Maryland CDL Practice Test 2026

Free Maryland CDL practice test with real commercial driving questions. Prepare for your Maryland CDL exam — General Knowledge, Air Brakes, HazMat, and all endorsements. Updated for 2026.

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Non-Commercial (Class D) CDL (Commercial)

What's on the Maryland CDL Test?

The Maryland MVA CDL knowledge test has 50 questions for General Knowledge, with additional 20–30 question tests for each endorsement (Air Brakes, HazMat, Tanker, etc.). You need 80% to pass each section. Maryland administers its knowledge test exclusively at MVA full-service branch offices.

The Maryland MVA knowledge exam tests your understanding of Maryland traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices. DriveAce covers every topic you'll encounter on test day.

🚚 General Knowledge

Vehicle inspection, cargo management, driving techniques, and documentation for Maryland CDL.

💨 Air Brakes

Air brake system components, inspection, emergency stops, and maintenance tested by the Maryland MVA.

☢️ HazMat

Hazardous materials classification, placarding, loading/unloading rules for Maryland CDL endorsement.

🛢️ Tanker

Liquid surge, rollover prevention, loading and unloading procedures for Maryland tanker endorsement.

🚛 Doubles/Triples

Coupling, uncoupling, stability, and safe driving with multiple trailers under Maryland CDL rules.

🚌 Passenger & School Bus

Passenger safety, school bus operations, railroad crossings, evacuation for Maryland CDL.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Maryland CDL written test?

The Maryland MVA CDL General Knowledge test has 50 questions. You need 80% (40 correct) to pass. Each CDL endorsement — Air Brakes, HazMat, Tanker, Doubles/Triples, Passenger, School Bus — has an additional 20–30 question test, each also requiring 80%.

What CDL endorsements does DriveAce cover for Maryland?

DriveAce covers all major Maryland CDL endorsements: General Knowledge, Air Brakes, HazMat (Hazardous Materials), Tanker Vehicles, Doubles/Triples, Passenger Vehicles, and School Bus. All practice questions are based on Maryland MVA CDL requirements.

Is the Maryland CDL practice test free on DriveAce?

Yes — DriveAce offers free CDL practice questions for Maryland. Study General Knowledge and endorsement-specific questions that mirror the real Maryland MVA CDL exam. Full access to all practice questions is available for a one-time $19.99 fee.

What is the passing score for the Maryland CDL test?

You need to score 80% on the Maryland CDL General Knowledge test and each endorsement test. DriveAce practice tests use the same 80% passing threshold, so you always know when you're ready for the real exam at the Maryland MVA.

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