Driver License Classificiation

Minimum age to apply for a Maryland learner’s permit is

Teens may apply at age 15 years, 9 months, with guardian consent and must pass a vision and knowledge test.

Minimum age to get a provisional license is

Applicants must meet education and practice requirements, including 9 months violation-free with a learner’s permit.

Required classroom hours for driver education are

This includes MVA-approved instruction on traffic laws, safe driving practices, and risk management.

Minimum behind the wheel instruction time is

This is part of Maryland’s certified driver education course, conducted by a licensed instructor.

The total supervised practice hours needed are

At least 10 hours must be completed during nighttime conditions, logged in a practice skills log.

Permit holding time before applying for provisional license is

Applicants under 18 must hold the permit violation-free for 9 consecutive months and complete driver education.

Provisional drivers under 18 may not drive between

Exceptions apply for school, work, volunteer service, or with a licensed adult over 21.

The time required to hold a provisional license before full license is

The MVA automatically converts it to a full license after 18 clean months with no moving violations or PBJs.

Minimum age for receiving a full driver’s license is

If the driver completes the full Graduated Licensing System with no violations during the provisional period.

If your license is expired over one year, you must

This ensures the driver’s competency and up-to-date understanding of traffic rules before reinstatement.

New residents must exchange out-of-state licenses within

After becoming a Maryland resident, a driver must surrender their old license and meet state testing requirements.

Out-of-state expired licenses over 18 months

These drivers are treated as new applicants and must complete both the knowledge and skills tests.

Classroom instruction required for applicants over age 25 is

There are no exemptions .All new drivers, regardless of age, must complete a full driver education program.

Second moving violation under 18 results in

Driver may only travel to school, work, or court-mandated activities for 90 days after the suspension.

Third moving violation under provisional license results in

The MVA requires participation in a driver improvement or young driver education program.

New residents must exchange out-of-state licenses within

After 60 days of residency, they must transfer their license to Maryland.