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Maryland DMV Permit Free Practice Test (15 Questions)

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Where these questions come from

Each question is built from the official Maryland driver manual. The real test asks the same topics with different wording.

Passing score on the real Maryland permit test: 88% (14 of 15 correct here).

Sample Maryland permit-test questions

Below are 4 sample questions from the Maryland question bank. The interactive practice test above randomizes from the same pool.

What does this sign mean?

  1. You may not park on either side of the sign.
  2. At night, you may park on the left of the sign.
  3. You may not park on the left of the sign.
  4. You may park on the left of the sign.

Correct answer: C

Explanation: This sign means that you may not park on the left of the sign at any time.

Before obtaining a Maryland driver's license, you must hold a provisional license for at least ____ months.

  1. 9
  2. 18
  3. 6
  4. 3

Correct answer: B

Explanation: Before you may obtain a Maryland driver's license, you must hold a provisional license for at least 18 months. [D. Driver's License, Section 2: Licensing Requirements/Process, Maryland Driver's Manual]

On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks

  1. the center of the roadway.
  2. the right edge of the pavement.
  3. the end of the roadway.
  4. the left edge of the pavement.

Correct answer: D

Explanation: On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks the left edge of the pavement. A solid white line usually marks the right edge.

You are driving on a two-lane road. The two lanes are separated by a solid white line. Which of the following is true?

  1. You can only cross the line to pass another vehicle; watch out for oncoming traffic.
  2. You are free to change lanes.
  3. You should avoid changing lanes if possible.
  4. You can never cross a solid white line.

Correct answer: C

Explanation: A solid white line separates two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. Still, you should try to avoid crossing a solid white line if possible. If you must cross one, do so with caution. [1. Types of Line Markings, C. Highway Pavement Markings, Section IV - Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings, Maryland Driver's Manual]