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Maryland MVA Permit Test practice

Written knowledge test for a learner's permit or driver's license. The Maryland MVA Permit Test is run by the MVA. It has 25 questions and you need 22 correct (88%) to pass.

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DMV Permit Test at a glance

88%to pass
25
Questions
22
Correct to pass
15½
Minimum age
20 min
Time limit

Good to know

Computer-based test at MVA branches; 88% (22 of 25) needed to pass. Offered in 17 languages including ASL.

Source: mva.maryland.gov. Rules change, so check before your test.

What you'll study

The app's roadmap for this test: 66 short lessons and 488 practice questions, in 6 steps.

  1. 1

    Read the Road

    Free28 lessons

    Signs, signals, and lane markings

    • Lane lines 1
    • Lane lines 2
    • Lane lines 3
    • Traffic lights 1
    • Traffic lights 2
    • Traffic lights 3
    • Flashing signals 1
    • Flashing signals 2
    • +20 more
  2. 2

    Make the Move

    9 lessons

    Turns, lane changes, parking, and highways

    • Turning safely 1
    • Turning safely 2
    • U-turn rules
    • Lane changes 1
    • Lane changes 2
    • Passing safely 1
    • Passing safely 2
    • Freeway entries & exits
    • +1 more
  3. 3

    Drive Safely

    15 lessons

    Hazards, weather, distractions, and shared roads

    • Distractions 1
    • Distractions 2
    • Impaired driving 1
    • Impaired driving 2
    • Alcohol rules
    • Bad weather 1
    • Bad weather 2
    • Night driving 1
    • +7 more
  4. 4

    Handle Trouble

    3 lessons

    Breakdowns, emergency vehicles, and equipment

    • Crash response
    • Emergency vehicles 1
    • Emergency vehicles 2
  5. 5

    Know Who Goes First

    4 lessons

    Right-of-way, intersections, and yielding

    • Intersections 1
    • Intersections 2
    • Yielding to others 1
    • Yielding to others 2
  6. 6

    Rules That Matter

    7 lessons

    Key laws, penalties, and exam-day requirements

    • Laws & penalties 1
    • Laws & penalties 2
    • Laws & penalties 3
    • Laws & penalties 4
    • License rules 1
    • License rules 2
    • Mixed rules

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Questions people ask

How many questions are on the Maryland MVA Permit Test?

The DMV Permit Test has 25 questions.

What score do you need to pass the Maryland MVA Permit Test?

You need 22 out of 25 correct (88%).

Is there a time limit on the Maryland MVA Permit Test?

Yes, you have 20 minutes.

How old do you have to be to take the Maryland MVA Permit Test?

You can take it from age 15½. Computer-based test at MVA branches; 88% (22 of 25) needed to pass. Offered in 17 languages including ASL.

What's the best way to practice for the Maryland MVA Permit Test?

Study the official handbook, then practice with questions written for your test. Driving Exam Prep gives you short lessons, an explanation for every answer, a mistakes review and a readiness score against the real pass mark.

Official sources

Our questions are written from these official sources. Always study your official handbook too: rules change, and our practice questions may differ from your real test.

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