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Test your knowledge forthe Maryland permit test

The Maryland permit test has 25 multiple-choice questions and you need 88% to pass: 22 correct answers, so you can miss up to 3.

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The Maryland permit test at a glance

Updated October 2026

Questions on the real test
25
Score needed to pass
88%22 of 25 correct
Maryland practice questions on GetMyPermit
500

What's on the Maryland permit test

Every question comes from the Maryland driver handbook. These are its topics, with how many of our Maryland practice questions cover each one.

  • Driving Situations and Conditions126
  • Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings101
  • Basic Driving62
  • Licensing Requirements and Process45
  • Sharing the Road43
  • Other Important Informations35
  • Dangerous Driving Behaviors32
  • Driving Tests Requirements24
  • Other Restrictions, Violations and Penalties20
  • Crashes and Traffic Stops12

Maryland permit test sample questions and answers

  1. 1. Which maneuver on the driving test covers the same skills used in parallel parking?

    • A. Quick lane change
    • B. Reverse two-point turn
    • C. Driving on the interstate
    • D. Emergency stop on a hill

    Answer: Reverse two-point turn

    The reverse two-point turn tests visual skills, space judgment, mirror use, steering, braking, and acceleration similar to parallel parking.

  2. 2. To qualify for a Maryland driver’s license, what visual acuity must you have in each eye (with or without corrective lenses)?

    • A. At least 20/20 in one eye
    • B. At least 20/40 in each eye
    • C. At least 20/60 in each eye
    • D. At least 20/70 in one eye

    Answer: At least 20/40 in each eye

    Vision screening standards require visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye.

  3. 3. Maryland considers a driver to be driving under the influence of alcohol when their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is:

    • A. .02 or higher
    • B. .05 or higher
    • C. .08 or higher
    • D. .10 or higher

    Answer: .08 or higher

    Maryland considers drivers to be driving under the influence when their BAC is .08 or higher.

  4. 4. Under Maryland’s implied consent law, by driving or attempting to drive on public roads you are agreeing to:

    • A. Take a drug or alcohol test only after a crash
    • B. Take a drug or alcohol test whenever a law enforcement officer requests it based on suspected impairment
    • C. Only sign a traffic citation if stopped
    • D. Take a vision test at every traffic stop

    Answer: Take a drug or alcohol test whenever a law enforcement officer requests it based on suspected impairment

    The implied consent law means drivers agree to submit to drug or alcohol testing when an officer has reason to believe they are impaired.

  5. 5. In inclement weather, how should you handle steering and speed changes?

    • A. Make quick steering and speed changes
    • B. Avoid jerking the steering wheel or quickly changing speed
    • C. Turn the wheel sharply on curves
    • D. Accelerate rapidly to stay in control

    Answer: Avoid jerking the steering wheel or quickly changing speed

    It specifically tells drivers to avoid jerking the steering wheel or quickly changing speed in inclement weather.

  6. 6. You may not pass another vehicle when:

    • A. There is a single broken yellow line
    • B. You are approaching the top of a hill on a curve with limited visibility
    • C. You are on a multi-lane road
    • D. You are on an interstate

    Answer: You are approaching the top of a hill on a curve with limited visibility

    Passing is prohibited when approaching the top of a hill or on a curve where you cannot clearly see ahead, among other cases.

  7. 7. A rectangular One Way sign means:

    • A. You may travel in any direction
    • B. Traffic can only go in the direction of the arrow
    • C. Passing is prohibited
    • D. Only trucks may use this lane

    Answer: Traffic can only go in the direction of the arrow

    The manual states that for a “One Way” sign, traffic can only go in the direction of the arrow.

  8. 8. To be eligible for a full Maryland Driver’s License, which of the following must be TRUE?

    • A. You are at least 16 and have held a Provisional License for 6 months
    • B. You are at least 18 and have had a Provisional License for at least 18 months with no moving violations or PBJ in the last 18 months
    • C. You are any age with a Learner’s Permit for 3 months
    • D. You have taken the knowledge test twice

    Answer: You are at least 18 and have had a Provisional License for at least 18 months with no moving violations or PBJ in the last 18 months

    You must be at least 18, have had a Provisional License for at least 18 months, and not have any moving violation convictions or PBJ for 18 months.

Maryland permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Maryland permit test?

The Maryland permit test (the DMV knowledge test) has 25 multiple-choice questions.

What score do you need to pass the Maryland permit test?

You need 88% to pass: at least 22 of the 25 questions right, so you can miss up to 3.

What is on the Maryland permit test?

Questions come from the Maryland driver handbook. The main topics are driving situations and conditions; signs, signals and pavement markings; basic driving; licensing requirements and process; and sharing the road.

How should I study for the Maryland permit test?

Read the Maryland driver handbook, then practice with questions written from it until you score well above the pass mark every time. GetMyPermit has 500 Maryland practice questions, explains every answer and shows which topics you still miss.

Is this Maryland permit practice test free?

Yes. The 10-question Maryland practice test on this page is free, with instant results and every answer explained. The GetMyPermit app has the full question bank and a study plan.

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