Maine: Licensing basics — Part 3 Practice Test
Maine license classes, the learner’s permit and its 70 hours of supervised driving, the rules for new drivers under 18, the written, vision and road tests, renewal, titles and registration, and the documents to bring. — Part 3
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Maine Driver’s License Manual" (Rev 4/24), Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
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A Maine picture license is valid until which birthday following the date of issue, for a driver younger than 65?
- Your sixth birthday
- Your second birthday
- Your third birthday
- Your eighth birthday
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Correct answer: Your sixth birthday
A Maine picture license is valid until your sixth birthday following the date of issue (your fourth birthday if you are 65 or older).
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-6)
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A Maine picture license is valid until which birthday following the date of issue, for a driver aged 65 or older?
- Your second birthday
- Your third birthday
- Your fourth birthday
- Your fifth birthday
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Correct answer: Your fourth birthday
For a driver aged 65 or older, the picture license is valid until the fourth birthday following the date of issue.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-6)
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What must you show at the time of photo license processing in Maine?
- Proof of a clean driving record
- Proof of lawful presence and legal residency
- Proof of vehicle registration and insurance
- A signed statement from your doctor
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Correct answer: Proof of lawful presence and legal residency
You must show proof of lawful presence and legal residency when your photo license is processed.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-6)
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If you are under 18, who must come with you to sign for the issuance of your picture license?
- A police officer who knows you
- Your driving instructor
- Your school principal
- A parent or legal guardian
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Correct answer: A parent or legal guardian
A driver under 18 must bring a parent or legal guardian along to sign for the issuance of the picture license.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-6)
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According to the manual, when should you carry your driver's license with you?
- At all times when driving
- Only when driving on highways
- Only when you drive at night
- Only when you leave your town
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Correct answer: At all times when driving
The manual says you should carry your license with you at all times when driving.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-6)
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You must show your license to:
- Only an officer who stops you for a violation
- Only officers of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles
- Any police officer who asks to see it
- Only an officer in a marked patrol car
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Correct answer: Any police officer who asks to see it
You must show your license to any police officer who asks to see it.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-6)
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What does the manual say about lending your license to someone else?
- It is allowed for family members
- It is illegal
- It is allowed for a short trip
- It is allowed if the person is licensed
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Correct answer: It is illegal
The manual states that it is illegal to lend your license to anyone else.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-6)
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What may happen to a person who changes information on a driver's license?
- Only a written warning with no effect on the license
- A short delay before the next renewal is processed
- A requirement to repeat the written and road tests
- Severe penalties, which may include loss of the license
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Correct answer: Severe penalties, which may include loss of the license
Changing information on a license carries severe penalties, which may include the loss of your license.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-6)
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What must you do if your license is lost or destroyed?
- Notify the BMV and apply for a duplicate copy
- Wait for it to expire and then renew it
- Apply for a new learner's permit
- Do nothing until your next renewal notice arrives
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Correct answer: Notify the BMV and apply for a duplicate copy
If your license is lost or destroyed, you must notify the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and apply for a duplicate copy.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-6)
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About how many days before a driver's license expires is a renewal notice mailed?
- About 15 days
- About 60 days
- About 45 days
- About 90 days
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Correct answer: About 45 days
A renewal notice is mailed about 45 days before the license expires.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-6)
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To which address is a license renewal notice mailed?
- The address printed on your registration
- The most recent address on file at the BMV
- Your parents' home address
- The address of your nearest BMV branch
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Correct answer: The most recent address on file at the BMV
The renewal notice goes to the driver's most recent address on file at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-6)
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What may happen if you do not notify the BMV of an address change?
- Your license is cancelled automatically
- Your vehicle is impounded
- You must retake the written test
- You may not receive a renewal notice
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Correct answer: You may not receive a renewal notice
Without notice of an address change, you may not receive a renewal notice.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-6)
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Driving a motor vehicle with an expired license is:
- Unlawful
- Allowed during a grace period after expiry
- Allowed if you are driving close to home
- Allowed if you carry the renewal notice
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Correct answer: Unlawful
The manual says it is unlawful to drive a motor vehicle with an expired license.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-6)
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Within how many days must you notify the BMV after your name or address changes from that given on your license?
- 10 days
- 60 days
- 30 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
Maine law requires you to notify the Bureau of Motor Vehicles within 30 days of a change of name or address.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-6)
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How does the manual describe having a driver's license?
- A right that remains valid until it expires
- A privilege that can be taken away at any time
- A permanent right once you pass the road test
- A contract the BMV can change only in court
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Correct answer: A privilege that can be taken away at any time
A driver's license is a privilege that can be taken away at any time if you drive inappropriately.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-6)
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Which is one of the more common restrictions the Secretary of State puts on a driver's license?
- Driving only on weekdays
- Driving only vehicles you own
- Driving only vehicles with an automatic transmission
- Wearing corrective lenses while driving
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Correct answer: Wearing corrective lenses while driving
One of the more common restrictions is the requirement that a licensee who has corrective lenses must wear them while driving.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-7)
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Besides corrective lenses, restrictions on a license may also apply to which of these?
