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Maryland Permit Test (2026)

Study for the official MVA Knowledge Test (25-question noncommercial Class C test for the Learner's Instructional Permit) with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.

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Maryland Practice Test 1

30 questions — signs, rules, and state law

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Maryland Practice Test 2

30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1

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Maryland Practice Test 3

30 more questions, no repeats from Tests 1 or 2

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Maryland Practice Test 4

30 more questions, no repeats from Tests 1–3

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Maryland Road Signs Test

25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals

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Maryland study guide

Every Maryland bank item with answers — open handbook extras testers reuse, then cite them.

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Maryland handbook pages

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Maryland official statutes

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How it works

  1. Step 1

    Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.

  2. Step 2

    Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.

  3. Step 3

    Repeat with Tests 2–4 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.

New-driver rules in Maryland

Under Maryland's Rookie Driver graduated licensing system, drivers under 18 must hold the learner's permit for at least 9 violation-free months and log 60 supervised practice hours, including at least 10 at night, plus complete a driver's education course (30 hours classroom, 6 hours behind the wheel). Provisional license holders under 18 may not drive unsupervised between midnight and 5 a.m. except for work, official school activities, organized volunteering, or athletic events, and for the first 151 days may not carry passengers under 18 who are not immediate family. A provisional license converts to a full license only after 18 conviction-free months.

Verified 2026-09-25 · Source: MVA

Maryland permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Maryland permit test?

The official Maryland Knowledge Test (25-question noncommercial Class C test for the Learner's Instructional Permit) has 25 questions, according to the MVA (verified 2026-09-26).

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

You must answer 22 of 25 questions correctly (88%) to pass the Maryland Knowledge Test (25-question noncommercial Class C test for the Learner's Instructional Permit). Source: MVA, verified 2026-09-26.

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

You can apply for a learner's permit in Maryland at 15 years, 9 months, according to the MVA (verified 2026-09-26).

How much does the Maryland permit cost?

New learner's permit (Type I, for applicants with no previous license): $65, which includes conversion to the full license. Type II permit for currently or previously licensed drivers: $45; corrected permit: $30. — as listed by the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), verified 2026-09-26. Always confirm current fees on the official site.

What happens if you fail the Maryland permit test?

There is no MVA fee for the knowledge test itself. After a first failure you may retest the next business day if an appointment is available; after failing two or more times you must wait at least 7 calendar days between attempts. A passing score stays valid for a maximum of 6 months. (per the MVA, verified 2026-09-26).

Can you take the Maryland permit test online?

No. The Maryland Knowledge Test (25-question noncommercial Class C test for the Learner's Instructional Permit) is administered in person through the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), not online (verified 2026-09-23).

What languages is the Maryland permit test offered in?

The noncommercial Class C knowledge test is offered in 17 languages: English, Spanish, American Sign Language, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional), Farsi, French, Hindi, Korean, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Yoruba. (per the MVA, verified 2026-09-26).

Who runs the permit test in Maryland?

Driver licensing in Maryland is handled by the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). The official site is https://mva.maryland.gov/.

Need the full citable set? See verified Maryland permit-test answers or the Maryland state-question study guide.

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