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What maximum speed applies when passing a school during recess in Maine, unless a different limit is posted?
Answer: 15 miles per hour
Handbook, p. 8-7How are speeding fines handled in a Maine work zone?
Answer: They are doubled
Handbook, p. 6-6When may a Maine driver legally travel below the posted speed without violating the slow driving rule?
Answer: When the reduced speed is necessary for safety
Handbook, p. 8-8For how long is the first Maine license issued to a new applicant under age 21 provisional?
Answer: Two years
Handbook, p. 1-4At what BAC does the Maine manual say vision is impacted for all drivers?
Answer: 0.02 BAC
Handbook, p. 3-6What additional suspension period applies after an OUI conviction when the vehicle carried a passenger under 21?
Answer: 275 additional days
Handbook, p. 3-11When an aggravating circumstance applies to a first OUI conviction, what minimum jail sentence is listed?
Answer: At least 48 hours
Handbook, p. 3-10What must a Maine applicant under 18 complete to obtain a learner's permit?
Answer: An approved driver education course
Handbook, p. 1-2How many driver's license classes does Maine issue?
Answer: Three
Handbook, p. 1-3At an intersection, one driver goes straight and the opposing driver signals a turn. Who has the right-of-way?
Answer: The driver going straight
Handbook, p. 6-1When entering a Maine roundabout, which vehicles must an approaching driver yield to?
Answer: Vehicles already in the circle or roundabout
Handbook, p. 7-2Who has the right-of-way when a driver is entering an interstate from an entrance ramp?
Answer: Drivers already on the interstate
Handbook, p. 6-2What must a Maine driver do when school children are crossing a street?
Answer: Always yield the right-of-way
Handbook, p. 6-2Which months are identified as Maine's peak moose collision months?
Answer: May and June
Handbook, p. 11-7What should a Maine driver do when a moose is standing in or near the roadway?
Answer: Slow down, stay in the vehicle, and give the moose room and time to leave
Handbook, p. 11-8What should a driver watch for at night because a moose's eyes may not reflect headlights like a deer's eyes?
Answer: The moose's dark silhouette
Handbook, p. 11-7Up to what age must a Maine license applicant present a birth certificate or passport to prove date of birth?
Answer: Up to and including age 22
Handbook, p. 1-2What can happen to a Maine driver whose license has been suspended three times within three years?
Answer: A further suspension of up to 120 days
Handbook, p. 1-10Under Maine's under-21 alcohol rule, may a driver drive after consuming any amount of alcohol?
Answer: No, driving after any amount is prohibited
Handbook, p. 3-6When no signs, symbols, or police are present, what still determines right-of-way at an intersection in Maine?
Answer: Set right-of-way rules
Handbook, p. 6-1How should a Maine driver use right of way rules when another road user may not act as expected?
Answer: Use the right of way sensibly and never insist on it
Handbook, p. 6-1When a first OUI conviction includes an aggravating circumstance, how long is the listed minimum license loss?
Answer: At least 150 days
Handbook, p. 3-10Which vehicles are exempt from Maine's title requirement?
Answer: Vehicles more than 25 years old, motorcycles under 300 cc, and trailers with an unloaded weight of 3,000 pounds or less
Handbook, p. 2-1At a four-way stop, two vehicles arrive at the same time beside each other. Which driver has the right-of-way?
Answer: The driver on the right
Handbook, p. 6-1How far away must a Maine driver stop for a person in the roadway using a white cane or guide dog?
Answer: At least 10 feet
Handbook, p. 6-12What happens in Maine when a driver refuses a lawfully requested alcohol test?
Answer: The driver's license is immediately suspended
Handbook, p. 3-9What is the minimum age to obtain a Maine learner's permit?
Answer: 15 years
Handbook, p. 1-2What education and age combination qualifies a person to obtain a Maine driver license?
Answer: At least 16 with an approved driver education course
Handbook, p. 1-3What examination must an applicant pass to obtain a Maine learner's permit?
Answer: A driver knowledge written examination
Handbook, p. 1-2A Maine learner's permit holder is supervised by a licensed driver. Which supervisor meets the manual's requirement?
Answer: A driver at least 20 who has held a valid license for 2 years
Handbook, p. 1-2How long must a person under 21 hold a Maine learner's permit before applying for a road test?
Answer: 6 months from the permit's issue date
Handbook, p. 1-3Which electronic device rule applies to a Maine driver under 18 with a newly issued license?
Answer: The driver may not use a mobile telephone or handheld electronic device while driving
Handbook, p. 1-4How long do Maine's restrictions for a newly licensed driver under 18 remain in effect?
Answer: 270 days
Handbook, p. 1-4What licensing consequence follows a violation of Maine's under 18 driver restrictions?
Answer: The restriction period is extended by 270 days and may continue beyond age 18
Handbook, p. 1-4Rain has just started falling after a dry spell. When is the pavement likely to be especially slippery?
Answer: During the first few minutes of the rain
Handbook, p. 8-6Your road is wet from rain. By about how much does the Maine manual say you should slow down?
Answer: 5 to 10 mph
Handbook, p. 8-6You are leaving an expressway at the next exit. Where should you start slowing down?
Answer: As soon as you enter the deceleration lane
Handbook, p. 7-5On a cold, wet day, which parts of the road tend to freeze first and dry out last?
Answer: Bridges and overpasses
Handbook, p. 8-7At what alcohol level does Maine identify operation of a motor vehicle as a criminal OUI offense?
Answer: 0.08 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath
Handbook, p. 3-9What can happen to a Maine driver's license after refusing an alcohol test?
Answer: The Secretary of State can impose an administrative suspension of up to 6 years
Handbook, p. 3-9If a driver is later found innocent of OUI, what happens to the administrative suspension issued by the Secretary of State?
Answer: It remains in effect
Handbook, p. 3-10What license consequence does the Maine manual describe for a person under 21 found operating with any amount of alcohol?
Answer: Loss of the driver's license for at least one year
Handbook, p. 3-14When passing a stopped emergency vehicle on the roadside in Maine, what is the required response?
Answer: Slow and yield, moving over to the next lane when possible
Handbook, p. 10-10What does a fluorescent or reflective orange and red triangle on the rear of a vehicle indicate in Maine?
Answer: The vehicle is moving less than 25 miles per hour
Handbook, p. 10-10What does Maine's written driver's license test measure?
Answer: Understanding of traffic laws, regulations, driving skills, vehicle handling, and highway signs
Handbook, p. 1-4How should an infant under age 2 ride in a vehicle under Maine's child safety guidance?
Answer: In the back seat facing the rear
Handbook, p. 4-4Under current Maine law, which child must ride in a belt positioning seat or other child restraint system?
Answer: A child under 8 who weighs less than 80 pounds and is less than 57 inches tall
HandbookUnder current Maine law, where must a child under 12 ride when possible?
Answer: In the rear seat
HandbookAt this STOP sign, where should you stop before proceeding?
Answer: Before the stop line or crosswalk, then wait until it is safe
Handbook, p. 6-6When approaching this YIELD sign, what must you do before entering or crossing the road?
Answer: Slow down and yield to traffic or pedestrians with the right-of-way
Handbook, p. 6-6
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Flashcards build recall. The real test asks you to pick from choices under time pressure, so finish with a full Maine practice test or a fixed 20 question test, and drill the road sign test with pictures.
Every card is written from the official Maine Driver's License Manual. Page updated 2026-10-27. How we check every question. Spot something wrong? Use Report a mistake under any card.