Roadwise States Maryland Driving lessons Learner's permits: types & who can apply Maryland driving lesson · Getting Your License
Learner's permits: types & who can apply A 2-minute lesson from the Maryland course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
Read time 2 minutes
Course unit Getting Your License
Checkpoint questions 6
Source pages 9 Your first step is a Learner's Instructional Permit. Which type you get depends on whether you've ever held a license, and your age decides extra paperwork.
Know the rule
To get a Type 1 permit you must pass a vision screening and the knowledge test.
Handbook p. 9 ↗ 14 days How long you must hold a Type 2 permit before taking the driving test for a full license
Handbook p. 9 ↗ Know the rule
If you are under 18, your parent or legal guardian must co-sign the permit application.
Handbook p. 9 ↗ Know the rule
If you are under 16, you must provide a completed Learner's Permit School Attendance Certification form (DL-300).
Handbook p. 9 ↗ Know the rule
While you hold the permit you must complete the Maryland Driver Education Program. The MVA website lists approved driver's education schools.
Handbook p. 9 ↗ Put it into practice
You're 15 years and 10 months old. You can apply for a Type 1 permit, but you'll need a parent or guardian to co-sign and a completed DL-300 school attendance form, because you're under 16.
A useful reminder Type 1 = up to 2 years. Type 2 = up to 180 days, age 16 years 6 months, test after 14 days. The ages are close: 15y9m vs 16y6m.
Check your understanding Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
How long does a Type 1 Learner's Instructional Permit last? Up to 1 year Up to 6 months Up to 3 years Up to 2 years Answer: Up to 2 years
A Type 1 Learner's Instructional Permit lasts up to 2 years.
Handbook p. 9 ↗ How old must you be to apply for a Type 1 Learner's Instructional Permit? At least 15 years and 9 months old At least 16 years and 6 months old At least 15 years old At least 16 years old Answer: At least 15 years and 9 months old
Applicants under 25 must be at least 15 years and 9 months old to apply for a permit.
Handbook p. 9 ↗ How old must you be to apply for a Type 2 Learner's Instructional Permit for a different license class? At least 15 years and 9 months old At least 16 years and 6 months old At least 18 years old At least 17 years old Answer: At least 16 years and 6 months old
A Type 2 Learner's Instructional Permit, for someone who already holds a license, requires being at least 16 years and 6 months old.
Handbook p. 9 ↗ Any Learner's Permit applicant under age 18 must submit a completed School Attendance Certification form (DL-300). True False Answer: False
False. The DL-300 Learner's Permit School Attendance Certification form is required only if you are under age 16.
Handbook p. 9 ↗ How long does a Type 2 Learner's Instructional Permit last? Up to 2 years Up to 180 days Up to 45 days Up to 18 months Answer: Up to 180 days
A Type 2 permit, for licensed drivers who want a different class, lasts for up to 180 days; a Type 1 permit lasts up to 2 years.
Handbook p. 9 ↗ After getting a Type 2 Learner's Instructional Permit, how long must you hold it before taking the driving test for a full license? At least 45 days At least 3 months At least 14 days At least 9 months Answer: At least 14 days
You can take the driving test once you have had the Type 2 permit for at least 14 days; 45 days, 3 months and 9 months are Type 1 holding periods.
Handbook p. 9 ↗ Previous lesson Applying & the Graduated Licensing System Next lesson Practice hours & how long to hold your permit More in Getting Your License About the source Roadwise’s Maryland course uses the driver handbook edition supplied with this study pack. This lesson cites source pages 9. The linked PDF is a third-party mirror of the handbook, rather than a government-hosted page.
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For current application requirements, fees, appointments, and the format that applies to your age or license type, check Maryland’s MVA. Roadwise provides study material and does not issue permits or licenses.