Maryland
Driving Practice Test

To take a vehicle out onto a public road in the state of Maryland you’ll need to have a valid driver’s license. If this is a dream of yours, as it is for so many others you’ll need to pass the MVA permit test and the written MVA test and the MVA driving test. Needless to say, this can be difficult if you don’t study and prepare correctly. Fortunately, this site offers a huge test bank of multiple-choice questions to help you pass Maryland’s written tests for non-commercial class licenses, CDLs, and motorcycle licenses. Every MVA practice test on this site is completely free and designed to help you ace your test. You will be presented with 25 questions and you must answer 22 questions correctly to pass. There is no time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Quiz" button below to begin.

1 / 25

When following a large truck that blocks your view ahead, you should:

drive up as closely as possible

increase your following distance

speed up and pass the truck

turn on your high beams

2 / 25

Which of the following is NOT true regarding winter driving conditions?

snow tires make it safe for you to drive on ice or snow-covered roadways at normal speeds

the stopping space needed between you and the car in front of you is longer on ice and packed snow

ramps and bridges freeze first before highways and roads

four-wheel drive vehicles slide on ice and snow at normal speeds

3 / 25

The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only:

during the day

during the night

after it has stopped raining

in ideal conditions

4 / 25

When driving at night you should:

always use your high beams

chew gum to stay awake

look directly at the headlights of the oncoming vehicle

increase your following distance

5 / 25

When following a truck at night, you should always:

use your bright lights

tailgate the rear of the truck

dim your headlights

use your emergency lights

6 / 25

Which is not a normal step to be taken when preparing to turn?

looking for signs or signals that may determine when/where you can turn

looking to all sides, including behind

turning on your signal in advance of the turn

accelerating

7 / 25

The safest place for children 12 and under to ride in a vehicle equipped with air bags is:

back seat

front seat

bed of a pick-up truck

middle seat in the front of a truck

8 / 25

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the use of a cell phone while operating a vehicle?

if you must make a call, pull safely off the road and stop before making the call

use a hand-held cellular phone while driving

reduce your speed while talking on the phone

keep your telephone conversations long to avoid highway fatigue

9 / 25

In order to qualify for a driver's license, an applicant must possess a continuous field of vision of at least ___ degrees.

180

140

10 / 25

MVA will suspend the license of any driver who:

refuses to submit to a test to determine BAC

is over 18 and uses a hands free cell phone

regularly follows the speed limit in school zones

fails to meet the attendance requirement for school

11 / 25

Maryland motor vehicle law requires that __________ must wear seat belts if the person driving the vehicle is under the age of 18 and holds a provisional license.

the driver and all passengers

only the driver

the driver and back seat passengers

only passengers

12 / 25

Which of the following sign types is NOT a standard regulatory sign?

six-sided, yellow do not enter sign

three-sided, white yield sign

four-sided, white speed limit sign

eight-sided, red stop sign

13 / 25

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

next to the broken line may pass

in both directions may pass

either lane may pass as long as it is clear

next to the solid line may pass

14 / 25

In a roundabout, a driver should drive in:

a counter-clockwise direction

a clockwise direction

none of these answers are correct

in the middle lane

15 / 25

When passing a commercial motor vehicle, the passing automobile driver must watch for:

the side, rear, and front no-Zones

Any hitches on the truck

the large mirrors of the truck.

the weight of the truck

16 / 25

What is the height requirement for a child no longer ride in a child safety seat?

4'1"

4'9"

4'2"

5'9"

17 / 25

You must turn on your headlights when you are unable to see clearly at least how many feet ahead of your vehicle?

200 feet

750 feet

600 feet

1000 feet

18 / 25

When making a left turn, you should:

signal in advance

turn as soon as possible and try to cut the corner

speed up through the turn

while waiting to turn, keep your wheels pointed to the left

19 / 25

At a crosswalk:

pedestrians must yield to you

you must yield to pedestrians

construction workers must yield to you

only yield to pedestrians with a guide dog

20 / 25

You need to use a turn signal, arm or hand signal, or both, continuously for at least __________ before turning.

