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This Maryland Driver's License Driving Tests Requirements practice set has 26 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 88% on the real Maryland Driver's License knowledge test to pass.

Topic overview

This section explains what Maryland requires before you can be licensed to drive. Licensing has three parts: a vision screening, a knowledge test, and a driving skills test, all administered by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). Knowing these requirements ahead of time helps you arrive prepared and avoid a wasted trip.

The vision screening checks how well you see and may be done at the MVA or by your own eye doctor. To qualify you must have binocular vision, visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye, and a continuous field of vision of at least 140 degrees. If you need glasses or contact lenses to meet these standards, you must always wear them when driving and your license will note this. The knowledge test covers motor vehicle laws, safe driving practices, and traffic signs; it has 25 questions and you have 20 minutes to complete it at an MVA location.

The driving skills test includes driving on public roads and a special course at the testing location, and you must make an appointment online at mva.maryland.gov or by phone. The vehicle you bring must have up-to-date plates and registration, proof of insurance, be safe to drive, have a windshield free of cracks, and at least a half tank of gas. A supervising driver must come with you, and during the test only you and the examiner may be in the vehicle. State law also requires you to tell the MVA if you have a medical condition that could affect your ability to drive.

How many questions are on the knowledge test and how long do I have?

The knowledge test has 25 questions and you have 20 minutes to take it at an MVA location. It checks that you know motor vehicle laws, safe driving practices, and traffic signs. The MVA website has an Online Driver Test Tutorial with practice questions to help you prepare.

What condition must the vehicle I bring for the driving test be in?

It must have up-to-date license plates and registration, proof of insurance, and be safe to drive. The windshield must have no cracks or other things that could affect your ability to see, and the vehicle must have at least a half tank of gas.

Who is allowed in the vehicle during the driving test?

During the test, only you and the person giving the test are allowed in the vehicle. A supervising driver must come with you to the test site. If you are not feeling well, you should reschedule your appointment, and you may wear a mask during the test if you want.

Written from the official Maryland Driver's Manual — Driving Tests Requirements ↗· Last checked: 2026-07-10· Reviewed by the PassPrep editorial team· How we verify →

Sample questions

Three questions from the Driving Tests Requirements bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 26 questions at random from the same bank.

  1. What must you get before driving a motor vehicle in Maryland?

    • A driver's license — Correct answer
    • A boating permit
    • A vehicle title only
    • A parking pass

    Explanation: You must get a driver's license before driving a motor vehicle; cars, vans, and pick-up trucks are examples of motor vehicles.

    Handbook: Driving Tests Requirements — Need for a License

  2. Which three tests make up Maryland's licensing requirements?

    • A vision screening, a knowledge test, and a driving skills test — Correct answer
    • A physical fitness test, a written test, and an oral test
    • A hearing test, a reflex test, and a road test
    • A vision screening and a knowledge test only

    Explanation: Licensing requirements include a vision screening, a knowledge test, and a driving skills test.

    Handbook: Driving Tests Requirements — Licensing Requirements

  3. Which agency administers driver licensing in Maryland?

    • The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) — Correct answer
    • The Maryland State Police
    • The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
    • The U.S. Department of Transportation

    Explanation: The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) administers driver licensing in Maryland.

    Handbook: Driving Tests Requirements — Licensing Authority