Test Format

25

Total questions

88%

Passing score

22/25

Min. correct

Multiple choice

Eligibility & Fees

Permit age	15 years 9 months
License age	16 years 6 months (provisional) / 18 (full)
Permit fee	$50 (combined fee)
License fee	$72 (8-year)
Permit holding period	9 months minimum (provisional license)
Supervised hours	60 hours total (10 at night)

⚠ Memorize this — Maryland-specific

Maryland has the highest passing threshold in the US (88%) — only 3 mistakes allowed of 25.

💡 Pro tip

With only 3 allowed mistakes, practice until you're consistently scoring 95%+ on practice tests.

Top 5 Questions to Know

1. 1. On the Maryland MVA knowledge test of 25 questions, what is the maximum number of questions you can miss and still pass?

   Answer: 3 — an 88% passing threshold.

   Maryland has the highest passing threshold of any US state driver exam: 88%, meaning only 3 mistakes are allowed out of 25 questions. This is significantly stricter than the 80% that 35+ other states ...

2. 2. Maryland's automated speed cameras in SafeZones (construction areas) issue citations when drivers exceed the posted limit by:

   Answer: 12 mph or more.

   Maryland's SafeZones program uses automated cameras in construction zones to issue citations when drivers exceed the posted limit by 12 mph or more. Fines are doubled in work zones, and cameras operat...

3. 3. Which statement about sign shapes is NOT correct?

   Answer: A circle shape means a school crossing

   Circle-shaped signs warn of railroad crossings, not school crossings. A pentagon shape is commonly used for school zones or school crossings.

4. 4. Which option is NOT a typical purpose of a regulatory sign?

   Answer: Advertising nearby services

   Regulatory signs control traffic and communicate laws; they do not advertise services.

5. 5. What does this sign indicate?

   Answer: Come to a complete stop

   A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Top Reasons Drivers Fail the Road Test

• ✗ Rolling stops at stop signs
• ✗ Failing to check blind spots before lane changes
• ✗ Exceeding speed limit (even by 1–2 mph)
• ✗ Not signaling early enough before turns
• ✗ Improper lane changes