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Maryland DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about Maryland's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

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Alcohol and drugs

  1. In Maryland, a driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated starting at what blood alcohol content (BAC)?

    1. 0.05%
    2. 0.08%
    3. 0.10%
    4. 0.12%

    Answer: B. Maryland: 0.08% BAC or higher is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 9Your license will be suspended if your blood alcohol concentration is .08 percent or higher.

  2. In Maryland, if you are under 21, the law says:

    1. You may drink one beer before driving
    2. You may drive with a BAC under .08
    3. You may drink only at home
    4. It is against the law for you to drink any alcohol

    Answer: D. Under 21 it is illegal to drink any alcohol.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 9it is against the law for you to drink any alcohol.

License rules

  1. In Maryland, drivers with a provisional (intermediate) license may not drive unsupervised starting at what time at night?

    1. 10 p.m.
    2. 11 p.m.
    3. Midnight
    4. 1 a.m.

    Answer: C. Maryland: the night limit for provisional drivers starts at midnight (with listed exceptions).

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 1between 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m.

  2. How many questions are on the Maryland written permit test, and how many must you answer correctly?

    1. 20 questions, 14 correct
    2. 25 questions, 20 correct
    3. 25 questions, 22 correct
    4. 30 questions, 21 correct

    Answer: C. Maryland: 25 questions; you need 22 correct to pass.

    Source: https://mva.prod.maryland.gov/node/115/additional-languages-added-learners-permit-knowledge-test

  3. In Maryland, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?

    1. 10 hours
    2. 20 hours
    3. 30 hours
    4. 40 hours

    Answer: A. Maryland: at least 10 hours of the practice must be at night.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 1At least 10 practice hours must occur during the period beginning 30 minutes before sunset.

  4. In Maryland, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

    1. 6 months
    2. 9 months
    3. 12 months
    4. 18 months

    Answer: B. Maryland: hold the permit at least 9 months before the road test.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 1you must hold the Permit for at least 9 months without a violation.

  5. In Maryland, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?

    1. 50 hours
    2. 60 hours
    3. 65 hours
    4. 70 hours

    Answer: B. Maryland: at least 60 hours of supervised driving are required.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 1Practice driving at least 60 hours with a supervising driver.

  6. In Maryland, the licensed driver supervising a permit holder must be at least:

    1. 18 years old
    2. 19 years old
    3. 21 years old
    4. 25 years old

    Answer: C. Maryland: the supervising driver must be at least 21 years old.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 1At least 21 years old.

  7. In Maryland, what is the minimum age for a learner's permit?

    1. 15 years
    2. 16 years
    3. 15 years and 6 months
    4. 15 years and 9 months

    Answer: D. You must be at least 15 years and 9 months old.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 1Must be at least 15 years and 9 months old.

  8. In Maryland, a supervising driver must have held a license for at least:

    1. 1 year
    2. 3 years
    3. 5 years
    4. 10 years

    Answer: B. The supervisor must be at least 21 and licensed at least three years for the same vehicle class.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 1Licensed for at least three years in Maryland or another state for the same class of vehicle.

  9. In Maryland, a provisional driver may not carry unsupervised passengers under 18 (other than immediate family) for the first:

    1. 30 days
    2. 90 days
    3. 151 days
    4. 1 year

    Answer: C. Passengers under 18 who are not immediate family are not allowed for the first 151 days, unless supervised.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 1for the first 151 days unless they are immediate family members.

  10. In Maryland, how many supervised practice hours does a learner age 25 or older need?

    1. 14 hours, including 3 at night
    2. 60 hours, including 10 at night
    3. 40 hours
    4. None

    Answer: A. Under 25: 60 hours (10 at night). 25 and older: 14 hours (3 at night).

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 1Applicants 25 and older need 14 hours, with 3 at night.

  11. In Maryland, after a conviction while holding a provisional license, you must complete a new conviction-free period of:

    1. 3 months
    2. 6 months
    3. 12 months
    4. 18 months

    Answer: D. A conviction or probation before judgment starts a new 18-month conviction-free period.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 1new 18-month conviction-free period

  12. In Maryland, how much time do you have for the 25-question knowledge test?

    1. 5 minutes
    2. 10 minutes
    3. 20 minutes
    4. 1 hour

    Answer: C. 25 questions in 20 minutes.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 125 questions with 20 minutes

Rules of the road

  1. In Maryland, how far should a driver sit from the steering-wheel airbag cover?

    1. 6 inches
    2. 10 inches
    3. 18 inches
    4. 24 inches

    Answer: B. Maryland: sit at least 10 inches from the airbag cover (center of the wheel to your breastbone).

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 1010-12 inches between the steering wheel and your chest.

