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Free Maryland MVA Written Test Study Guide 2025

Average pass rate for driving tests in Maryland: 40%.
Average pass rate for this test: 38%.
Moderate
Score distribution:
90-100=>7%
80-89=>14%
70-79=>27%
60-69=>23%
<60%=>29%
Avg. first-try score: 73%

In Maryland, the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) publishes the official Maryland Driver’s Manual (Maryland MVA Handbook (MD Driver's Manual) 2025). This handbook describes the various aspects of driving theory in detail, including licensing requirements, traffic signals, and rules of the road. Aspiring drivers use this manual as their primary resource for studying this subject, but there are other tools that can help you learn more efficiently.

Our Maryland MVA Written Test Study Guide can be a game changer for students who struggle with test anxiety. This intuitive tool can help you improve your knowledge and build the confidence to pass the official written knowledge test on your first attempt. All 20 questions have multiple answer choices, but only one is correct. For your convenience, we have omitted any timer from this practice test. Initiate a training session anytime, anywhere in the world, and learn at your own pace. All you need is a compatible device and a stable internet connection.

The voice-over function can help you maintain focus even in busy environments where distractions are common. You can activate it from the “Test settings” menu on the left side of the page. An artificial voice will read the questions and answer choices aloud, making it easier for you to stay focused. Beginners unfamiliar with driving theory can initiate a conversation with our DMV Genie AI to receive personalized help. The most complex aspects are now easier to understand with real-life examples and further explanations provided by this automated assistant. Stuck on a difficult question? Request a hint that nudges you in the right direction without revealing the correct answer. If you have any questions, you can ask the AI coach for personalized clarification.

Tricky exam topics covered here:
Skidding & Braking
Highway Driving
Free Maryland MVA Written Test Study Guide 2025
MD MVA driver's license
Based on the official MD Driver HandbookHandbook‑based (2025) + exam‑taker feedback
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Accuracy & authorship

Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

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How to use this practice test

  1. Start here. One of 4 free Maryland tests. Read explanations as you go.
  2. Cover more ground. All tests have different questions - no repeats.
  3. Finish strong. Try the Exam Simulator for a full-length run.

Why this works

  • Exam-like questions from the current handbook + real test-taker patterns. Explanations cite the manual.
  • AI Assistant explains tricky items in plain language.
  • Performance Insights show your weak topics and what to study next.
  • Challenge Bank™ saves your mistakes for targeted practice.

Actual MVA permit test: What to expect?

The Maryland permit test has 25 questions. You must get 22 correct (88%) to pass.
  • Where: Any Maryland MVA office (find locations)
  • Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
  • If you fail: Retake after 1 day.
  • Commonly missed: safe following distance (3-second rule), road sign recognition (warning, regulatory, and guide signs).
  • Ready to schedule? Book your MD MVA appointment

About the Maryland learner permit

Nobody was born an expert driver. Like every skill, getting better at driving requires consistency and perseverance. Before you can get behind the wheel of your favorite vehicle and gain practical experience, you must master driving theory. Our Maryland MVA Written Test Study Guide practice test makes it easier for you to study this subject and helps you become a safe and responsible driver.

We know what it takes to pass. And we’ve got the proof.

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A smarter way to study

Challenge Bank™

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AI-powered feedback

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Interactive handbook

Go beyond the boring black-and-white manual. Our interactive handbook lets you read, listen with an MP3 audio version, or even chat with it to find the information you need, faster.