Maryland · Driver LicenseMaryland 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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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 on the next screen, then choose coaching mode, which explains every answer as you go, or exam mode, which holds the explanations until the end and still shows your running score. It is free, there is no sign-up, and a test in progress is saved on this device.
Start the Maryland practice testSample questionsSix questions from the Maryland bank, with the rule behind each answer
Sample 1 · Tests And Learner PermitsWhich combination matches the standard Maryland vision-screening requirements?
- AAt least 20/40 in each eye and a continuous field of at least 140 degreesCorrect
- BAt least 20/20 in one eye and a 90-degree field
- CAt least 20/70 in each eye and no field requirement
- DAt 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 DistanceTwo vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same moment. Which vehicle should go first?
- AThe vehicle on the rightCorrect
- BThe vehicle on the left
- CThe faster vehicle
- DThe 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 MarkingsA traffic signal is dark and there is no stop line, but a crosswalk is marked. Where should you stop?
- ABefore entering the crosswalkCorrect
- BIn the middle of the crosswalk
- CPast the intersection
- DOnly 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 ZonesDaylight conditions allow you to see only about 800 feet ahead. What must you do?
- AWait until sunset before using lights
- BFlash high beams continuously
- CTurn on the headlightsCorrect
- DUse 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 VehiclesA pedestrian enters an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection with no signal. What must you do?
- ASound the horn and continue
- BPass another stopped vehicle at the crossing
- CStop and let the pedestrian crossCorrect
- DProceed 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 SafetyA bicyclist is injured in a crash involving your car. What response does the manual require?
- AMove every vehicle before calling anyone
- BExchange names and leave without reporting the injury
- CRemain there, call 911 immediately, and do not move the vehiclesCorrect
- DLeave 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 testThe 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.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 prepareA study plan for the Maryland permit test
1Find out where you stand
Take a Quick check of 25 in coaching mode. Read each explanation, including the ones you got right; it tells you the rule Maryland tests, not just the answer.
2Study 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.
3Rehearse 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.
QuestionsMaryland 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?
Coaching mode shows whether each answer was right, and why, before you move on; it is for learning. 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.
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