MD DMV Driver and Vehicle Services 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Maryland, how long do you have to notify the MVA of a change of address?
- 60 days
- 10 days
- 90 days
- 30 days (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 30 days
Maryland law requires drivers to notify the MVA of an address change within 30 days.
Question 2: What is the minimum age to apply for a Maryland learner's instructional permit?
- 16 years and 6 months
- 16 years
- 15 years and 9 months (Correct answer)
- 15 years
Correct answer: 15 years and 9 months
Maryland issues learner's permits starting at age 15 years and 9 months.
Question 3: How long must a Maryland learner's permit holder under 18 hold the permit before applying for a provisional license?
- 3 months
- 12 months
- 6 months
- 9 months (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 9 months
Applicants under 18 must hold the learner's permit conviction-free for at least 9 months.
Question 4: How many hours of supervised behind-the-wheel practice must a Maryland learner's permit holder under 18 complete?
- 40 hours, including 5 at night
- 50 hours, including 15 at night
- 60 hours, including 10 at night (Correct answer)
- 30 hours, including 10 at night
Correct answer: 60 hours, including 10 at night
Maryland requires 60 hours of supervised practice, 10 of which must be at night, for drivers under 18.
Question 5: What document does Maryland's MVA issue that complies with federal REAL ID requirements?
- A separate federal travel permit
- A notarized birth certificate copy
- An enhanced passport card
- A REAL ID-compliant driver's license or ID card marked with a star (Correct answer)
Correct answer: A REAL ID-compliant driver's license or ID card marked with a star
Maryland issues REAL ID-compliant licenses and ID cards marked with a star in the upper corner.
Question 6: In Maryland, vehicle registration for a passenger car is typically valid for how long?
- 1 year
- 5 years
- 3 years
- 2 years (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 2 years
Maryland passenger vehicle registrations are issued for a two-year period.
Question 7: What must a used vehicle pass before it can be registered to a new owner in Maryland?
- A federal odometer audit
- An emissions test only
- A Maryland safety inspection (Correct answer)
- A dealer certification course
Correct answer: A Maryland safety inspection
Maryland requires a state safety inspection before a used vehicle can be titled and registered to a new owner.
MD DMV Driver and Vehicle Services 2
In Maryland, how long do you have to notify the MVA of a change of address?