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Free Maryland DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Study 589 Maryland DMV practice questions written from the Maryland Driver's Manual, every answer explained in plain language. Start free, track what you miss, and get a readiness score that tells you when you're ready to book your Maryland permit test.

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589 practice questions to help you master the Maryland DMV Test, 4 practice tests, 1 exam simulation

Maryland requirement to pass

25 questions on the real test, 88% passing score (22 of 25), 20 minutes

Verified November 2026 by our editorial team from Maryland Driver's Manual. Rules change, so always confirm with the current official materials from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) before your test.

Study by Category

Master each topic before your Maryland written test. 4 categories are free to start.

Shape and color carry the meaning before you can read the words: an octagon is always stop, a yellow diamond always warns. Covers regulatory, warning, guide and work-zone signs, including the ones with no text at all.

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Speed limits, parking and the everyday rules that carry points when broken. Covers the basic speed law, why a posted limit is a maximum rather than a target, and where you may never stop or park.

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Signals, flashing lights, and the arrows that override them. Covers what a yellow light actually requires of you, when a red arrow forbids a turn a red ball would allow, and who has control when the lights go dark.

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The paperwork side of driving legally. Covers licensing and insurance requirements, what to carry in the vehicle, and the steps to take after a collision.

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Practice Runs

Complete practice runs to test your knowledge. Runs 1-2 are free.

Maryland Test 1: All Topics, Set A

Includes lane changes, fatigue, and railroad signals, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min
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Maryland Test 2: All Topics, Set B

Includes intersections, disabled vehicle off ramp, and warning signs, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min
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Maryland Test 3: All Topics, Set C

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Includes defensive distracted driving, night glare look right, and warning signs, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min

Maryland Test 4: All Topics, Set D

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Includes emergency, regulatory signs, and older drivers, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min

About the Maryland DMV Test

Maryland's written knowledge test is administered by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) and is required for anyone applying for a learner's permit or first driver's license. The test has 25 multiple-choice questions drawn from the Maryland Driver's Manual, and you need at least 22 correct answers (88%) to pass.

Where and How to Take It

In-person at any Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) branch office. Walk-ins are generally accepted, though booking ahead can shorten your wait. The written test is available in 17 languages, including English, Spanish, American Sign Language, Amharic.

What to Bring

Plan to bring the documents the MVA requires: Proof of identity (birth certificate or passport); Social Security card; 2 proofs of Maryland residency; Parental consent (if under 18); Proof of driver education enrollment (if under 18).

On Test Day

You have 20 minutes to complete it. Your results are shown immediately on screen.

If You Don't Pass

You can retest the next business day after one failed knowledge test, if an appointment is available. After 2 or more failures you must wait at least 7 calendar days, for both noncommercial and commercial knowledge tests. The behind-the-wheel skills test has its own rule: at least 1 business day. There is no MVA knowledge-test fee, but a CDL skills retest costs $20. MVA publishes no limit on attempts.

Minimum Age and Eligibility

You must be at least 15¾ years old to take the Maryland knowledge test. Applicants under 18 must have parental consent and be enrolled in a Maryland-approved driver education course.

After You Pass

A learner's permit allows supervised driving with a licensed driver 21+ in the front seat. You must hold permit for at least 9 months and log 60 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) before taking the skills test.

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general knowledge

What is the minimum age to obtain a learner's permit in Maryland?

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When approaching a school zone during school hours, the maximum speed limit in Maryland is:

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B20 mph
C25 mph
D30 mph

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Helpful guides

→How to Pass Your DMV Written Test on the First Try→The 25 Most Missed DMV Test Questions→What to Bring to the DMV for Your Permit Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Maryland gives you 25 questions and a 20-minute time limit. You need 22 correct, which is 88 percent, so you can miss only 3. The test is computer-based at an MVA branch office, and the result shows on screen right away.
After one failure you can retest the next business day, if an appointment is available. After 2 or more failures you must wait at least 7 calendar days. This applies to both noncommercial and commercial knowledge tests. The MVA publishes no limit on attempts.
No. There is no MVA knowledge-test fee, and retakes are free as well. The behind-the-wheel skills test has its own rule: wait at least 1 business day after a failure. A CDL skills retest costs $20.
The noncommercial test is offered in 17 languages, including Spanish, American Sign Language, Chinese (Traditional), Korean, Vietnamese and Amharic. Spoken language interpreters are also permitted for noncommercial tests. The CDL knowledge test is given in English and Spanish only.
No. Walk-ins are accepted at MVA branch offices, but appointments are available and recommended to reduce wait times. You cannot take the test online. It is given in person on a computer. An appointment also matters for retests, since a next-business-day retest depends on availability.
Bring proof of identity (a birth certificate or passport), your Social Security card, and 2 proofs of Maryland residency. If you are under 18, you also need parental consent and proof of enrollment in driver education. One residency document is not enough.
You must be at least 15 years and 9 months old. You must hold the permit for at least 9 months and log 60 hours of supervised driving, 10 at night, before the skills test. A licensed driver 21 or older must ride with you. Provisional licensing starts at 16 years and 6 months.
The test is based on the Maryland Driver's Manual, 2024-2025 edition. CDL applicants use a separate book, the Maryland Commercial Driver's License Manual (DL-151), and motorcyclists use the Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001). Spanish and Chinese versions of the driver's manual are also published by the MVA.
Passing the written test earns your learner permit. From there you build supervised driving hours, and the last step is the Maryland road test, the behind-the-wheel exam. See the full Maryland road test guide for requirements, what to bring, and scoring.

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