Question 1

How many questions are on Maine's CDL General Knowledge test, and what's the passing score?

Accepted Answer

50 questions, with at least 80% correct required — Maine's CDL General Knowledge test has 50 questions, with at least 80% correct (40 of 50) required to pass.

Question 2

What does Maine charge for a commercial learner's permit application?

Accepted Answer

$35 — Maine charges $35 for a commercial learner's permit application.

Question 3

What does Maine charge for the full CDL exam (knowledge and skills), and for each endorsement?

Accepted Answer

$70 for the exam, plus $20 per endorsement — Maine charges $70 for the full CDL exam (knowledge and skills), plus $20 for each additional endorsement.

Question 4

Which of these is a real Maine CDL endorsement code?

Accepted Answer

P, for passenger-carrying vehicles — Maine's endorsement codes include P for passenger-carrying vehicles, along with S (school bus), N (tank vehicles), H (hazardous materials), and T (doubles/triples).

Question 5

Where is Maine's CDL knowledge test given?

Accepted Answer

At a BMV office — Maine's CDL knowledge test is given at a BMV office.

Question 6

Under federal hours-of-service rules that apply to Maine CDL holders, how many hours of driving are allowed after 10 consecutive hours off duty?

Accepted Answer

Up to 11 hours, within a 14-hour on-duty window — Federal hours-of-service rules allow up to 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty, within a 14-hour on-duty window.

Question 7

What form must a Maine CDL applicant's supporting documents take?

Accepted Answer

Original documents or certified copies only — photocopies aren't accepted — Maine requires a CDL applicant's supporting documents to be original or certified copies — photocopies aren't accepted.

Maine CDL Knowledge Test Sample Questions

General Driving Knowledge

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