Prepare for Your Maryland DMV Permit Practice Test – Free Online Prep

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Maryland DMV Permit Practice Test

Maryland DMV Permit Practice Test – Free Online Prep

Get ready for the Maryland DMV/MVA permit test with our free online practice exams. Based on the Maryland driver’s manual, these tests mirror the style and questions you’ll face on the Maryland written permit test and driver’s license exam.

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Set 1 - General DMV Questions

Covers safe driving habits, right-of-way rules, lane usage, and core knowledge from the Maryland learner’s permit test.

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Maryland DMV General Knowledge Test

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DUI penalties include:

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You may pass another vehicle when:

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Green light means:

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Broken yellow line means:

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Using a phone while driving is:

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You must stop for school bus when:

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Defensive driving means:

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You must signal before turning at least:

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Dim high beams within:

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Entering highway requires:

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A flashing red traffic light means:

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A solid white line means:

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Speed limits are:

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Headlights must be used:

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Tailgating means:

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Driving in fog requires:

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Parking uphill with curb, wheels should:

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At a 4-way stop, who goes first?

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A yield sign means:

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When approaching a stop sign, you must:

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If an emergency vehicle approaches, you must:

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Seat belts are required for:

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Road signs are used to:

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A yellow traffic light means:

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Legal BAC limit for drivers 21+ in Maryland is:

Set 2 – Fresh Question Bank

Practice with a rotating set of questions from the Maryland permit practice test so every session feels new.

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Maryland DMV Situational Driving Test

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Safest following distance rule is:

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If blinded by headlights, you should:

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If your tire blows out, you should:

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If traffic signals fail, treat the intersection as:

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When driving in heavy rain, you should:

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Drivers must yield to pedestrians:

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When driving behind a truck, you should:

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A red curb means:

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Diamond-shaped signs indicate:

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At a railroad crossing without signals, you should:

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Work zone signs require drivers to:

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Before changing lanes, you must:

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When approaching a curve, you should:

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How often should mirrors be checked?

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Hydroplaning occurs when:

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Road rage refers to:

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A green arrow means:

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Pentagon signs warn of:

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Passing on right allowed when:

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A solid yellow line means:

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Driving on the shoulder is allowed only:

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Night driving is harder because:

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Hazard lights should be used when:

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If you miss your exit, you should:

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When backing up, always:

Road Signs & Markings

Learn how to identify all road signs, signals, and pavement markings—essential for the Maryland driver’s written test practice.

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Maryland Road Signs & Markings Test

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A pentagon-shaped sign near the road means:

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Chevron signs on a curve indicate:

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A yellow sign with traffic light symbol warns of:

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You approach a circular yellow sign with an “X” and “RR”. What does it warn?

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A circular arrows sign indicates:

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A “WRONG WAY” sign means:

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A white rectangular sign reading “SPEED LIMIT 55” means:

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Broken white lane lines mean you may:

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Green highway signs provide:

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A “DO NOT ENTER” sign means:

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A solid white lane line means:

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Double solid yellow center lines mean:

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A red circle with a slash over a U-turn arrow means:

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A diamond-shaped sign with a deer symbol means:

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A yellow sign with arrows in opposite directions means:

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A yellow sign with a curved arrow means:

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You see a red octagon sign at an intersection. What must you do?

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What should you do when you see an orange road sign ahead?

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A yellow sign with merging arrows means:

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A blue sign with a gas pump symbol means:

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A “ROAD WORK AHEAD” sign tells drivers to:

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A pedestrian sign ahead means:

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A falling rocks sign warns of:

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A triangular red and white sign ahead means you should:

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A truck going downhill sign means:

Traffic Laws & Safety Rules

Covers Maryland-specific laws, including:

  • Speed limits in urban, rural, and highway zones

  • School bus and work zone rules

  • Seat belt and child restraint requirements

  • DUI laws and penalties

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Maryland Traffic Laws & Safety Rules Test

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Defensive driving means:

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Driving in heavy rain requires you to:

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Parking uphill with curb requires wheels:

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Hazard lights should be used:

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When approaching a curve, you should:

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When approaching a pedestrian in a crosswalk, you must:

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Scanning road helps you:

8 / 25

Before changing lanes you must:

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Emergency vehicles approaching require you to:

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If tailgated, the safest action is to:

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High beams must be dimmed within:

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Night driving requires:

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If traffic lights fail, treat as:

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If your vehicle skids, you should:

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Driving downhill requires:

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When backing up, you should:

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Entering a highway requires you to:

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If you miss your exit, you should:

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Approaching school zone requires you to:

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Turning left at green light requires you to:

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Driving in fog requires:

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When seeing cyclist you should:

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Turning right at red requires you to:

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At an intersection with no signs, you should:

25 / 25

Before starting car you should:

Fines & Point System

Learn about the Maryland point system, license suspensions, and common violations tested on the Maryland permit test.

