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Am I Ready for the Maryland Permit Test?
12-question diagnostic · 4 easy, 4 medium, 4 hard · Updated July 12, 2026
Twelve questions, deliberately mixed: four easy, four medium, four of the hardest in our verified Maryland bank. The real test needs 88% — but a diagnostic this short needs a margin, so read your result like this: 12+ of 12, you're ready to book; 10–11, you're close — drill the 25 hardest first; below that, work the full test ladder before test day.
Answer each question to see the explanation. Your score is tallied against the real passing bar at the end.
1. Maryland considers a driver to be driving under the influence of alcohol when their blood alcohol concentration is:
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Correct answer: .08 or higher
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) measures the amount of alcohol in your blood. Maryland considers drivers to be driving under the influence of alcohol when their BAC is .08 or higher.
2. Which three tests make up the licensing requirements for a Maryland noncommercial driver’s license?
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Correct answer: A vision screening, a knowledge test, and a driving skills test
To get a Maryland driver’s license you must take and pass a vision screening, a knowledge test, and a driving skills test. Some people may have to meet other requirements the MVA will tell them about.
3. When you park your vehicle, you are responsible for making sure it:
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Correct answer: Is not a hazard to anyone
You are responsible for making sure that your parked vehicle is not a hazard — that it does not cause harm to anyone. Always park in areas that are clearly meant for parking.
4. If you are involved in a crash where someone has been injured, you must:
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Correct answer: Remain at the scene and call 911 immediately
When someone is injured — including a pedestrian or bicyclist — you must remain at the scene, call 911 immediately, report the number of people involved, the type of injury, and the location, and not move the vehicles.
5. You must turn on your headlights anytime there is not enough light to clearly see at least:
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Correct answer: 1,000 feet ahead
When driving, you must turn on your headlights anytime there is not enough light to clearly see at least 1,000 feet in front of your vehicle.
6. When making a right turn, a large truck will often first:
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Correct answer: Move left before making the turn
Trucks make wide turns and need more space than cars. When making a right turn, large trucks often move left first — you may think they are changing lanes and try to pass on their right, which is risky. Wait to see whether the truck is turning before passing.
7. If you are convicted of leaving the scene of a crash that results in a serious injury:
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Correct answer: Your license will be revoked, and you could face up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine
Leaving the scene of a crash with a serious injury brings severe penalties: your license will be revoked, and you could go to prison for up to 5 years and be fined up to $5,000.
8. Two vehicles reach an intersection at exactly the same time. Who should yield?
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Correct answer: The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
If two vehicles arrive at an intersection at the same time, you must yield to the driver on your right. You also yield to any driver who reached the intersection before you did.
9. Leaving the scene of a crash where someone dies is:
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Correct answer: A felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine
Leaving the scene of a crash where someone dies is a felony. You could go to prison for up to 10 years and be fined up to $10,000.
10. You must dim your high beams to low beams at least how far before reaching a vehicle coming toward you?
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Correct answer: 500 feet
Change to low beams at least 500 feet before reaching vehicles coming toward you so your high beams do not blind the oncoming driver.
11. You should switch from high beams to low beams when you are following a vehicle that is:
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Correct answer: 300 feet or less in front of you
Change to low beams when following a vehicle that is 300 feet or less in front of you, so your high beams do not reflect off its mirrors into the other driver’s eyes.
12. If you are convicted of a drunk or drugged driving offense with a child in your vehicle:
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Correct answer: The judge can double your fine and jail time
If you are convicted of a drunk or drugged driving offense with a child in your vehicle, the judge can double your fine and jail time.
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