Free Maryland DMV Practice Test (2026)

Maryland · Checked October 2026

Practice for the Maryland permit test with a learning path built around the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration rules: a Maryland-only module on the state's own laws and teen-license limits, core rules-of-the-road lessons, instant explanations and a timed exam simulation.

Start learning About the Maryland test

Loading practice test...

Maryland permit test at a glance

Questions25

To pass22 correct (88%)

Min. permit age15 yrs 9 mos

AgencyMVA

The Class C knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions, a 20-minute time limit, and you need 88% (22 correct) to pass. It is usually taken on a computer at an MVA office and is offered in English, Spanish, American Sign Language and 14 other languages. If you fail, you can retest the next business day; after failing two or more times you must wait at least 7 calendar days.

Tip: Start with module 1, “Maryland laws & permit rules”. These 12 questions cover rules that are specific to Maryland, the part of the test that general study guides usually miss.

Maryland traffic laws you will be tested on

Topic	Maryland rule	Source
Alcohol under 21	If you are under 21, it is illegal to drink any alcohol, and you may not drive with any measurable alcohol in your system. If you are stopped after drinking, your license can be suspended or revoked.	mva.maryland.gov
Adult BAC limit and implied consent	Maryland considers you to be driving under the influence at a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. By driving, you agree to take a drug or alcohol test if an officer asks; refusing the test leads to a license suspension.	mva.maryland.gov
Cell phones	No driver may use a hand-held cell phone, including texting, while driving; calls are allowed only hands-free. Drivers under 18 may not use a phone at all while driving, even hands-free, except to call 911.	mva.maryland.gov
Seat belts	The driver and all passengers must wear a seat belt or ride in a child safety seat. Front-seat violations can be a primary stop; for rear-seat passengers 16 and older it is enforced only as a secondary violation. The fine is up to $50.	mgaleg.maryland.gov
Child safety seats	All children under age 8 must ride in a child safety seat unless they are 4 feet 9 inches or taller. Children younger than 2 must ride rear-facing until they reach the seat maker's height or weight limit.	mva.maryland.gov
Move Over law	You must move over when approaching any vehicle stopped, standing or parked on the road with its lights flashing; if you cannot, slow to a safe speed. Penalties: $110 fine and 1 point; $150 and 3 points if it causes a crash; $750 and 3 points if someone is killed or seriously injured.	mva.maryland.gov
Default speed limits	Unless posted otherwise: 30 mph on highways in business districts and undivided highways in residential districts, 35 mph on divided highways in residential districts, 50 mph on other undivided highways and 55 mph on other divided highways.	mgaleg.maryland.gov
Headlights and wipers	Turn on your headlights whenever there is not enough light to clearly see at least 1,000 feet ahead, and whenever you use your windshield wipers in bad weather. Dim your high beams at least 500 feet before oncoming vehicles and when following within 300 feet.	mva.maryland.gov

Maryland learner permit and teen license rules

You can apply for a learner's permit at 15 years 9 months. If you are under 18, you must hold it for at least 9 months without a moving violation before getting a provisional license (3 months if you are 18 with a diploma/GED or age 19-24; 45 days if 25 or older).
Drivers under 25 must log at least 60 hours of supervised practice, including 10 hours at night, in the Practice and Skills Log (14 hours with 3 at night if you are 25 or older).
Your supervising driver must be at least 21, licensed for at least 3 years, and sit in the front passenger seat. No other front-seat passengers are allowed.
You must complete an MVA-approved driver education course: 30 hours of classroom and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.
Under 18 with a provisional license: no passengers under 18 (except immediate family) for the first 151 days unless a qualified supervising driver is with you, and no driving from midnight to 5 a.m. except for work, school activities, organized volunteer programs or athletic events.
Permit and provisional drivers under 18 may not use any cell phone or wireless device while driving, even hands-free, except to call 911. Everyone in the car must be buckled up, and you may not have any measurable alcohol in your system.
The MVA automatically upgrades you to a full license once you are at least 18 and have held the provisional license for 18 months with no moving-violation convictions or probation before judgment.