- Time of day and location of use
- The color of the vehicle
- The brand of tires on the vehicle
- The number of years you have held a license
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Correct answer: Time of day and location of use
The manual says restrictions apply also as to time of day and location of use.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-7)
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Driving in violation of a restriction on your license is:
- Permitted if no crash occurs
- Permitted for short trips
- Unlawful
- Permitted if you carry a doctor's note
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Correct answer: Unlawful
Driving in violation of any restriction on your license is unlawful.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-7)
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The Secretary of State may require you to appear for a license examination or hearing:
- Only at the time you first apply
- At any time, even after you have been issued a license
- Only when your license is renewed
- Only after you have been convicted of a crime
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Correct answer: At any time, even after you have been issued a license
The Secretary of State may require you to appear for an examination or hearing at any time, even after a license has been issued.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-7)
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What may the Secretary of State require you to furnish about your physical or mental condition?
- A statement from your employer
- A statement from your insurance company
- A statement from a police officer
- A statement from your doctor
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Correct answer: A statement from your doctor
The Secretary may require a statement from your doctor regarding your physical or mental condition.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-7)
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Who can file a notarized written request asking the Secretary of State to suspend a minor's license or instruction permit?
- Any teacher of the minor
- Any police officer in the minor's town
- Any person who signed the minor's application
- Any neighbor of the minor's family
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Correct answer: Any person who signed the minor's application
Any person who has signed the minor's application may file a notarized written request asking that the license or permit be suspended.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-7)
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What is a title for a motor vehicle in Maine?
- A legal document that identifies ownership of the vehicle
- A yearly permit to operate the vehicle on public roads
- A receipt showing the excise tax was paid on the vehicle
- A certificate showing the vehicle passed its safety inspection
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Correct answer: A legal document that identifies ownership of the vehicle
A title is a legal document which identifies ownership of a motor vehicle.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 2-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2-1)
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What must a motor vehicle have before it can be registered in Maine?
- A lien release letter
- A title
- A salvage certificate
- A dealer warranty
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Correct answer: A title
A motor vehicle must have a title before it can be registered in Maine.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 2-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2-1)
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Why do you need a title for your vehicle?
- To prove the vehicle has passed its yearly safety inspection
- To show that the excise tax has been paid on the vehicle
- To prove that the owner carries liability insurance
- To prove ownership and to show any liens (debts) on your vehicle
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Correct answer: To prove ownership and to show any liens (debts) on your vehicle
A title proves ownership and shows any liens (debts) on the vehicle.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 2-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2-1)
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You buy a vehicle from a Maine auto dealer. What does the dealer furnish you for your first registration?
- A temporary registration certificate
- A copy of the insurance binder
- The blue copy of the title application
- The excise tax receipt stamped by the dealer
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Correct answer: The blue copy of the title application
The dealer furnishes the blue copy of the title application, which must be presented at the time of your first registration.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 2-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2-1)
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If a vehicle was not purchased from a Maine auto dealer, what must be submitted with the completed title application?
- A bill of sale and a copy of the previous owner’s excise tax receipt, both notarized
- The previous owner’s insurance policy and registration, properly transferred to you
- A copy of the last inspection report and the previous owner’s license number
- The prior certificate of title or manufacturer’s certificate of origin, properly transferred to you
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Correct answer: The prior certificate of title or manufacturer’s certificate of origin, properly transferred to you
The title application goes in with the prior certificate of title or manufacturer’s certificate of origin, properly transferred to you.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 2-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2-1)
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If you borrowed money to pay for your car, who receives the title?
- The bank or credit union that lent you the money
- You, as the owner and registered operator of the vehicle
- The municipal tax collector who received the excise tax
- The Bureau of Motor Vehicles branch that issued the plates
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Correct answer: The bank or credit union that lent you the money
When you have borrowed money for the car, the bank or credit union that lent you the money gets the title.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 2-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2-1)
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Where should you keep your certificate of title?
- In the glove compartment with your registration
- In a safe place, never in the vehicle
- In the vehicle, together with your proof of insurance
- In the trunk, with the spare tire
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Correct answer: In a safe place, never in the vehicle
The certificate of title belongs in a safe place and never in the vehicle.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 2-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2-1)
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Under the title law, what is the unloaded weight limit for a trailer that does not need a title?
- 1,500 pounds or less
- 2,000 pounds or less
- 3,000 pounds or less
- 5,000 pounds or less
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Correct answer: 3,000 pounds or less
Trailers with an unloaded weight of 3,000 pounds or less do not need a title.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 2-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2-1)
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A motorcycle with an engine size less than what does not need a title under the title law?
- 100 cc
- 200 cc
- 500 cc
- 300 cc
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Correct answer: 300 cc
Motorcycles with an engine size less than 300 cc do not need a title.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 2-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2-1)
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What should you do if your title is stolen, lost, destroyed, or mutilated?
- Make application at once for a duplicate title
- Wait until the next registration renewal to replace it
- Have the vehicle inspected again and then reapply
- Report it to the municipal tax collector only
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Correct answer: Make application at once for a duplicate title
You should make application at once for a duplicate title.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 2-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2-2)
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Besides the proper fee, what do you send in with the application for a duplicate title when your title is mutilated or illegible?
- A photograph of the vehicle’s identification number
- Your mutilated or illegible Certificate of Title
- The vehicle’s most recent inspection sticker
- A copy of your excise tax receipt
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Correct answer: Your mutilated or illegible Certificate of Title
The mutilated or illegible Certificate of Title is sent in with the application and the proper fee.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 2-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2-2)