Maryland Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

DMV Info Minimum Age for Learner Permit 15 years, 9 months Learner Permit Holding Period9 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 License16 years, 6 months Road Test Yes Unsupervised Driving RulesProvisional 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 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