ME DMV Driver Licensing 2

Question 1

In Maine, at what age can a person apply for a learner's permit?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

Maine allows applicants to obtain a learner's permit starting at age 15.

Question 2

How long must a Maine teen driver hold a learner's permit before applying for a provisional license?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

Maine requires a minimum of 6 months holding a learner's permit before a teen can apply for a provisional license.

Question 3

Under Maine's Junior Operator License (JOL), what is the nighttime driving restriction for new teen drivers?

Accepted Answer

No driving between 10 PM and 5 AM

Answer

Maine's JOL restricts driving between 12:01 AM and 5 AM during the first year, but some sources state 10 PM–5 AM for the initial restriction period.

Question 4

Which document is NOT acceptable as proof of identity when applying for a Maine driver's license?

Accepted Answer

Social Security card alone

Answer

A Social Security card alone is not sufficient proof of identity; it must be combined with other documents.

Question 5

What must a Maine learner's permit holder do while driving?

Accepted Answer

Have a licensed driver age 25 or older in the front seat

Answer

Maine requires a licensed driver who is at least 25 years old to be seated in the front seat when a permit holder is driving.

(ME DMV) Maine Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test