Maryland DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

Which agency handles driver licensing and permits in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA)

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Maryland DMV

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Maryland DOT

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Maryland Secretary of State

Question 2

Maryland's real MVA knowledge test has 25 questions. How many must you answer correctly to pass — and what makes this threshold unusual?

Accepted Answer

22 correct (88%) — higher than most states

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18 correct (72%) — lower than most states

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20 correct (80%) — same as most states

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25 correct (100%) — perfect score required

Question 3

How many questions can you miss on Maryland's MVA knowledge test and still pass?

Accepted Answer

3 questions (88% threshold)

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5 questions (80% threshold)

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4 questions (84% threshold)

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2 questions (92% threshold)

Question 4

What is the minimum age for a Maryland learner's permit applicant?

Accepted Answer

15 and three-quarters (15¾)

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15

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16

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14

Question 5

What is the legal BAC limit for a Maryland driver age 21 or older?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

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0.04%

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0.06%

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0.10%

Question 6

What BAC triggers Maryland's zero tolerance law for drivers under 21?

Accepted Answer

0.02%

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0.00%

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0.04%

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0.08%

Question 7

Under Maryland's GDL program, how many hours of supervised driving must a permit holder complete?

Accepted Answer

60 hours (10 at night)

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30 hours (10 at night)

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40 hours (10 at night)

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50 hours (10 at night)

Question 8

What is the default speed limit on Maryland urban streets when no speed limit sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

30 mph

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25 mph

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35 mph

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45 mph

Question 9

Maryland's Move Over law requires what when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a highway?

Accepted Answer

Move one lane away if safe, or reduce speed to 20 mph below the posted limit if a lane change is not possible

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Slow to 25 mph only

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Stop completely behind the vehicle

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Only required for police — not tow trucks

Question 10

You approach a school bus stopped on an undivided road with flashing red lights and stop arm extended. You must:

Accepted Answer

Stop in both directions at least 20 feet from the bus

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Stop only if you are directly behind the bus

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Slow to 15 mph and pass carefully

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Stop only if children are visible outside

Question 11

When must Maryland drivers turn on their headlights?

Accepted Answer

From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and when visibility is under 1,000 feet

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Only from sunset to sunrise

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Only in rain and fog

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Only at night between 10 PM and 5 AM

Question 12

A flashing red traffic signal requires you to:

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop, yield, and proceed when safe

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Slow down and proceed with caution

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Yield to cross traffic and proceed

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Continue at the posted speed

Question 13

What is the minimum recommended following distance in Maryland under normal conditions?

Accepted Answer

3 seconds

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1 second

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2 seconds

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4 seconds

Question 14

On a two-lane road in Maryland, when may you legally cross a solid yellow center line?

Accepted Answer

You may never cross a solid yellow line on your side to pass

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When the road ahead is visible for at least 500 feet

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When the vehicle ahead is going significantly below the limit

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When you signal for at least 200 feet in advance

Question 15

Maryland seatbelt law requires which occupants to wear a seatbelt?

Accepted Answer

All occupants

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Driver and front-seat passengers only

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Only those under 18

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Driver only

Question 16

When an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches from behind, you must:

Accepted Answer

Pull to the right edge and stop

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Accelerate to clear the area

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Slow to 10 mph in your current lane

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Move to the left lane and slow down

Question 17

Can you make a right turn on a red light in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

Yes, after a complete stop, yielding to traffic and pedestrians, unless a sign prohibits it

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No, right turns on red are prohibited statewide

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Yes, without stopping if the turn is clear

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Only on one-way streets

Question 18

You arrive at a 4-way stop at exactly the same time as a vehicle to your left. Who goes first?

Accepted Answer

You go first — yield to the right means the other driver yields to you

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The vehicle on your left goes first

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The larger vehicle goes first

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Whoever got there first in the sequence goes first

Question 19

What does a steady red arrow traffic signal mean?

Accepted Answer

You must stop and may not move in the arrow direction until the signal changes

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You may turn in the arrow direction if no traffic is present

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Slow down and turn carefully in the arrow direction

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The signal is broken — treat as a stop sign

Question 20

What is the maximum speed limit on Maryland rural interstate highways?

Accepted Answer

65 mph

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55 mph

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60 mph

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70 mph

Question 1 of 20

Which agency handles driver licensing and permits in Maryland?