Maryland DMV practice test (2026)

Maryland permit test: key facts

Questions on the knowledge test

25 questions

“There are 25 questions on the test.” — Maryland driver handbook, page 7

How long to hold the permit (drivers under 18)

At least 9 months without a violation

“If you are under age 18, you must hold the Permit for at least 9 months without a violation before being eligible for a Provisional License.” — Maryland driver handbook, page 10

Supervised practice hours (drivers under 18)

At least 60 hours, including at least 10 at night

“Practice driving at least 60 hours with a supervising driver. These are called practice hours. At least 10 practice hours must occur during the period beginning 30 minutes before sunset and ending 30 minutes after sunrise.” — Maryland driver handbook, page 10

Who must ride with a permit holder

At least 21 years old, currently licensed for at least three years in Maryland or another state to drive the same class of vehicles

“A supervising driver is: • At least 21 years old. • Currently licensed for at least three years in Maryland or another state to drive the same class of vehicles that you are driving.” — Maryland driver handbook, page 51

Limits for new drivers under 18

No unsupervised driving with passengers under 18 for first 151 days unless immediate family; unsupervised driving allowed between 12:00 midnight

“If you have a Provisional License and are under the age of 18, you may not drive unsupervised with passengers under the age of 18 for the first 151 days unless they are immediate family members. … If you have a Provisional License, you are allowed to drive unsupervised between 12:00 midnight” — Maryland driver handbook, page 46

Vision test

At least 20/40 in each eye

“Visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye.” — Maryland driver handbook, page 7

Copied from the handbook with the page; rules change, so check the current edition or your DMV before the test.