If you refuse to follow the police officer's directions during a traffic stop,

the officer will ask you to cool off.

Which of the following statements is true?

It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.

If you are lost, you can quickly type navigation instructions while driving.

You can send and read short texts while driving.

Having lunch while driving is safe and can save time.

All vehicles driven in the state of Maryland must

have at least a six-cylinder engine.

have been manufactured after the year 1980.

If you collide with an unattended vehicle, what must you do?

Leave a detailed note with contact information in an obvious location.

Stay at the scene until the vehicle's owner arrives.

Call the insurance agent of the vehicle's owner.

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Maryland MVA Permit: Laws & Requirements Practice Test

13 laws & requirements questions for the Maryland MVA Permit Test, out of 13 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real Maryland test has 25 questions and you need 22 correct (88%) to pass.

Facts updated Oct 26, 2026
Official source: mva.maryland.gov
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1Question 1 of 13
If you refuse to follow the police officer's directions during a traffic stop,
Not quite. The answer is the officer may arrest you.
If you refuse to follow the police officer's directions during a traffic stop, you may be arrested.
Source: B. Traffic Stops, Section 8: Crashes and Traffic Stops, Maryland Driver's Manual
2Question 2 of 13
Before obtaining a full Maryland driver’s license, a new driver who has never held a license must first hold a provisional license for at least ____ months, if they are under 21 years of age.
Not quite. The answer is 18
A new driver who has never held a license must hold a provisional license for at least 18 months, if they are under 21 years of age.
Source: D. Driver's License, Section 2: Licensing Requirements/Process, Maryland Driver's Manual
3Question 3 of 13
Which of the following statements is true?
Not quite. The answer is It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.
Texting or eating while driving increases your chances of an accident. If you are lost, pull over and enter navigation instructions. However, you can use audio navigation while driving.
4Question 4 of 13
If you are convicted of violating Maryland's Move Over Law when no one is injured, you will be fined up to
Not quite. The answer is $110.
Violating the law is a misdemeanor carrying a $110 fine and one point on your license. If the violation causes a crash, the fine is $150 and three points. If there is a death or serious injury, the fine is $750 and three points.
Source: D. Move Over Law, Section 8: Crashes and Traffic Stops, Maryland Drivers Manual
5Question 5 of 13
In Maryland, an instructional permit is valid for a period of
Not quite. The answer is 2 years.
In Maryland, an instructional permit is valid for a period of two years.
Source: B. Learner's Instructional Permit, Section 2: Licensing Requirements/Process, Maryland Driver's Manual
6Question 6 of 13
During the first _________ that a driver holds a Maryland provisional license, he or she may not transport any unrelated passengers under the age of 18 unless he or she is supervised by a licensed adult driver.
Not quite. The answer is 5 months
In Maryland, during the first five months that a driver holds a provisional license, he or she may not transport any unrelated passengers under the age of 18 unless he or she is supervised by a licensed adult driver.
Source: A. Restrictions, Section 9: Other Restrictions, Violations, and Penalties, Maryland Driver's Manual
7Question 7 of 13
All vehicles driven in the state of Maryland must
Not quite. The answer is be insured.
All vehicles driven in the state of Maryland must be insured for personal injury coverage and property damage liability coverage.
Source: E. Insurance Requirements, Section 10: Other Important Information, Maryland Driver's Manual
8Question 8 of 13
Which of the following may be considered an open container under Maryland's open container law?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
Under Maryland's open container law, an open container is any open can, bottle, container, or package. Examples include the following: a six pack of alcohol with an open or missing bottle or can; an empty bottle or can that previously contained alcohol.
Source: Open Alcohol Container, Section 6: Dangerous Driving Behaviors, Maryland Driver's Manual
9Question 9 of 13
In Maryland, which of the following are prohibited while you drive?
Not quite. The answer is Earphones
Maryland prohibits the use of earplugs, earphones, or headsets while operating a motor vehicle.
Source: J. Wearing of Headsets, Earphones and Earplugs Prohibited, Section 10: Other Important Information, Maryland Driver's Manual
10Question 10 of 13
Which auto insurance coverages are required in the state of Maryland?
Not quite. The answer is Both (a) and (b)
The state of Maryland requires all vehicles to be covered by an auto insurance policy that includes both property damage coverage and bodily injury coverage.
Source: E. Insurance Requirements, Section 10: Other Important Information, Maryland Driver's Manual
11Question 11 of 13
Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
Prescription drugs, illegal drugs, and over-the-counter drugs can all affect your ability to safely drive a vehicle.
12Question 12 of 13
If you collide with an unattended vehicle, what must you do?
Not quite. The answer is Leave a detailed note with contact information in an obvious location.
If you collide with an unattended vehicle and the vehicle's driver cannot be easily located, you are legally required to leave a detailed note on an obvious place on the vehicle. The note must include enough information for the other driver to be able to contact you or notify his or her insurer about you.
Source: A. Crashes, Section 8: Crashes and Traffic Stops, Maryland Driver's Manual
13Question 13 of 13
Which of the following non-driving-related situations may cause you to lose your driving privileges?
Not quite. The answer is Failure to pay child support
If you fail to pay court-ordered child support, your driver's license may be suspended until you pay what you owe or make partial payments for at least 6 months.
Source: MD Transportation Code Ann. § 16-203

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Is this Maryland MVA Permit: Laws & Requirements Practice Test like the real Maryland MVA Permit Test?

The questions are written in the same style as the real test, from official sources, with an explanation for each answer. The real test has 25 questions; this free test has 13.

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.

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If you refuse to follow the police officer's directions during a traffic stop,

Before obtaining a full Maryland driver’s license, a new driver who has never held a license must first hold a provisional license for at least ____ months, if they are under 21 years of age.

Which of the following statements is true?

If you are convicted of violating Maryland's Move Over Law when no one is injured, you will be fined up to

In Maryland, an instructional permit is valid for a period of

During the first _________ that a driver holds a Maryland provisional license, he or she may not transport any unrelated passengers under the age of 18 unless he or she is supervised by a licensed adult driver.

All vehicles driven in the state of Maryland must

Which of the following may be considered an open container under Maryland's open container law?

In Maryland, which of the following are prohibited while you drive?

Which auto insurance coverages are required in the state of Maryland?

Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?

If you collide with an unattended vehicle, what must you do?

Which of the following non-driving-related situations may cause you to lose your driving privileges?

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