Maryland Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

DMV Info
  • Minimum Age for Learner Permit 15 years, 9 months
  • Learner Permit Holding Period 9 months
  • Minimum Amount of Supervised Driving 60 hours, including 10 at night. A qualified supervising driver is a person at least 21 years old who has been licensed for at least three (3) years
  • Minimum Age for Driver License 16 years, 6 months
  • Road Test Yes
  • Unsupervised Driving Rules Provisional license holders under 18 may drive independently between the hours of 5am and 12 midnight. After these hours, you must have a qualified supervising driver with you when you drive
  • Passenger Rules Provisional license holders under 18 may NOT carry non-family member passengers for the first 151 days after receiving their license (unless accompanied by a qualified supervising driver).

How to get your Maryland Driver License step-by-step:

  • Practice for the written Learner Permit Exam using our free practice tests
  • Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)
  • Take the Learner Permit Written Exam
  • Practice driving with your learner permit
  • Take the Driving Exam