Maine Permit Practice Test 2026
Maine permit practice test: 1157 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 30 Q, pass 24.
Official test facts (verified)
Official format: 30 Q, pass 24 · 1157 practice questions
Units
- 1Traffic Signs & Signals356 questions0%Practise
- 2General Driving Knowledge139 questions0%Practise
- 3Sharing the Road121 questions0%Practise
- 4Highway & Freeway Driving112 questions0%Practise
- 5Bad Weather & Night Driving97 questions0%Practise
- 6Impaired Driving & Penalties81 questions0%Practise
- 7Right of Way & Intersections72 questions0%Practise
- 8Speed Limits & Following Distance69 questions0%Practise
- 9Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation67 questions0%Practise
- 10Parking & Stopping Rules36 questions0%Practise
- 11Licensing, Demerits & Penalties7 questions0%Practise
- Full mock examOfficial format: 30 Q, pass 24
Practice question bank
Sample questions
A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:
- That drivers should come to a complete stop.
- That an action is forbidden. ✓
- That some drivers should yield to other drivers.
- That drivers should drive under the speed limit.
How often should you have your vehicle inspected?
- Once every four years
- Once every three years
- Once every two years
- Once every year ✓
You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:
- Closer behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.
- Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle. ✓
- To the right side of the truck and wait to pass.
When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:
- Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed. ✓
- Remain in the left lane if you intend to turn left.
- Return to the right side of the roadway immediately.
- Drive in either lane.
Car knowledge test: compare with nearby states
| State | Questions on test | Pass mark | Practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 30 | 24 (80%) | 1,157 |
| New Hampshire | 40 | 32 (80%) | 558 |
FAQ
How many questions are on the official Maine permit test?
30 questions; you need 24 correct (80%) to pass, according to the official source checked on 2026-10-17.
What is the format of the Maine Car learner's permit test?
30 Q, pass 24
How many practice questions does this Maine permit practice test have?
1,157 published questions in 11 topics. The largest topics are Traffic Signs & Signals (356), General Driving Knowledge (139), Sharing the Road (121). 187 questions include a picture (sign or road situation).
How does the Maine test compare with nearby states?
New Hampshire: 40 questions, pass 32 (official formats; Maine: 30 questions, pass 24).
Where do these practice questions come from?
Questions are based on the official Maine driver handbook (maine.gov). Every question is aligned with the official handbook rules for Maine.
Is the Maine permit practice test free?
Yes. All 1,157 questions, topic practice, the timed mock exam and the wrong-question book are free and need no account.
Which languages is the Maine Car learner's permit test offered in?
Arabic, Canadian French, English, French, Lingala, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, Swahili (+free interpreter)
Where is the official handbook?
https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/driver-licenses-and-ids/car-license/motorist-handbook
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook