Other Important Information — Maryland Driver's License Practice Test

This section gathers important requirements that do not fit neatly elsewhere: reporting medical conditions, learner's permit supervision, insurance, occupant protection, and the driving test. You must notify the MVA of certain medical conditions when you apply for or renew your license, or when a condition is diagnosed, and the MVA's Driver Wellness and Safety Division and/or Medical Advisory Board must approve you. Reportable conditions include epilepsy or seizures, stroke, sleep apnea or narcolepsy, and certain vision problems, among others.

Learner's permit supervision, insurance, and occupant protection have clear rules. A Learner's Permit holder must have a supervising driver who is at least 21 years old, licensed for at least three years for the same class of vehicle, and seated beside them (unless the vehicle is a motorcycle). All motor vehicles registered in Maryland must be insured, you must always carry a valid insurance card, and driving without insurance brings a fine of up to $2,500 per vehicle each year. The driver and all passengers must wear a safety belt, and children under age 8 must ride in a child safety seat unless they are 4'9" or taller.

The driving test and bicycle equipment rules round out the section. Parallel parking is no longer required on the driving test; the same skills are covered by a 'reverse two-point turn,' and the test requires pull-in parking, back-in parking, and a three-point turn. For bicycles, the law requires brakes that can stop the bike within 15 feet at 10 mph, a helmet for anyone under age 16, and, when riding at night, a white front headlight and a red rear reflector. The section also describes e-bike classes, anti-lock brakes, and organ-donor and voter-registration options handled at the MVA.