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THE LOWDOWN: Maryland Driver's
 License Laws and Changes
After JULY 1, 1999

LEARNER'S PERMIT

AGE TO APPLY -  15 years, 9 months

APPLICATION FEE - $45 for all costs including license

To Apply MD residence with the following ID:
         State issued ID
          Birth Certificate

IF applicant is under 18, the Following is required - Signature from Parent or Guardian

PERMIT TEST - 20 questions from MVA Handbook.  - Passing is 85%

RESTRICTIONS  - Licensed driver over 21 and with 3 yrs  experience must accompany when driving.   Blood alcohol restriction of .002   No driving midnight-5:00 AM, excepting: employment, school related or volunteer driving purposes.

WITHDRAWAL  - Upon signatory's request - Valid 12 months

VALID - 12 months

PROVISIONAL LICENSE 
(initial 4-month phase of LICENSURE)

AGE - 16 years, 1 month

CONDITIONS TO TAKE TEST  - No convictions while training on permit 4 months on permit, 40 hour practice log.  Practice log sessions may be initialed by a qualified, licensed driver, BUT LOG MUST BE SIGNED BY SAME PERSON WHO SIGNED FOR LEARNER'S PERMIT

THE TEST -  

• Vision test - 20/40 required.
• Skills test - Applicant must successfully complete graded closed-course or on-road test. Typically, paperwork from permit clears way for road test at same facility.

RESTRICTIONS - Blood alcohol restriction of .002 No driving midnight-5 AM, excepting; employment, school related or volunteer driving purposes

VALID - 1 year. Clean record converts

FULL  LICENSE

CONDITIONS TO CONVERT - Driver must be at least 17 years and 7 months old or have 18 months on provisional license.   No convictions.

...  Learner's Permit Written Test