Pennsylvania PennDOT Permit Practice Test 2026

1. Question 1 of 25

   How many questions are on the Pennsylvania knowledge test, and how many must you answer correctly?

   • A18 questions; 15 correct
   • B40 questions; 30 correct
   • C20 questions; 14 correct
   • D25 questions; 20 correct
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   Answer: A. 18 questions; 15 correct

   The Pennsylvania knowledge test has 18 multiple-choice questions and you must answer 15 correctly.

2. Question 2 of 25

   In how many languages is the Pennsylvania knowledge test available on request?

   • A30, in written and audio format
   • BEnglish only
   • C5
   • D2: English and Spanish
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   Answer: A. 30, in written and audio format

   The test is available in written and audio format in 30 languages, on request, at all Driver License Centers.

3. Question 3 of 25

   You fail the Pennsylvania knowledge test. When can you retake it?

   • AAfter 30 days
   • BThe same day
   • CThe following business day
   • DAfter 7 days
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   Answer: C. The following business day

   If you fail the knowledge test, you may retake it the following business day.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What must you do before you can receive a valid Pennsylvania learner's permit?

   • APass the road test
   • BLog 65 hours of driving
   • CPass the knowledge test
   • DFinish driver education
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   Answer: C. Pass the knowledge test

   You must pass the knowledge test before you receive a valid learner's permit.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What is the minimum age for a Pennsylvania learner's permit?

   • A16
   • B17
   • C15½
   • D15
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   Answer: A. 16

   Pennsylvania issues learner's permits starting at 16.

6. Question 6 of 25

   How many hours of supervised behind-the-wheel practice must a Pennsylvania teen under 18 complete?

   • A40 hours, including 5 at night
   • B50 hours, including 10 at night
   • C65 hours, including 10 at night and 5 in bad weather
   • D100 hours, including 20 at night
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   Answer: C. 65 hours, including 10 at night and 5 in bad weather

   Teens need 65 hours of practice, with at least 10 at night and 5 in bad weather, certified on form DL-180C.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Which form does a Pennsylvania parent or guardian sign to certify a teen's 65 practice hours?

   • ADL-1
   • BMV-262
   • CDL-31
   • DDL-180C
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   Answer: D. DL-180C

   Under-18 applicants bring a signed parent or guardian certification, form DL-180C, to the road test.

8. Question 8 of 25

   How long must a Pennsylvania teen hold a learner's permit before taking the road test?

   • AAt least six months
   • BAt least 30 days
   • CAt least one year
   • DAt least three months
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   Answer: A. At least six months

   Teens must hold the learner's permit for at least six months.

9. Question 9 of 25

   Who may accompany a Pennsylvania permit holder to the road test?

   • AA licensed driver 21 or older, or a licensed parent, guardian or spouse 18 or older
   • BAny licensed driver 16 or older
   • CAny adult, licensed or not
   • DOnly a driving school instructor
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   Answer: A. A licensed driver 21 or older, or a licensed parent, guardian or spouse 18 or older

   The accompanying driver must be 21 or older, or a parent, guardian, person in place of a parent or spouse who is at least 18, with a valid license.

10. Question 10 of 25

    In the Pennsylvania road test, what size space do you parallel park in?

    • A18 feet by 7 feet
    • B20 feet by 6 feet
    • C30 feet by 10 feet
    • D24 feet long by 8 feet wide
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    Answer: D. 24 feet long by 8 feet wide

    You must park midway between two uprights in a 24-by-8-foot space, in one attempt, with no more than three adjustments.

11. Question 11 of 25

    During the Pennsylvania parallel parking test, which of these causes a fail?

    • AChecking your mirrors
    • BMaking two adjustments
    • CUsing your turn signal
    • DTouching an upright or the curb
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    Answer: D. Touching an upright or the curb

    Touching the uprights or the curb, or crossing the painted line, fails the parking test. Up to three adjustments are allowed.

12. Question 12 of 25

    A Pennsylvania driver under 18 fails the road test. How long must they wait to retake it?

    • ASeven days
    • BSix months
    • C30 days
    • DOne business day
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    Answer: A. Seven days

    Drivers under 18 who fail the road test must wait seven days before retaking it.

13. Question 13 of 25

    How many road test attempts do you get on one Pennsylvania learner's permit?

    • AFive
    • BOne
    • CThree
    • DUnlimited
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    Answer: C. Three

    You get three attempts per learner's permit. After the third failure, you must reapply to extend the permit.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What happens if you have not passed the Pennsylvania road test within three years of your physical exam date?

