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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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¿Cuál es el límite legal de BAC para conductores menores de 21 años en Maryland?

Maryland aplica una política de tolerancia cero con un límite de BAC de 0.02% para conductores menores de 21 años, lo que significa que cualquier cantidad de alcohol en el sistema puede resultar en la suspensión de la licencia.

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¿Cuántos puntos se necesitan para suspender tu licencia de conducir en Maryland?

Acumular 12 puntos en un período de 2 años resultará en la suspensión de la licencia en Maryland; el estado usa un sistema de 3 a 8 puntos dependiendo de la gravedad de la infracción.

MD-specific

¿Cuáles son las restricciones de pasajeros para una licencia de conducir provisional en Maryland?

Los titulares de licencia provisional en Maryland no pueden transportar a ningún pasajero menor de 18 años (excepto familiares directos) durante los primeros 5 meses, y deben cumplir con un toque de queda desde la medianoche hasta las 5 a.m. durante ese período.

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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