Maryland Permit Test: Licensing Practice Questions

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: 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: You must wear them whenever you drive, and your license will show it

If you need glasses or contact lenses to meet the vision standard, you must always wear them while driving, and your license will list that restriction.

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

Correct answer: 25 questions, 20 minutes

The Class C knowledge test has 25 questions and you have 20 minutes to finish it.

Source: Section 1: Driving Tests Requirements – B. Knowledge Test

Correct answer: 88% or higher

The MVA requires a score of 88% or higher, which is at least 22 of the 25 questions correct.

Source: MVA website – Prepare for a Driver's License Test: Knowledge Tests

Correct answer: At least seven calendar days

After a first failure you may retest the next business day, but after failing two or more times you must wait at least seven calendar days.

Source: MVA website – Prepare for a Driver's License Test: Knowledge Tests

Correct answer: It must have at least a half tank of gas

The test vehicle must be safe, insured, have current plates and registration, an unobstructed windshield, and at least a half tank of gas.

Source: Section 1: Driving Tests Requirements – C. Driving Skills Test

Correct answer: Only the examiner, plus an approved interpreter if needed

A supervising driver must come with you to the test site, but only you and the examiner may be in the car, plus an MVA-approved interpreter if needed.

Source: Section 1: Driving Tests Requirements – C. Driving Skills Test

Correct answer: Pull-in parking, back-in parking, and a three-point turn

Parallel parking is no longer required on the test; you must do pull-in parking, back-in parking, and a three-point turn.

Source: Section 10: Other Important Information – L. Pull-In Parking, Back-In Parking, and Three-Point Turn

Correct answer: Originals or copies certified by the issuing agency

You must bring originals or copies certified by the issuing agency; the MVA rejects photocopies, notarized copies, and altered documents.

Source: Section 2: Licensing Requirements and Process

Correct answer: Two

Applicants bring proof of age, proof of lawful status if born outside the U.S., their Social Security Number (or proof of ineligibility), and two proofs of Maryland residence.

Source: Section 2: Licensing Requirements and Process

Correct answer: Up to 2 years

First-time applicants get a Type 1 Learner's Instructional Permit, which lasts up to 2 years.

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

Correct answer: After at least 14 days

A Type 2 permit (for licensed drivers seeking another class) lasts up to 180 days, and you may take the driving test after holding it at least 14 days.

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

Correct answer: 45 days

Applicants 25 and older must hold the permit at least 45 days, complete driver education, and log at least 14 practice hours.

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

Correct answer: 14 hours, 3 at night

Drivers 25 and older need at least 14 practice hours with a supervising driver, including at least 3 hours between 30 minutes before sunset and 30 minutes after sunrise.

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