Maryland
Driving Practice Test

To take a vehicle out onto a public road in the state of Maryland you’ll need to have a valid driver’s license. If this is a dream of yours, as it is for so many others you’ll need to pass the MVA permit test and the written MVA test and the MVA driving test. Needless to say, this can be difficult if you don’t study and prepare correctly. Fortunately, this site offers a huge test bank of multiple-choice questions to help you pass Maryland’s written tests for non-commercial class licenses, CDLs, and motorcycle licenses. Every MVA practice test on this site is completely free and designed to help you ace your test. You will be presented with 25 questions and you must answer 22 questions correctly to pass. There is no time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Quiz" button below to begin.

1 / 25

You are at a point where you must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when:

you have several vehicles behind you

you transport two or more children in a passenger vehicle

you don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks

the crossing is located in an area with frequent train traffic

2 / 25

What is the minimum following distance under ideal driving conditions?

1 second

10 seconds

3-4 seconds

20 seconds

3 / 25

In order to qualify for a driver's license, an applicant must possess a continuous field of vision of at least ___ degrees.

140

180

4 / 25

When passing a commercial motor vehicle, the passing automobile driver must watch for:

the weight of the truck

the side, rear, and front no-Zones

the large mirrors of the truck.

Any hitches on the truck

5 / 25

Which is not a normal step to be taken when preparing to turn?

looking for signs or signals that may determine when/where you can turn

turning on your signal in advance of the turn

looking to all sides, including behind

accelerating

6 / 25

At a crosswalk:

you must yield to pedestrians

only yield to pedestrians with a guide dog

pedestrians must yield to you

construction workers must yield to you

7 / 25

When displayed on the rear of a vehicle, the sign shown indicates:

the vehicle is being drawn by an animal

the vehicle makes sudden stops

the driver of the vehicle has a CDL

the vehicle is traveling 25 mph or less

8 / 25

What is the color and shape of a "Detour" sign in Maryland?

yellow diamond

yellow square

red triangle

orange rectangle

9 / 25

Being able to obtain a driver's license is a:

privilege

requirement

right

right once you turn 18

10 / 25

What is the proper way to address a flashing red signal?

slow down to less than 10 mph and stop only if you see other traffic

come to a complete stop, check for other cars, and then start up when it is clear

yield if you see other cars coming

come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians and other cars, and then start up when it is clear

11 / 25

If your car starts to skid, you should take your foot off the gas and:

brake hard and steer to the right

stay off the brake and steer off the road

stay off the brake and steer in the direction of the skid

brake hard and steer off the road

12 / 25

What should you do when a police officer signals you to pull over?

pull over to the left-hand side and stop

pull over to the right-hand side and stop

speed up to find a parking lot to turn into

immediately keep driver's license and insurance card ready

13 / 25

When driving at night you should:

chew gum to stay awake

look directly at the headlights of the oncoming vehicle

increase your following distance

always use your high beams

14 / 25

When following a large truck that blocks your view ahead, you should:

drive up as closely as possible

increase your following distance

speed up and pass the truck

turn on your high beams

15 / 25

When making a left turn, you should:

while waiting to turn, keep your wheels pointed to the left

speed up through the turn

signal in advance

turn as soon as possible and try to cut the corner

16 / 25

When driving your vehicle up to a railroad crossing you should:

be prepared to stop

pay extra attention

slow down

all of these answers are correct

17 / 25

You must turn on your headlights when you are unable to see clearly at least how many feet ahead of your vehicle?

750 feet

1000 feet

200 feet

600 feet

18 / 25

To reduce the possibility of traction loss from hydroplaning in a rain storm, you should:

slow down

turn the steering wheel back and forth to compensate for skidding

drive at a constant speed

apply your brakes quickly

19 / 25

This sign means:

There is a school crossing ahead.

Railroad crossing ahead

There is a bus stop ahead.

There is a stop ahead.

