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

What is the proper method to enter an expressway from the entrance ramp?

go down the ramp and cross over to the traffic lane as soon as possible

go down to the bottom of the ramp and stop until it is safe to enter the expressway

use the acceleration lane to blend into the traffic

speed up and looking for any possible spot in traffic

2 / 25

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

back seat

middle seat in the front of a truck

front seat

bed of a pick-up truck

3 / 25

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

looking to all sides, including behind

turning on your signal in advance of the turn

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

accelerating

4 / 25

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

yield if you see other cars coming

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

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

5 / 25

Drivers need to know signs by their standard colors. Which color is used for stopping or prohibition?

reduction in Lanes

brown

yellow

orange

6 / 25

What does this sign mean?

business area

school crossing

pedestrian crossing

nothing special

7 / 25

Vertical rectangular signs that show black letters on a white background are used as:

construction signs

instruction signs

regulatory signs

warning signs

8 / 25

When passing a truck, do not:

all of these answers are correct

make sure there is a clear lane ahead to pass

pass on the left side

cut in directly in front of the truck

9 / 25

When approaching or driving through a construction work zone, you should never:

watch carefully for construction vehicles entering the flow of traffic

reduce your speed

weave from lane to lane

watch for slower speed limits

10 / 25

In a roundabout, a driver should drive in:

a clockwise direction

none of these answers are correct

a counter-clockwise direction

in the middle lane

11 / 25

At a crosswalk:

you must yield to pedestrians

construction workers must yield to you

only yield to pedestrians with a guide dog

pedestrians must yield to you

12 / 25

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

exercise their eyes

take stimulants

chew gum

make long phone calls

13 / 25

Who is eligible to be issued a Provisional Driver's License?

someone who has never held a driver's license or has not held one for more than 18 months

someone under the age of 15

someone who is incarcerated

a truck driver

14 / 25

A stop sign with this added to it means:

road ahead is for one-way traffic only

all traffic approaching this intersection must stop

stop only when pedestrians are present

slow down and proceed carefully through the intersection

15 / 25

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

proceed through the roundabout before stopping

move to the left in the roundabout and stop

move to the right in the roundabout and stop

proceed through the roundabout at a high speed and continue driving

16 / 25

What is something you should not do when passing another vehicle?

make sure that you can see the other vehicle's headlights in your rear view mirror before returning to the original lane

be sure to have a clear view of any cars on the passing lane before passing

make hand gestures at the other vehicle so they know that you are passing

estimate how much time and space you will need to safely pass the other vehicle

17 / 25

This sign means:

There is a stop ahead.

There is a bus stop ahead.

There is a school crossing ahead.

Railroad crossing ahead

18 / 25

You should maintain the safe following distance between your vehicle and the one ahead of you by using the:

two-to-three-second-following-distance rule

one-to-two-second-following-distance rule

three-to-four-second-following-distance rule

one-to-one-half-second following distance rule

19 / 25

To graduate from a Learner's Instructional Permit to a Provisional License you must be at least:

16 years

18 years and six months

18 years

16 years and six months

20 / 25

Which of the following driving restrictions pertain to graduated license holders under 18 years of age?

all of these answers are correct

no driving between midnight and 5:00 am except during certain circumstances

all passengers must be wearing a seat belt

no mobile phone use while operating a motor vehicle

21 / 25

Drivers under the age of 21 have a specific restriction prohibiting them from:

having more than 4 alcoholic drinks with an hour then driving or attempting to drive

driving or attempting to drive while smoking

driving or attempting to drive after consuming alcohol

driving or attempting to drive before midnight

22 / 25

The stopping distance of a car is equal to:

the sum of the driver's reaction feet and braking feet

the difference between the driver's reaction feet and braking feet

the driver braking feet

the driver's ability to see the need to break minus the time to get two hands on the wheel

23 / 25

Know signs by their standard colors. What is the standard color of a "hiking area" sign?

green

red

yellow

brown

24 / 25

You have a green light and there are vehicles blocking your way in the intersection. What should you do?

stay where you are

tap your horn

proceed slowly

creep up on the vehicle and to force them to move

25 / 25

Which of the following conditions is not a disorder that must be reported to the MVA?

bipolar disorder

nearsightedness corrected by glasses

heart condition

epilepsy

Your score is

The average score is 0%

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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