Pennsylvania DMV Written 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 Written Test Questions
1.
Which of the following is NOT true about roundabouts?
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Roundabouts improve traffic flow.
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Traffic in roundabouts travels in a counter-clockwise direction.
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Traffic signals found at roundabouts reduce traffic crashes.
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Roundabouts slow vehicle speed.
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2.
If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you intend to change direction.
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your voice
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hand signals
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your emergency flashers
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your horn
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3.
You should honk your horn when you:
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Are traveling through an intersection.
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See a child who is about to run into the street.
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Are parallel parking.
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Are passing a bicyclist.
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4.
When a pedestrian is crossing a street using a guide dog or carrying a white cane, drivers must:
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Always yield the right-of-way.
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Yield the right of way at corners only.
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Help the pedestrian cross the street.
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None of the above.
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5.
If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, look toward __________ of the road.
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either side
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the left side
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the center
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the right side
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6.
This sign means:
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Narrow bridge ahead.
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Road construction.
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Lane ends, merge left.
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Divided highway ahead.
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7.
You are driving forward out of your driveway:
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You must come to a complete stop before crossing the sidewalk area.
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If you honk your horn, you can cross the sidewalk area without stopping.
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You have the right of way over pedestrians on a sidewalk area.
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You must slow down before crossing the sidewalk area.
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8.
Broken white lines:
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Separate lanes of traffic going in the same direction.
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Indicate you are in a no passing zone.
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Can be crossed over at any time.
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Indicate a solid barrier or obstruction on the road.
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9.
The most common cause of traffic crashes is:
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Bad weather.
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Human error.
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Wet pavement.
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Bad road conditions.
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