Pennsylvania DMV Permit Test
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You must obtain a learner's permit before you operate a motor vehicle on public roadways in Pennsylvania. You will need to take and pass the vision, knowledge and road tests to get your driver’s license. The questions in this practice test mirror the 18 questions on the official Pennsylvania DMV written exam, drawn from the 2026 Pennsylvania Driver's Manual, and cover road rules, traffic laws, road signs and markings, and safe driving practices. You'll need at least 15 correct answers (83%) to pass. After passing the PA DMV knowledge test, the examiner will give you a learner's permit, which is valid for 1 year.
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
Pennsylvania DMV Permit Test Questions
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People under 16 years of age who use a false identification card to buy alcohol will:
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Receive a driving suspension that starts on their 16th birthday.
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Never be able to take the driver’s exam.
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Receive a driving suspension that starts on their 21st birthday.
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Be forced to attend an Alcohol Education class.
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2.
You may drive faster than the posted speed limit:
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Under no circumstances.
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When you're running late and need to make up time.
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When your lane is empty.
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When passing another vehicle, as long as it is safe to do so.
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3.
This sign warns drivers of:
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A dip in the road. Drivers should be ready to stop if the dip is filled with water.
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A reduction of lanes.
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A narrow road ahead.
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A bridge ahead, wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance.
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4.
It is important for drivers to know that trucks:
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Take longer than cars to stop.
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Require less time to pass on an incline than cars.
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Are easier for the driver to operate.
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Are as maneuverable as cars.
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5.
Teenagers should try to get at least ___ of sleep each night to avoid the risk of drowsy driving crashes.
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8 hours
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7 hours
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6 hours
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9 hours
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6.
A car is parked 10 feet from a fire hydrant. Is it legally parked?
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Yes, parking is allowed within 10 feet from a fire hydrant.
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No. Parking is never allowed when there is a fire hydrant.
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Yes, but only if the fire hydrant is within 20 feet of an intersection.
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No. Parking is not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
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7.
This sign indicates:
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Do not use your phone while driving.
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Phone service ahead.
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Emergency line available.
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Cell phone shop ahead.
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8.
This sign means:
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Vehicles may only proceed if they are turning left.
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Left turns aren't allowed, even when the light is green.
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Left-turning vehicles have the right-of-way.
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Left-turning vehicles must yield to oncoming traffic first.
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9.
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
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Any vehicle with 3 or more axles or weighing more than 4,000 pounds.
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Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer.
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Vehicles displaying hazardous materials placards.
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None of the above.
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