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Pennsylvania DMV Permit Test Practice | Free 2025 Written Exam Questions & Mock Test

Get ready to pass your Pennsylvania DMV Knowledge Test with ease. Whether you’re applying for your first driver’s license, moving from another state, or renewing an expired permit, our free practice tools are built for you.

All questions follow the latest format used by PennDOT, based on the official PA Driver’s Manual, and simulate the real permit test.

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Set 1 - General DMV Questions

Practice essential topics like permit application steps, ID/document requirements, and PA-specific rules for new drivers.

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General DMV Questions – Pennsylvania

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22. What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind?

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8. Who has the right-of-way at a four-way stop when two vehicles arrive at the same time?

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23. At what distance must high beams be dimmed for oncoming vehicles?

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5. What is the correct hand position on the steering wheel recommended in PA?

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21. What sign shape indicates a school zone?

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6. When must headlights be turned on in Pennsylvania?

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14. What must drivers do in Pennsylvania work zones?

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4. What is required when turning right on red in Pennsylvania?

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1. What should you do when approaching a STOP sign in Pennsylvania?

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18. What should you do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?

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9. What should you do if your vehicle drifts onto the shoulder?

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15. What should you do when your vehicle begins to hydroplane?

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11. What is Pennsylvania’s rule for following distance?

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7. What does a steady yellow traffic light mean?

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20. What is Pennsylvania’s BAC limit for drivers 21+?

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13. What should you do if a pedestrian is in a crosswalk?

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2. What is Pennsylvania’s “Steer Clear Law”?

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3. What is the default speed limit in Pennsylvania residential areas?

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24. What should you do if traffic signals are not working?

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17. What must you do before changing lanes?

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16. When is passing another vehicle prohibited?

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19. When can you drive in the left lane on a multi-lane highway?

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10. What does a flashing red light mean?

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12. When must you use turn signals in Pennsylvania?

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25. What should you do if another driver is aggressive?

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Set 2 – Fresh Question Bank

Stay up to date with the most recent question formats and traffic law changes. Ideal for daily revision before your actual test date.

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Fresh Situational Question Bank – Pennsylvania

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11. If your tire blows out, the first thing you should do is?

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15. You see a vehicle quickly backing out of a driveway. What should you do?

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7. You approach a railroad crossing with no gates but flashing red lights. What must you do?

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6. While driving through a work zone, you see a worker holding a STOP sign. What must you do?

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8. Another vehicle is tailgating you. What is the safest response?

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2. If you approach an intersection and the traffic light is blinking yellow, what should you do?

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21. You are driving at night and another car approaches with high beams on. What should you do?

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14. If the sun is bright and visibility is reduced, what should you do?

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12. You enter a multilane roundabout. What must you do?

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5. You are driving in rain and your vehicle begins to slide. What is the correct action?

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16. When entering a tunnel, what is the safest action?

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4. You are first at a green light but pedestrians are crossing. What must you do?

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10. You see a sign reading “Slippery When Wet.” What should you do?

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9. When turning left at an intersection with oncoming traffic, you must?

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23. You see a deer near the road. What should you expect?

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18. A driver suddenly cuts into your lane. What should you do?

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19. When driving uphill behind a truck, what should you expect?

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13. You approach a stopped vehicle with hazard flashers on a narrow road. What must you do?

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20. At a flashing yellow arrow for a left turn, you must?

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3. A vehicle is merging onto the highway from the right. What should you do?

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1. When approaching a green light that has been green for a long time, what should you expect?

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24. When backing out of a parking space, what must you do first?

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17. You are stopped at a red light and see an emergency vehicle behind you. What should you do?

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22. A motorcycle is ahead of you. What should you do?

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25. You hear a siren but cannot see the emergency vehicle. What should you do?

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Road Signs & Markings

Master common and uncommon Pennsylvania road signs, lane markings, traffic lights, and warning signals used on the test.

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Road Signs & Pavement Markings – Pennsylvania

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24. A blue rectangular sign means?

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25. A sign showing a divided highway ending means?

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19. A “No Passing Zone” sign in a yellow pennant shape means?

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12. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means?

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23. A green rectangular sign means?

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9. A yellow “Merge” sign means?

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10. A sign showing a truck on a slope means?

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8. A “Slippery When Wet” sign means?

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11. What does a red circle with a slash mean?

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17. A sign showing two lanes merging into one means?

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16. A broken white line means?

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3. What does a triangular red and white sign mean?

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2. What does a red octagon-shaped sign mean?

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6. What does a pentagon-shaped sign represent?

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22. A yellow “Lane Ends” sign means?

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15. A solid white line means?

