How old do you have to be for a Maine learner permit?

15+ learner permit path. Verify your exact applicant path with Maine BMV before applying.

How many questions are on the Maine permit test?

Use 30 questions as the planning figure on this guide, then confirm the latest test format with the official source.

What score do I need to pass in Maine?

Use 24 correct / 80% as the benchmark and practice above that line before test day.

What documents should Maine learners prepare?

Prepare identity, residency/legal presence documents, fee payment, and driver education or parent documents for minors when required.

What documents do I need for a Maine learner permit?

Prepare identity, residency/legal presence documents, fee payment, and driver education or parent documents for minors when required.

How much does the Maine permit test or learner permit cost?

Maine fee amounts can change by application type, testing path, and office policy. Check the official source before scheduling and bring an accepted payment method.

What is the Maine retake rule if I fail?

Retake scheduling and fees should be verified with Maine BMV.

What is different for teens and adults in Maine?

Teen applicants may have parent, education, or supervised-driving requirements. Adult applicants should confirm the first-license path with the official DMV.

Where is the official Maine driver handbook?

Use the official driver handbook linked by your state DMV, then use practice questions to check your understanding.

Maine Permit Restrictions: Driving Alone, Night & Passenger Rules (2026)

Last UpdatedAugust 5, 2026State guide facts, source links, and DMV-day reminders are reviewed for learner permit prep.

State permit restrictions

Maine permit rules at a glance

Last updated
August 5, 2026

Maine learner permit and provisional license restrictions were organized from official state licensing sources.

Quick answer
Maine learner permit holders must drive with a licensed operator who meets BMV supervision requirements; verify the current BMV wording for age and relationship details. After the learner stage, new drivers should still check Maine night, passenger, and phone restrictions before driving alone.

Written by Abhishek Chigadani
Reviewed by US Permit Prep editorial team
Source checked against official DMV/state safety pages

At a glance

Maine learner and provisional restriction snapshot

Learner permit ageMaine learner permit eligibility begins at age 15.

Supervisor ruleMaine learner permit holders must drive with a licensed operator who meets BMV supervision requirements; verify the current BMV wording for age and relationship details.

Supervised hoursMaine permit holders under 21 must log 70 hours of driving, including 10 hours after dark.

Holding periodMaine permit holders under 21 must hold the permit for 6 months before applying for a road test.

Provisional ageMaine intermediate license eligibility generally begins at age 16 after driver education, permit holding, practice hours, and the road test.

Fee notePermit and license fees can change by transaction type. Check the official state fee page before visiting, and use the DMV fees cheat sheet to plan what to bring.

Primary sourceMaine BMV – License Age Restrictions

State-specific notes

Maine rules that are easy to miss

70 hours is unusually highMaine requires 70 supervised driving hours for permit holders under 21, higher than the common 40- or 50-hour pattern.
Restriction period is 270 daysMaine's under-18 intermediate restrictions run for the first 270 days, not just 6 months.
Device restriction appears in both stagesMaine restricts phone/device use while operating with a permit and during the under-18 intermediate period.

Try the tool

Check a Maine permit driving situation

Use this quick checker when a learner or provisional driver wants to know whether a trip looks allowed. It checks age, permit stage, supervision, time of day, passengers, highway or freeway driving, phone use, and trip purpose against the Maine data we have reviewed.

This tool is a planning aid, not a replacement for official Maine DMV or licensing rules. If the result mentions an exception or says to check the state rule, open the official source before driving.

Interactive checker

Check a Maine driving situation

Use this tool for Maine learner permit and provisional-license situations. It is designed for quick planning, then points you back to official sources for final wording.

Answer a few questions about your permit stage, supervision, time of day, passengers, and trip purpose. The checker returns a practical result with a reason, next step, and official state source link.

Quick answer If you are on a learner permit, assume a qualified licensed adult is required unless your official state source clearly says otherwise. If you are on a provisional license, check curfew and passenger limits before driving at night or with friends.

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This is night driving This includes highway/freeway driving Driver plans to use a phone/device while driving

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This checker is locked to Maine so the page stays focused on one state instead of repeating every supported state summary.

Why some results say Check state rule

Some restrictions depend on region, exact age in months, passenger relationship, documentation, or official exceptions. For those cases, the checker points you back to the state source instead of guessing.

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Maine Maine learner permit holders must drive with a licensed operator who meets BMV supervision requirements; verify the current… For the first 270 days, Maine intermediate drivers under 18 may not carry passengers other than immediate family… Check Maine BMV - License Age Restrictions Last checked: August 5, 2026

Can a learner permit driver drive alone in Maine?

Maine learner permit holders must drive with a licensed operator who meets BMV supervision requirements; verify the current BMV wording for age and relationship details. Treat solo driving on a learner permit as not allowed unless the official source clearly says your exact situation is an exception.

Maine learner night driving

The learner stage is controlled by supervision; Maine's midnight-to-5 a.m. restriction applies after an under-18 driver is licensed.

Maine provisional night restriction

For the first 270 days, Maine intermediate drivers under 18 may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m.

Maine passenger restriction

For the first 270 days, Maine intermediate drivers under 18 may not carry passengers other than immediate family unless accompanied by a qualified licensed operator.

Highway and freeway notes

No separate learner highway restriction is coded here; the listed supervision and GDL rules still apply.

Phone and device rules

Maine permit holders under 21 are prohibited from using a handheld electronic device or mobile telephone while operating with a permit. Maine intermediate drivers under 18 may not use a mobile telephone or handheld electronic device while driving.

Before you drive

What to verify in Maine

Permit stage: learner permit rules are different from provisional or intermediate license rules.
Supervisor details: check age, license validity, seat location, and relationship rules.
Night exceptions: work, school, medical, emergency, or religious exceptions may require proof in some states.
Passenger relationship: family passengers and young non-family passengers are often treated differently.
Documents and fees: bring accepted DMV documents and confirm current payment rules before a permit or license visit.

Official resources

Maine permit restriction source links

US Permit Prep is independent and not a government agency. Use these links to verify final rules before driving or scheduling.

Maine BMV – License Age Restrictions70 practice hours, 10 after-dark hours, permit holding
Maine BMV – Family Resourcesfirst 270 days, midnight-5 a.m. restriction
Maine Legislature – Intermediate Licensepassenger restriction, mobile-phone restriction, night restriction

Maine permit restriction FAQs

Can you drive alone with a learner permit in Maine?

Usually no for this state data set. Maine learner permit holders must drive with a licensed operator who meets BMV supervision requirements; verify the current BMV wording for age and relationship details. Open the official Maine source before relying on any exception.

Can you drive at night with a permit in Maine?

The learner stage is controlled by supervision; Maine's midnight-to-5 a.m. restriction applies after an under-18 driver is licensed.

What are the provisional license night rules in Maine?

For the first 270 days, Maine intermediate drivers under 18 may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m.

What are the passenger restrictions for new drivers in Maine?

For the first 270 days, Maine intermediate drivers under 18 may not carry passengers other than immediate family unless accompanied by a qualified licensed operator.

Are these Maine permit restriction rules official?

US Permit Prep is independent and not a government agency. This page summarizes official-source research and links to the source so you can verify the final wording before driving.

How many supervised hours does Maine require?

Maine permit holders under 21 must log 70 hours of driving, including 10 hours after dark.

What are Maine's intermediate-license restrictions?

For the first 270 days, under-18 intermediate drivers may not drive midnight to 5 a.m., carry non-family passengers unless supervised, or use a mobile phone/device.

How long must a Maine permit be held before the road test?

Maine permit holders under 21 must hold the permit for 6 months before applying for a road test.

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