Maryland supervised driving: 60 hours, 10 at night.

Everything a Maryland parent needs in one place — required practice hours, night-driving rules, permit age, and what the written test looks like — plus a free log that keeps the hours straight.

What Maryland actually requires

Requirements summarized from the official Maryland driver handbook.

The Maryland graduated licensing path

  1. — from age 15

    Restrictions: Must hold 9 months; drive with licensed adult 21+; no wireless communication device use

  2. — from age 16

    Restrictions: No passengers under 18 for first 5 months unless supervised; curfew midnight-5am; no wireless device use

  3. — from age 18

    Restrictions: Full privileges

Maryland laws your teen will be tested on

Maryland Seat Belt Law

Wearing a seat belt is the single most effective way to prevent death and serious injury. All passengers must use safety belts or child safety seats, especially with a Provisional License.

Maryland Speed Limits

The posted speed limit is the maximum legal speed. You may drive slower based on conditions, but it is illegal to drive faster than the posted limit. Speed cameras may be in use.

Maryland DUI & Wireless Device Restrictions

BAC of .08 is driving under the influence. It is illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving. Under 18, no cell phone use even hands-free. Provisional/Learner permit holders cannot use any wireless device.

Maryland School Bus & Pedestrian Rules

When there is no traffic signal, stop for pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk; obey signals, do not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk, and yield to pedestrians when turning. For a school bus stopped with flashing red lights, stop at least 20 feet from its back when behind it or at least 20 feet from its front when approaching from ahead.

Maryland Move Over & Emergency Scenes

Move over when approaching vehicles stopped, standing, or parked on a road with flashing lights; if moving over is unsafe or impossible, slow to a safe speed. Violations can bring a $110 fine and one point, a $150 fine and three points if a crash results, or a $750 fine and three points if there is a death or serious injury.

Maryland Right-of-Way Rules

In Maryland, yield to the driver on your right at a four-way stop and to pedestrians, bicyclists, or drivers still in the intersection. Also yield when entering from a driveway, private road, “T” intersection, yield sign, or highway ramp, and to opposing traffic when turning left.

Maryland driving practice questions, answered

How many supervised driving hours does Maryland require?
Maryland requires 60 supervised driving hours, including 10 hours after dark.
What counts as a night driving hour in Maryland?
Driving between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. local time counts toward the 10-hour night requirement.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Maryland?
A Maryland learner's permit can be issued starting at age 15.
How many questions are on the Maryland written test?
The Maryland knowledge exam has 25 questions and requires 85% correct to pass.
Does NextDriver Prep have Maryland practice questions?
Yes — 0 practice questions written from the official Maryland driver handbook, with explanations for every answer.
How should we track the 60 hours?
Log each drive the same day it happens. NextDriver Prep's free log records date, duration, day/night split, and conditions, and totals your progress toward Maryland's 60 hours automatically.
Is the Maryland driving log free?
Yes. The supervised driving log is free forever, with no card required. The Family Plan adds lessons, coaching scripts, hazard training, and Kai the AI co-pilot.
Does NextDriver Prep submit our log to the state?
No. NextDriver Prep helps your family track and organize practice. The Maryland licensing agency decides permit and license eligibility.
What restrictions apply during the undefined stage in Maryland?
Must hold 9 months; drive with licensed adult 21+; no wireless communication device use
What restrictions apply during the undefined stage in Maryland?
No passengers under 18 for first 5 months unless supervised; curfew midnight-5am; no wireless device use
What restrictions apply during the undefined stage in Maryland?
Full privileges

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