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4. A rectangular white sign with black letters means?

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14. Double solid yellow lines mean?

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5. A circular yellow sign with an “X” and two R’s means?

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18. A yellow sign showing children running means?

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1. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate?

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7. A sign showing a curved arrow indicates?

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20. A white sign reading “Keep Right” with an arrow means?

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21. A diamond-shaped “Deer Crossing” sign means?

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13. A broken yellow line means?

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Traffic Laws & Safety Rules

Know the rules: right-of-way laws, speed limits, school zones, work zones, and DUI consequences — all required by PennDOT.

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Traffic Laws & Safety Rules – Pennsylvania

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17. When must you stop at a railroad crossing?

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23. What should you do if another driver is aggressively tailgating you?

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22. When must high beams be dimmed for oncoming traffic?

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16. What is the penalty for using a handheld phone while driving in PA?

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13. When are you allowed to pass on the right?

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9. When must you use your turn signal?

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2. When must headlights be used in Pennsylvania?

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25. What should you do at a malfunctioning traffic signal?

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8. When driving in a work zone, what should you expect?

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24. What is Pennsylvania’s rule for stopping at stop lines?

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15. What is hydroplaning?

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7. What is the safe following distance in Pennsylvania under normal conditions?

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5. What is required when turning right on red in Pennsylvania?

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3. What is the legal BAC limit for drivers age 21+ in PA?

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19. What must you do when entering a roundabout?

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6. What must you do when approaching a yield sign?

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4. What should you do when approaching a stopped school bus with red lights flashing?

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10. What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind with lights on?

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20. What is the proper action if your vehicle begins to skid?

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11. What is Pennsylvania’s rule for driving through an intersection when your light turns green?

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14. What should you do in heavy rain if your wipers are on?

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12. What must you do at a flashing red light?

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21. What is required when approaching a crosswalk with pedestrians waiting?

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1. What is Pennsylvania’s “Steer Clear Law”?

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18. If your brakes fail, what should you do first?

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Fines & Point System

Learn about the Pennsylvania driver point system, what causes license suspension, and penalties for violations like texting while driving.

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Fines & Point System – Pennsylvania

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10. How many points are added for failing to yield?

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25. How many points for running a red light?

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8. What is the penalty for refusing a chemical (BAC) test in PA?

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9. Driving without insurance in PA results in?

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20. Fleeing from a police officer results in?

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4. Speeding 16–25 mph over the limit adds?

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21. Failure to stop for a railroad crossing adds?

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6. At what point total may PennDOT require a driver to attend a hearing?

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11. Leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage results in?

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2. How many points are added for speeding 6–10 mph over the limit?

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12. Failing to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk adds?

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15. Texting while driving in PA results in?

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14. Failing to obey a traffic signal adds?

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1. How many points are added for failing to stop at a STOP sign in Pennsylvania?

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24. Driving too fast for conditions adds?

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5. How many points are added for reckless driving?

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3. Speeding 11–15 mph over the limit adds how many points in PA?

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22. Driving under suspension results in?

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23. Speeding in a work zone results in?

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17. What happens if a driver reaches 11 points?

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19. Speeding 26–30 mph over the limit adds?

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18. What is the fine for not wearing a seat belt (over age 18)?

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7. How many points are added for passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing?

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16. How many points for improper passing?

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13. How many points for careless driving?

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Full Pennsylvania DMV Mock Test (46 Questions)

Take a real-style DMV permit exam for Pennsylvania. Covers all major question categories to help you gauge your readiness in one go.

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Full DMV Mock Test (46 Questions) – Pennsylvania

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21. When merging onto a highway, what must you do?

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32. A red X overhead lane signal means?

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23. What does a circular yellow RR sign indicate?

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6. What does a steady red light mean?

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31. What does a green traffic light mean?

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7. Who has right-of-way at a four-way stop if vehicles arrive together?

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14. How should you handle hydroplaning?

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17. When must high beams be dimmed for oncoming traffic?

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35. What should you do when blinded by high beams?

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19. A broken yellow line means?

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41. What is the correct action if your tire blows out?

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18. A solid yellow line on your side means?

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43. What does a blue sign indicate?

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38. What should you do at a pedestrian crossing with people waiting?

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30. A sign with a truck on a slope means?

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40. What should you do when approaching a large truck?

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1. What should you do when approaching a STOP sign?

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26. What is the following distance rule in PA?

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24. What must drivers do at a yield sign?

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3. What must you do when turning right on red?

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13. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?

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20. What should you do if a driver is tailgating you?

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37. What should you do if you miss your exit?

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5. When must headlights be used?

