Maryland DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Correct answer: 20/40

Applicants need at least 20/40 vision in each eye, binocular vision, and a continuous field of vision of at least 140 degrees.

Source: Section 1: Driving Tests Requirements – A. Vision Screening

Correct answer: 15 years and 9 months

Applicants younger than 25 must be at least 15 years and 9 months old to get a learner's instructional permit.

Source: Section 2: Licensing Requirements and Process – B. Learner's Instructional Permit

Correct answer: Right, or left from one-way onto one-way

Unless a sign forbids it, after stopping on red you may turn right, or turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, yielding to pedestrians and traffic.

Source: Section 4: Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings – A. Traffic Signals

Correct answer: An emergency traffic incident

Fluorescent pink is used for emergency traffic incident signs; orange is for construction and maintenance work.

Source: Section 4: Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings – B. Traffic Signs

Correct answer: The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right

When two drivers arrive at the same time, yield to the driver on your right.

Source: Section 3: Basic Driving – B. Right-of-Way

Correct answer: The maximum legal speed in ideal conditions

The posted limit is the maximum legal speed under ideal conditions; you may drive slower when conditions require it, but never faster.

Source: Section 3: Basic Driving – C. Understanding Vehicle Speed

Correct answer: Before you reach the turn

Plan your turn ahead and turn on your signal before reaching the turning point to let other drivers know your plans.

Source: Section 3: Basic Driving – G. Turning

Correct answer: Right of the center of the road

Keep to the right of the center of the road unless you are passing, a sign or signal allows otherwise, or something blocks your path.

Source: Section 3: Basic Driving – F. Lane Driving

Correct answer: As close to the curb as possible

Park as far from traffic as possible, and if there is a curb, as close to it as possible.

Source: Section 3: Basic Driving – J. General Parking Rules

Correct answer: 0.08 or higher

Maryland considers drivers under the influence at a BAC of .08 or higher, but judgment and coordination can be impaired at much lower levels.

Source: Section 6: Dangerous Driving Behaviors – A. Alcohol, Drugs and Driving

Correct answer: 3 to 4 seconds

The MVA recommends at least 3 to 4 seconds behind the vehicle ahead in ideal conditions; most rear-end crashes come from following too closely.

Source: Section 3: Basic Driving – D. Following Distance

Correct answer: Get out and move away from the tracks

If you have an emergency on or near a railroad crossing, get out of the vehicle and move away from the tracks, then report it using the ENS sign.

Source: Section 5: Driving Situations and Conditions – G. Highway-Railroad Crossings

Correct answer: At least 20 feet

Stop at least 20 feet from the back of the bus (or the front, if you are approaching from ahead) while its red lights flash.

Source: Section 7: Sharing the Road – D. School Buses

Correct answer: Personal injury and property damage liability from a Maryland-licensed insurer

All vehicles registered in Maryland must be insured by a company licensed in Maryland for personal injury and property damage liability in the amounts the law requires.

Source: Section 10: Other Important Information – E. Insurance Requirements

Correct answer: At least 140 degrees

Along with 20/40 acuity in each eye and binocular vision, Maryland requires a continuous field of vision of at least 140 degrees.

Source: Section 1: Driving Tests Requirements – A. Vision Screening

Correct answer: A school attendance certification form (DL-300)

Applicants under 16 must submit a completed Learner's Permit School Attendance Certification form (DL-300), and anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian to co-sign.

Source: Section 2: Licensing Requirements and Process – B. Learner's Instructional Permit

Correct answer: Pedestrians and all other traffic

A turn on red is allowed only after a full stop, and you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and all other traffic.

Source: Section 4: Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings – A. Traffic Signals

Correct answer: One Way and changeable message signs

Black is used for One Way signs and changeable message signs.

Source: Section 4: Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings – B. Traffic Signs

Correct answer: The driver who arrived first

Yield to the driver who is already at the intersection or arrives before you.

Source: Section 3: Basic Driving – B. Right-of-Way

Correct answer: Slower drivers get passed constantly, raising crash risk

Going slower than surrounding traffic encourages constant passing, which increases the chance of a crash.

Source: Section 3: Basic Driving – C. Understanding Vehicle Speed