Maine Driver's Handbook and Study Guide
Last verified: 2026-03
Here is everything you need to study the Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide in Maine. This guide links to the official handbook and breaks down the chapters and most-tested topics so you can prepare for your permit test.
Most-Tested Topics for Your Permit Test
Focus your study time on these topics. They appear most often on the Maine permit knowledge test.
- Traffic signs and signals
- Right-of-way rules
- Speed limits
- Parking rules
- DUI/DWI laws
What Is in the Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide
Traffic Signs and Signals
Covers the meaning of regulatory, warning, and guide signs, plus traffic signal rules and flashing light procedures.
Right-of-Way Rules
Explains who goes first at intersections, crosswalks, roundabouts, and when merging onto highways.
Safe Driving Practices
Covers following distance, lane changes, passing, scanning for hazards, and driving in bad weather.
Parking Rules
Describes legal and illegal parking situations, parallel parking steps, and curb color meanings.
Alcohol and Drug Laws
Explains Maine OUI laws, BAC limits, implied consent, and penalties for impaired driving.
Winter Driving
Covers driving on ice and snow, tire chain requirements, and handling low-visibility conditions in cold climates.
Maine-Specific Information
Maine's knowledge test has 30 questions and requires a 24-correct (80%) passing score. Maine uses the term OUI (Operating Under the Influence) instead of DUI. The handbook includes sections on moose crossing safety, winter driving on rural roads, and Maine's specific rules for passing snowplows.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can read the Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide online. A PDF version is also available for download.
- Traffic signs and signals
- Right-of-way rules
- Speed limits
- Parking rules
- DUI/DWI laws
The Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide covers 6 chapters, from traffic signs and right-of-way rules to safe driving practices and state-specific laws.
Ready to Apply for Your Learner's Permit?
Once you have studied the handbook, the next step is applying for your permit at the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).
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View Online CoursesThis information is based on Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) guidelines. Handbook content can change. Visit the official Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) website for the most current driver's handbook.