Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA)
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.
Maryland permit test: quick facts
- Questions on the exam
- 25
- Passing score
- 22 of 25 correct (88%)
- Minimum permit age
- 15 years, 9 months
- Fee
- 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.
- If you fail
- 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.
- Online testing
- In person only
- Languages
- 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.
How it works
Step 1
Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.
Step 2
Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.
Step 3
Repeat with Test 2 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.
Free Maryland practice tests
Maryland Practice Test 1
30 questions — signs, rules, and state law
Maryland Practice Test 2
30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1
Maryland Road Signs Test
25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals
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 2026-08-18 · 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 2026-08-18).
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).
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 2026-08-18).
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 2026-08-18. 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 2026-08-18).
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.
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 2026-08-18).
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/.