Standard Driving Manuals

If you intend to apply for any type of license offered through the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), you are going to have to spend some time practicing and cracking the books. In order to get any type of license in the state of Maryland, you will be put through a plethora of tests to assess your competence to operate a vehicle.

In order to make sure you ace these exams it is best to spend time perusing the manuals and handbooks published by the state. Not only do these handbooks contain all of the information you need to excel on both the written and driving exams, but each also explains in detail the process to obtain the specific license.

That includes where to go, what to bring, and how much to pay. The best part is that these manuals will cost you nothing and are available at all MVA offices. You can also download them online in PDF format.

If you need Adobe Reader to view the material you can download the latest version of the software for free.

• Driver's License Handbook. There's also an audio version available online.

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• Motorcycle Handbook

Other Informative Resources

Besides the standard driving manuals for cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles, the MVA has also prepared a number of guides and brochures for special-interest topics, such as age-related issues.

• Rookie Driver Brochure

• Rookie Driver Brochure (in Spanish)

• How to Ace Your Interview (for prospective MVA job applicants)

• Advance Directives Information Sheet (for information on medical decisions)

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