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Maryland Fines & Point System Test

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Parking illegally in a handicap space may result in:

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Driving without registration may result in:

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Aggressive driving may result in:

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Driving without headlights at night may lead to:

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Passing a stopped school bus may lead to:

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Texting while driving penalties include:

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Driving without insurance may lead to:

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Failure to stop at railroad crossing may lead to:

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Failure to yield may result in:

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Driving uninsured after crash may cause:

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Leaving the scene of an accident is:

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Street racing penalties include:

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Refusing breath test may lead to:

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Using a fake license is:

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Running a red light can cause:

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Driving over the speed limit can result in:

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Illegal U-turn penalties include:

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Tailgating violations may result in:

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Driving with a suspended license may lead to:

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Failure to signal may result in:

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Too many license points may cause:

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Reckless driving can result in:

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DUI penalties may include:

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Not wearing a seat belt may result in:

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Ignoring traffic signs may lead to:

Full Maryland MVA permit– Mock (46 Questions)

Take a complete exam simulation of the actual Maryland MVA permit test to measure your readiness before the real test.

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Maryland DMV Full Mock Test (46 Questions)

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Aggressive driving includes:

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When approaching a red light, you must:

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If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

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When visibility is poor, you must:

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Entering a highway requires:

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Hand signal for right turn is:

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Railroad crossings without signals require:

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Failure to yield may result in:

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Scanning the road helps you:

10 / 46

Broken white lines mean:

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No passing zone means:

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You must stop for pedestrians when:

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Railroad crossing signs are shaped like:

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When driving in fog, you should use:

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Parking downhill requires wheels:

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Blue road signs provide:

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When should high beams be dimmed?

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If you miss your exit, you should:

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Driving tired is dangerous because:

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If blinded by headlights, you should:

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A flashing red light means:

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Stopping distance increases when roads are:

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A flashing yellow light means:

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Emergency vehicles require drivers to:

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Hydroplaning happens when:

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Using a phone while driving is:

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Following too closely is called:

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Tailgating increases risk of:

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When a school bus stops with flashing red lights, you must:

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If traffic lights fail, treat as:

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Work zone signs are:

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Drivers must yield to pedestrians:

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When turning left, you must yield to:

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Defensive driving means:

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Yield signs are shaped like:

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A red curb means:

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A green light means:

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Night driving requires:

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Passing on the right is allowed when:

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Divided highway sign indicates:

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Pentagon-shaped signs indicate:

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Legal BAC limit is:

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Before backing up, you should:

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Turn signals help drivers:

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Double yellow lines indicate:

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A green arrow means:

Free Maryland DMV Practice Tests Practice

Why Use Our Free Maryland Permit Practice Test?

  • Based on the Maryland DMV/MVA driver’s manual

  • Fresh practice questions added regularly

  • Covers signs, laws, and knowledge test requirements

  • Perfect for adults and new drivers

  • 100% free and available online anytime

Maryland Permit Practice Test

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  • Based on the Maryland DMV/MVA driver’s manual

  • Fresh practice questions added regularly

  • Covers signs, laws, and knowledge test requirements

  • Perfect for adults and new drivers

  • 100% free and available online anytime

The Maryland DMV written test (Maryland MVA knowledge test) is a multiple-choice exam based on the official Maryland Driver’s Manual. It checks your understanding of road signs, traffic signals, right-of-way rules, safe driving laws, and common driving situations. 👉 Start here: General DMV – Maryland.
The Maryland permit (knowledge) test is multiple choice and covers the same core topics as the official MVA handbook: signs, signals, rules of the road, and safety. For best results, practice by section and then take the full exam: 👉 Full Mock – Maryland.
You must meet the Maryland MVA passing score requirement by answering enough questions correctly to hit the passing percentage. The easiest way to prepare is to master each topic first:
Yes. Taking a Maryland DMV practice test online helps you learn the real exam style and the most common Maryland MVA questions. 👉 Try the scenario-based section here: Situational Driving – Maryland.
The Maryland written test typically covers:
  • Traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings
  • Right-of-way and intersection rules
  • Speed limits and safe following distance
  • School bus and railroad crossing rules
  • Distracted driving, DUI laws, and basic safety rules
  • Fines, points, and license penalties
👉 Jump to: Road Signs – Maryland and Fines & Points – Maryland.
It’s not hard if you study the Maryland Driver’s Manual and practice exam-style questions. Most mistakes happen in right-of-way, school bus rules, and sign interpretation. 👉 Practice realistic scenarios here: Situational Driving – Maryland.
Use this proven order:
If you fail the Maryland written test, the MVA typically allows you to retake it after a waiting period and you may need to pay fees again. The fastest way to improve is to redo the mock after revising the weak sections: 👉 Full Mock – Maryland.
Yes. Maryland uses a Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system for teen drivers, including permit and provisional license rules (passenger limits and midnight–5 AM restrictions). 👉 See: Teen Permit Test – Maryland.

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