Test Format

35

Total questions

74%

Passing score

26/35

Min. correct

Multiple choice

Eligibility & Fees

Permit age	15
License age	16 (graduated) / 18 (full)
Permit fee	$10
License fee	$30 (6-year)
Permit holding period	6 months minimum
Supervised hours	70 hours total (10 at night)

⚠ Memorize this — Maine-specific

Maine has the lowest passing threshold (74%) — but moose collisions and winter driving are heavily tested.

💡 Pro tip

Don't coast on the lower threshold — moose-collision avoidance and winter driving questions catch many test-takers off guard.

Top 5 Questions to Know

1. 1. If a moose suddenly steps into the road directly in front of your vehicle in Maine, the recommended action is to:

   Answer: Brake firmly in a straight line and aim for where the moose came from.

   Maine averages 500+ moose-vehicle collisions a year. Because moose are ~6 feet tall, their body hits the windshield in most collisions — the opposite of a deer strike. State driver education specifica...

2. 2. What does a NO PASSING ZONE pennant sign indicate?

   Answer: Do not pass other vehicles here

   A no passing zone sign warns that drivers must not pass in that area.

3. 3. What does a lane-use control sign indicate?

   Answer: They show allowed movements from the lane

   Lane-use control signs show which movements are allowed from a particular lane.

4. 4. What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?

   Answer: Your lane will end ahead

   A lane ends sign warns that your lane will end and you must merge safely.

5. 5. What does this sign indicate?

   Answer: Come to a complete stop

   A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Top Reasons Drivers Fail the Road Test

• ✗ Rolling stops at stop signs
• ✗ Failing to check blind spots before lane changes
• ✗ Exceeding speed limit (even by 1–2 mph)
• ✗ Not signaling early enough before turns
• ✗ Improper lane changes