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Drivers who want to drive combination vehicles must pass the combination vehicles test. The Pennsylvania CDL combination test consists of 20 questions, and you'll need at least 16 correct answers to pass (80%). The test covers the combination vehicles section of the Pennsylvania CDL Manual. Take this practice test now to prepare for the actual PA CDL combination test!
1. Empty trucks:
require a shorter stopping distance than full trucks.
require a greater stopping distance than full trucks.
require the same stopping distance than full trucks.
None of the above.
2. When checking the lights before driving:
the engine must be running.
make sure the parking brake is not set.
you should turn off the engine.
you should check them from inside the vehicle.
3. One way to prevent hydroplaning is to:
take curves at higher speeds.
make sure you have enough tread on your tires.
use the controlled braking method.
have less than 4/32 inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
4. After a tire has been changed, you should:
decrease tire pressure.
wait at least 30 minutes before driving.
deflate the tire to 15 psi.
stop a short while later and check that the nuts are tight.
5. When you turn suddenly while pulling doubles, which trailer is most likely to turn over?
The front trailer is twice as likely to turn over as the tractor.
The rear trailer is twice as likely to turn over as the tractor.
All trailers are equally likely to turn over.
None of the above.
6. If you must drive slowly, how should you alert following drivers?
Turn on your taillights
Flash your brake lights
Help them out by signaling when it is safe to pass
Use your emergency flashers if it is legal
7. On front tires, tread should be at least:
1/16 inch
4/32 inch
4/16 inch
2/32 inch
8. Overloading can have negative effects on:
braking.
speed control.
steering.
All of the above.
9. If are being followed closely, you should:
flash your brake lights.
increase your following distance.
decrease your following distance.
change lanes quickly.
10. As part of the final air brake check, you should:
Test air leakage rate.
Test low pressure warning signal.
Check air compressor governor cut-in and cut-out pressure.
All of the above.
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

You are eligible to obtain a learner's permit in Pennsylvania when you reach the age of 16. After 65 hours of supervised driving and the road test, you can apply for a junior license. An unrestricted license (class C) is issued at the age of 18, or for individuals under 18 with a junior license, provided they have maintained a clean record for one year and have completed an approved driver's education course.

Visit one of the Pennsylvania driver license centers to take your DMV written test.

You'll need to bring the following documents:

The DMV written test in Pennsylvania is available in both written and audio formats. It is provided in Arabic, Albanian, Burmese, Chinese (Mandarin), Dari, English, Farsi, French, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandingo, Nepali, Pashto, Polish, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese. Additionally, if you are deaf or hearing impaired, you have the option to request an interpreter at least two weeks in advance.
To prepare for the DMV written test, read the Pennsylvania Driver's Handbook or use the audio version. Verify your knowledge with the free tests at the end of chapters 2, 3, 4, and sign up for DMV Premium to access all our practice tests. Once your scores are good, you are ready for the real exam.

The DMV written test in Pennsylvania consists of 18 questions covering topics such as road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. If you have carefully read the manual and taken various practice tests, you should be able to answer each question without any problem.
You can make up to 3 mistakes on the Pennsylvania DMV written test. To pass, you need to answer at least 15 questions correctly, achieving an 83% accuracy rate. Take your time to read each question accurately.

If you have a learner's permit and are under 18, you are permitted to drive only under the supervision of a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old or a parent/guardian/spouse who is at least 18 with a license. The supervisor must be seated in the front seat. Upon obtaining a junior driver's license:
  • You may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., unless accompanied by a parent/guardian or your spouse who is at least 18 years of age. Exceptions apply for volunteering or work activities, but you must present a certificate of authorization.
  • During the first six months, you may transport only one non-sibling passenger under 18, unless supervised by a parent/guardian/spouse who is at least 18 with a license. After six months, unless you have been convicted after a crash, you may drive with a maximum of three passengers under 18 (except for siblings), unless accompanied by a parent/guardian/spouse who is at least 18 with a license. 

A learner's permit in Pennsylvania is valid for one year. If it expires, the renewal cannot be completed online and you are required to complete the Form DL-31 at a Pennsylvania DMV Office. It's important to note that if you haven't taken or successfully completed the road test within three years of your physical examination, you must submit a new permit application and retake the DMV written test.
If you do not pass your DMV written test in Pennsylvania, you must wait until the next business day to make another attempt. Focus on the sections of the manual you have overlooked to have a deep understanding of the road rules.

PA CDL Combination Test

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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