Maine
Driving Practice Test

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If you want to cruise up the Maine coast and enjoy the sites, scenery, and seafood you’ll need to have a valid Maine driver’s license. Don’t be one of the people who fail on the first try on the written exam, practice up and ace the test on your first try so you can hit the road. The Maine BMV practice tests on this site will help you increase your knowledge of Maine’s rules of the road, road signs, and overall driving knowledge. Along with practice tests to help you earn your Class C standard driver’s license this site also has practice tests for people preparing to earn their Maine CDL and motorcycle licenses. So, if you’re seeking a Maine permit practice test or you’re preparing for the Maine driver’s license test, feel free to take the tests on this site as often as you’d like. You will be presented with 60 questions and you must answer 48 questions correctly to pass. There is no time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Quiz" button below to begin.

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Where is the most appropriate place to stop when an intersection has no crosswalk, stop line, or other markings?

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It is important to turn on your headlights when:

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A driver must ______ when encountering pedestrians.

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You are not allowed to pass when the ______ when there is both a solid and a broken yellow line.

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Should you be approached by a vehicle with blinding headlights, you should:

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You should _____ when your wheel drops off the roadway or pavement edge.

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You should _____ when you see a pedestrian with a white cane at a crosswalk.

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You should _____ when entering a freeway off-ramp that curves downhill.

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When a double solid line is next to your lane it indicates that:

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Select the situation in which it is legal to drive over the posted speed limit.

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You must yield to ______ when they are at marked or unmarked crosswalks.

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Select the statement that is true about driving on the expressway.

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Select the situation in which is OK to use the two-second rule for maintaining a safe distance when following another vehicle.

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Select the situation in which passing on the right is not permitted.

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You should _____ when a pedestrian is walking across a marked crosswalk where there isn't a traffic control signal.

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Select the statement that is true with regards to trucks and buses.

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You should _____ when driving on a road that may be slippery.

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An engine that is greater than ____ will give a 2 or 3 wheeled vehicle the classification of motorcycle.

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What does this sign indicate?

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You must NOT _____ when making a U-turn

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______ is the term for the feeling that you are moving slower than your actual speed while driving on the freeway.

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You should NOT _____ if you find that your brakes are failing as you're driving.

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What does this sign indicate?

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Select the pavement marking that separates traffic that is traveling in opposite directions.

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The youngest you can be to obtain a motorcycle license is:

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You must ____ when driving in rain.

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To safely pass on a two-lane road at highway speeds, oncoming cars must be at least ___ away.

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You _____ when facing a traffic signal with a steady green arrow.

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"Micro-naps" typically last for ____ seconds.

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What does this sign indicate?

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This type of parking is the most common type for parking lots and shopping centers.

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The repercussions for driving while under the influence of drugs is:

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You should sound your horn if you see a:

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Does a posted speed limit of 65 mph mean that you may always drive 65 mph on that highway?

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You should _____ if your car breaks down while on the highway.

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Select the statement that is NOT an appropriate step for providing first-aid to someone involved in an accident.

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Select the reason for why rear-end collisions are common on highways.

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When driving on slippery roads, a safe following distance is:

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The connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway through a series of ramps is known as a / an:

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When you see this sign you should expect ___ ahead.

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When a vehicle has a triangular orange emblem on the rear of it, what does that indicate?

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After a train has passed at a railroad crossing at which you have stopped, you must:

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A hand signal of left arm extended horizontally out of an open window is used to indicate:

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_____ is the same as a revocation of a driving privilege.

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The main cause for car skids is:

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Work zones may use _____ during the day and night to help guide drivers into specific lanes.

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You should ____ to handle a curve.

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You should make a right turn from the ____ when driving on a four-lane highway that does not have signs or markings to control turning.

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Select the answer that is NOT a mechanical problem.

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Select the statement that is true in regards to what a motorcycle passenger should always do.

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You should _____ when a pedestrian starts to cross in front of your vehicle.

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After how many days of establishing a permanent residency must a new resident to the state of Maine surrender their old driver's license and apply for one in Maine?

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Select the statement that indicates a way to conserve gas.

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When in a motor vehicle on a highway, it is:

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An indication that you are following a large vehicle too closely is:

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What does this sign indicate?

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Select the statement that is a health problem that would affect your driving.

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Select the statement that indicates when you are NOT allowed to pass.

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When you arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as another vehicle:

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Select the incident in which you do not need to come to a complete stop.

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Drivers License

How To Get A maine Drivers License

In order to apply for a driving permit in Maine you must be 15 years of age and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who will need to co-sign your Main learner’s permit application form. Testing is administered at your local Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles office. You must provide two documents to prove your identity, proof of residency, proof of your social security number and if you are under 18 years of age, you will need to provide a certificate of drivers education.You will be required to take a vision screening test. You should wear any corrective lenses during the exam. You will not be required to take a physical but there are physical standards that must be met. If you are under 21 years of age, you must hold an instruction permit for at least 6 months and get at least 35 hours of practice driving including 5 hours of night driving. If you are over 21 years of age, you must wait at least 3 months to apply for your Maine driver’s license.The written test consists of 30 questions that may cover any part of the Maine driving manual. Pay particular attention to drinking and driving laws, traffic laws, regulations, driving skills, and vehicle handling. Identifying and understanding highway signs is also important. You must correctly answer 24 of the 30 questions to pass the test. If you do not pass the test, your examiner will tell you when you are able to retake the test.The testing fee for a Maine driver’s permit is $10.00. A valid learner’s permit from another state will be accepted in Maine. No road test is required if you already hold a driver’s license from another state. You may drive in Maine with your out of state driver’s license as long as it is valid or until you establish residency.

Pass The Test

How To Pass the maine Driver's License Test

Many people get nervous preparing for the Maine driver’s knowledge test, but if you prepare properly there’s nothing to fear. The following tips might prove helpful as your test day approaches.

  • Make sure you diligently study the Maine driver’s manual. It contains all the information you’ll be tested on during the Maine driving test and the Maine permit test, so make sure you have a copy and spend as much time reading it as you can. There’s a link to download it below if you don’t have a copy.

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  • Get a good night’s sleep before the test. Yes, this is something your mom would say, but it will only improve your chances if you’re well-rested and focused.
  • Spend time taking every Maine permit practice test and practice driving test that you can. Getting used to the types of questions and being able to gauge the progress of your studying by reviewing your scores can help you gain confidence and spot any types of questions you need to study up on before the big day.

Additional Information

Information on the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)

For the latest information on Maine’s driver requirements as well as information on vehicle licensing, fees and testing, please see the Maine BMV website https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/.

Phone: 207.624.9000

To find the nearest Maine BMV branch near you, check out our Maine DMV Locations page:  https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/maine/

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