Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration
Maryland permit test: 25 questions, an 88 percent bar
Original Maryland questions with the law cited under every answer, scored the way MVA scores it.
- Exam Simulator25 questions, pass with 22, scored the way MVA scores it
- Practice Test 120 questions, a broad first pass across signs, right of way, rules and safety
- Road Signs Full197 questions, every sign, signal and pavement marking question
- Laws and Limits12 questions drawn from the Md. Code, Transportation
Work through them in order.
MD Practice Test 1
MD Practice Test 2
MD Practice Test 3
MD Practice Test 4
MD Practice Test 5
MD Full Marathon
MD Road Signs Mini
MD Road Signs Full
MD Right of Way
MD Complex Situations
Maryland Laws and Limits
MD Alcohol, Phones and Safety
MD Rules of the Road
Maryland Exam Simulator
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Know the format before you book.
Maryland sets the hardest pass mark in this part of the country. The Motor Vehicle Administration requires 88 percent on the Class C, Class M and moped knowledge test, which on a 25 question paper means 22 correct and only 3 misses, where most states let you drop 5. It is also one of the fastest tests to sit: the MVA gives you 20 minutes, charges nothing to take it, and keeps a passing score on file for a maximum of six months, so the permit or license has to be bought inside that window. Failing is cheap the first time and slow after that, since you can retest as early as the next business day if an appointment is open, but two or more failures force a wait of at least 7 calendar days. Behind the exam, Maryland's Rookie Driver ladder starts at a learner's permit at 15 years and 9 months, then 60 hours of supervised practice including 10 at night before a provisional license.
Format verified against Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration on 2026-08-27. Check the official page before you book, because states do change their rules.
Source: Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration, verified 2026-08-27
What the process looks like.
The knowledge test is written from the Maryland Code, Transportation Article. Our questions teach those same rules and cite the section behind each answer, so what you learn holds up on test day and on the road afterwards.
Maryland's Rookie Driver program moves through a learner's permit, a provisional license, and a full license, and the MVA sets the minimum permit age at 15 years and 9 months.
Before a provisional license, teens need certified driver education (30 hours classroom, 6 hours behind the wheel) plus 60 hours of supervised practice driving, including at least 10 hours at night.
For the first 151 days on a provisional license, a teen cannot carry any passenger under 18 besides immediate family unless a qualified supervising driver is also in the car, and driving is restricted between midnight and 5 a.m. without one.
A provisional license holder needs an 18 month clean driving record, with no moving violations or probation before judgment, before the MVA will issue a full unrestricted license.
The MVA does not charge a separate fee just to take the knowledge test; the cost comes from the permit or license issuance itself.
If you fail on your first try, you can retest as soon as the next business day if an appointment is open. After two or more failed attempts, the MVA requires at least a 7 calendar day wait before you can try again.
Maryland permit test questions, answered.
How many questions are on the Maryland MVA knowledge test?
25. The MVA's own knowledge test page lists 25 questions for a Class C, Class M, or moped permit, and says you must score 88 percent or higher to pass. Class A and Class B tests are shorter at 20 questions. Verified against Maryland MVA on 27 August 2026.
What score do I need to pass the Maryland permit test?
You need at least 22 of the 25 questions correct, an 88 percent score, which is stricter than the 80 percent minimum most other states use.
How much does the Maryland knowledge test cost?
Nothing. The MVA states there is no fee for taking a knowledge test, and that the cost sits with issuing the permit or license instead. You get 20 minutes to finish, and a passing score stays valid for a maximum of six months.
What happens if I fail the Maryland knowledge test?
You can retest as early as the next business day after a first failure if an appointment is available. After two or more failures, the MVA makes you wait at least 7 calendar days before your next attempt.