Maine Driver's License Permit test Exam 2023
Driving a motor vehicl on public highways in Maine is a ________ and a serious
________ - 1. Privilege
2. Serious responsibility
Who needs a Maine Driver's License? - New residents who hold a valid drivers license
from another state must surrender that license and apply for a Maine driver's license
within 30 days of establishing residency
How do you obtain a Permit in Maine - 1. Must be at least 15 years of age
2. Use of mobile telephone or handheld electronic devices prohibited on learner's permit
How do you obtain a Driver's license - Can apply for a road test when you have held a
learners permit for 6 months from the date of issue of the learners permit and be at least
16 years old. Must complete a minimum of 70 hours of driving, including 10 hours of
night driving while accompanied by a licensed driver at least 20 years of age and held a
valid license for 2 years
9 months after my license (3 things) I cannot do (provisional license) - 1. Cannot have
any passengers that are not immediate family members
2. I cannot drive between 12 midnight-5:00 A.M.
3. Between 16-17 years old-no use of cell phone, only free flowing devices (like
Bluetooth)
*These driving restrictions are in effect for a period of _____ days from passing the road
test. Violation of the conditions of these restrictions will result in a license suspension
and a ____ extension of the restrictions which may extend beyond the 18th birthday -
270 days
270 days extension of the restrictions which may extend beyond the 18th birthday
License classification- type of vehicle. There a ___ types of drivers licenses in Maine. -
3 types
Name the 3 classes of driver's licenses in Maine - 1. Classes A&B licenses: commercial
vehicle licenses (are distinguished by the size and weight of the vehicle to be driven)
*2. Class C: our certification. It's the standard license classification issued to most motor
vehicle operators
With license your responsible for these 4 things - 1. Altering a license- changing
information on a license
2. Lost license- if lost or destroyed you must notify the Bureau of Motor Vehicle
3. Renewing you driver's license- every 5 years, $50.
4. Change of Name or Address-if either of these are going to change you need to notify
the BMV within 30 days of change
Who can file a request with the Bureau of Motor Vehicle to suspend the license or
instruction permit of a minor - Person who sings the application; (parents)
, Revocation - When your license is terminated (taken away) for a long period of time; 1/2
year- (or) up to life. 1. Manslaughter if alcohol is involved 2. Habitual (constant) offender
Suspension - Temporarily withdrawals driving privilege; short period of time, 30 days +.
1. Failure to appear in court 2.Operating under the influence (O.U.I)
Name the violation of traffic laws which, upon conviction, carry automatic 90 day
suspension - 1. Eluding (running from) police officer
2. Passing a road block
3. Street racing
What act can cause someone have a suspension on their license for a period of 60
days - Any person who is convicted of operating after suspension
Failure to stop for a police officer, leaving the scene of an accident (bodily injure),
operating alone on a permit,speeding by 30 miles per hour or more over the speed limit,
loaning a license,and giving false information to a police officer may have their license
suspended for a period of ____ days - 30 days
The illegal transportation of liquid by a minor carries a minimum suspension of how
many days? - 30
Provisional license - (A.K.A probationary license)- have to follow certain
rules/restrictions; for 2 years
If your 15 and break a (provisional) rule what happens/ what do u get - 30 day
(suspension)/ fine
If your 21 and break a provisional/rule= - Fine
Demerit Points - It's the Maine Point System. A system for people convicted of certain
motor vehicle traffic offenses. Points that add up to license suspension
6 demerit points means what - A warning
12 demerit points= - Lose of license
The Maine ____ ______ ______ is an approved five-hour program designed to increase
knowledge of driving hazards and techniques to avoid these hazards - (Maine) Driving
Dynamics Course
What is a title? - A legal document that shows ownership
How do you apply for a title? - Bank ownership (the bank will/does own it)
Why do I need a title - To prove ownership and to show any debts in your vehicle
Where do I keep the certificate of title - In a safe place, never in the vehicle
How often should I have my vehicle inspected - Once a year
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