How to Get Your Maine Learner’s Permit

Most people think one or two quizzes is enough - then the DMV knowledge exam surprises them. On Driving-Tests.org, every question is based on the official Maine Driver’s Manual and written in real exam style: tricky wording, double-negatives, and the same pitfalls people miss at the counter.
Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

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ME DMV permit test - what to expect

The Maine permit test has 30 questions. You must get 24 correct (80%) to pass.

30 questions 24 to pass (80%)
  • Where: Any Maine DMV office (find locations)
  • Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
  • If you fail: Retake allowed the next business day/
  • Commonly missed: parking on hills (wheel orientation), headlight usage and when to turn them on.

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