the test. If you fail your ME Permit Test, you will not receive your ME Learner's Permit, and you will need to retake the exam. However, do not rush retaking the exam. Take your time. Read the entire ME Driver's Manual again and answer test questions on our website [link] so that the next time you take the ME Permit Test you have the best chance of passing.

No. You do not have to take or pass a drug test to be able to apply or receive an ME Driver's License.

No. You are not allowed to use your ME Driver's Manual or any other study material while you take your ME Permit Test.

The ME Permit Test consists of 25 multiple choice questions. You will need to answer 21 of those 25 questions correctly in order to pass.

To give yourself the best chance of passing your ME Permit Test, you should read the entire Manual. The Permit Test will test your knowledge of traffic safety laws, speed limits, traffic violations, road signs, and other topics that are covered in the ME Driver's Manual.

If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian should accompany you as they will need to sign your application.

On the day of your ME Permit Test, you will need to bring proof of your residency in Maine, your Social Security Number and two documents that prove your identity. If you are under 18, you will need to submit a Driver's Education certificate.

In Maine, the minimum age requirement is 15 years old.

Don't cram the night before your exam. Instead, you should review the notes and information you have already studied. If you've done a thorough job studying, the night before should be a quiet review session. It's also a good idea to take a few practice questions on our website [link]. Get a good night's rest as well.

You will need to take your ME Permit Test at a local BMV office. You can find a list of available locations near you by visiting this website: https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/locations/index.html

The ME Permit Test consists of 25 multiple choice questions. You will need to answer 21 of those 25 questions correctly in order to pass.

Yes. You will need to enroll in a state-approved Driver's Education course.

To have the best chance of passing your ME Permit Test, you should read the entire Manual. The Permit Test will test your knowledge of traffic safety laws, speed limits, traffic violations, road signs, and other topics that are covered in the ME Driver's Manual.

You can find and download a copy of the ME Driver's Manual online by visiting this website: https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/licenses/Motorist%20Handbook%20&%20Study%20GuideRev01-13.pdf

The best way to study for the ME Permit Test is to read the entire Maine Driver's Manual. Additionally, you can find quiz questions on our website [link] that can act as a supplement to the ME Driver's Manual.

You must take your ME Driver's license photo at the BMV office. When you take your photo, you should make sure that you wear what you would wear normally. It's extremely important that your face is clearly shown and recognizable. Look straight at the camera and do not smile, as a resting face is easier to identify.

Yes. You do have to pass a vision test in order to get your ME license.

If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian should accompany you as they will need to sign your application.

You are able to apply at a ME BMV office. You can find a list of available locations by visiting this website: https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/locations/index.html

When you apply for your ME Learner's Permit, you will need to bring proof of your residency in Maine, your Social Security Number and two documents that prove your identity. If you are under 18, you will need to submit a Driver's Education certificate.

In Maine, the minimum age requirement is 15 years old.