Maryland permit
practice test.
Free, with answers.
Original practice questions for the Maryland permit test, each with the answer and a short explanation. Read the Maryland driver handbook alongside them.
Test format from our records · confirm current rules with the Maryland MVA
Heavy rain has left the pavement wet. What should you do?
Water on the pavement makes stopping take longer, so open up a gap of at least 4 to 5 seconds behind the vehicle ahead. Brake, steer and accelerate gently to avoid skidding.
Tip On wet pavement, plan on about twice your usual following distance so you have room to stop.
Practice for Maryland
Questions on Maryland laws, licensing and road rules. Everyone in Maryland sees these sets. 437 practice questions: the Maryland sets, national lessons and road signs.
Maryland exam simulator
25 random questions from the Maryland practice pool, 88% to pass, with a full review at the end.
Driver handbook
The Maryland manual, with practice for each topic.
Motorcycle
232 motorcycle practice questions for Maryland.
Maryland CDL
National CDL practice by topic, based on the federal CDL manual.
National lessons and practice exam.
Traffic rules and road signs that apply in every state. Same sets for all learners.
- Sign Shapes, Colors and Rules20 questions
- Curve, Hill and Hazard Warnings18 questions
- Intersection, Merge and Lane Warnings21 questions
- Route, Guide and Service Signs13 questions
- Traffic Lights and Pavement Markings17 questions
- Who Goes First: Right-of-Way22 questions
- Turns, Turn Signals and Hand Signals17 questions
- Passing and Changing Lanes18 questions
- Choosing a Safe Speed15 questions
- Parking and Backing Up15 questions
- Scanning, Space and Communication20 questions
- Driving on Freeways13 questions
- Pedestrians, Children and School Buses21 questions
- Bicycles, Motorcycles and Trucks17 questions
- Railroad Crossings and Work Zones17 questions
- Night Driving and Bad Weather17 questions
- Staying Alert, Calm and Focused13 questions
- How Alcohol Affects Your Driving15 questions
- Drugs, DUI Laws and Chemical Tests14 questions
- Emergencies and Collisions17 questions
- Your License, Record and Penalties17 questions
- Road Sign Review23 questions
- Final Knowledge Exam35 questions
Steps to your permit.
- 01
Study the Maryland driver handbook
Read the manual next to our explanations, and reread the chapters behind the questions you miss.
Maryland driver handbook → - 02
Pass the exam simulator
Aim for 22 of 25 or better, several times in a row.
Open the simulator → - 03
Take the knowledge test
Bring the documents the Maryland MVA lists for a temporary permit. Fees and lists change, so check before you go.
- 04
Start supervised driving
Keep a record of your supervised practice hours.
Open the driving log →
Maryland permit test
FAQ.
How many questions are on the Maryland permit test?
The Maryland knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions, and you need 22 correct (88%) to pass. Requirements can change, so confirm with the Maryland MVA before test day.
How old do I have to be to get a learner's permit in Maryland?
In Maryland you can apply for a learner's permit from age 15¾. Check the Maryland MVA for current age, document and parental-consent rules.
Are these the real Maryland MVA questions?
No. These are original practice questions written by our team. State rules are checked against the Maryland driver handbook and Maryland law, and every answer comes with an explanation.
Is DMV Written Test a government service?
No. DMV Written Test is an independent practice resource and is not affiliated with the Maryland MVA or any other government agency.
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About these facts
Exam format and minimum age come from the data we have on file for Maryland and have not been re-checked against an official page. Confirm them with the Maryland MVA.
Fees and document lists change, so confirm them with the Maryland MVA.