Maryland Driver Handbook
Official driver handbook content, organized by chapter.
Direct answer
Maryland permit-test facts: Questions: 25; To pass: 88% minimum (22 out of 25 correct); Minimum age: 15 years 9 months for a Maryland learner's permit; Fee: $65 GLS Type I permit; $45 GLS Type II permit; Re-takes: A passing knowledge-test score is valid for six months; after expiration, the applicant must retake the test. After a failure, the next attempt is allowed the following day; no attempt cap stated.; Official handbook: Maryland Driver's Manual.
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 25 | Verified against cited official source |
| To pass | 88% minimum (22 out of 25 correct) | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | 15 years 9 months for a Maryland learner's permit | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $65 GLS Type I permit; $45 GLS Type II permit | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | A passing knowledge-test score is valid for six months; after expiration, the applicant must retake the test. After a failure, the next attempt is allowed the following day; no attempt cap stated. | Verified against cited official source |
| Official handbook | Maryland Driver's Manual | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
5 chapters
Driving Safely
Safe driving in Maryland means giving the road your full attention at all times. Wear your seatbelt on every trip — buckling up is the single most effective way to survive a crash — and make sure your passengers are buckled too.
Put your phone away while driving. Texting and handheld phone use are leading causes of crashes, and stricter limits usually apply to drivers with a learner permit.
Keep both hands on the wheel and scan 10–15 seconds ahead so you have time to react to hazards.