Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026
Practice for the Pennsylvania motorcycle knowledge test you pass, with a vision screening, for a motorcycle learner's permit. These questions cover Pennsylvania permit, training and helmet rules, plus safe riding skills from the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator's Manual.
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It is run by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Practise here for free with 130 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 10, 2026.
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Question 1 of 10
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Answer: A. One year
The permit is valid for one year.
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Question 2 of 10
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Answer: A. From sunrise to sunset
Permit holders may ride only in daylight.
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Question 3 of 10
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Answer: A. Only an instructor
Permit holders may not carry passengers, except instructors.
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Answer: B. 6 months
Riders under 18 must hold the permit for 6 months.
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Question 5 of 10
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Answer: B. 65 hours
Riders under 18 need 65 hours of practice.
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Question 6 of 10
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Answer: A. 15 hours
The Basic Rider Course counts as 15 of the 65 required hours.
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Answer: C. Riders under 18
Riders under 18 must complete the Basic Rider Course.
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Answer: D. You do not need a separate skills test at a Driver License Center
A certified Rider Coach evaluates your skills at the end of the course.
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Question 9 of 10
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Answer: A. Riders under 21, and new riders for two years unless they took an approved course
Pennsylvania's helmet law covers young riders and newly licensed riders without an approved course.
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Question 10 of 10
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Answer: D. Pass the motorcycle knowledge test again
You must pass the knowledge test each time you apply.
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What to know before the test
- To get a motorcycle learner's permit you must pass a motorcycle knowledge test and a vision screening. The permit is valid for one year.
- Permit holders may ride only from sunrise to sunset and may not carry passengers, except instructors.
- Riders under 18 must hold the permit for 6 months, complete 65 hours of practice, and finish the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program Basic Rider Course, which counts as 15 of those hours.
- Passing a Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program (PAMSP) course means you do not need a separate skills test at a Driver License Center.
- Riders under 21 must wear a helmet, as must riders in their first two years of licensure unless they completed an approved safety course.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Pennsylvania motorcycle permit valid?
One year. You must pass the knowledge test each time you apply.
What are the Pennsylvania motorcycle permit restrictions?
You may ride only from sunrise to sunset, and you may not carry passengers except instructors.
What do Pennsylvania riders under 18 need?
They must hold the permit for 6 months, log 65 hours of practice, and complete the PAMSP Basic Rider Course, which counts for 15 hours.
Can I skip the Pennsylvania motorcycle skills test?
Yes. Passing a PAMSP course means no separate skills test at a Driver License Center.
Who must wear a helmet in Pennsylvania?
Riders under 21, and riders in their first two years of licensure unless they completed an approved safety course.