Full practice exam
- 25 questions, 22 to pass, like the real written test
- No answers until you finish
- Your score, every answer explained, and what to study next
Free learning aid · Based on the Maryland Driver's Manual (Oct 2025)
Maryland Permit Practice Test
A free study aid for the Maryland (MD) MVA knowledge test: practice in the real test format, with every answer explained and the guide page to study. Not the official test. Always verify with the official guide.
- 25questions
- 22to pass (88%)
- $0full exam here
Practice by topic
- The answer and why, right after each question
- 10 questions a round, a new mix every time
- Every answer shows the guide page to read
Road sign test
Know every sign on sight
Learn the signs from pictures one at a time, then test yourself on 20 signs.
Study mode
Maryland permit test topics
The answer and explanation after every question. Each round is a new random mix, so practice as often as you like.
- Signs, signals & markingsSign colors and shapes, traffic and lane-use signals, and pavement lines.
- Right-of-way & passingWho goes first, speed, following distance, turns, U-turns, passing and parking.
- Weather, highways & work zonesHeadlights, fog, snow, skids, railroad crossings, roundabouts and interstates.
- Sharing the roadPedestrians, emergency vehicles, trucks, school buses, motorcycles and bicycles.
- Alcohol, distractions & crashesBAC limits, phones, drowsy driving, crashes and the Move Over law.
- Permits, licenses & penaltiesThe learner's permit, provisional license limits, penalties and seat belt laws.
- Practice my weak spotsA round from the topics you miss most.Fills in automatically as you practice on this device
About the Maryland permit test
The basics, in plain English, from the Maryland Driver's Manual.
A 25-question test
The knowledge test is taken at an MVA location: 25 questions, with 20 minutes to finish. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p. 7)
Permit at 15 years 9 months
Learners under 25 can apply from 15 years and 9 months; under 18, a parent or guardian co-signs. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p. 9)
60 hours of practice
Under 25, log 60 supervised hours (10 of them around dark) and finish driver education before the provisional license. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p. 10)
No phone for new drivers
With a learner's permit or provisional license you may not use any phone while driving, not even hands-free, except to dial 911. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p. 47)
Three feet for bicycles
Leave a gap of at least 3 feet when you pass a bicyclist, whether in a bike lane, on the shoulder or in your lane. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p. 40)
Move over
Change lanes away from any vehicle stopped on the road with flashing lights, or slow to a safe speed if you can't. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p. 45)
Maryland permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Maryland permit test?
There are 25 questions, and you get 20 minutes. You take it at an MVA location. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p. 7)
How old must I be for a Maryland learner's permit?
At least 15 years and 9 months. Under 16 you also bring the school attendance form (DL-300), and under 18 a parent or guardian co-signs. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p. 9)
How long do I hold the permit before a provisional license?
Under 18: at least 9 months with no violations. At 18 with a diploma or GED, or 19 to 24: 3 months. 25 and older: 45 days. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p. 10)
When do I get a full Maryland driver's license?
At 18 or older, after at least 18 months on the provisional license with no moving violations in the last 18 months. The MVA switches it automatically. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p. 11)
Read the official Maryland Driver's Manual
Our questions are written from the guide (october 2025 Edition). Always study the official handbook from the state. Page numbers are the ones printed on the handbook pages; tap one to open the official PDF at that page.
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