Maine DMV is administered by the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), headquartered in Augusta. The official Maine written knowledge exam has 35 questions, and drivers must answer 26 correctly (74%) to pass. Our practice tests match the exact format, topics, and difficulty of the real Maine DMV test.
What makes the Maine DMV test unique?
Maine has the lowest passing threshold in the US at 74% — only 26 correct of 35 required. Common topics: moose-crossing (hitting one kills more drivers here than any other state), winter driving, and coastal flooding.
Maine averages 500+ moose collisions a year; drivers are tested on proper braking and "swerve vs. brake" decisions in wildlife-strike scenarios.
Despite the lower threshold, don't coast — moose and winter questions catch many test-takers off guard.
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279 indexed questions with full answers, explanations, and law citations.
What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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What does a Wrong Way sign indicate?
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What does a ONE WAY sign indicate?
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What does this sign means?
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What does a NO PASSING ZONE pennant sign indicate?
Alabama Driver Manual
What does a Speed Limit sign indicate?
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What does this sign mean?
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What does a lane-use control sign indicate?
Alabama Driver Manual
What does a railroad crossbuck sign indicate?
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What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?
Alabama Driver Manual
Seat belts should be used by ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Children should ride in ____.
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Alcohol affects driving by ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Drugs can affect driving ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Drowsy driving is dangerous because ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Which option is NOT a good way to reduce distraction?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before driving after taking medicine?
Alabama Driver Manual
At night you should ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if an oncoming vehicle's headlights are bright?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
In fog you should generally use ____.
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What should you do when roads are wet?
Alabama Driver Manual
The posted speed limit is ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if road or weather conditions are poor?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when someone is passing you?
Alabama Driver Manual
In a work zone you should ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when approaching a stopped emergency or service vehicle with flashing lights?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Which statement about roadside emergency scenes is NOT correct?
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Before changing lanes or merging you should check ____.
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Defensive driving means you should ____ and be ready for the mistakes of others.
Alabama Driver Manual
Good steering control begins with ____.
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Which statement about freeway driving is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
Keeping your windshield and windows clear is important because ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What is the purpose of a speed limit?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, who should usually go first?
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At a four-way stop, the vehicle that should go first is usually the one that ____.
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What should you do if you see a blind pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog?
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What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with siren or flashing lights?
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What should you do when entering a roundabout?
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What should you do when entering a freeway from an acceleration lane?
Alabama Driver Manual
When a stopped school bus is using red warning signals and a stop arm, what is the correct response?
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Which statement about a school bus stopped with red warning signals is NOT correct?
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What should you do if warning lights are flashing at a railroad crossing?
Alabama Driver Manual
Which statement about freeway merging is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
The safest rule at any intersection is to ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Which statement about roundabouts is NOT correct?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
What should you do when signal before?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before backing your vehicle?
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What should you do when parking on a hill?
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What should you do if you must stop on the roadway because of an emergency?
Alabama Driver Manual
When should you cancel your turn signal?
Alabama Driver Manual
Before turning you should reduce speed to a ____ and watch for other road users.
Alabama Driver Manual
What does 'parallel parking' mean?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
What does a red curb indicate?
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What does a yellow curb indicate?
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What is the purpose of handicap parking spaces?
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What does it mean to 'double park'?
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What should you do when make a U-turn only?
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Why should you watch carefully for motorcycles?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when following a motorcycle?
Alabama Driver Manual
Large trucks have ____.
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Before opening a door next to traffic you should check for ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when passing a bicycle?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when waiting behind another vehicle at railroad tracks?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Safe driving requires sharing the road with ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What does 'sharing the road' mean for drivers?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
What is a 'bike lane' and what does it mean for drivers?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
What does 'vulnerable road user' mean?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
What is the meaning of a 'no-zone' around large trucks?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
What does it mean to 'share the road with motorcycles'?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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