Pennsylvania DMV Permit Practice 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 Practice Test Questions
1.
You must dim your headlights in which of the following situations?
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When meeting oncoming traffic.
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When driving in fog.
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When following another vehicle.
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All of the above.
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2.
The driver in the picture is using hand signals to show that he is about to:
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Yield to oncoming vehicles.
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Turn left.
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Turn right.
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Slow down or stop.
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3.
White lane lines:
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Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
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Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.
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Are only used in school zones and business areas.
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Prohibit vehicles moving in either direction from crossing the lines.
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4.
This blue sign means parking is allowed:
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For disabled persons without a special placard or plate.
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Only for persons in wheelchairs.
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Only for disabled persons with a special placard or plate.
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For vehicles loading or unloading passengers.
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5.
When you come to an intersection with a flashing red light, you must:
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Stop only if cars are approaching the intersection.
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Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.
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Stop at the intersection, then proceed when safe and observe the right-of-way rules.
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Stop at the intersection and wait for a flashing green light.
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6.
This sign indicates that:
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The highest safe speed drivers should travel around the curve ahead is 25 MPH.
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The safe speed around the curve ahead is at least 25 MPH.
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There is a school zone after the curve.
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Drivers may not turn right if traveling at 25 MPH or less.
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7.
Visibility distance is reduced by fog and heavy precipitation. When visibility is low, drivers should use:
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Hazard lights.
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High beam headlights.
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Low beam headlights.
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Parking lights.
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8.
Regulatory signs are:
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Guides.
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Law.
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Suggestions.
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Warnings.
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9.
At night, glare from oncoming cars can:
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Signal their intention to turn.
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Reduce your vision.
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Improve your vision.
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Replace hand gestures.
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