Maine Driver Handbook
Read the official manual from ME BMV directly. Download the PDF for offline study or read it online.
Official Resource
This handbook is sourced directly from ME BMV.
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%
No time limit
$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?
Yes. The handbook mirrored above is the same document ME BMV publishes on its official website — we host it here for faster mobile loading and cleaner reading.
Are official Maine handbook translations available?
ME BMV publishes select translations (usually Spanish, sometimes others) on its site. Third-party translations exist online but should be cross-checked against the English source — legal wording matters on the exam.
Can I get a printed copy of the Maine handbook?
Some ME BMV field offices distribute free printed copies while supplies last — availability varies by location. If none are stocked, you can print the PDF at any office-supply or public library.
Do you have practice tests based on this Maine handbook?
Yes. Every question in our Maine driver practice tests is sourced from this handbook. Start at /test/me/car for the full state-specific quiz set.
Can I read the Maine handbook on my phone?
Yes. Both the official PDF and our mirrored HTML version work on mobile. HTML loads faster on cellular and is easier to search — use the reader above for study sessions on the go.
How often is the Maine driver handbook updated?
ME BMV typically publishes a new edition once a year, though major legislation (e.g., hands-free laws, GDL changes) can prompt an off-cycle refresh. The date on the cover indicates the current edition.
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.
Should I read the Maine handbook as a PDF or HTML?
PDF preserves the state's page layout and images; HTML is faster on mobile and searchable via Ctrl-F. Most students find HTML best for study, PDF best for a final read-through before test day.