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.

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  • Maryland
  • 205 vragen
  • Gecontroleerd op 10 oktober 2026

Kort antwoord

Afgenomen door: Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). Minimumleeftijd: 15 years and 9 months. Oefen hier gratis met 205 vragen, elk met het antwoord en een uitleg. Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 10 oktober 2026.

Lees dit voordat je gaat oefenenBegin met de Maryland Driver's Manual Study Guide: notities in begrijpelijke taal, schema’s en de getallen die je moet onthouden.
  1. Vraag 1 van 25

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

    Antwoord: C. 15 years and 9 months

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

  2. Vraag 2 van 25

    How long must a Maryland teen hold a learner's permit before a provisional license?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 9 months

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

  3. Vraag 3 van 25

    How many hours of supervised driving must a Maryland teen complete?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 60 hours, including 10 at night

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

  4. Vraag 4 van 25

    How many supervised driving hours does Maryland require for a new driver aged 25 or older?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 14

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

  5. Vraag 5 van 25

    How long must a new Maryland driver aged 25 or older hold a learner's permit?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 6 van 25

    How long must a new Maryland driver aged 19 to 24 hold a learner's permit?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 3 months

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

  7. Vraag 7 van 25

    Which new Maryland drivers must complete driver education?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. All new drivers, regardless of age

    Maryland requires driver education regardless of age.

  8. Vraag 8 van 25

    What is the minimum age for a Maryland provisional license?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 16 years and 6 months

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

  9. Vraag 9 van 25

    During which hours may a Maryland provisional driver under 18 NOT drive unsupervised?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Midnight to 5 a.m.

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

  10. Vraag 10 van 25

    For the first 5 months of a Maryland provisional license, which passengers are NOT allowed for drivers under 18?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 11 van 25

    At what age do Maryland's night driving limits for provisional drivers end?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 18

    Full nighttime driving privileges begin at 18.

  12. Vraag 12 van 25

    At what age can a Maryland teen first carry passengers without the GDL limit?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 13 van 25

    What does Maryland law say about holding a phone while driving?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 14 van 25

    Which Maryland drivers are banned from texting while driving?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. All drivers

    Texting while driving is banned for all drivers in Maryland.

  15. Vraag 15 van 25

    How is Maryland's seat belt law enforced?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 16 van 25

    Under Maryland law, which occupants must wear a seat belt in any seat?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Everyone under 16

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

  17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Under Maryland law, a child must use a child restraint until what point?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Age 8, unless taller than 57 inches

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

  18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Until what age must a Maryland child ride rear-facing (unless they outgrow the seat's limits)?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 2

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

  19. Vraag 19 van 25

    How long is Maryland's administrative license suspension for a first impaired-driving offense at 0.08 BAC?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 180 days

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

  20. Vraag 20 van 25

    What does Maryland require for drivers convicted of impaired driving?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. An ignition interlock device

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

  21. Vraag 21 van 25

    At what BAC does Maryland increase penalties for a high blood alcohol level?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 0.15%

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

  22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What is the maximum speed limit on Maryland interstates?
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    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 70 mph

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

  23. Vraag 23 van 25

    What is the maximum speed limit on Maryland limited-access roads that are not interstates?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 55 mph

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

  24. Vraag 24 van 25

    Where does Maryland law allow speed cameras?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 25 van 25

    What phone use is allowed for a Maryland driver under 18?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. None while driving, not even hands-free

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

Wat je moet weten voor het examen

  • 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.

Veelgestelde vragen

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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