Directions: Licensing requirements include a vision screening, a knowledge test, and a driving skills test on the satisfactory operation of a motor vehicle.

The knowledge test for your learner's permit is based on information contained in this driver’s manual. To pass the knowledge test, you must demonstrate a basic understanding of Maryland traffic laws. The Knowledge tests include 25 multiple choice questions

If you answer at least 22 questions correctly from the sample test found here AND you have thoroughly read the "Maryland Driver's Handbook" and "All You Need to Know About Your Driver's License", you will be well prepared to take the knowledge test for your learner's permit.

Number of tests:	24
Number of questions:	25
Passing score:	22

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Maryland driver's examination

You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?

Collisions are more likely to happen when:

This sign means:

This sign means:

Vehicles stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing must remain stopped until:

You are approaching an intersection with a steady yellow traffic light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:

You should use your horn when:

You see pedestrians near the road. You should:

Partially enter the intersection to establish your right-of-way.
Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across.
Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear.

All vehicles are traveling at about the same speed.
One lane of traffic is traveling faster than the other lanes.
One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic.

All students are off the bus.
The stop arm is retracted.
The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.

Speed up to beat the red light.
Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection.
Come to a safe stop.

Another vehicle is in your way.
It may help prevent a collision.
Another driver makes a mistake.

Sound your horn and maintain your speed.
Speed up to clear the area quickly.
Slow down and pass with caution.

Crossroad ahead.
Merge.
Stop.

School zone or crossing.
Pedestrian crossing.
Railroad ahead.