Maine Driver Handbook
This manual is published by ME BMV. Open it on the agency site — that copy is always the current edition.
Published by ME BMV
We do not host a copy of this manual. The button above opens the current edition on the ME BMV website, which is always the authoritative version.
Testing at a Glance for Maine
Once you've read the handbook, here's what to expect at the ME BMV knowledge test.
30
70%
$35
Documents You'll Need When You Take the Maine Test
Completed application, proof of identity, proof of Maine residency, and Social Security number. A free interpreter is provided when the applicant speaks a language not in the digital system.
Maine-Specific Rules Covered in This Handbook
Rules unique to Maine that ME BMV weights heavily in the knowledge test — you'll see these in the handbook chapters.
- gavel ME hands-free law - no handheld phone/device use while driving
- gavel Intermediate license: no non-family passengers and no midnight-5 a.m. driving for 270 days
- gavel 70 hours of supervised practice required (10 at night) for under-21 applicants
- gavel ME Move Over law (29-A §2054) - $250 minimum fine for violations
- gavel Emphasis on OUI (Operating Under the Influence) awareness
After You Pass: Maine License Renewal
6 years
$30
As early as 6 months before expiration
More Maine Driving Resources
Maine Handbook FAQ
Is this the official Maine driver handbook?
We do not host a copy of it. ME BMV publishes the official manual on its own website, and the button above opens that edition — always the authoritative one.
What documents does ME BMV require when I show up for the test?
Completed application, proof of identity, proof of Maine residency, and Social Security number. A free interpreter is provided when the applicant speaks a language not in the digital system.
How is the Maine knowledge test administered after I finish reading?
Computer (BMV digital testing system at branch offices).
Do I have to read the whole Maine handbook to pass the test?
The ME BMV test has 30 questions and you need 21 correct (70%) to pass. All questions come from the handbook, but strategic readers focus on Signs, Right-of-Way, and Signaling first — those chapters carry the most test weight.
How current is this Maine handbook version?
ME BMV reissues the handbook when state law changes. Because we link straight to the agency, the button above always opens whatever edition is current.
Where do I actually take the Maine test after reading the handbook?
At any ME BMV location. Use our /dmv-near-me/me finder for the nearest office with address, hours, and phone.
Is the Maine driver handbook free to download?
Yes. ME BMV publishes it free as a PDF. If a website is charging to "download" the handbook, it's a scam — the state's official version is always free.
Can I read the Maine handbook on my phone?
Yes. The ME BMV site serves the manual as a PDF that opens fine on a phone.