Free Maine BMV Practice Permit Test - Practice Test 1 2026

What's on the Maine Practice Test 1

The real Maine knowledge test has 30 questions, and to pass you need 24 of 30 correct (80%). Practice Test 1 is a 25-question set drawn from 53 questions, scored against a practice target of 80%.

Topics in this test's question pool

• Road signs 20
• Traffic laws 13
• Safe driving 6
• Alcohol & drugs 4
• Parking 3
• Right of way 3
• Speed limits 2
• Vehicle equipment 1
• Emergencies 1

53 questions in the pool, 11 of them written specifically for Maine. Each attempt shows 25 in a new order.

Sample questions from this test, with answers

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1. 1. Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the top speed on a Maine road outside any business, residential, or built-up area?

   • A. 45 mph (correct)
   • B. 55 mph
   • C. 50 mph
   • D. 60 mph

   Why: When no other limit is posted, Maine sets 45 mph as the maximum outside business, residential, and built-up areas. A posted sign can set a different limit.

   Source: official Maine driver handbook, p.8-7 (PDF p.81), Speed Limits

2. 2. In Maine, drivers must report a crash to the police if anyone is hurt or if property damage is at least:

   • A. $2,000 (correct)
   • B. $500
   • C. $1,000
   • D. $5,000

   Why: Any crash with an injury or with $2,000 or more in property damage must be reported to the police or the county sheriff. Failing to report can bring criminal charges and a license suspension.

   Source: official Maine driver handbook, p.9-3 (PDF p.96), Accidents

3. 3. What is the only real cure for drowsiness while driving?

   • A. Drinking strong coffee
   • B. Getting sleep or rest (correct)
   • C. Opening a window for cold air
   • D. Turning the radio up loud

   Why: Coffee, cold air and loud music may help for a short time, but they do not last. Only sleep or rest fixes fatigue, so stop and rest when you are tired.

   Source: official Maine driver handbook

4. 4. What must you do when you see or hear an emergency vehicle with lights and/or siren on?

   • A. Stop immediately where you are
   • B. Pull to the right edge and stop (correct)
   • C. Pull to the left lane and slow down
   • D. Slow down but stay in your lane

   Why: When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren, you must immediately pull to the right edge of the road and stop. Remain stopped until the vehicle has passed.

   Source: official Maine driver handbook

5. 5. Your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor. Which action may build up brake pressure again?

   • A. Shifting the car into neutral
   • B. Turning the engine off at once
   • C. Holding the pedal on the floor
   • D. Pumping the brake pedal quickly (correct)

   Why: Pumping the pedal can restore enough pressure for the brakes to work. If it does not, shift to a lower gear and apply the parking brake slowly.

   Source: official Maine driver handbook

6. 6. What is this sign warning you about?

   • A. A crossroad ahead
   • B. A railroad crossing ahead (correct)
   • C. A no-passing zone ahead
   • D. A four-way stop sign ahead

   Why: This round yellow sign with a black X and RR warns of a railroad crossing ahead. Slow down, look and listen for trains, and be prepared to stop.

   Source: Federal MUTCD 11th ed. (Dec 2023) Section 8B.06 and Table 2A-1 (W10-1)

More Maine facts, the full requirements table and the printable PDF are on the Maine permit practice test page.