Maine permit test numbers to know

While having an alcohol level of 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath

A license of a person who has not yet attained 21 years of age includes the condition that the person not operate a motor vehicle with an alcohol level of more than 0.00 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath.

The Secretary of State shall suspend, without preliminary hearing, the commercial license of a person who has operated or attempted to operate a commercial motor vehicle while having an alcohol level of 0.04 grams or more

the suspension is for a period of 275 days for the first refusal, 18 months for a 2nd refusal, 4 years for a 3rd refusal and 6 years for a 4th refusal.

with any amount of alcohol in your blood (or refuse to submit to the blood or breath test) you will lose your driver's license for at least one year

you lose your license for at least 150 days

you will spend at least 48 hours in jail (96 hours if you refuse a test)

A person who violates this section commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of $50 for the first offense and $250 for a 2nd or subsequent offense may be adjudged.

A violation of this subsection is a traffic infraction for which a minimum fine of $275 must be adjudged.

A violation of subsection 2 is a Class E crime that is punishable by a $250 minimum fine for the first offense

if the point total reaches 12 points or more the driver's license will be suspended.

Successful completion of a Maine Driving Dynamics Course or other approved driver improvement course will deduct three points from a driver's point total.

Misuse of an access aisle is considered a traffic infraction and subject to a fine of not less than $200.00.

If the accident involves any injuries, or property damage of $2,000 or more, the drivers must report it to the police or local sheriff.

Be in the amount or limit of at least: (1) For damage to property, $25,000; (2) For injury to or death of any one person, $50,000; (3) For one accident resulting in injury to or death of more than one person, $100,000;

Twenty-five miles per hour in a business or residential district or built-up portion unless otherwise posted; and

Fifteen miles per hour when traveling in a school zone

Forty-five miles per hour on all other public ways unless otherwise posted.

The commissioner may not set maximums that exceed 60 miles per hour or, on the interstate system or other divided controlled-access highways, 75 miles per hour.

Passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing Speeding by 30 miles per hour or more over the speed limit

A 5-sided sign means you are in a school zone and must slow to 15 mph during recess

45 Miles per hour outside any business or residential or built-up area of Maine.

25 Miles per hour in a business district, residential district, or built-up area of the state.

Wet road: Slow down 5 to 10 mph.

Signal as early as you can-at least 100 feet before any change or turn.

At highway speeds of 50 to 55 mph, you need from 10 to 12 seconds to complete a pass safely.

Keep at least 4 seconds between your car and the vehicle in front.

Anytime you merge with other traffic, you need a gap of four seconds to merge safely.

An expert driver tries to keep looking 20 to 30 seconds ahead.

Maine law requires that there be at least three feet of space between the right side of your vehicle and the bicycle as you pass.

stop at least 10 feet away and wait until the person is out of danger.

If red lights are flashing, stop at least 15 feet from the crossing

approaches an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet or follows a vehicle within 300 feet

In a loading zone. Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

or directly across from the entrance. Within 15 feet of a crosswalk.

park as close to it as you can (and no more than 18 inches away)

The knowledge test consists of 30 questions, and you must answer a minimum of 24 correctly to pass the test.

The knowledge test consists of 30 questions, and you must answer a minimum of 24 correctly to pass the test.

Class C and Motorcycle Permit Examination (Written Test) $35

A person who has attained 18 years of age and is not operating with an intermediate license issued pursuant to section 1311 or a learner's permit issued pursuant to section 1304 may use a mobile telephone or handheld electronic device while operating a motor vehicle

accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 20 years of age and has held a valid license for a minimum of 2 years

must have held a learner's permit for 6 months from the date of issue of the learner's permit

must complete a minimum of 70 hours of driving, including 10 hours of night driving

These restrictions are in effect for a period of 270 days from when road test was passed.

Any violation of the conditions of these restrictions will result in a license suspension and a 270-day extension of the restrictions

If a person is convicted of a moving violation that occurred while operating with a provisional license, the license will be suspended for 30 days.

A person who has not attained the age of 18 years is specifically prohibited from operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile telephone or handheld electronic device.

When a passenger, under 19 years of age, is transported in a pick-up truck, that passenger must ride in the passenger compartment

resulting in bodily injury or death to a person or apparent property damage of $2,000 or more.

Maine law requires that you notify the Bureau of Motor Vehicles within 30 days of the change.

When a person 18 years of age or older is a passenger in a vehicle that is required by the United States Department of Transportation to be equipped with seat belts, the passenger must be properly secured in a seat belt.

When a child who is 2 years of age or older and who weighs less than 55 pounds is being transported in a motor vehicle

The operator shall ensure that a child who weighs less than 80 pounds, who is less than 57 inches in height and who is less than 8 years of age is properly secured in a belt positioning seat or other child restraint system

All persons under 16 years of age riding on bicycles are required to wear helmets

tap your brake pedal three or four times quickly in order to signal your intention to the driver behind you.

on snow or ice it takes three to twelve times as much distance to stop your car as it does on dry pavement.