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Key Maryland rules at a glance

Extracted directly from the official MVA handbook. Values left blank aren't explicitly stated in the handbook.

Adult BAC limit
0.08%
Teen curfew
Provisional under 18: no driving 12am-5am except for employment, school, athletic, or volunteer activities
Teen passenger limit
Provisional first 5 months (151 days): no passengers under 18 unless qualified supervising driver or direct family
Cell phone (teen)
Provisional and learner's permit holders: no wireless communication devices including hands-free (911 exception)
Cell phone (adult)
Hand-held cell phones and texting prohibited; hands-free permitted
Right turn on red
allowed unless posted (must come to complete stop and yield)
Move-over law
Yes - must move over or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles, tow trucks, service vehicles
Open container
prohibited - illegal to operate vehicle with open alcohol container in passenger area
Child seat
Under 8: appropriate child safety seat unless 4'9" or taller; under 13: ride buckled in rear seat

Notable Maryland-specific rules

  • Provisional license under 18: 1st offense = driver improvement program; 2nd = 30-day suspension; 3rd = 180-day suspension
  • Provisional drivers: nighttime exception for employment/school/volunteer/athletic activities
  • Maryland Vehicle Law explicitly bans earplugs/headsets covering both ears
  • Holding period: 9 months (under 18), 3 months (18-24 with diploma), 45 days (25+)

Section II Licensing Requirements (Rookie Driver/GLS, Learner's Permit, Provisional License); Section VI Dangerous Driving (Alcohol, Cell Phones, Open Container); Section IX Restrictions (Wireless Device, Passenger, Nighttime); Section X Seat Belt Law and Child Safety Seats

About the Maryland DMV test

The Maryland MVA written knowledge test has 25 questions. You need to answer 22 correctly (88%) to pass and get your MD driver's license or learner's permit.

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Maryland DMV test FAQ

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What is the legal BAC limit for drivers under 21 in Maryland?

Maryland enforces a zero-tolerance policy with a BAC limit of 0.02% for drivers under 21, meaning any alcohol in the system can result in license suspension.

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How many points does it take to suspend your driver's license in Maryland?

Accumulating 12 points within a 2-year period will result in a license suspension in Maryland; the state uses a 3-8 point system depending on violation severity.

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What are the passenger restrictions for a Maryland provisional driver's license?

Maryland provisional licensees cannot transport any passenger under 18 (except immediate family) for the first 5 months, and must observe a midnight-to-5 a.m. curfew during that period.

How many questions are on the Maryland DMV test?

The Maryland MVA written test has 25 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and state-specific rules.

What score do I need to pass the MD DMV test?

You need to answer 22 questions correctly, which is 88%. Our practice tests match this exact format.

Is the Maryland DMV practice test free?

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How accurate are these Maryland practice questions?

Our questions are based on the official Maryland Driver Handbook, public question banks, and common DMV test patterns. We cross-verify with AI and human review.

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