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Pennsylvania Teen Permit Test | Free Practice Questions & Mock Exam

Preparing for your first Pennsylvania learner’s permit? This page is designed just for teen drivers. Our free permit test prep includes the most recent questions from the PennDOT knowledge exam, based on the official PA Driver’s Manual.

Practice road signs, traffic laws, and teen-specific safety rules to build confidence and pass your Class C permit test on the first try.

Pennsylvania Teen Permit Test

Set 1 - General DMV Questions

Covers age eligibility, parental consent requirements, documents needed, and permit application steps under PA’s GDL system.

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General DMV Questions – Pennsylvania Teen

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

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17. What must you do before changing lanes?

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

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10. What does a flashing red light mean?

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16. When is passing another vehicle prohibited?

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12. When must you use turn signals in Pennsylvania?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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14. What must drivers do in Pennsylvania work zones?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Set 2 – Fresh Question Bank

Stay up to date with the latest teen permit test questions, tailored to how the PA DMV tests new drivers.

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Fresh Situational Question Bank – Pennsylvania Teen

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

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

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18. A driver suddenly cuts into your lane. 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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24. When backing out of a parking space, what must you do first?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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17. You are stopped at a red light and see an emergency vehicle behind 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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2. If you approach an intersection and the traffic light is blinking yellow, what should you do?

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

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

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Road Signs & Markings

Master road signs, traffic lights, lane markings, and signals — one of the most tested sections on the Pennsylvania learner’s permit test.

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Road Signs & Pavement Markings – Pennsylvania Teen

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18. A yellow sign showing children running means?

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

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17. A sign showing two lanes merging into one 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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23. A green rectangular sign means?

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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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9. A yellow “Merge” sign means?

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7. A sign showing a curved arrow indicates?

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

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

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13. A broken yellow line means?

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

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24. A blue rectangular sign means?

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14. Double solid yellow lines mean?

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

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6. What does a pentagon-shaped sign represent?

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16. A broken white line means?

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

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

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25. A sign showing a divided highway ending means?

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

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

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4. A rectangular white sign with black letters means?

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Traffic Laws & Safety Rules

Practice real scenarios: school zone rules, curfews, distracted driving laws, and seatbelt use — all required for PA teens.

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Traffic Laws & Safety Rules – Pennsylvania Teen

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17. When must you stop at a railroad crossing?

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15. What is hydroplaning?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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19. What must you do when entering a roundabout?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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2. When must headlights be used in Pennsylvania?

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

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9. When must you use your turn signal?

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Fines & Point System

Know what gets your permit revoked: texting while driving, speeding, passenger restrictions, and more. Learn the point penalties and consequences.

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Fines & Point System – Pennsylvania Teen

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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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25. How many points for running a red light?

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

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17. What happens if a driver reaches 11 points?

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16. How many points for improper passing?

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23. Speeding in a work zone results in?

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13. How many points for careless driving?

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

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20. Fleeing from a police officer results in?

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

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15. Texting while driving in PA results in?

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

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

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

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24. Driving too fast for conditions adds?

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21. Failure to stop for a railroad crossing adds?

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

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

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

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5. How many points are added for reckless driving?

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14. Failing to obey a traffic signal adds?

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22. Driving under suspension results in?

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

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

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Full PA DMV Mock Test (46 Questions)

Simulate the actual DMV exam. This 46-question mock test is ideal for practicing everything in one go — exactly how PennDOT tests new drivers.

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Full DMV Mock Test (46 Questions) – Pennsylvania Teen

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

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32. A red X overhead lane signal means?

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

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18. A solid yellow line on your side means?

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9. A flashing red light means?

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19. A broken yellow line means?

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31. What does a green traffic light mean?

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15. When must you stop for a school bus?

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

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25. When should you use low beams?

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43. What does a blue sign indicate?

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26. What is the following distance rule in PA?

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

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28. When must you stop at a railroad crossing?

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36. What does a yellow arrow mean?

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14. How should you handle hydroplaning?

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

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

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

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

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

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13. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?

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24. What must drivers do at a yield sign?

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29. What should you do if your engine stalls?

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8. What should you do if your brakes fail?

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

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23. What does a circular yellow RR sign indicate?

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

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

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5. When must headlights be used?

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22. What must you do before changing lanes?

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

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

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

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

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2. A flashing yellow light means?

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27. When is passing on the right allowed?

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12. What does a yellow diamond sign mean?

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

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

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

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

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44. What does a regulatory sign look like?

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

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6. What does a steady red light mean?

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

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DMV Test Practice Pennsylvania

Why Use Our Teen Permit Practice Tests?

  • Created for Pennsylvania teen drivers applying for a learner’s permit

  • Based on the latest 2025 PA Driver’s Manual

  • Matches the real PennDOT knowledge test format

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  • Helps you pass the written permit test confidently

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Get Ready to Pass Your PA Teen Driver Permit Exam

If you’re between 16 and 18 years old, passing the Pennsylvania learner’s permit test is your first step to becoming a licensed driver. Our practice tools walk you through every law, rule, and scenario you need to know under the GDL (Graduated Driver Licensing) system in Pennsylvania.

With the right preparation, you’ll pass on your first attempt — and hit the road with confidence.

Pennsylvania Junior Learner’s Permit Test – Teen FAQ

This FAQ explains the Pennsylvania Junior Learner’s Permit Test for drivers under 18. It covers how the PennDOT teen knowledge test works, what you need to bring for your PA junior learner’s permit, and how to prepare using realistic PA teen permit practice tests.

The Pennsylvania Junior Learner’s Permit Test is the official PennDOT knowledge test for teen drivers under 18. Passing this exam allows you to get a Junior Learner’s Permit so you can start supervised driving with a licensed adult in Pennsylvania.
The PennDOT teen knowledge test has 18 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 15 correctly to pass and receive your PA junior learner’s permit.
The Pennsylvania Junior Learner’s Permit Test includes questions on: road signs, traffic signals, right-of-way, speed limits, school bus laws, work zones, DUI rules, and basic safe driving practices. All questions come from the Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual.
The questions are based on the same PennDOT driver’s manual for both adults and teens, but the rules for getting a license are different. Teens follow the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program and move from a Junior Learner’s Permit to a Junior License with extra restrictions on night driving and passengers.
To take the PA junior permit test, you normally need: a completed DL-180 (Learner’s Permit Application), a signed DL-180TD (Parent/Guardian Consent form), proof of identity and date of birth, Social Security number, and proof of Pennsylvania residency. You must also pass a vision screening on test day.
Most teens take the Pennsylvania Junior Learner’s Permit Test in person at a PennDOT Driver License Center. Some people search for a PA teen permit test online, but availability of online testing can change, so it’s always best to check the latest information directly from PennDOT.
The best way to prepare for the PA teen knowledge test is to read the Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual carefully and complete several PA teen permit practice tests. Practice tests that use real-style questions make the junior learner’s permit test feel familiar on exam day.
Once you pass the PennDOT teen knowledge test, you’ll receive your Junior Learner’s Permit. With this permit, you must log at least 65 hours of supervised driving, including night and bad-weather practice, before scheduling your Pennsylvania junior driver’s license test.
The PA Junior License is the next step after the junior permit. To qualify, you must hold the Junior Learner’s Permit for at least six months, complete 65 supervised hours, and pass the Pennsylvania teen road test. The Junior License has nighttime driving limits and passenger restrictions until you qualify for an unrestricted license.
If you don’t pass the Pennsylvania Junior Learner’s Permit Test, you can retake it. Before trying again, review the driver’s manual and take more PA teen permit practice tests, especially on the topics you missed, so you feel ready for your next attempt.
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