German driving license

Some Experience applying with a German driving license

Make sure you have the '3-hour drug and alcohol' certificate and the needed documents described earlier. (e.g. the account summary sent to you by your bank and your leasing contract).
You don't need an appointment, just go to the MVA. Tell the guys at the information stand that you want to apply for a Maryland driver's license and you already have a valid German driver's license. No translation needed.
You will have to provide some data at the counter and will be sent to make the Law and Order Test. There are 20 questions, 3 may be wrong, one question can be switched if you don't know it.
If you have completed the test successfully, you will get some paper which enables you to take the driving test.
Go to another counter and apply for the driving test. Usually you can make the test ad hoc. (You will need a car, so maybe you ask someone to lend you one for the test). You will get a form for the examiner. Luckily this form contains all the penalties and points, so study it carefully. It will give you a hint what you may and may not do. (e.g. passing the STOP line = 16 penatly points = failed)
The driving test is very easy though if you made a German driving test before and takes about 15 mins.

The whole procedure will take about 3-4 hours, depending on how many people are at the MVA.

Enjoy !