Drive with Flamo
Maryland
Free test

No earphones in both ears

A free practice question for the Maryland permit test, with the answer explained.

Independent practice site. We're not the MVA and aren't connected to any government agency.

Practice question · Safety and the law

Which way of wearing earphones is illegal while driving?

The rule

You may not drive wearing earplugs, a headset or earphones in both ears. Hearing aids are allowed.

It's illegal to drive with earplugs, a headset or earphones in both ears. Hearing aids are fine.

From the Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 10, page 53. This question is our own wording of that rule. The handbook and the MVA have the final word.

Take the free 20-question test

20 questions from every topic, each with the answer explained and a link to the manual page. Ready's bar is 80%: 16 right. Free, no sign-up.

More safety and the law questions