First Maryland driver's license for adults

Step 1: obtain the learner permit

Pass document review, vision and the Class C knowledge test, then practice only under the learner-permit supervision rules.

Step 2: complete the same 30+6 approved driver education

Maryland requires this course for new drivers even when they are adults.

Age 18 with diploma/equivalent and ages 19–24

Hold the permit at least 3 months and complete 60 supervised hours including at least 10 at night before the provisional road-test stage.

Age 25+: shorter experience requirement

Hold the permit at least 45 days and complete at least 14 supervised hours including 3 at night.

Step 3: pass the road test and enter provisional status

All new drivers receive the provisional stage; adults 18+ are not subject to the under-18 passenger/night rules, but under-21 zero-alcohol rules still apply.

Step 4: keep 18 months clean for full licensure

A qualifying traffic offense, PBJ or suspension/revocation restarts the provisional clock.

Maryland's adult Rookie Driver route still changes at ages 18, 19 and 25

Age 18 with a high-school diploma/equivalent and ages 19–24 use a three-month permit hold and 60/10 practice; age 25+ uses 45 days and 14/3 practice. Certified 30+6 driver education remains required.

Age 25 or older

At age 25 or older, Maryland currently requires the permit for at least 45 days, certified driver education, and 14 supervised practice hours including at least three nighttime hours before the behind-the-wheel test.

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