Master the Maryland MVA Permit Test
Maryland's MVA knowledge test requires 22 correct answers out of 25, plus a perfect score on a separate 10-question road-sign test. Practice Maryland traffic laws and signs before taking your learner-permit exam at the MVA. Preparing for CDL? Check here
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DMV Question BankFree Maryland MVA Permit Practice Test: 25 Questions
Prepare for the Maryland MVA learner permit test with free practice questions, answers, and explanations. The written test has 25 questions, and you need 22 correct answers (88%) to pass. Review road signs, traffic laws, and safe-driving topics before your test day.
Forget dry reading; learn the rules of the road interactively. Master Road signs, right-of-way rules, and safe driving practices plus other key driving concepts. Start studying now using our Maryland MVA Exam State Guide or download the official Maryland Driver Handbook.
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Your Maryland MVA Test, Broken Down by Topic
Know exactly what to study before test day. Explore 6 essential Maryland MVA topics, with clear explanations, key rules, helpful tips, and targeted practice questions for each one.
Learn what matters. Practice with purpose. Walk into the MVA prepared.
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Free Maryland MVA Practice Test PDF
Download our comprehensive practice test booklet with 50 Maryland-specific questions. Ideal for printing, studying offline, or taking offline mock exams!
- 50 Real Exam Questions covering signs, signals, and laws
- Answer Key included with the correct answer for every question
- 100% mapped to the official 2026 MD MVA Handbook
- Print-friendly layout for convenient pen-and-paper practice
Your Questions Answered
Quick answers to the most common questions about the Maryland MVA test
How many questions are on the Maryland MVA permit test, and what is the passing score?
What is the minimum age to apply for a Maryland learner’s permit?
Who is authorized to supervise a learner’s permit driver in Maryland?
How many supervised driving hours are required before taking the Maryland skills test?
How long must you hold a Maryland learner’s permit before getting a provisional license?
- Under age 19: Must hold the learner’s permit for at least 9 consecutive months (270 days) conviction-free.
- Ages 19 to 24: Must hold the permit for at least 3 months conviction-free.
- Age 25 and older: Must hold the permit for at least 45 days conviction-free.
What night curfew and passenger limits apply to Maryland Provisional license holders?
- Curfew: Prohibited from driving between midnight (12:00 a.m.) and 5:00 a.m., unless traveling directly to/from work, school activities, or when accompanied by a licensed adult age 21+ with 3+ years experience.
- Passenger Limits: For the first 5 months, drivers under 18 may not transport any passengers under age 18 (excluding immediate family members).
- Cell Phone Ban: Total prohibition on all mobile communication devices, including hands-free Bluetooth systems.
What are the default statutory speed limits in Maryland when unposted?
- Active School Zones: 15 to 25 mph when warning signals are flashing.
- Business & Residential Districts: 30 mph (35 mph on divided residential highways).
- Undivided Two-Lane Country Roads: 50 mph.
- Divided State Highways: 55 mph.
- Interstate Expressways & Freeways: 65 to 70 mph (maximum 70 mph where posted).
What are the legal parking distance rules in Maryland?
- Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
- Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
- Within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or flashing traffic signal.
- Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
- Within 20 feet of a fire station driveway entrance (or 75 feet on the opposite side of the street).
- When parallel parked, wheels must be within 12 inches of the roadside curb.
What does Maryland’s expanded Move Over law require?
What is the retake policy if you fail the Maryland MVA permit test?
- First Failure: Must wait at least 1 business day (24 hours) before retaking.
- Second Failure: Must wait at least 7 days before the third attempt.
- Third or Subsequent Failure: Must wait at least 7 days between all further retests.
Know the Questions Before You Take the Test
Questions are manually curated by the DMV Question Bank content team using the Maryland MVA Handbook (2026). Each page in the MVA handbook is mapped to real permit test questions – so you practice with questions that closely mirror the actual MVA test.
MD MVA Practice Test 1
10 questions
MD MVA Practice Test 2
10 questions
MD MVA Practice Test 3
10 questions
MD MVA Practice Test 4
10 questions
MD MVA Practice Test 5
10 questions
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Matches the real MD MVA test — 25 questions, need 22 to pass (88%)
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Our content team reviews the official Maryland MVA handbook regularly and interviews recent test takers to ensure every question in our question bank is accurate, up to date, and aligned with current test standards.
Helpful Tips & Resources
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Official MD MVA Audio Handbook
Listen to the entire Maryland driver manual read aloud. Study hands-free on your commute or workout.
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