Maryland Permit Practice Test: Free Sample Questions (2026)

• At least 12 months
• At least 18 months
• At least 9 months

Correct answer: At least 18 months

Why: According to the Maryland Driver’s Manual, you must have a Provisional Driver’s License for at least 18 months before being eligible for a regular Driver’s License. Additionally, during this 18-month period, you must not be convicted of any moving violations or granted probation before judgment for any moving violations.

💡 Memory tip: 18 months = a year and a half of patience for a regular license.

• Stop immediately and back up to the correct exit
• Continue off the exit ramp and look for a way to re-enter the road
• Make a U-turn on the exit ramp to get back on the highway

Correct answer: Continue off the exit ramp and look for a way to re-enter the road

Why: The Maryland Driver’s Manual clearly states that if you exit at the wrong place, you should continue until you are off the exit ramp, then look for a way to re-enter the road. It explicitly warns to never stop and back up on any part of the highway, as this is extremely dangerous.

💡 Memory tip: Wrong exit? Never back up. Ride the ramp, re-enter safely.

• Where vehicles must yield to bicycles
• Where pedestrians should cross the street
• Where a vehicle must stop for a STOP sign or red traffic signal

Correct answer: Where a vehicle must stop for a STOP sign or red traffic signal

Why: According to the Maryland Driver’s Manual, a stop line is a white, solid line that shows where a vehicle must stop for a STOP sign or red traffic signal. This marking helps drivers know exactly where to position their vehicle when stopping.

💡 Memory tip: Front bumper on the white stop line: stop for STOP or red light.

• Come to a complete stop even if you do not see a train
• Slow down and proceed with caution if no train is visible
• Stop only if the crossing gates are down

Correct answer: Come to a complete stop even if you do not see a train

Why: In Maryland, a flashing red signal at a railroad crossing requires you to come to a complete stop, even if you do not see a train. You may only proceed when the flashing red signal stops and the way is clear.

💡 Memory tip: Flashing red at tracks? Full stop. Train or no train.

• Come to a complete stop and wait for 3 seconds
• Slow down, look left and right, and yield to pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles
• Maintain your speed but honk to warn other traffic

Correct answer: Slow down, look left and right, and yield to pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles

Why: According to the MD manual, when approaching a yield sign, you should slow down and look to the left and right. You must yield to pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles. Once you have yielded, you may proceed only when you can do so safely.

💡 Memory tip: Yield sign: slow, look left-right; let pedestrians, bikes, cars go. Then go when safe.

• 3 to 4 seconds
• 1 to 2 seconds
• 5 to 6 seconds

Correct answer: 3 to 4 seconds

Why: According to the Maryland Driver’s Manual, the MVA recommends a minimum following distance of 3 to 4 seconds under ideal driving conditions. This is measured by counting the seconds it takes to reach the same reference point (like a sign or bridge) as the vehicle ahead of you.

💡 Memory tip: 3 to 4 seconds = safe space; 1-2 is too close!

The Maryland DMV permit test has 25 questions. You need to answer at least 88% correctly to pass.

You need 88% to pass - that’s roughly 22 out of 25 questions correct.

The minimum age in Maryland is 15.75. Check your local DMV office for any additional requirements like a parent’s signature or driver’s education enrollment.

Yes. Most Maryland DMV offices let you retake the test, often after a short waiting period. Some locations charge a small re-test fee. Check your local DMV office for the exact rules.

It’s built around state-specific content. For Maryland, that means 25-question practice exams at 88% pass mark, with questions drawn from the Maryland driver handbook.