Maryland License Rules practice test

Practice permits, restrictions for new drivers and points, with questions based on the Maryland Driver's Manual.

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Sample License Rules questions

How much fuel must the car have for a Maryland driving skills test?

  • Enough for 10 miles
  • At least a quarter tank
  • A full tank
  • At least half a tank
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At least half a tank

The test vehicle must carry at least half a tank, plus current registration and proof of insurance.

Source: Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 1.C, p. 8

For how long may a 17-year-old provisional driver not carry unrelated passengers under 18 without a qualified supervisor?

  • The first 18 months
  • The first 151 days
  • The first 90 days
  • The first 30 days
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The first 151 days

The passenger limit lasts 151 days and does not cover immediate family.

Source: Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 9.A, p. 47

Of the required 60 practice hours, how many must fall in the period around darkness?

  • At least 5
  • At least 20
  • At least 3
  • At least 10
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At least 10

At least 10 hours must fall between 30 minutes before sunset and 30 minutes after sunrise.

Source: Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 2.B, p. 10

How long must you hold a Type 2 permit before taking the driving test for a full license?

  • At least 3 months
  • At least 14 days
  • At least 45 days
  • At least 9 months
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At least 14 days

The driving test may follow after 14 days on a Type 2 permit, which lasts up to 180 days.

Source: Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 2.B, p. 9

How many practice hours must a first-time driver aged 25 or older complete?

  • At least 30
  • At least 60
  • At least 10
  • At least 14
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At least 14

Drivers 25 and older log at least 14 hours, 3 of them in the sunset-to-sunrise period.

Source: Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 2.B, p. 10

You fail the Maryland knowledge test for the first time. What is the earliest you may retest?

  • The next business day
  • After a new driver education course
  • After 7 days
  • After 30 days
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The next business day

After a first failure the MVA allows a retest the next business day if an appointment is open. Two or more failures mean waiting at least seven calendar days.

Source: Knowledge tests (mva.maryland.gov), If you don't pass the knowledge test

A 17-year-old provisional driver has a third moving violation conviction. How long is the suspension?

  • 180 days
  • 60 days
  • 30 days
  • 1 year
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180 days

A third offense means a 180-day suspension, a young-driver program and a 180-day restriction.

Source: Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 9.E, p. 49

How old must you be, if under 25, to get a Maryland learner's permit?

  • 15 years
  • 16 years
  • 14 years and 6 months
  • 15 years and 9 months
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15 years and 9 months

The minimum age for a learner's permit is 15 years and 9 months.

Source: Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 2.B, p. 9

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About these questions

We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002 (10-26), October 2026 Edition (the notice page, p. 2, also still prints the older form number DL-002 (05-23)) edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.

DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.