MD DMV Driver Licensing 2

Question 1

What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

15 years, 9 months

Answer

Maryland allows applicants to obtain a learner's permit at 15 years and 9 months of age.

Question 2

How long must a new driver under 25 hold a learner's permit conviction-free before applying for a provisional license in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

9 months

Answer

Drivers under 25 must hold the learner's permit for at least 9 months without a moving violation conviction.

Question 3

How many hours of supervised behind-the-wheel practice must a Maryland learner's permit holder under 25 complete?

Accepted Answer

60 hours, including 10 at night

Answer

Maryland requires 60 hours of supervised practice, 10 of which must occur at night, documented in the practice log.

Question 4

Who qualifies as a supervising driver for a Maryland learner's permit holder?

Accepted Answer

A licensed driver at least 21 years old with 3+ years of driving experience

Answer

The supervising driver must be at least 21 and have held a license for at least three years.

Question 5

During what hours is an unsupervised Maryland provisional license holder generally prohibited from driving?

Accepted Answer

Midnight to 5 a.m.

Answer

Provisional drivers may not drive unsupervised between midnight and 5 a.m., with limited exceptions such as work or school activities.

(MD DMV) Maryland Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test