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Maryland MVA Permit Practice Test 2026

Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) gives a knowledge test before you get your learner's permit. These practice questions cover Maryland's own rules first, from the graduated licensing system to phone, seat belt and alcohol laws, then general US rules and road signs.

Read before you practiseStart with the Maryland Driver's Manual Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    What is the minimum age for a Maryland learner's permit?
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    Answer: C. 15 years and 9 months

    Maryland's learner stage starts at 15 years and 9 months.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    How long must a Maryland teen hold a learner's permit before a provisional license?
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    Answer: B. 9 months

    Teens must hold the learner's permit for at least 9 months.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    How many hours of supervised driving must a Maryland teen complete?
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    Answer: C. 60 hours, including 10 at night

    Maryland requires 60 hours of supervised driving, 10 of them at night.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    How many supervised driving hours does Maryland require for a new driver aged 25 or older?
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    Answer: B. 14

    Applicants under 25 need 60 supervised hours. Applicants 25 and older need 14.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    How long must a new Maryland driver aged 25 or older hold a learner's permit?
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    Answer: A. 45 days

    Applicants 25 and older hold the permit for 45 days. Those 19 to 24 (or 18 with a diploma) hold it for 3 months.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    How long must a new Maryland driver aged 19 to 24 hold a learner's permit?
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    Answer: B. 3 months

    Applicants aged 19 (or 18 with a high school diploma) to 24 hold the permit for 3 months.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    Which new Maryland drivers must complete driver education?
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    Answer: D. All new drivers, regardless of age

    Maryland requires driver education regardless of age.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    What is the minimum age for a Maryland provisional license?
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    Answer: B. 16 years and 6 months

    The intermediate (provisional) stage starts at 16 years and 6 months.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    During which hours may a Maryland provisional driver under 18 NOT drive unsupervised?
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    Answer: C. Midnight to 5 a.m.

    Provisional drivers under 18 may not drive from midnight to 5 a.m.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    For the first 5 months of a Maryland provisional license, which passengers are NOT allowed for drivers under 18?
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    Answer: C. Passengers under 18 (with some exceptions)

    For the first 5 months, provisional drivers under 18 may not carry passengers under 18, unless an exception applies.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    At what age do Maryland's night driving limits for provisional drivers end?
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    Answer: C. 18

    Full nighttime driving privileges begin at 18.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    At what age can a Maryland teen first carry passengers without the GDL limit?
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    Answer: A. 16 years and 11 months

    The passenger limit lasts for the first 5 months, so it can end at 16 years and 11 months.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    What does Maryland law say about holding a phone while driving?
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    Answer: D. Handheld phone use is banned for all drivers, and police can stop you for it

    Maryland has a primary handheld phone ban for all drivers.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    Which Maryland drivers are banned from texting while driving?
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    Answer: B. All drivers

    Texting while driving is banned for all drivers in Maryland.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    How is Maryland's seat belt law enforced?
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    Answer: C. Primary for front-seat occupants, secondary for rear-seat occupants

    Police can stop you for an unbelted front-seat occupant. Rear-seat belt violations are secondary.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    Under Maryland law, which occupants must wear a seat belt in any seat?
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    Answer: B. Everyone under 16

    All occupants under 16 must be belted in any seat, and occupants 16 and older in the front seat.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    Under Maryland law, a child must use a child restraint until what point?
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    Answer: C. Age 8, unless taller than 57 inches

    Children under 8 must use a child restraint unless they are over 57 inches tall.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    Until what age must a Maryland child ride rear-facing (unless they outgrow the seat's limits)?
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    Answer: C. 2

    Children ride rear-facing until age 2 or until they exceed the seat's height or weight limits.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    How long is Maryland's administrative license suspension for a first impaired-driving offense at 0.08 BAC?
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    Answer: A. 180 days

    Maryland's administrative suspension for a first offense is 180 days, at both 0.08 and 0.15.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    What does Maryland require for drivers convicted of impaired driving?
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    Answer: B. An ignition interlock device

    Ignition interlocks are mandatory for all impaired-driving convictions in Maryland.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    At what BAC does Maryland increase penalties for a high blood alcohol level?
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    Answer: A. 0.15%

    Maryland raises penalties for drivers with a BAC of 0.15% or higher.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    What is the maximum speed limit on Maryland interstates?
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    Answer: C. 70 mph

    Both rural and urban interstates in Maryland have a maximum of 70 mph.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    What is the maximum speed limit on Maryland limited-access roads that are not interstates?
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    Answer: C. 55 mph

    Other limited-access roads in Maryland have a maximum of 55 mph.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    Where does Maryland law allow speed cameras?
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    Answer: A. In school zones (at certain hours) and some highway work zones

    Speed cameras are allowed in school zones during certain hours, some local areas, and highway work zones posted 45 mph or more.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    What phone use is allowed for a Maryland driver under 18?
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    Answer: D. None while driving, not even hands-free

    Maryland bans all cell phone use by drivers under 18, with primary enforcement.

What to know before the test

  • You can get a Maryland learner's permit at 15 years and 9 months and must hold it at least 9 months.
  • Teens complete 60 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night.
  • Maryland requires driver education for new drivers of any age.
  • Provisional drivers under 18 may not drive from midnight to 5 a.m., and for the first 5 months may not carry passengers under 18.
  • All drivers are banned from handheld phone use and texting, and drivers under 18 may not use a phone at all.
  • Adults have shorter permit periods: 3 months for ages 19 to 24 and 45 days for 25 and older.

Frequently asked questions

How old do you have to be to get a permit in Maryland?

15 years and 9 months.

How long do you need a learner's permit in Maryland?

9 months for teens. Adults aged 19 to 24 hold it 3 months, and adults 25 and older hold it 45 days.

How many practice hours does Maryland require?

60 hours, including 10 at night, for drivers under 25. Drivers 25 and older need 14 hours.

What are the Maryland provisional license rules?

Drivers under 18 may not drive from midnight to 5 a.m., and for the first 5 months may not carry passengers under 18, with some exceptions.

Do adults need driver education in Maryland?

Yes. Maryland requires driver education for new drivers regardless of age.

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