  2. In Maryland, children must ride in a child safety seat (car seat) until at least what age?

    1. 7 years old
    2. 8 years old
    3. 9 years old
    4. 10 years old

    Answer: B. Maryland: children ride in a car seat until at least 8 years old.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 10All children under age 8 must ride in a child safety seat, unless the child is 4’9” or taller.

  3. In Maryland, the recommended minimum following distance in good conditions is at least:

    1. 2 seconds
    2. 3 seconds
    3. 5 seconds
    4. 6 seconds

    Answer: B. Maryland: keep at least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead; add more in bad weather.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 5The MVA recommends a minimum following distance of 3 to 4 seconds under ideal driving conditions.

  4. In Maryland, you must turn on your headlights whenever you cannot clearly see people or vehicles within:

    1. 350 feet
    2. 500 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. 1,500 feet

    Answer: C. Maryland: headlights are required when visibility is less than 1,000 feet.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 5clearly see at least 1,000 feet in front of your vehicle.

  5. In Maryland, when must you turn on your headlights during the day?

    1. Never during the day
    2. Only in tunnels
    3. When you use your windshield wipers because of weather
    4. Only on interstates

    Answer: C. Maryland: headlights must be on when your wipers are in use because of rain, snow or other weather.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 5

  6. In Maryland, you must use low beams when you are following another vehicle within:

    1. 200 feet
    2. 300 feet
    3. 350 feet
    4. 500 feet

    Answer: B. Maryland: use low beams within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 5300 feet or less

  7. In Maryland, you must dim your high beams when an oncoming vehicle is within:

    1. 300 feet
    2. 350 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: C. Maryland: switch to low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 5at least 500 feet before reaching vehicles coming toward you

  8. In Maryland, you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder of a multi-lane road. You must:

    1. Keep your speed and lane
    2. Move out of the lane next to it if safe, or slow down
    3. Stop behind it
    4. Honk to warn the workers

    Answer: B. Maryland Move Over law: change lanes away from the stopped vehicle when safe; if you cannot, slow down.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 6If you cannot move over, you must slow to a safe speed.

  9. In Maryland, may an adult driver hold a cell phone to talk while driving?

    1. Yes, if traffic is light
    2. Yes, at red lights only
    3. No, only hands-free use is allowed
    4. Yes, outside cities

    Answer: C. Maryland: drivers may not hold a phone while driving; use a hands-free device.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 5It is illegal to use a hand-held cell phone, including texting, while driving.

  10. In Maryland, drivers younger than what age may not use a cell phone at all while driving, even hands-free?

    1. 17½ years old
    2. 18 years old
    3. 19 years old
    4. 21 years old

    Answer: B. Maryland: drivers under 18 years old may not use any wireless device while driving.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 1you may not use a cell phone while driving, even hands-free.

  11. In Maryland, a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on the other side of a divided highway with a median. You:

    1. Must stop
    2. Do not have to stop, but should watch for children
    3. Must stop only if children are crossing
    4. Must sound your horn and pass

    Answer: B. Maryland: drivers on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a median do not have to stop; drivers behind the bus must stop.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 6do not stop if the bus is on the other side of the barrier.

  12. In Maryland, when a school bus stops with red lights flashing, you must stop at least how far from it?

    1. 15 feet
    2. 20 feet
    3. 25 feet
    4. 30 feet

    Answer: B. Maryland: stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 6at least 20 feet from the back of the school bus

  13. In Maryland, a Move Over law violation (without a crash) brings:

    1. A warning
    2. A $110 fine and 1 point
    3. A $750 fine and 3 points
    4. Loss of license

    Answer: B. Violation: $110 and 1 point; causing a crash: $150 and 3 points; death or serious injury: $750 and 3 points.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 6A $110 fine and one point on your license.

  14. In Maryland, children under what age should ride buckled up in a rear seat?

    1. 5
    2. 8
    3. 13
    4. 16

    Answer: C. Children under 13 should ride in the back seat.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 10Children under age 13 should ride buckled up in a rear seat.

  15. In Maryland, children younger than what age must ride in a rear-facing seat (until the seat's limits are reached)?

    1. 2
    2. 1
    3. 4
    4. 8

    Answer: A. Children under 2 ride rear-facing until they reach the seat maker's limits.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 10Children younger than 2 must ride in a rear-facing child safety seat

  16. In Maryland, when following a bus or delivery van, increase your following distance to:

    1. 2 seconds
    2. 4 or 5 seconds
    3. 10 seconds
    4. 1 car length

    Answer: B. Behind buses and delivery vans, use four or five seconds.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 5four or five seconds

Sharing the road

  1. In Maryland, when you pass a bicyclist, you must leave at least:

    1. 3 feet
    2. 5 feet
    3. 10 feet
    4. 15 feet

    Answer: A. Maryland: give bicyclists at least 3 feet of space when passing.

    Source: Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002, 10-25), Section 6at least 3 feet between your vehicle and the bicycle

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