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Free Maryland MVA Permit Practice Test 2025
- Perfect for learner’s permit, driver’s license, and Senior Refresher Test
- Based on official Maryland Driver's manual
- Triple-checked for accuracy
- Updated for April 2025
To earn a learner’s permit in Maryland, you must first pass the vision screening test and then the official Maryland knowledge (permit) test. It consists of 25 multiple-choice questions divided into two parts. The first part covers laws and regulations, and you must answer at least 22 of 25 questions correctly to pass. The second part is about road signs, and you must answer all 10 questions correctly to pass. In Maryland, there are no online options for taking the knowledge test. If you fail the test, you must wait one business day (and pay the retake fee) before taking it again. Our Maryland MVA practice tests are designed to keep any retakes from being necessary.
Maryland operates a graduated licensing program (GDL) that applies to drivers under 25 (the Rookie Driver program). Individuals 25 and older follow a slightly modified process, requiring fewer practice hours before a driving test. Even if you’re between 18 and 24 and just starting to drive, you still need to go through the GDL stages: Learner’s Permit, Provisional License, and Full Driver’s License. The learner’s permit requires you to practice driving with a qualified supervising driver. The provisional license stage allows for unsupervised driving but has some restrictions. Once you’ve held your provisional license for 18 months without any violations or preventable crashes, you move to the full driver’s license stage.
Updated for April 2025, our free online Maryland Permit Practice Test can help you pass by providing questions and answers based on the Maryland MVA 2025 Driver Handbook. Our practice tests provide instant feedback on each practice question and mimic the official Maryland written test. When ready, go to the Maryland MVA with proof of identity and age (birth certificate or passport), proof of Maryland residency (utility bills suffice), proof of your Social Security number, and parental consent form if under 18. You’ll submit the documents, pay the fee, and take the knowledge test.
In Maryland, drivers face a wide range of road conditions from the urban areas of Baltimore to the rural roads in the western and eastern parts of the state and coastal routes along the Chesapeake Bay. Our practice tests prepare you for these challenges as well as the challenge of the official test. Check out our other free Maryland MVA permit practice tests!
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What to expect on the actual MD MVA exam
25
questions
22
correct answers to pass
88%
passing score
15 ¾ y/o
minimum age to apply
FAQs
What are the steps to obtain a learner's permit?
To get a learner's permit in Maryland, you must be at least 15 years and 9 months old, pass a vision screening and a knowledge test, and provide proof of identity, age, and residency. Parental consent is required if you are under 18.
Am I allowed to drive alone with a permit?
No, in Maryland, if you have a learner's permit, you must be accompanied by a qualified supervising driver who is at least 21 years old and has held a license for a minimum of three years.
How much does the learner's permit cost?
The fee for a learner's permit in Maryland is approximately $50. This fee includes the cost of the knowledge test and the permit itself. It's advisable to check the latest fee on the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration website or at a local office.
How many questions must be answered correctly to pass the permit test?
In Maryland, the permit test consists of 25 questions, and you must correctly answer at least 22 questions to pass, which is an 88% passing score.
Is a written test required to get a driver's license?
Yes, in Maryland, a written knowledge test is required to obtain a learner's permit. However, once you have a permit and are applying for a driver's license, you are not required to retake the written test if you're under 25. If you're 25 or older and have never held a license, you must pass a written test.
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- Which of the following will NOT help prevent road rage and aggressive driving?
- A typical passenger car can start to hydroplane at speeds as low as
- A safe following distance between your vehicle and the one ahead of you is at least
- What does this sign mean?
- To avoid drowsiness and highway hypnosis and stay alert while driving, you should
- Which of the following statements about using cell phones on Maryland roads is true?
- It is against the law to pass a motorcycle
- Which of the following statements is true?
- What does this sign mean?
- You must turn on your headlights whenever you cannot see clearly at least ________ ahead.
- On a highway with two or more lanes in your direction, if you are driving more slowly than the other vehicles, you should
- This sign prohibits you from making
- You must not park your vehicle within __________ of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
- Which of the following statements about winter driving is FALSE?
- If you are found to be driving under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance, _____ points will be added to your driving record.
- What does this sign indicate?
- Vertical rectangular signs with black letters on a white background are used as
- When you see a double solid yellow line on a two-lane road, you must
- Maryland motor vehicle law requires that __________ must wear a seat belt or suitable child restraint if the driver is under the age of 18 and holds a provisional license.
- What does this sign indicate?
- In a roundabout, you should drive in
- Interstates and other limited-access highways are usually reached by an entrance ramp and
- When a school vehicle has stopped on the roadway and is operating its flashing red lights, you must stop _________, regardless of which direction you are traveling in.
- What does this sign mean?
- When following a truck at night, you should always
- When emerging from an alley, driveway, private road, or building across a sidewalk or onto a street or highway, you must
- You cannot make a U-turn on a curve or a hill where your vehicle cannot be seen at least __________ away by the driver of another vehicle proceeding in either direction.
- What does this sign mean?
- When passing a truck or other large commercial vehicle, you must watch out for
- You must continuously signal your intention to turn for at least _________ before turning.
- On a two-lane road, you may pass another vehicle
- When you see this sign, you must
- It is illegal to drive in Maryland if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is
- On steep mountain grades, __________ are built to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers or passengers.
- The stopping distance of a car is equal to
- This sign represents
- When approaching or driving through a work zone, you must not
- The only octagonal (eight-sided) traffic sign is the
- If a tire blows out, you must NOT
- What does this sign indicate?
