You are eligible to get a Maryland Instruction Permit when you are 15 years and 9 months old
Parental consent required if driver is under 18 years old
You are eligible to get an Instruction Permit when you are 15 years and 9 months old in Maryland and then have to hold it for at least 9 months and complete the other requirements in the chart, so the earliest age would be 16½ years old.
The Learner’s Permit requirements can be found here:
https://mva.maryland.gov/drivers/Pages/rookie-driver-general-learners.aspx
Requirements:
What are the restrictions on a Learner’s Permit?
Restrictions on Learner’s Permit:
The Maryland MVA (Motor Vehicle Administration) Call Center number is 410-768-7000
The Maryland MVA (Motor Vehicle Administration) website is:
Make an appointment here:
Yes, bring a parent or legal guardian. A parent or guardian must co-sign the learner's permit application if the applicant is under 18
A vision test is required to obtain a Maryland Driver’s License.
A photograph will be taken at the Maryland MVA office
After you pass your written exam and get your Learner’s Permit, you must hold it for 9 months and complete 60 hours of practice with an experienced driver 21 and older who has held a valid license for at least 3 years), including 10 hours of practice driving at night