ME DMV Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield ME DMV facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. Maine law requires you to dim your high beam headlights when an oncoming vehicle is within: → 500 feet
2. What does a blue rectangular highway sign typically indicate? → Motorist services like food, gas, and lodging
3. In Maine, where is it illegal to park? → On a sidewalk, within an intersection, or on a bridge
4. What is the fine for a second distracted driving offense (handheld device) in Maine? → $250
5. A Maine driver whose license has been expired for more than how long must retake the road test? → 1 year
6. Under Maine law, which of the following is NOT considered a major traffic violation for habitual offender purposes? → Speeding 10 mph over the limit
7. What shape is a yield sign in Maine? → Downward-pointing triangle
8. A Maine vehicle owner applies for a vanity (personalized) plate. Which of the following combinations would most likely be REJECTED? → OBSCENE
9. In Maine, how long can a habitual offender's license be revoked? → Up to 4 years
10. How many points does failing to yield the right-of-way add to a Maine driving record? → 4 points
11. To recover from a rear-wheel skid, you should: → Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go
12. In Maine, who is responsible for registering a leased vehicle — the lessee (driver) or the lessor (leasing company)? → It depends on the lease agreement and applicable Maine law
13. What is a common reason for a driver’s license to be suspended in Maine besides accumulating too many points? → Driving under the influence (DUI)
14. If your brakes fail while driving downhill on a Maine road, what should you do? → Shift to a lower gear and look for an escape ramp or soft surface
15. What does a green highway sign typically indicate? → Directional or distance information
16. A first-offense OUI conviction in Maine carries a minimum license suspension of: → 150 days
17. "Overdriving your headlights" means: → Driving at a speed where you cannot stop within the distance your headlights illuminate
18. What document must you have to prove ownership when registering a used vehicle in Maine? → Bill of Sale
19. Maine offers 'specialty' license plates for various organizations and causes. How does an owner typically obtain one? → By applying to the BMV and paying an additional fee
20. What is an 'in-transit' permit in Maine used for? → Driving an unregistered vehicle to a place of registration or storage
21. What should you do when you hear a siren from an emergency vehicle in Maine? → Pull over to the right side of the road and stop
22. In Maine, what is the consequence of operating a motor vehicle with a revoked registration? → A Class E crime
23. When backing out of a diagonal parking space in Maine, what should you do? → Back out slowly while checking all directions for pedestrians and vehicles
24. What is the primary cause of most motor vehicle crashes in Maine? → Driver distraction and inattention
25. Under Maine law, which statement about seat belts is correct? → All occupants in any seat must be buckled
26. What must a Maine driver do to have their license reinstated after an OUI suspension? → Pay a reinstatement fee and complete any required alcohol evaluation or treatment
27. Under Maine's Implied Consent Law, refusing a breath test after being arrested for OUI results in: → A 275-day license suspension for a first refusal
28. When parking downhill on a Maine street with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels? → Toward the curb
29. A lien on a Maine vehicle title means: → A lender has a legal financial interest in the vehicle
30. How long must a Maine OUI offender with a BAC of 0.15% or higher use an ignition interlock device after license reinstatement? → 1 year