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Maine Graduated Driver Licensing
Maine law requires a three-step graduated driver licensing system for new drivers who are younger than 18 years old. The law also includes restrictions for drivers under 21 years of age. These requirements are intended to allow young drivers to gain valuable driving experience under lower-risk conditions.
Intermediate License — Younger Than 18
If a license is issued to a person younger than age 18, that person receives an Intermediate License.
The license holder is prohibited from:
Who qualifies as an immediate family member?
Immediate family includes:
Grandparent, step-grandparent, parent, stepparent, spouse, child, stepchild, brother, sister, stepbrother, and stepsister.
The definition also includes the following when living with the immediate family:
- A foreign exchange student.
- A person who is under court-appointed guardianship of an immediate family member.
- A child whose parent is deployed for military service and who is under guardianship of an immediate family member as provided on a United States Department of Defense Armed Forces Family Care Plan, DA Form 5305, or its successor form.
Deployed for military service means assigned to active military duty with the state military forces, as defined in Title 37-B, section 102, or the United States Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, when the duty assignment is in a combat theater, an area where armed conflict is taking place, or an area away from the person's normal duty station.
Learner's Permit — Ages 18 to 20
- The learner's permit must be held for 6 months before applying for a road test.
- Cellphone use is prohibited while operating a vehicle with a learner's permit.
- Drivers must complete 70 hours of supervised driving.
- At least 10 of the 70 hours must be completed after dark.
- If the learner's permit expires, the person must take an exam for a new permit.
- After receiving the new permit, the person is not required to complete another 6-month waiting period before applying for a road test.
- The restriction on cellphone use continues to apply.
Learner's Permit — Age 21 and Older
- A person age 21 or older does not have to wait 6 months before applying for a road test.
- Cellphone use is prohibited while operating a vehicle with a learner's permit.
This information is provided directly from the State of Maine website and is presented here to help students and families understand Maine's graduated driver licensing requirements.
Student Forms & Resources
Quick access to commonly used Maine BMV forms for medical and vision requirements, learner's permits, and supervised driving hours.
Eye Examination Form
Maine BMV Eye Examination Form for students who need a vision examination completed by a licensed vision examiner.
Includes Grumpas Driving School contact information.
Driver Medical Evaluation
Maine BMV Driver Medical Evaluation Form used when medical information is required regarding a condition that may affect safe driving.
Includes Grumpas Driving School contact information.
Non-Commercial Class C Application
Official Maine BMV application used when applying for a non-commercial Class C learner's permit examination.
Opens directly from the State of Maine website.
Permittee Driving Log
Official Maine BMV form used to document supervised practice driving hours before requesting a road test.
At least 10 hours must be completed after dark.
These forms are provided for the convenience of students and families. Requirements and official forms are established by the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles and may be updated by the State of Maine.
State Of Maine Forms
Eye Examination Form
Driver Medical Evaluation Form
Non-Commercial Class C Application
Permittee Driving Log
Drivers License Information
Graduated Drivers License Information
Maine Driver's License Exam
Here's what students should know before taking the Maine written and road tests.
Written Test
- The Maine knowledge test contains 30 questions.
- You must answer at least 24 correctly to pass.
- Questions may cover rules of the road, traffic signs, pedestrian and bicycle safety, OUI laws, and distracted driving.
- A vision screening is also required.
Road Test
During the road test, the examiner will look at your ability to safely control the vehicle and respond to normal traffic conditions.
- Proper lane position
- Left and right turns
- Driving forward and backward
- Observation of signs, signals, pedestrians, and other vehicles
- Parallel parking
- Straight-line backing
What to Bring to Your Road Test
- Your learner's permit.
- Your exam appointment notice.
- The appropriate vehicle for your road test.
- Any other documentation requested by the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Helpful Road Test Tips
- Practice parallel parking before test day.
- Practice straight-line backing and smooth vehicle control.
- Check mirrors regularly and make your observations noticeable.
- Come to complete stops and take your time before entering intersections.
- Maintain proper lane position and follow posted speed limits.
- Stay calm and listen carefully to the examiner's directions.