    • AYou only need a new photo
    • BYou must start over with a new permit application and retake the knowledge test
    • CYou get a free license
    • DNothing; the permit lasts forever
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    Answer: B. You must start over with a new permit application and retake the knowledge test

    After three years from the physical exam date, you must reapply with form DL-180 and retake the knowledge test.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Pennsylvania junior license holders may not drive during which hours (unless an exception applies)?

    • A11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
    • B10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
    • C9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
    • DMidnight to 5 a.m.
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    Answer: A. 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

    Junior drivers may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless an exception applies.

16. Question 16 of 25

    During the first six months of a Pennsylvania junior license, how many passengers under 18 may the driver carry without a parent or guardian?

    • AThree
    • BOne
    • CTwo
    • DNone
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    Answer: B. One

    For the first six months, junior drivers may carry no more than one passenger under 18 unless a parent or guardian is with them. After that, the limit is three.

17. Question 17 of 25

    After the first six months, what is the passenger limit for a Pennsylvania junior driver under 18?

    • AFive passengers under 18
    • BNo passengers under 18
    • CThree passengers under 18
    • DOne passenger under 18
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    Answer: C. Three passengers under 18

    After six months, the limit rises to three passengers under 18 when no parent or guardian is present.

18. Question 18 of 25

    When can a Pennsylvania junior license holder who completed driver education get full privileges?

    • AAt 17, after holding the junior license for three months
    • BAt 17, after holding the junior license 12 months with a clean record
    • CAt 21, no matter how long the junior license was held
    • DAt 16½, right after passing the road test
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    Answer: B. At 17, after holding the junior license 12 months with a clean record

    A junior driver can move up at 17 after 12 months with driver education and a clean record, or at 18 otherwise.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What does Pennsylvania's hand-held phone law (Paul Miller's Law) say?

    • AIt applies only to drivers under 18
    • BIt applies only on interstates
    • CDrivers may hold a phone at speeds under 25 mph
    • DDrivers may not hold or use a hand-held device while driving
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    Answer: D. Drivers may not hold or use a hand-held device while driving

    Since June 5, 2025, Pennsylvania bans hand-held device use while driving for all drivers. Texting is also banned.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Who may give the Pennsylvania road test besides a PennDOT Driver License Center?

    • AA PennDOT-certified third-party examiner
    • BAny licensed parent
    • CA high school teacher
    • DAny police officer
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    Answer: A. A PennDOT-certified third-party examiner

    PennDOT-certified third-party examiners can give the road test. It is the same test given at Driver License Centers.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What must you bring to a Pennsylvania road test?

    • APhotocopies of your permit, registration and insurance
    • BOnly your school ID and a parent's note
    • CA letter from your doctor and your report card
    • DYour learner's permit, vehicle registration and proof of insurance, all originals
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    Answer: D. Your learner's permit, vehicle registration and proof of insurance, all originals

    Bring original documents, including your permit, registration card, proof of insurance and, if under 18, form DL-180C. Copies are not accepted.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Your car has a self-parking feature. Can you use it on the Pennsylvania road test?

    • AOnly if the examiner turns it on
    • BNo, the car cannot be used at all
    • CYes, it is allowed for parallel parking
    • DYou can use the car, but the self-parking feature must be off
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    Answer: D. You can use the car, but the self-parking feature must be off

    Vehicles with parking guidance systems may be used if the self-parking feature is turned off during the test.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What does the Pennsylvania examiner check on your vehicle before the road test?

    • ANothing; the test starts right away
    • BOnly the tire pressure
    • COnly the radio and air conditioning
    • DRegistration, insurance, inspection sticker, and that lights, horn, brakes and other equipment work
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    Answer: D. Registration, insurance, inspection sticker, and that lights, horn, brakes and other equipment work

    The examiner checks registration, insurance, the inspection sticker and equipment such as lights, horn, brakes, wipers, signals and mirrors.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What does the Pennsylvania knowledge test measure?

    • AKnowledge of traffic signs, Pennsylvania driving laws and safe driving practices
    • BOnly knowledge of road signs and signal colors
    • CReading speed and math skills for road distances
    • DKnowledge of car repair, engines and tire changes
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    Answer: A. Knowledge of traffic signs, Pennsylvania driving laws and safe driving practices

    The knowledge test covers traffic signs, Pennsylvania driving laws and safe driving practices.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Which of these is a reason for failing the Pennsylvania road test?

    • AComing to a complete stop at a stop sign
    • BNot using turn signals
    • CChecking blind spots
    • DDriving at the speed limit
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    Answer: B. Not using turn signals

    Reasons for failing include not using turn signals, traffic violations, causing a crash, unsafe driving and not following instructions.

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