Maine Learner's Permit Exam Questions

Who needs a Maine Driver’s License?

Any resident of the state who wishes to operate a motor vehicle in Maine

How long do new state residents have to apply for a Maine Driver’s license?

30 days from establishing residency

Who does not need a Maine Driver’s License to operate a motor vehicle in Maine?

• Resident w/ learner’s permit

• 16+ non-resident with a valid license/permit from their home state

• Military personnel with valid military licenses, operating military vehicles

Who must accompany a driver with a learner’s permit?

Licensed driver at least 20 years of age who has held their license for a minimum of 2 years, licensed to use the class of vehicle in the permit

How old must you be to qualify for a learner’s permit?

15

What must you complete to qualify for a permit if under 18?

Driver’s ed

How long is a learner’s permit valid for?

2 Years

Use of what is prohibited by law when driving in the state of Maine?

A mobile phone or handheld electronic device

What are the 3 classes of driver’s licenses in Maine?

A, B & C

What are class A & B licenses for?

Commercial vehicles

What classes of vehicles can class A and B license holder operate?

All vehicles in classes B & C

What is the standard license classification issues to most motor vehicle operators?

Class C

In what situation does a Class C license qualify as a commercial driver’s license?

If it carries a hazardous material, tanker and/or bus endorsement

What three vehicles are not a different class than a standard passenger vehicle, but require special endorsements and exams to be driven?

School Buses
Passenger Buses
Motorcycles

What are the two main eligibility requirements to drive a school bus?

Be 21+ and have at least 1 year of licensed driving experience

Who is ineligible to drive a school bus?

Any individual convicted of an OUI offense within the past 10 years

What license class can operate a moped?

Any

Who can operate a motorized bicycle or tricycle?

A person who possesses a valid license, appropriate learner’s permit, or a motorcycle/moped endorsed license

What is the minimum age at which you can obtain a driver’s license?

16

What is the minimum age at which you can obtain a driver’s license without having completed driver’s education?

18

What must a person under 21 years of age have done prior to applying for a road test?

Hold a learner’s permit for 6 months and complete a minimum o 70 hours of practice driving

What is the minimum required practice driving time in Maine?

70 Hours

How many hours of night driving practice are required in Maine?

10 hours

Does the required 10 hours of night driving practice count towards the total 70 hours of driving practice?

Yes

Who can certify a learner’s driving time?

• Parent

• Stepparent

• Guardian

• Spouse

• Employer

What must you bring with you to the driving test?

Your own registered and inspected vehicle an a licensed driver

What may a person under 18 years of age not do while driving?

• Use a mobile phone or handheld electronic

• Drive between 12 and 5am

• Transport passengers other than immediate family without an appropriately licensed driver accompanying them

Where must an appropriately licensed driver sit with a permittee?

A seat beside the driver

How long is a minor under driving restrictions in Maine?

270 days from when the road test was passed

What happens if a minor violates the driving restrictions in Maine?

A license suspension and a 270 day extension of the restrictions

How long is a Maine driver’s license provisional if the driver is under 21?

2 years

How long is a Maine driver’s license provisional if the driver is over 21?

2 years

How long is a Maine driver’s license provisional if the driver is over 21?

1 year

What happens if a person is convicted of a moving violation while on a provisional license?

30 day suspension

How long is a picture license valid for if you are under 65?

6th birthday following the issue date

How long is a picture license valid for if you are over 65?

4th birthday following the date of issue

What should you carry with you at all times when driving?

Your license

Who must you show your license to?

Any police officer who asks to see it

Is it illegal to lend your license to anyone else?

Yes

What penalty does changing the information on a driver’s license carry?

Losing your license

What do you do if your license is lost or destroyed?

Notify the BMV

When is a renewal notice mailed to a licensee?

45 days prior to expiration

Is it unlawful to drive a motor vehicle with an expire license?

Yes

How many days do you have to notify the BMV of any name or address change?

Within 30 days of the change

Is having a driver’s license a privilege or a right?

Privilege

Who has the authority to impose restrictions on your driver’s license?

The Secretary of State

What is one of the most commonly issued restrictions on a driver’s license?

Use of corrective lenses while driving

What can you be required by the Secretary of State to appear for at any time, even after you have been issued a license?

A license exam or hearing

What is the Secretary of State authorized to do upon receipt of a written adverse report of your driving from a law enforcement officer or other member of the public?

Suspend your license

Who can file a notarized written request asking for a minor’s license or permit to be suspended?

Any person who signed the minor’s permit or license application

What is license revocation?

Your license and driving privilege is formally terminated

Can you get your license back after revocation?

Potentially, you would have to apply for a new license following the revocation period

What offenses typically result in license revocation?

Vehicular manslaughter and habitual offenses

What is the revocation period for vehicular manslaughter?

5 years

What is the revocation period for vehicular manslaughter if alcohol is involved?

