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ME CDL General Knowledge Exam Simulator 2025

Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements.

Did you know that in Maine, all aspiring commercial drivers must complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) before obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)? This is a federal requirement mandated by FMCSA to reduce crashes, make roads safer, and set a national standard. You must get your ELDT training from a provider listed in FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry (TPR). Commercial driving is a complex skill that cannot be learned overnight. On average, it takes a student a few days to learn the basic aspects and several more weeks to master this subject.

The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (DMV) publishes the official commercial driver license manual (Maine CDL Handbook 2025). This resource is the basis of the official CDL General Knowledge (permit) test, which you must pass to get a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP). All 50 questions have multiple answer choices, but only one is correct. Your knowledge will be evaluated at a DMV office, where you must score 80% or higher before the timer ends. Instead of leaving it to luck, it’s better to prepare in advance. Our Maine CDL General Knowledge Exam Simulator gives you an idea of what to expect on exam day. We have created this intuitive tool to closely mirror the content and format of the official exam, except for a timer, which we have omitted for your convenience.

Students with auditory memory can benefit from the voice-over function. Once activated, an artificial voice will read the questions and answer choices aloud. This feature is also helpful in busy environments, as it helps you increase your focus and minimize distractions. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, you can practice at your own pace. With unlimited attempts and nonstop access, you have the flexibility to customize your learning experience to your needs. Consistent progress will get you a long way. Within a few weeks of practice with our simulator, you’ll be ready to ace the official exam on your first attempt.

Real exam-style pitfalls you’ll practice:
Common Traps
Distractors
Trick Wording
Double Negatives
Commercial Driver's License
Based on official ME exam questions
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All 650 exam-like questions specific to Maine

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Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

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5 min to complete
Available in EN and ES

What to expect on the actual ME permit test

50

questions

40

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

Real Maine drivers who passed first try

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Went to the DMV to take the Hazmat and Tanker test and they told me I was missing the ELDT course and without it they cant administer the Hazmat test. Prior to this I had already studied for the test and was ready to take it but I didnt think I needed the ELDT course because I had my CDL prior to the mandate. Turns out if you want to upgrade your license (adding endorsements) after the mandate you still need to take it. So I went home and looked up some courses and these people were charging freaking -. Then I found Driving-Tests charging just and I was skeptical so I looked them up on the TPR and they were legit. Did the course in about an hour since I already knew most of the questions, next morning went back to the DMV and passed my Hazmat test with zero questions wrong. I will say that the challenge bank feature was extremely helpful with the one-off questions that I hadnt seen before and I will be using this provider again when I go for my Doubles/Triples endorsement.
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