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42. What should you do at a four-way stop?

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36. What does a yellow arrow mean?

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45. What should you do if fog becomes too dense?

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16. What should you do at a malfunctioning traffic signal?

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15. When must you stop for a school bus?

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2. A flashing yellow light means?

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4. What is the PA residential speed limit unless posted otherwise?

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46. What does a green arrow over a lane mean?

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27. When is passing on the right allowed?

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10. What is the legal BAC limit for drivers 21+?

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12. What does a yellow diamond sign mean?

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29. What should you do if your engine stalls?

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44. What does a regulatory sign look like?

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9. A flashing red light means?

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25. When should you use low beams?

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22. What must you do before changing lanes?

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11. What must you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights on?

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34. What does a “No Passing Zone” pennant sign indicate?

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8. What should you do if your brakes fail?

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33. What should you do when driving in heavy rain?

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39. What does a red and white “Wrong Way” sign mean?

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28. When must you stop at a railroad crossing?

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DMV Test Practice Pennsylvania

Why Use Our Pennsylvania DMV Practice Tests?

  • Based on the official 2025 PA Driver’s Manual

  • Matches the exact structure of the PennDOT knowledge exam

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  • Updated frequently with real-world scenarios

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Your path to driving in Pennsylvania starts with the written knowledge test. This page helps you prepare for every aspect of the exam: from road signs and traffic signals to safe driving practices and point violations.

Whether you’re in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, or Allentown, these questions reflect the same format you’ll see at your local PennDOT center.

Pennsylvania Permit Test & Driver’s License Knowledge Test – FAQ

Preparing for the Pennsylvania permit test? This FAQ explains the PA knowledge test, PA driver’s permit test, Pennsylvania driver’s license test, and related topics like PA permit practice test, PennDOT permit test, PA learner’s permit test, and PA motorcycle permit test. All answers are written to match how people search for the actual PA permit test online.

The Pennsylvania permit test, also called the PA knowledge test, is the written exam required to get your PA learner’s permit. It includes questions on road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving rules from the Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual. Once you pass this test, you can legally practice driving in Pennsylvania.
The actual PA permit test has 18 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 15 correctly to pass. Taking a PA permit practice test, mock permit test PA, or PA permit test quiz helps you get used to the real exam format.
Many people search for PA permit test online, DMV test Pennsylvania, and DMV PA permit test online. In most cases, you must still take the official PA learner’s permit test in person at a PennDOT Driver License Center. Online testing options, if available, may change over time, so always confirm with the official Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
The PA permit exam and Pennsylvania DMV test practice materials include:
• Regulatory, warning, and guide road signs
• Right-of-way rules and safe turning
• Speed limits and safe following distances
• School bus and railroad-crossing laws
• DUI laws and important safety rules
Studying the PA driver manual practice test content is the best way to get ready for the PA learner’s permit test.
No. The Pennsylvania permit test is the written knowledge test you take before driving. The PA driver’s license test or driver’s test Pennsylvania is the on-road exam where an examiner checks your real driving skills: turning, lane changes, parking, and general control of the vehicle. Many people use PA driving test practice and PA drivers test practice to prepare for that step.
To study for permit test PA effectively:
• Read the full Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual
• Use multiple PA permit practice tests and PA learners permit test practice
• Try an online practice permit test PA that simulates the real exam
• Focus on tricky areas from the PA driver's manual practice test
• Review sample PA permit test and PA permit pretest questions until you feel confident
If you want a motorcycle license, you must pass the PA motorcycle permit test. You can prepare using:
• PA motorcycle permit practice test
• Sample PA motorcycle permit test
• Motorcycle knowledge test PA
• Motorcycle license PA practice test
These practice tools help before taking the official PA motorcycle permit test online (if available) or at a PennDOT center.
You can take the PA permit test at any PennDOT Driver License Center, including locations searched as DMV Erie PA permit test or DMV Philadelphia permit test. Many centers also offer touch-screen testing for the Pennsylvania drivers permit test and PA driver’s license test.
A PA permit practice test, PA driver's practice exam, or Pennsylvania drivers permit practice test is only for study and does not count as the real exam. However, good practice tests use similar styles and difficulty as the actual PA permit test, making you much more likely to pass on your first try.
To pass the permit test PA on your first attempt:
• Take many PA permit test practice tests
• Use a PA driver's manual practice test to focus on weak areas
• Practice with PA learner’s permit practice test and PA drivers ed practice test style questions
• Study both Pennsylvania drivers test rules and real permit test PA answers logic, not just memorization
Consistent practice with realistic Pennsylvania DMV test practice is the fastest way to feel confident on exam day.
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