Permanent

What is the revocation period for habitual offenses?

At least 1 year

What is license suspension?

Temporary withdrawal of driving privileges

What must a person who license has been suspended receive before being allowed to resume driving?

A written notice of reinstatment

What offenses typically require a suspension?

• Failure to file required insurance

• Failure to appear in court for a traffic violation

• OUI

• Administrative License Suspension

What is the most commonly utilized tool for the control of driver behavior in Maine?

Administrative License Suspension

What convictions carry a 90 day suspension penalty period?

• Eluding a police officer

• Passing a roadblock

• Street Racing

What conviction carries a 60 day suspension penalty period?

• Operating after suspension

What convictions carry a 30 day suspension penalty period?

• Failure to stop for a police officer

• Leaving the scene of an accident where bodily injury occurred

• Operating alone on a permit

• Operating without a license

• Passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing

• Speeding by 30 miles per hour over the speed limit

• Altering a license or registration

• Loaning a license

• Unlawful use of a license

• Displaying a suspended license

• Falsifying an application for registration or license

• Giving false information to a police officer

What does the law require a court to do if a person under 21 attempts to use false or fraudulent credentials to obtain liquor or enter a bar?

Suspend their license

What are the 1st, 2nd and 3rd (or subsequent) suspension penalties for when a person under 21 attempts to use false or fraudulent credentials to obtain liquor or enter a bar?

1. 30 days (discretionary)

2. 90 days (required)

3. 1 year (required)

How many demerit points does a driver recieve if they are under 21 and attempt to use false of fraudulent credentials to obtain liquor or enter a bar?

6 demerits

How many demerit points earn you a warning in Maine?

6 demerits

How many demerit points result in a license suspension in Maine?

12 demerits

When are demerit points erased from a driver’s record?

When they become a year old

How do you accumulate demerit points?

By being convicted of moving violations

How long is a 12 demerit license suspension?

15 days

What actions can earn you 2 demerit points?

• Driving without headlights

• Tailgating

• Driving too slowly

What actions can earn you 4 demerit points?

• Speeding less than 15mph

• Red light violation

• Failure to yield

What actions can earn you 6 demerit points?

• Speeding 15-30mph over the limit

• Driving in the wrong direction

• Leaving the scene of an accident (property damage)

What is a driver entitled to when a suspension occurs?

A hearing by the Secretary of State’s office

What may a Secretary of State hearing examiner do to a license suspension?

Continue, modify, or rescind it

Who can represent a person under license suspension

An attorney

Can a license suspension hearing decision be appealed?

Yes, to the Superior Court

What class of crime is eluding an officer?

Class C

What class of crime does eluding an officer become is any person suffers serious bodily injury due to the eluding?

Class B

What class of crime is leaving the scene of an accident?

Class D

What class of crime does leaving the scene of an accident become if the accident resulted in serious bodily injury or death?

Class C

What does the violation free credit system award 1 point for each year?

A year free of convictions or suspensions

How many violation free credits can a driver accumulate?

Up to 4

What is the focus of the Maine Driving Dynamics Course?

The prevention of collisions despite adverse conditions and unsafe actions of other drivers

What is the emphasis of the Maine Driving Dynamics Course?

The dangers associated with the use of alcohol and other drugs in association with driving

How many demerit points does successful completion of the Maine Driving Dynamics Course remove from your point total?

3 demerits

In what circumstances might someone have their license suspended for 120 days?

If their license has been suspensed three times within a three year period

How long is your license suspended when you fail to answer a motor vehicle summons to court or pay an associated fine?

Until the appearance is made or the fine is paid (mandatory)

What alcohol related offenses require a mandatory license suspension?

• OUI

• Blood Alcohol of 0.08% or over

• Refusal to submit to a blood alcohol test

What convictions carry a mandatory suspension period of a minimum of 30 days?

• Driving to endanger

• Illegal transport, possession, or consumption of liquor by a minor in a motor vehicle

• Illegal transport of drugs by a minor in a motor vehicle

What happens if you are responsible for accident damage and do not have liability insurance?

Your license and registration must be suspended until proof of insurance is filed with the Secretary of State

What can result in indefinite revocation of a license?

Use of a vehicle to commit

• Assault

• Aggravated Assault

• Elevated Aggravated Assault

• Criminal Threatening

• Reckless Conduct

How long is a license revocation for a Class A, B, or C crime?

3 years

How long is a license revocation for a Class D crime?

2 years

How long is a license revocation for a Class E offense?

1 year

Can a judge order a license suspension for offenses unrelated to the operation of motor vehicles?

Yes

Who can file a request with the BMV to suspend the license or permit of a minor?

Anyone who signed their permit or license application

The illegal transportation of liquor by a minor carries a minimum suspension of how many days?

30 days

How many classes of driver’s license are issued in Maine?

3 (A, B, C)