Maine · Road Signs Test
Maine permit-test facts: Questions: 30; To pass: 24 out of 30 correct (80%); Minimum age: 15 years old for a learner's permit; Fee: $35 learner's permit application/examination fee; Re-takes: If the permit expires before licensing, the applicant must retake the examination; ordinary failed-test wait/attempt limit is not stated; Official handbook: Maine Driver's License Manual.
Road sign questions are the easiest points on the Maine permit test — once you learn the shape and color system, most sign questions answer themselves. This page teaches that system, then lets you drill real sign-style practice questions from the Maine Driver's License Manual.
Miss a sign question in practice and the AI tutor explains not just the sign, but the family of signs it belongs to — so one explanation covers a dozen future questions.
Maine permit-test facts: Questions: 30; To pass: 24 out of 30 correct (80%); Minimum age: 15 years old for a learner's permit; Fee: $35 learner's permit application/examination fee; Re-takes: If the permit expires before licensing, the applicant must retake the examination; ordinary failed-test wait/attempt limit is not stated; Official handbook: Maine Driver's License Manual.
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 30 | Verified against cited official source |
| To pass | 24 out of 30 correct (80%) | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | 15 years old for a learner's permit | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $35 learner's permit application/examination fee | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | If the permit expires before licensing, the applicant must retake the examination; ordinary failed-test wait/attempt limit is not stated | Verified against cited official source |
| Official handbook | Maine Driver's License Manual | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.
Question 1 · Graduated licensing
How many hours of supervised driving must a Maine driver under 21 log before licensing?
Correct answer: 70 hours
Maine (under 21): 70 supervised hours, 10 of them at night.
Question 2 · Winter driving
On a snow-covered Maine road, how does snow and ice affect your stopping distance?
Correct answer: Stopping distance increases greatly
Snow and ice increase stopping distance — slow down and leave extra space.
Question 3 · Traffic signs
What does a triangular red-and-white sign mean?
Correct answer: Slow down and yield the right of way
Triangular yield sign: give the right of way and stop if needed.
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The exact mix varies by test version, but sign identification is one of the largest topic groups on the Maine exam. Treat signs as must-have points — they're the most predictable questions on the test.
No. Learn the shape and color system first — it covers the majority of sign questions, even for signs you've never seen. Then memorize the handful of unique signs (stop, yield, no passing zone, railroad, school zone).
Usually yes — the Maine test typically shows the sign image and asks its meaning, or describes a situation and asks which sign applies. Our practice questions mirror both formats.
Yes — the demo and your first full practice test are free, no card required. Unlimited sign drills come with the State Pass ($24.99, one-time, 6 months) or Complete Pass ($39.99, 12 months).
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