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Maryland Permit Practice Test · Updated 2026

Maryland Permit Practice Test (2026)

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The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) handles driver licensing in Maryland. Maryland uses a Rookie Driver graduated licensing system, so most new drivers start with a learner's permit. The MVA publishes the official Maryland Driver's Manual and runs the knowledge test at MVA branch offices.

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Sourced from the official Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) Maryland driver manual.

Maryland permit test at a glance

25 questions on the real test
88% passing score
16 minimum age for instruction permit
$50 permit application fee

Sources: Maryland MVA Learner's Permit Maryland Driver's Manual page Maryland Driver's Manual PDF (DL-002) Maryland MVA Knowledge Tests

How to pass the Maryland permit test

Read the Maryland Driver's Manual from start to finish. Focus on right-of-way, road signs, and Maryland-specific laws like the seat belt rule. Take practice tests until you can score 90% or higher. The real test has 25 questions and you need 22 correct, so missing more than 3 means you fail. Get a full night of sleep before test day.

Retake policy

If you fail the knowledge test, you can retake it the next business day if an appointment is open. After failing two or more times, you must wait at least seven calendar days. There is no extra fee to retake the test.

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Maryland DMV FAQ

What is the minimum age for a Maryland learner's permit?

You must be at least 15 years and 9 months old to apply for a learner's instructional permit in Maryland.

How many questions are on the Maryland MVA knowledge test?

The Maryland knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 22 correctly (88%) to pass.

How much does a Maryland learner's permit cost?

The non-commercial learner's permit application fee is $50. A provisional license is $72.

Can I take the Maryland permit test online?

No. The Maryland MVA knowledge test must be taken in person at an MVA branch office.

What happens if I fail the Maryland permit test?

You can retake it the next business day if an appointment is open. After two failures you must wait at least seven calendar days. There is no extra fee.