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

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

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

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

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

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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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17. What must you do before changing lanes?

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21. What sign shape indicates a school zone?

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14. What must drivers do in Pennsylvania work zones?

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12. When must you use turn signals in Pennsylvania?

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

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

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

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16. When is passing another vehicle prohibited?

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7. What does a steady yellow traffic light mean?

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

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

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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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10. What does a flashing red light mean?

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

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6. When must headlights be turned on in Pennsylvania?

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

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

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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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13. You approach a stopped vehicle with hazard flashers on a narrow road. What must 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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4. You are first at a green light but pedestrians are crossing. What must 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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7. You approach a railroad crossing with no gates but flashing red lights. What must 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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6. While driving through a work zone, you see a worker holding a STOP sign. What must you do?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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12. You enter a multilane roundabout. What must 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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18. A driver suddenly cuts into your lane. 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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15. A solid white line means?

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7. A sign showing a curved arrow indicates?

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24. A blue rectangular sign means?

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6. What does a pentagon-shaped sign represent?

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

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18. A yellow sign showing children running means?

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4. A rectangular white sign with black letters means?

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

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8. A “Slippery When Wet” sign means?

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22. A yellow “Lane Ends” sign means?

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

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23. A green rectangular sign means?

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9. A yellow “Merge” sign means?

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

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

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

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13. A broken yellow line means?

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16. A broken white line means?

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25. A sign showing a divided highway ending means?

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

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

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

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17. A sign showing two lanes merging into one 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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5. What is required when turning right on red in Pennsylvania?

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

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

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

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17. When must you stop at a railroad crossing?

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

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

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

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

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15. What is hydroplaning?

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

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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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2. When must headlights be used in Pennsylvania?

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9. When must you use your turn signal?

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

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

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

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19. What must you do when entering a roundabout?

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

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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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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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5. How many points are added for reckless driving?

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

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

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23. Speeding in a work zone results in?

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16. How many points for improper passing?

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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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17. What happens if a driver reaches 11 points?

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

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

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4. Speeding 16–25 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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14. Failing to obey a traffic signal adds?

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13. How many points for careless driving?

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

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22. Driving under suspension 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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24. Driving too fast for conditions adds?

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15. Texting while driving in PA results in?

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

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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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21. Failure to stop for a railroad crossing adds?

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19. Speeding 26–30 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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2. A flashing yellow light means?

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36. What does a yellow arrow mean?

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

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15. When must you stop for a school bus?

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27. When is passing on the right allowed?

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8. What should you do if your brakes fail?

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

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

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

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13. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?

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18. A solid yellow line on your side means?

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23. What does a circular yellow RR sign indicate?

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

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

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28. When must you stop at a railroad crossing?

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

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25. When should you use low beams?

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9. A flashing red light means?

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

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

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

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24. What must drivers do at a yield sign?

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

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26. What is the following distance rule in PA?

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

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44. What does a regulatory sign look like?

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29. What should you do if your engine stalls?

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22. What must you do before changing lanes?

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6. What does a steady red light mean?

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14. How should you handle hydroplaning?

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5. When must headlights be used?

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

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

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

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32. A red X overhead lane signal means?

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

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12. What does a yellow diamond sign mean?

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43. What does a blue sign indicate?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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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