Free Maryland Permit Practice Test
Prepare for the Maryland MVA knowledge test with unlimited free practice questions modeled on the real Maryland learner's permit exam.
Start Free Maryland Permit Practice TestWhat Is the Maryland Permit Test?
The Maryland permit test is the written knowledge exam required to earn a Maryland learner's permit. Administered by the Maryland MVA, it is based on the official Maryland driver handbook.
The Maryland MVA knowledge test has 25 questions covering traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving from the Maryland Driver's Manual. You must answer at least 22 correctly (88%) to pass, plus a vision test.
The learner's permit must be held for at least 9 months before the road test for a provisional license at 16 years, 6 months.
In Maryland, new drivers typically begin with a learner's permit at 15 years, 9 months, required (30 classroom + 6 btw), and log 60 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving over a 9 months permit hold before earning a provisional license. The Maryland MVA administers the knowledge test, permits, and driver's licenses statewide.
Maryland Permit Test Quick Facts
25 questions, 88% to pass
Test requirement
15 years, 9 months
Minimum permit age
Required (30 classroom + 6 BTW)
Driver education
60 hours (10 at night)
Supervised driving
9 months
Permit hold period
Maryland MVA
Licensing agency
Official Maryland driver handbook
Source material
Multiple choice
Format
What the Maryland Knowledge Exam Covers
Every question on the Maryland knowledge test is drawn from the official Maryland driver handbook. The major subject areas include:
- Road signs, signals, and pavement markings
- Traffic laws and right-of-way rules
- Safe driving practices and defensive driving
- Speed limits, following distance, and stopping
- Alcohol, drugs, and substance abuse awareness
- Sharing the road with pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycles
How to Prepare for the Maryland Permit Test
- 1Read the official Maryland driver handbook cover to cover — it is the source for every question on the Maryland MVA knowledge test.
- 2Take a free Maryland permit practice test to find which topics you already know and which need more study.
- 3Re-read the handbook sections covering your weakest topics, then re-test until you consistently meet the passing requirement.
- 4Review road signs separately — sign-recognition questions are a large part of the Maryland knowledge exam.
Ready to Test Your Knowledge?
Take our free Maryland permit practice test as many times as you need. Questions are modeled on the real Maryland MVA knowledge test so you walk in confident on exam day.
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Maryland Permit Test FAQs
How many questions are on the Maryland permit test?
The Maryland MVA knowledge test requires 25 questions, 88% to pass.
What is the passing score for the Maryland permit test?
You must score at least 88% on the Maryland knowledge test to receive a learner's permit. The exact requirement is set by the Maryland MVA.
Is the free Maryland permit practice test like the real exam?
Our free Maryland permit practice test is modeled on the Maryland MVA knowledge exam and covers the same topics from the official Maryland driver handbook — road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way, and safe driving. You can retake it as many times as you like.
What should I study for the Maryland permit test?
Study the official Maryland driver handbook, with extra attention to road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and safe driving practices — the core topics on the Maryland MVA knowledge test. Then take a free Maryland permit practice test to check your readiness before exam day.
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