20 / 25

Which of the following activities do not prevent road rage?

avoiding eye contact with other drivers

tailgating the car in front of you

always allowing extra travel time

obeying posted speed limits

21 / 25

This sign indicates:

winding road ahead

loose gravel

construction trucks entering the highway

detour ahead

22 / 25

The stopping distance of a car is equal to:

the driver's ability to see the need to break minus the time to get two hands on the wheel

the driver braking feet

the sum of the driver's reaction feet and braking feet

the difference between the driver's reaction feet and braking feet

23 / 25

When you are driving at a slower speed than the flow of traffic on a highway that has two or more lanes in your direction, you should:

move to and stay in the right lane

move to and stay in the left lane

use your high beams when driving at night

keep changing lanes

24 / 25

An example of the text presented on a route marker sign would be:

school zone

Bethesda 80 Miles

railroad crossing ahead

Interstate 495

25 / 25

What does this sign mean?

steep decent ahead

hazardous materials route

trucks entering highway

trucks exiting highway

Your score is

The average score is 84%

4.6/5 - (5 votes)

Drivers License

How To Get A Maryland Drivers License

Maryland has a graduated driver licensing system (GDL). They call it the Rookie Driver graduated licensing system. All first-time drivers, regardless of age, follow the Rookie Driver graduated licensing system: a leaner’s permit, a provisional license, and eventually obtain a full driver’s license. To obtain a learner’s permit, you must be 15 years and 9 months old and submit a verification of school attendance (in a sealed envelope). If you are 16 years old, you do not need the school attendance form. All applicants must have a parent or guardian co-sign the application. All applicants must submit proof of identity, lawful status, social security number and Maryland residence. Applicants must pass a vision test and knowledge test. The knowledge test is 25 questions and you must get 22 correct answers to pass. The fee is $50 for the learner’s permit.Learners’ Permit holders must be accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older who’s had their license for at least 3 years and may not use a cell phone while driving. All learners’ permit holders under the age of 25 must hold their permit for 9 months, not have any convictions, and complete a driver’s Ed course with 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of driving. The Maryland driving schools electronically submit completion to the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).To obtain your provisional license, you must complete 60 hours of supervised, documented driving with 10 of that being at night. Passing the driving skills test will give you a provisional license. Anyone over 25 years old who has not had any moving violations in 45 days of holding a learner’s permit can take the driving skills test once completing 30 classroom hours including 14 hours of supervised driving and 3 hours of night driving. documented driving with 3 hours being at night.Out-of-state driver’s education certifications are not accepted. You must complete the Maryland driver’s ed course.

If you are under 18 and you receive a moving violation while holding a permit, you could lose your permit.

Pass The Test

How To Pass the Maryland Driver's License Test

The first step to passing the MVA driving test is to get yourself prepared. If you’re not sure where to start, here are some helpful tips to guide your studying and test prep efforts.

Grab the Maryland driver’s manual from your local MVA branch office and study it until you know it forward and backward. Alternately, you can download it using the link below.
Take every MVA practice permit test and Maryland driving practice test you have time to take. This site has a ton of free practice driving tests to help you ramp up your knowledge of the state’s driving rules, road signs, and general driving knowledge.

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Maintain a positive attitude. This matters during your test preparation and also while you’re taking the test. There’s a lot to learn, and some questions will be tough, but if you maintain a positive attitude as you study and take the knowledge and permit practice tests you’ll see your score improve. As you take the actual test a positive attitude can help you stay focused, even if you miss a question or two. Remember, you don’t need to be perfect, you just need to pass!

Additional Information

Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA)

For the latest information on Maryland’s driver requirements as well as information on vehicle licensing, fees and testing, please see the Maryland MVA website http://www.mva.maryland.gov/.

Phone: 410.768.7000

To find the nearest Maryland MVA branch near you check out our Maryland DMV Locations page: https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/maryland/

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