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Maryland Permit Practice Test

The Maryland permit test is administered by Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration. This free practice test covers the 10 areas the Maryland Driver's Manual teaches, from tests and learner permits to crashes roadside restrictions and occupant safety, with 100 questions written for Maryland and every answer explained. Pick 25, 50, or 100 questions and start; there is no sign-up.

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At a glance

The official Maryland permit test in numbers

Questions on the official exam
25 questions (noncommercial Class C / learner's permit knowledge test)Checked September 2026
Passing score
88% or higher (22 of 25 questions correct)Checked September 2026
Time limit
20 minutesChecked September 2026
Fee
No separate knowledge test fee; the first-time applicant pays the $65 Learner's Permit – Non CDL Type I (GLS) issuance fee, which includes conversion to a full licenseChecked September 2026
If you fail
Retest the next business day after a first failure (if an appointment is available); after failing two or more times, wait at least 7 calendar days before retesting. No maximum attempt limit stated.Checked September 2026
Exam languages
17 languages: English, Spanish, American Sign Language, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional), Farsi, French, Hindi, Korean, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Yoruba; spoken-language interpreters are also permittedChecked September 2026
Minimum age
15 years and 9 monthsChecked September 2026
Online testing
No online or remote option — the knowledge test is taken in person at an MVA office location for all applicantsChecked September 2026

Every row above is checked against the state's own published information, and rechecked when the state changes a rule. The practice test below is how you get ready for those numbers.

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The Maryland bank holds 100 questions written for the Maryland Driver's Manual, 6 of them illustrated with a sign, signal, marking, or road scene. Choose a Quick check of 25, a Practice run of 50, or the Full challenge of 100 in free Exam Mode. Explanations wait until the end, and your running score stays visible. No sign-up is required and your test is saved on this device. Premium Coaching Mode adds explanations after each answer.

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Sample questions

Six questions from the Maryland bank, with the rule behind each answer

Sample 1 · Tests And Learner Permits

Which combination matches the standard Maryland vision-screening requirements?

  1. At least 20/40 in each eye and a continuous field of at least 140 degreesCorrect
  2. At least 20/20 in one eye and a 90-degree field
  3. At least 20/70 in each eye and no field requirement
  4. At least 20/50 in one eye and a 100-degree field

Why: The standard vision screening requires binocular vision, visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye, and a continuous field of vision of at least 140 degrees. Therefore, the supported response is "At least 20/40 in each eye and a continuous field of at least 140 degrees".

Sample 2 · Right Of Way Speed And Following Distance

Two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same moment. Which vehicle should go first?

  1. The vehicle on the rightCorrect
  2. The vehicle on the left
  3. The faster vehicle
  4. The larger vehicle

Why: A driver yields to the driver who arrives first, or to the driver on the right when both arrive at an intersection at the same time. Therefore, the supported response is "The vehicle on the right".

Sample 3 · Signs Signals And Pavement Markings

A traffic signal is dark and there is no stop line, but a crosswalk is marked. Where should you stop?

  1. Before entering the crosswalkCorrect
  2. In the middle of the crosswalk
  3. Past the intersection
  4. Only after another driver stops

Why: At a nonfunctioning signal, a driver stops at the stop line, before the crosswalk if there is no line, or before the intersection if neither exists, then yields until entry is safe. Therefore, the supported response is "Before entering the crosswalk".

Sample 4 · Visibility Weather Skids Railroads And Work Zones

Daylight conditions allow you to see only about 800 feet ahead. What must you do?

  1. Wait until sunset before using lights
  2. Flash high beams continuously
  3. Turn on the headlightsCorrect
  4. Use parking lights only

Why: A driver must turn on headlights whenever there is not enough light to see clearly at least 1,000 feet ahead. Therefore, the supported response is "Turn on the headlights".

Sample 5 · Pedestrians Emergency School And Large Vehicles

A pedestrian enters an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection with no signal. What must you do?

  1. Sound the horn and continue
  2. Pass another stopped vehicle at the crossing
  3. Stop and let the pedestrian crossCorrect
  4. Proceed because only painted crosswalks count

Why: Where no traffic signal controls the crossing, a driver must stop for pedestrians in either a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Therefore, the supported response is "Stop and let the pedestrian cross".

Sample 6 · Crashes Roadside Restrictions And Occupant Safety

A bicyclist is injured in a crash involving your car. What response does the manual require?

  1. Move every vehicle before calling anyone
  2. Exchange names and leave without reporting the injury
  3. Remain there, call 911 immediately, and do not move the vehiclesCorrect
  4. Leave to find a police station

Why: After a crash involving an injured person, a driver must remain at the scene, call 911 immediately, report key details, and not move the vehicles. Therefore, the supported response is "Remain there, call 911 immediately, and do not move the vehicles".

What is on the test

The 10 topics the Maryland permit practice test covers

These are Maryland's own topic areas, from tests and learner permits to crashes roadside restrictions and occupant safety, each with 10 questions. Under each one are two questions from the bank, shown without their answers; the practice test explains every one of them.

