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MD / PASSENGER-CAR KNOWLEDGE TEST

Build your road sense.

Maryland MVA’s Rookie Driver and Driver’s Manual resources support the learner-permit knowledge test and staged licensing program. Study the qualified-supervisor rule, no-phone requirement, pedestrian priority, signs, and the driving log together.

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YOUR FIRST SMALL WIN

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Practice questions

65 mixed questions with explanations and source links.

Exam-style practice

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THE LEARNING ROUTE

One topic at a time.

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01Road signs & signalsRecognize the message before you reach the sign.02Right of wayWork through intersections, turns, and shared spaces.03Safe drivingBuild space, awareness, and good decisions.04Parking & stoppingKnow where and how to leave your vehicle safely.05Rules of the roadUnderstand lane choices, passing, and road markings.
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

Prepare with the official source.

01

Maryland requires a learner’s permit before behind-the-wheel education or driving on public roads; applicants must be at least 15 years 9 months.

02

A permit driver must have a qualified supervisor at least 21 who has held a license for at least three years in the front passenger seat, with no other front-seat passenger.

03

Maryland prohibits phone use while driving with a learner’s permit, including hands-free use, except for calling 911 in an emergency.

Requirements can depend on your age, license history, and permit type. Check Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration's permit information before making an appointment.

TRY THE MATERIAL

A few Maryland questions.

These original practice questions include explanations and source links. They are not official exam questions.

01What Maryland permit companion satisfies the MVA supervision rule?
  • A. No companion on neighborhood roads
  • B. Any adult in the rear seat
  • C. A licensed driver age 21 or older with at least three years of licensing in the front passenger seat
  • D. A driver who holds only a learner’s permit

Answer: A licensed driver age 21 or older with at least three years of licensing in the front passenger seat

Maryland requires a qualified supervisor at least 21 with three years of licensing, seated in front.

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02Which phone action is allowed for a Maryland learner-permit driver?
  • A. Reading a text at a red light
  • B. Holding the phone below the window
  • C. Using hands-free navigation while moving
  • D. Calling 911 in an emergency

Answer: Calling 911 in an emergency

Maryland’s learner-permit page says phone use is prohibited even hands-free, with the emergency 911 exception.

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03What should a Maryland driver do when a pedestrian has entered a crosswalk?
  • A. Drive around the pedestrian in the same lane
  • B. Yield and wait until the crossing is safe
  • C. Honk and continue
  • D. Stop only if a police officer is present

Answer: Yield and wait until the crossing is safe

Pedestrian safety and yielding rules require the driver to keep the crosswalk clear and proceed only when safe.

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04A Maryland applicant is 15 years 8 months old and otherwise ready. May they apply for the learner permit?
  • A. No; the minimum age is 15 years 9 months
  • B. Yes, if the road test is waived
  • C. Only if they drive with a sibling
  • D. Yes, at any age with a parent

Answer: No; the minimum age is 15 years 9 months

Maryland MVA sets the minimum learner-permit age at 15 years and 9 months.

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05A Maryland learner’s supervising driver is licensed but has held the license for only two years. May that person supervise?
  • A. Yes, if seated in back
  • B. Yes, if age 21
  • C. Only at night
  • D. No; the qualified supervisor must have held a license for at least three years

Answer: No; the qualified supervisor must have held a license for at least three years

Maryland requires a supervising driver age 21 or older who has held a license for at least three years.

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What to expect from practice

Does this match the official Maryland test?

Our exam-style sessions use a mixed practice set with feedback held until the end. They do not reproduce the official test, its question pool, or every possible rule. Study the complete state handbook as well.

What does my progress score mean?

Your progress reflects answers submitted here, including the topics you have practiced and your latest answer to each question. It is a study aid, not a validated probability of passing.

Is this an official DMV service?

No. Ace the DMV is an independent study platform. Use the official agency links for applications, appointments, fees, and eligibility decisions.

FOCUSED STUDY ROUTES

Practice by topic.

Take one part of the handbook at a time, then read the official source.

Road signs & signalsRight of waySafe drivingParking & stoppingRules of the road
Open the Maryland driver handbook guide