250 feet

50 feet

100 feet

150 feet

21 / 25

To overcome highway hypnosis, drowsiness, and fatigue, drivers must _________ to stay alert while driving.

chew gum

take stimulants

exercise their eyes

make long phone calls

22 / 25

You cannot make a U-turn on a curve or a hill where the vehicle is not visible at least __________ away by the driver of another vehicle proceeding in either direction.

500 feet

900 feet

800 feet

600 feet

23 / 25

You are traveling in a roundabout when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches from behind. You should:

proceed through the roundabout at a high speed and continue driving

move to the left in the roundabout and stop

proceed through the roundabout before stopping

move to the right in the roundabout and stop

24 / 25

What is the proper way to address a flashing red signal?

come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians and other cars, and then start up when it is clear

slow down to less than 10 mph and stop only if you see other traffic

yield if you see other cars coming

come to a complete stop, check for other cars, and then start up when it is clear

25 / 25

__________ are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers on steep mountain grades.

Acceleration ramps

Deceleration ramps

Passing zones

Escape ramps

Your score is

The average score is 89%

4.6/5 - (5 votes)

Drivers License

How To Get A Maryland Drivers License

Maryland has a graduated driver licensing system (GDL). They call it the Rookie Driver graduated licensing system. All first-time drivers, regardless of age, follow the Rookie Driver graduated licensing system: a leaner’s permit, a provisional license, and eventually obtain a full driver’s license. To obtain a learner’s permit, you must be 15 years and 9 months old and submit a verification of school attendance (in a sealed envelope). If you are 16 years old, you do not need the school attendance form. All applicants must have a parent or guardian co-sign the application. All applicants must submit proof of identity, lawful status, social security number and Maryland residence. Applicants must pass a vision test and knowledge test. The knowledge test is 25 questions and you must get 22 correct answers to pass. The fee is $50 for the learner’s permit.Learners’ Permit holders must be accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older who’s had their license for at least 3 years and may not use a cell phone while driving. All learners’ permit holders under the age of 25 must hold their permit for 9 months, not have any convictions, and complete a driver’s Ed course with 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of driving. The Maryland driving schools electronically submit completion to the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).To obtain your provisional license, you must complete 60 hours of supervised, documented driving with 10 of that being at night. Passing the driving skills test will give you a provisional license. Anyone over 25 years old who has not had any moving violations in 45 days of holding a learner’s permit can take the driving skills test once completing 30 classroom hours including 14 hours of supervised driving and 3 hours of night driving. documented driving with 3 hours being at night.Out-of-state driver’s education certifications are not accepted. You must complete the Maryland driver’s ed course.

If you are under 18 and you receive a moving violation while holding a permit, you could lose your permit.

Pass The Test

How To Pass the Maryland Driver's License Test

The first step to passing the MVA driving test is to get yourself prepared. If you’re not sure where to start, here are some helpful tips to guide your studying and test prep efforts.

Grab the Maryland driver’s manual from your local MVA branch office and study it until you know it forward and backward. Alternately, you can download it using the link below.
Take every MVA practice permit test and Maryland driving practice test you have time to take. This site has a ton of free practice driving tests to help you ramp up your knowledge of the state’s driving rules, road signs, and general driving knowledge.

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Maintain a positive attitude. This matters during your test preparation and also while you’re taking the test. There’s a lot to learn, and some questions will be tough, but if you maintain a positive attitude as you study and take the knowledge and permit practice tests you’ll see your score improve. As you take the actual test a positive attitude can help you stay focused, even if you miss a question or two. Remember, you don’t need to be perfect, you just need to pass!

Additional Information

Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA)

For the latest information on Maryland’s driver requirements as well as information on vehicle licensing, fees and testing, please see the Maryland MVA website http://www.mva.maryland.gov/.

Phone: 410.768.7000

To find the nearest Maryland MVA branch near you check out our Maryland DMV Locations page: https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/maryland/

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