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Maryland DMV Permit Test in Chinese

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.

Preparing for the Maryland permit test as a Chinese-speaking driver? You can study every question, answer explanation, and rule from the Maryland Driver's Manual in Chinese — natively written, not machine-translated — and switch to English anytime with one tap.

The exam itself has 25 questions and requires 88% minimum (22 out of 25 correct). Below: how language options work at the DMV, and how to prepare in Chinese so nothing is lost in translation on test day.

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Maryland permit-test fact sheet and evidence status
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)

Sample questions for Maryland

Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.

Question 1 · Speed limits
What is the default speed limit in a Maryland business or residential district unless otherwise posted?
- 25 mph
- 30 mph
- 35 mph
- 40 mph
See the explanation
Correct answer: 30 mph
Maryland business/residential areas default to 30 mph.
Question 2 · Permit requirements
In Maryland, how long must you wait between retakes if you fail the knowledge test?
- 1 day
- 3 days
- 7 days
- 14 days
See the explanation
Correct answer: 7 days
Failed the MD knowledge test? You must wait 7 days before retaking.
Question 3 · Right of way
According to the Maryland Driver's Manual, when must you yield to pedestrians?
- Only at painted crosswalks with traffic signals
- Only when a pedestrian signal is active
- In any crosswalk, marked or unmarked
- Only in school zones
See the explanation
Correct answer: In any crosswalk, marked or unmarked
Yield to pedestrians in all crosswalks — marked or not.

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Can you take the official Maryland test in Chinese?

Maryland offers the official knowledge test in Chinese at most testing locations — confirm availability when you book or arrive.

Study in Chinese, pass in any language

Every practice question on this site is available in Chinese alongside English. That means you can learn the rule in the language you understand best, then review the same question in English so the exam wording never surprises you. The AI tutor answers follow-up questions in Chinese too — ask "why?" about any answer and get a full explanation.

What's on the Maryland permit test

The exam covers the core chapters of the Maryland Driver's Manual: - Right of way and intersection rules - Maryland speed limits and school zones - Graduated licensing (GDL) restrictions - DUI/DWI laws (zero tolerance under 21) - Road signs, signals, and pavement markings Format: 25 multiple-choice questions, 88% minimum (22 out of 25 correct) to pass. 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..

Tips for bilingual test-takers

1) Study the rules in Chinese first — understanding beats translation. 2) Review key vocabulary in English (yield, right-of-way, crosswalk, intersection) so official signage and English test wording are familiar. 3) Take at least one full mock exam in each language. 4) Road signs are language-free points: learn the shape + color system and they're free correct answers no matter what language your test is in.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Maryland DMV written test offered in Chinese?

Maryland offers the official knowledge test in Chinese at most testing locations — confirm availability when you book or arrive.

Are your practice questions really written in Chinese?

Yes — natively written in Chinese, not machine-translated, and reviewed against the Maryland Driver's Manual. You can switch between Chinese and English on any question.

Does the AI tutor speak Chinese?

Yes. Ask any follow-up question in Chinese and the tutor explains the rule, the correct answer, and why the other choices are wrong — all in Chinese.

How much does it cost?

The demo and your first full mock exam are free. Unlimited practice in Chinese and English is one payment — $24.99 for 6 months of Maryland access, or $39.99 for 12 months of access.

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