Maryland road test
Maryland behind-the-wheel driving test
Maryland's Class C behind-the-wheel test has two parts: a closed-course section for basic vehicle control and a public-road section for safe driving in real traffic.
- 2 partsclosed course + public road
- Appointmentrequired
- Insuranceproof required
Be eligible before you schedule
Before the test, you need a valid unexpired learner's permit, the required supervised-practice hours and signed practice log when applicable, and completed driver education when required.
Bring a safe, legal vehicle
Your test vehicle needs valid registration and insurance, safe tires, working lights, brakes, horn, mirrors and doors, an examiner-accessible parking brake, at least half a tank of gas and no serious safety warning lights.
Closed course first, then public roads
You must pass the closed-course portion before moving to the public-road section. The closed course includes basic control exercises such as the reverse two-point turnabout; the public-road portion evaluates signs, signals, lane position, turns, speed control and traffic awareness.
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