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Maryland knowledge test

Maryland knowledge-test format and passing score

Checked against official state sources · September 30, 2026

The Maryland noncommercial Class C knowledge test has 25 questions, a 20-minute time limit and requires 88% or higher to pass.

  • 25questions
  • 20 mintime limit
  • 88%passing score

You need 88% or higher

For a 25-question Class C test, 88% corresponds to 22 correct answers. The MVA states the score as a percentage and gives 20 minutes to complete the test.

Maryland offers the Class C test in many languages

The MVA currently lists English, Spanish, American Sign Language, Amharic, Arabic, Traditional Chinese, Farsi, French, Hindi, Korean, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, Urdu, Vietnamese and Yoruba for the noncommercial Class C test.

Retest timing after a failure

After a first failed knowledge test, you may retest the next business day if an appointment is available. After failing two or more times, Maryland requires at least seven calendar days before another attempt.

Official sources

  1. Maryland MVA — Knowledge Tests
  2. Maryland MVA — Online Driver Test Tutorial

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