  1. Tests And Learner Permits10 questions
    • An applicant passes the vision screening only while wearing contact lenses. What must happen after licensing?
    • What question count and time limit does the manual state for the Maryland knowledge test?
  2. Provisional Licensing And Supervision10 questions
    • A 30-year-old first-time learner is completing the practice log. Which total and nighttime minimum apply?
    • How long must a 27-year-old hold a learner's permit before provisional-license eligibility?
  3. Right Of Way Speed And Following Distance10 questions
    • Your road ends at a T intersection. To whom must you yield?
    • You are turning left while an oncoming vehicle is approaching. What is required?
  4. Lanes Turns Passing And Parking10 questions
    • You realize inside an intersection that the adjacent lane is better for your route. What should you do?
    • Which sequence best prepares for a safe turn?
  5. Signs Signals And Pavement Markings10 questions
    • No sign prohibits it. What must happen before a right turn on a steady red signal?
    • At a Maryland intersection, the red signal flashes instead of remaining steady. What complete sequence is required before entering?
  6. Visibility Weather Skids Railroads And Work Zones10 questions
    • Under Maryland's wipers-on rule, what exterior lighting must accompany continuous wiper use in rain?
    • Which beam setting should a driver use in fog?
  7. Impairment Aggression Distraction And Drowsiness10 questions
    • At what blood alcohol concentration does the manual state Maryland considers a driver under the influence?
    • Can one alcoholic drink affect a person's driving ability?
  8. Pedestrians Emergency School And Large Vehicles10 questions
    • The car ahead stops at a crosswalk, though you cannot see a pedestrian. May you pass it?
    • A fire engine approaches with lights and siren while you are not yet in an intersection. What should you do?
  9. Motorcycles Bicycles Mopeds And Driver Assistance10 questions
    • How should a driver regard a motorcyclist's right to use the road?
    • You are waiting to turn left while an oncoming motorcycle approaches. Who has the right-of-way?
  10. Crashes Roadside Restrictions And Occupant Safety10 questions
    • No one is injured after a minor crash, and your vehicle still operates. Where should you place it?
    • After striking a parked vehicle with no owner present, which Maryland duty applies before you leave the scene?
How to prepare

A study plan for the Maryland permit test

1

Find out where you stand

Take a free Quick check of 25 in Exam Mode. Review the explanations after finishing; each explains a rule from the Maryland manual. Premium Coaching Mode lets you review as you go.

2

Study the topics you missed

Your account's Study tab ranks the 10 topics by your results. Read that chapter of the Maryland Driver's Manual, then take another Quick check to confirm the gap has closed.

3

Rehearse the real thing

Take the Full challenge of 100 in exam mode. Aim for 80 percent or better twice in a row; at that point you are answering from the rules, not from memory of the questions.

Questions

Maryland permit practice test questions

Is this the official Maryland permit test?

No. DMV Exam Pass is an independent study service and is not affiliated with Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration. The questions are written in the style of the exam to prepare you for it; the official test is taken with the agency.

What does the Maryland permit practice test cover?

The 100 questions are spread evenly across 10 topics: Tests And Learner Permits, Provisional Licensing And Supervision, Right Of Way Speed And Following Distance, Lanes Turns Passing And Parking, Signs Signals And Pavement Markings, Visibility Weather Skids Railroads And Work Zones, Impairment Aggression Distraction And Drowsiness, Pedestrians Emergency School And Large Vehicles, Motorcycles Bicycles Mopeds And Driver Assistance, and Crashes Roadside Restrictions And Occupant Safety. Every test you take draws from all of them, so a weak area shows up quickly.

How many questions are in the practice test, and how long does it take?

The Maryland bank holds 100 questions. A Quick check of 25 takes about ten minutes, a Practice run of 50 about twenty, and the Full challenge of 100 about forty. You can pause any time.

Are these the real questions from the Maryland exam?

No. Nobody outside the agency has the real questions, and we do not use, claim, or advertise leaked or exact exam questions. These are independently written questions that test the same rules, so what you learn transfers to whatever the real test asks.

Which handbook should I study for the Maryland permit test?

The Maryland Driver's Manual, published by Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration. Every question here is written for it, and each explanation names the rule, so when you miss a question you know which chapter to read.

What is the difference between coaching mode and exam mode?

Premium Coaching Mode shows whether each answer was right, and why, before you move on; it is for learning. Free Exam Mode holds the explanations and the correct choices until the end and still shows your running score; it is for checking readiness. Both draw from the same bank, and scoring happens on our servers, so no answer key is loaded in your browser.

Does the practice test include road signs and pictures?

Yes. 6 of the 100 questions are illustrated with a sign, signal, marking, or road scene, the way the permit test presents them.

Is the Maryland practice test free, and do I need an account?

It is free, with no sign-up. An optional account saves your progress across devices and shows which topics need work.

Can I pause and come back later?

Yes. A test in progress is saved on this device and offered again when you return. With an account, it is saved to your account as well, so you can continue on another device.

What score should I aim for before test day?

Aim for 80 percent or better on a Full challenge in exam mode, more than once. The official passing score is set by the agency; scoring consistently above 80 here means you are answering from the rules rather than from luck.