Maryland Permit Practice Test 2026: knowledge test
Free Maryland permit practice test: official facts from Maryland MVA, questions written from the official Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002).
- 25 questions
- 88% pass mark
- $65 fee, Learner's instructional permit
- 15¾ minimum age
- Facts checked October 14, 2026
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Official facts from Maryland MVA
| Official exam name | Knowledge test(noncommercial Class C learner's permit) |
|---|---|
| Run by | Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) official page |
| Number of questions | 25 |
| Breakdown | Maryland traffic laws, road signs and safe driving rules |
| Pass mark | 88% |
| Time limit | 20 minutes |
| Fee | $65 — Learner's instructional permit (Type 1, initial noncommercial license)Learner's instructional permit (Type 1, initial noncommercial license) $65: MVA fees page (read 2026-10-14; 'Fees effective as of September 1, 2025') 'Learner's Permit – Non CDL Type I (GLS) $65 For those with no previous license Includes conversion to full license'; 'Learner's Permit – Non CDL Type II $45 For currently or previously licensed drivers'. COMAR 11.11.05.03 A (regulation, read directly, supporting context): '$65 ... includes issuance of an initial driver's license if the applicant meets all requirements before permit expiration, and includes the $5 fee for the conversion of provisional license to driver's license.' Knowledge-tests FAQ: 'There is no MVA fee for taking a knowledge test.' |
| Minimum age | 15¾ |
| Where to book | Maryland MVA test booking and locations (official site) |
The Maryland knowledge test (noncommercial Class C learner's permit) has 25 questions (Maryland traffic laws, road signs and safe driving rules); you need 88% to pass, in 20 minutes, per Maryland MVA; questions come from the official Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002) (October 2025 Edition).
Source: Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) official pages, checked October 14, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | MVA learner's permit page (read 2026-10-14): 'You must be at least 15 years and 9 months old to apply for a Maryland learner's permit.' 'Proof of identity: birth certificate, U.S. passport, Permanent Resident card, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship'; 'Proof of your Social Security number: official Social Security card, pay stub (with SSN), or tax document (W-2 or 1099 with SSN)'; under 16, one of the school forms DL-300 or DL-300A; under 18, an adult co-signs the application (the page refers to 'the adult who co-signed the application'). At the appointment: a vision screening and a knowledge test; 'After completing your appointment, your permit will be mailed to you.' Residency documents per the MVA Online Document Guide (not read). |
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| Retake | MVA knowledge-tests FAQ (read 2026-10-14): 'You may retest the next business day after failing for the first time, if an appointment is available'; 'After failing two or more times, you must wait at least seven calendar days before retesting — this applies to all noncommercial and commercial knowledge tests'. |
| Attempts | MVA: 'All knowledge and skills test passing scores are valid for a maximum of six (6) months'; retake the test and submit a new application if you passed but were not issued a learner's permit. Interpreter (accessibility page): 'If the MVA offers the knowledge test in the language that you speak, you must attempt the knowledge test at least three (3) times before an interpreter can be used.' No MVA fee for the knowledge test itself. The October 2025 Driver's Manual (DL-002) still says an interpreter is allowed only after 'at least 5' attempts; the MVA accessibility page (read 14 Oct 2026) says three, and that is the current rule shown here. |
| Languages | MVA knowledge-tests FAQ (read 2026-10-14): the noncommercial Class C test is offered in English, Spanish, American Sign Language, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional), Farsi, French, Hindi, Korean, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, Urdu, Vietnamese and Yoruba. 'Spoken language interpreters are permitted for noncommercial license tests'; the applicant pays the interpreter, and the MVA pays for sign-language interpreters for hearing-impaired applicants. |
| Road signs | US traffic signs as shown in the Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002); the knowledge test checks 'Road signs' (MVA knowledge-tests page). |
| Handbook | Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002) — October 2025 Edition (listed as DL-002, December 1, 2025, on the MVA manuals page) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 14, 2026 |
Maryland road signs test
US traffic signs as shown in the Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002); the knowledge test checks 'Road signs' (MVA knowledge-tests page). Practice them in the free Maryland road signs test or browse the United States sign library.
Maryland knowledge test: common questions
How many questions are on the Maryland permit test?
The Maryland knowledge test has 25 questions (Maryland traffic laws, road signs and safe driving rules), per Maryland MVA.
What is the pass mark for the Maryland permit test?
You need 88% to pass, per Maryland MVA.
Is the Maryland permit test hard?
You need 22 of 25 (88%) to pass, so in the official 25-question format you can get at most 3 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002) (October 2025 Edition) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Maryland permit test cost?
$65 — Learner's instructional permit (Type 1, initial noncommercial license), per Maryland MVA.
Is there a free Maryland permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Maryland knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 25 questions and the official pass mark of 22 of 25 (88%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Knowledge test questions come from the official Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002). Read the Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002) on the official site.
Last updated October 14, 2026. Facts checked against Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) official pages. This site is independent and is not run by Maryland MVA.