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Maine DMV
Practice Test 2026

Pass your Maine BMV written test the first time. AI-powered practice with instant explanations, matching the exact format of the real ME exam.

30
Questions on exam
80%
To pass
24
Correct answers

ME · Handbook data

Key Maine rules at a glance

Extracted directly from the official BMV handbook. Values left blank aren't explicitly stated in the handbook.

Adult BAC limit
0.08%
Point system
6 points: warning; 12 points: license suspension; points erased after 1 year
Teen curfew
Under 18: cannot operate 12am-5am (270 days from road test pass)
Teen passenger limit
Under 18: cannot carry passengers other than immediate family unless accompanied by 20+ licensed adult (270 days)
Cell phone (teen)
Under 18: prohibited from using mobile telephone or handheld electronic devices while driving
Cell phone (adult)
Handheld mobile telephone and handheld electronic devices prohibited while driving
Right turn on red
allowed unless posted (after stopping; must yield)
Move-over law
Yes - must slow and yield right-of-way to stopped emergency vehicles; move over to next lane if possible
Open container
prohibited - operator or passenger cannot consume alcohol or possess open container
Child seat
Under 55 lbs: child safety seat; 55-80 lbs and under 8: federally approved restraint; under 18 over 8 or under 4'9": seat belt; under 12 and under 100 lbs: rear seat if possible

Notable Maine-specific rules

  • Under 21: zero tolerance ('any amount of alcohol' = OUI)
  • Provisional license for first 2 years (1 year if 21+)
  • First license issued under 21 is provisional for 2 years; moving violation = 30-day suspension
  • Passenger under 21 in vehicle adds 275 days to OUI suspension
  • Acquires OUI conviction with vehicular homicide = permanent license revocation

Section 1 Licensing; Section 3 Be In Shape (alcohol/OUI); Section 4 Use of Safety Belts; Open Container Law; Move-Over Laws

About the Maine DMV test

The Maine BMV written knowledge test has 30 questions. You need to answer 24 correctly (80%) to pass and get your ME driver's license or learner's permit.

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Maine DMV test FAQ

ME-specific

What is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for underage drivers in Maine?

Maine enforces a zero-tolerance law for drivers under 21, meaning the permissible BAC limit is 0.00%. Any detection of alcohol in a minor's system while driving results in immediate license suspension.

ME-specific

How many points lead to license suspension in Maine?

Maine uses a demerit point system where accumulating 12 or more points within a 2-year period triggers a license review, and drivers with 12+ points face suspension.

ME-specific

What are the passenger restrictions for teen drivers in Maine with an intermediate license?

Maine intermediate license holders under 18 are restricted to no more than 2 passengers (immediate family exempt) during the first 270 days of the license, and are prohibited from using any cellular device, even hands-free.

How many questions are on the Maine DMV test?

The Maine BMV written test has 30 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and state-specific rules.

What score do I need to pass the ME DMV test?

You need to answer 24 questions correctly, which is 80%. Our practice tests match this exact format.

Is the Maine DMV practice test free?

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How accurate are these Maine practice questions?

Our questions are based on the official Maine Driver Handbook, public question banks, and common DMV test patterns. We cross-verify with AI and human review.

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