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Maryland Defensive Driving Practice Test

Practice 25 questions on defensive driving in Maryland — adverse weather, sharing the road, safe following distance, and emergency situations.

What this Maryland practice test covers

  • Defensive driving techniques and maintaining safe following distance
  • Driving safely in adverse weather including rain, fog, snow, and ice
  • Sharing the road safely with trucks, bikes, and pedestrians
  • Handling roadside emergencies and avoiding common road hazards

The actual Maryland MVA knowledge test has 25 questions, and you need at least 22 correct (88%) to pass. This practice test is based on the Maryland Driver's Manual. Tests are administered Computer-based at MVA branch office. 20-minute time limit.. You'll have 20 minutes to complete the real exam.

Try sample Maryland questions

These questions come from our bank of 329+. The real Maryland written test draws from similar material in the official driver handbook.

3 free preview of 25
1

Motorcycles may use the full lane because:

2

In heavy traffic, you should try to:

3

A bicyclist ahead is signaling a left turn. You should:

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