How to get your Maryland learner's permit

Study the Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002) and try the MVA's free Online Driver Test Tutorial.
Complete the pre-application and schedule an appointment at a full-service MVA office through your myMVA account.
Bring proof of identity (such as a birth certificate or U.S. passport), proof of your Social Security number and two documents proving Maryland residency. If you are under 16, also bring school form DL-300 (sealed) or DL-300A signed by a parent or guardian. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must co-sign your application.
At your appointment, pass the vision screening (at least 20/40 in each eye and a 140-degree field of vision) and the 25-question knowledge test.
Pay the $65 Type 1 learner's permit fee (it includes the later conversion to a full license). There is no MVA fee for the knowledge test itself.
Your permit is mailed to you. Then start MVA-approved driver education and begin logging your 60 supervised practice hours.

Sample Maryland-specific questions

Here are four of the 12 questions in our Maryland module. Each one is based on the official Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, October 2025 edition) or Maryland law; open the answer to see the rule behind it.

1. What is the minimum age to apply for a Maryland learner's instructional permit?

15 years old
15 years and 9 months old
16 years old
16 years and 6 months old

Show answer

Correct answer: 15 years and 9 months old. Applicants younger than 25 must be at least 15 years and 9 months old to get a Type 1 learner's permit. Source: mva.maryland.gov

2. How many questions are on the Maryland knowledge test, and how much time do you get?

20 questions in 15 minutes
30 questions in 30 minutes
25 questions in 20 minutes
40 questions in 45 minutes

Show answer

Correct answer: 25 questions in 20 minutes. The manual says the knowledge test has 25 questions and you have 20 minutes to finish it. Source: mva.maryland.gov

3. What score do you need to pass the Maryland Class C knowledge test?

Show answer

Correct answer: 88%. You must score 88% or higher, which means at least 22 of the 25 questions correct. Source: mva.maryland.gov

4. Who may supervise a Maryland learner's permit holder?

A driver at least 21 who has been licensed at least 3 years
A driver at least 18 who has been licensed at least 1 year
A driver at least 25 who has been licensed at least 5 years
A driver at least 21 who has been licensed at least 1 year

Show answer

Correct answer: A driver at least 21 who has been licensed at least 3 years. The supervising driver must be at least 21, licensed for at least 3 years to drive the same class of vehicle, and seated beside you. Source: mva.maryland.gov

How this practice test works

Learn the Maryland rules first: module 1 covers the state's permit test, teen-license limits and traffic laws.
Work through the core modules: signs, signals, right-of-way, speed, lanes, special situations, impairment and sharing the road.
Practice 5 questions at a time: every answer shows an explanation, and missed questions come back until you get them right.
Take the timed Maryland exam simulation and review every mistake before your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take the Maryland permit test online?

No. The MVA gives the knowledge test at an MVA location, usually on a computer, with a 20-minute limit. You can practice online for free with the MVA's Online Driver Test Tutorial.

What happens if I fail the knowledge test?

You can schedule a retest for the next business day after your first failure. After failing two or more times, you must wait at least 7 calendar days. A passing score is valid for 6 months.

I'm under 16. What extra paperwork do I need?

Bring a Verification of Identity and/or School Attendance form: DL-300 completed by your school in a sealed envelope, or DL-300A signed by a parent or guardian. A parent or guardian must also co-sign your application.

How soon can I get my provisional license?

If you are under 18, after holding your permit at least 9 months with no moving violations, finishing driver education (30 classroom hours and 6 behind-the-wheel hours), logging 60 practice hours (10 at night) and passing the driving skills test.

Are these the real DMV test questions?

No. The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration does not publish its exam. Our Maryland module is written from the official handbook and state law, and the core modules cover the rules of the road taught in every state handbook.

Is this practice test free?

Yes. Every lesson, practice round and exam simulation is free, with no sign-up.

More Maryland tests

Maryland road signs test Maryland motorcycle test Maryland CDL test DMV handbooks

Official Maryland sources

Every Maryland fact and question on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official handbook, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration website or Maryland law. When an official source did not publish a detail (for example, the number of test questions), we say so instead of guessing. Rules change, so confirm with the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration before your test. PracticePermit.us is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.

More free practice tests