Maine permit test FAQ 2026: how many questions, pass mark, cost

The Maine basic knowledge test has 30 questions (rules of the road, meaning of signs, pedestrian and bicycle safety, Maine's operating under the influence laws and dangers of distracted driving), per Maine BMV.

You need 24 of 30 to pass, per Maine BMV.

You need 24 of 30 (80%) to pass, so in the official 30-question format you can get at most 6 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Maine Driver's License Manual (rev 4/24) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.

$35 — Class C permit examination (written test), per Maine BMV.

Yes. This site has 2 free Maine basic knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 30 questions and the official pass mark of 24 of 30 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.

Maine BMV does not publish a time limit for the Maine basic knowledge test.

No waiting period after a failed knowledge test is published by the BMV (exam page, How to Obtain a License page, manual Rev 4/24 and form MVE-64 checked). Rescheduling: 'There is no penalty fee if tests are rescheduled up to 48 hours prior to their start.' No attempt cap published. The written test is scheduled by the BMV after the mailed or branch application is processed ('The appointment notice will come through the mail within three weeks'). 'Driver's permits are not renewable and only last for two years. Upon expiration, you must file a new application then retake the vision screening and written exam.'

The minimum age is 15, per Maine BMV.

Learner's permit application form (MVE-64) signed by a parent or guardian if under 18, plus 'Two forms of identification' ('One must indicate your date of birth and the other must bear your written signature'), proof of Maine residency and of U.S. citizenship or legal presence, Social Security number if not on file, a 'Driver education completion certificate' for applicants under 18, and a birth certificate for applicants younger than 23 ('A photocopy with an embossed stamp of the issuing agency is acceptable, while a notarized copy is not'). 'Copies of identity documents may be sent via mail, but originals must be shown at the time of an examination.' Vision screening free at the written exam (or a doctor's eye examination form MVE-103).

The official Maine Driver's License Manual (rev 4/24). You can read it on the official site.