Preparing to apply for a Maryland learner’s permit? This page helps you study for the Maryland MVA knowledge test with free practice sets, explanations, and a practical study plan. You can review the verified test format, passing score, and retake rules before choosing a topic to practise. Practice Test Geeks uses AI tools to write its content; these practice questions are not real exam questions.
The Maryland MVA Test has 25 questions and takes about 20 minutes[1] (Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, verified Oct 25, 2026).
Numbers in brackets link to the official sources listed under Sources & last verified. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions | 25 questions[1] | Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Time limit | 20 minutes[1] | Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Passing score | 88% or higher[1] | Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Exam fee (Learner's permit (Non-CDL Type I GLS)) | $65[2] | Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Retake policy | Next business day after 1st fail; 7 calendar days after 2+ fails[1] | Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Validity | Up to 6 months[1] | Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Delivery | Computer, at an MVA office[1] | Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Eligibility | At least 15 years 9 months old[3] | Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration · Oct 25, 2026 |
According to Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, “Class C, Class M, and Moped Permit: 25 questions”[1]
The Maryland MVA knowledge test is part of preparing for a learner’s permit. You must be at least 15 years 9 months old to apply for a Maryland learner’s permit. The verified fee for a Learner’s Permit — Non-CDL Type I GLS, for someone with no previous license — is $65. Treat that as the fee for this permit category, rather than a separate knowledge-test charge.
Tests are usually administered on a computer at an MVA office. The Class C, Class M, and Moped Permit knowledge tests have 25 questions. You have 20 minutes to take the test and must score 88% or higher to pass. Use these conditions to guide your preparation, without assuming that a practice result predicts your official result.
After your 1st failed attempt, you may retest on the next business day. After 2 or more failures, you must wait at least 7 calendar days. Passing knowledge and skills test scores remain valid for up to 6 months; that is score validity, not permit validity. For the official wording, consult the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s Knowledge Tests, Learner’s Permit, and License and ID Fees pages.
Prepare for the Maryland MVA Test exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: Lanes are identified by double-broken yellow lines on both sides as follows:
Answer: A. Reversible lanes
Explanation:
The intended answer is A: Reversible lanes. The question describes lane markings associated with lanes whose permitted direction can change. The existing explanation contradicts the answer key by denying that identification and saying the markings merely indicate a reversible lane ahead; it should not be used as written. B, intersections, describes where roads meet rather than this lane arrangement. C, the person is blind, does not identify a lane type. D, stopping, describes an action rather than the marked lane. Remember the distinction between identifying a reversible lane and determining whether you may use it: check the applicable lane-control signals before entering.
Question: What is the maximum duration of validity for non-commercial driver's licenses?
Answer: C. 5 to 8 years
Explanation:
This question needs verification before it can serve as a scored example. The supplied key selects C, 5 to 8 years, but the verified facts do not establish non-commercial license validity. The wording also asks for a maximum while offering a range. A, indefinitely, B, 1 year, and D, 10 years, disagree with the supplied key, but that alone does not establish why they are wrong under Maryland’s rules. Do not memorize the existing explanation as an official requirement. The general rule is to distinguish license validity from permit validity and test-score validity, then check the relevant MVA requirement.
Question: What does Maryland law require drivers to do at the scene of an accident resulting in injury?
Answer: B. Stop, render reasonable aid, and report the crash to police
Explanation:
B is the intended answer: Stop, render reasonable aid, and report the crash to police. It includes each action described in the supplied practice question’s explanation. A is wrong because leaving to report elsewhere omits stopping and helping at the scene. C substitutes moving vehicles and a later report for the stated duties to stop and assist. D makes calling for help depend on whether an injury appears life-threatening, which does not match the question’s broader injury condition. Remember the combined responsibilities in this example: stop, provide reasonable assistance, and report the injury crash. Treat this as a practice explanation, not a quotation of Maryland law.
Start with the official Maryland MVA study material. Read for the action a driver should take in a situation, then use the Maryland MVA Permit practice set to find topics that need more attention. For each uncertain answer, write down the rule you need to check rather than memorizing the answer letter.
Choose focused practice based on those gaps. Use Road Signs and Signals for sign and signal questions, Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road for driving-rule questions, and Parking Rules and Regulations for parking questions. These are practice categories, not a verified official exam outline.
Review every missed answer against the official material. If a question and its explanation disagree, set it aside until you can resolve the conflict. Return to mixed practice and explain your choices without looking at the answer key. Keep the official 20-minute limit in mind as you practise reading carefully. Before test day, check the MVA’s Knowledge Tests and Learner’s Permit pages for official requirements.
The Class C, Class M, and Moped Permit knowledge tests have 25 questions. You have 20 minutes and must score 88% or higher to pass. The Maryland MVA’s Knowledge Tests page is the official source for this format, time limit, and passing requirement.
Yes. Maryland MVA knowledge tests are usually administered on a computer at an MVA office. The official wording says “usually,” so it does not establish that every test uses that delivery method. Consult the MVA’s Knowledge Tests page for its description of test administration.
You must be at least 15 years 9 months old to apply for a Maryland learner’s permit. The verified fee is $65 for the Non-CDL Type I GLS learner’s permit for someone with no previous license. That fee applies to the named permit category.
After your 1st failure, you may retest on the next business day. After 2 or more failures, you must wait at least 7 calendar days before retesting. The distinction matters: the initial wait uses a business day, while the later waiting period uses calendar days.
A passing knowledge-test score is valid for up to 6 months. The Maryland MVA states that this maximum validity also applies to passing skills-test scores. This fact concerns test scores; it does not establish how long your learner’s permit or driver’s license remains valid.
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