How Many Questions Are on the Maryland Permit Test?
Maryland's learner's permit knowledge exam has 25 multiple-choice questions, and you'll have 20 minutes to complete it — a real time limit, not just a suggestion.
The official test format
The 25 questions are drawn from the Maryland Driver's Manual and cover traffic laws, road signs and signals, right-of-way rules, and safe-driving practices.
The exam is administered in person at an MVA office alongside a vision screening — Maryland has no online or at-home option.
Because MVA procedures can change, always confirm the current format on the official Maryland MVA website before your appointment.
Why 25 questions doesn't mean an easy bar
Maryland pairs this 25-question length with an unusually demanding passing score — more on that on our passing-score page — so every question carries real weight.
Our free Maryland permit practice tests cover the same topic areas the official exam draws from, including a dedicated set of sign-recognition questions.
How our practice tests are structured
dmvwrittenexam.com splits its 145 original Maryland permit questions into multiple 25-question practice tests, matching the real exam's length while giving far more total repetitions than the official test alone would.
Each question includes an explanation and a source reference, so you learn why an answer is correct instead of just memorizing a letter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Maryland permit test?
25 multiple-choice questions, with a 20-minute time limit.
Is there a separate road-sign section, like some other states use?
No — Maryland's 25 questions are a single combined test covering laws, signs, and safe-driving rules together.
Can I take the test online instead of at an MVA office?
No — Maryland's knowledge exam must be taken in person at an MVA office.
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Start a free Maryland permit practice testLast reviewed: 2026-07-21