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Pennsylvania DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about Pennsylvania's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

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Alcohol and drugs

  1. In Pennsylvania, if you refuse a chemical test for alcohol for the first time, your license is suspended for:

    1. 6 months
    2. 9 months
    3. 12 months
    4. 18 months

    Answer: C. Pennsylvania: a first refusal means a 12-month license suspension.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 4your driving privilege will be automatically suspended for one year.

  2. In Pennsylvania, a driver under 21 convicted of a first DUI loses the license for:

    1. 30 days
    2. 90 days
    3. 6 months
    4. 1 full year

    Answer: D. Under 21, first DUI: one-year suspension. Under 21 the BAC limit is .02%.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 4your license will be suspended for a full year

  3. In Pennsylvania, a driver under 21 is guilty of DUI with a BAC of:

    1. .00%
    2. .02% or more
    3. .05% or more
    4. .08% or more

    Answer: B. Zero tolerance: under 21, a BAC of .02% or more is DUI.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 2your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .02 percent or more

License rules

  1. In Pennsylvania, after you move, you must report your new address to the licensing agency within:

    1. 7 days
    2. 10 days
    3. 15 days
    4. 20 days

    Answer: C. Pennsylvania: report an address change within 15 days.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 5Notify PennDOT within 15 days.

  2. In Pennsylvania, the night driving limit for new drivers with a provisional (intermediate) license starts at what time?

    1. 9 p.m.
    2. 10 p.m.
    3. 11 p.m.
    4. Midnight

    Answer: C. Pennsylvania: the night limit for provisional drivers starts at 11 p.m.; the handbook lists any exceptions.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 1You may not drive between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.

  3. How many questions are on the Pennsylvania written permit test, and how many must you answer correctly?

    1. 18 questions, 15 correct
    2. 20 questions, 14 correct
    3. 25 questions, 20 correct
    4. 25 questions, 22 correct

    Answer: A. Pennsylvania: 18 questions; you need 15 correct to pass.

    Source: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/driver-services/pennsylvania-drivers-manual/online-drivers-manual

  4. In Pennsylvania, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?

    1. 10 hours
    2. 20 hours
    3. 30 hours
    4. 40 hours

    Answer: A. Pennsylvania: at least 10 hours of the practice must be at night.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 1no less than 10 hours of nighttime driving

  5. In Pennsylvania, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?

    1. 15 years old
    2. 15½ years old
    3. 16 years old
    4. 16½ years old

    Answer: C. Pennsylvania: you can apply for a learner's permit at 16 years old.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 1You cannot apply for your permit before your 16th birthday.

  6. In Pennsylvania, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

    1. 2 months
    2. 3 months
    3. 6 months
    4. 9 months

    Answer: C. Pennsylvania: hold the permit at least 6 months before the road test.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 1the mandatory six (6) months from your permit issue date

  7. In Pennsylvania, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?

    1. 60 hours
    2. 65 hours
    3. 70 hours
    4. 100 hours

    Answer: B. Pennsylvania: at least 65 hours of supervised driving are required.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 1at least 65 hours of behind-the-wheel skill-building including no less than 10 hours of nighttime driving

  8. In Pennsylvania, the licensed driver supervising a permit holder must be at least:

    1. 18 years old
    2. 19 years old
    3. 21 years old
    4. 25 years old

    Answer: C. Pennsylvania: the supervising driver must be at least 21 years old.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 1A licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age

  9. In Pennsylvania, during the first 6 months a junior driver may carry how many passengers under 18 who are not immediate family (without a parent or guardian)?

    1. None
    2. One
    3. Two
    4. Three

    Answer: B. First 6 months: one passenger under 18 (not immediate family); after that, up to three.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 1You may not carry more than one (1) passenger under the age of 18

  10. In Pennsylvania, PennDOT begins corrective action when your record reaches:

    1. 2 points
    2. 4 points
    3. 6 points
    4. 11 points

    Answer: C. Corrective action starts at six or more points.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 4PennDOT begins to take corrective action when a driving record reaches six or more points.

  11. In Pennsylvania, how many points are removed for every 12 consecutive months without a violation or suspension?

    1. 3
    2. 1
    3. 2
    4. All points

    Answer: A. Three points come off for every 12 consecutive months of safe driving.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 4Three points are removed from a driving record for every 12 consecutive months.

  12. In Pennsylvania, passing the written Special Point Exam removes how many points?

    1. All points
    2. 1 point
    3. 4 points
    4. 2 points

    Answer: D. Passing the Special Point Exam removes two points; Driver Improvement School removes four.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 4Upon successful completion of the written Special Point Exam, two points will be removed from the driving record.

  13. In Pennsylvania, driving a vehicle without insurance leads to a license suspension of:

    1. 3 months
    2. 1 week
    3. 1 year
    4. 5 years

    Answer: A. Driving uninsured: three-month suspension of the license and of the registration.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 4your driving privilege will also be suspended for a period of three months.

  14. In Pennsylvania, a driver under 18 who gets 6 or more points (or speeds 26+ mph over) is suspended for:

    1. 10 days
    2. 30 days
    3. 90 days
    4. 2 years

    Answer: C. Under 18: first suspension 90 days; later ones 120 days.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 4The first suspension will be for a period of 90 days.

  15. In Pennsylvania, a vehicle safety inspection is required every:

    1. 6 months
    2. 12 months
    3. 2 years
    4. 5 years

    Answer: B. Safety inspection is required every 12 months; it may be done up to 90 days early.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 5Required every 12 months.

Parking

  1. In Pennsylvania, you may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: C. Pennsylvania: do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Parking)Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

  2. In Pennsylvania, when you parallel park, your wheels must be no more than how far from the curb?

    1. 6 inches
    2. 12 inches
    3. 18 inches
    4. 24 inches

    Answer: B. Pennsylvania: park with your wheels within 12 inches of the curb.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Parking)park as close to it as you can, but no more than 12 inches away.

  3. In Pennsylvania, you may not park within how many feet of a fire station driveway (on the same side of the street)?

    1. 15 feet
    2. 20 feet
    3. 25 feet
    4. 30 feet

    Answer: B. Pennsylvania: do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Parking)Within 20 feet of a driveway entrance to a fire station.

  4. In Pennsylvania, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: B. Pennsylvania: do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Parking)Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

  5. In Pennsylvania, you may not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?

    1. 40 feet
    2. 50 feet
    3. 75 feet
    4. 100 feet

    Answer: B. Pennsylvania: do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Parking)Within 50 feet of the nearest rail at a railroad crossing.

  6. In Pennsylvania, you may not park within how many feet of a STOP sign?

    1. 20 feet
    2. 25 feet
    3. 30 feet
    4. 40 feet

    Answer: C. Pennsylvania: do not park within 30 feet of a STOP sign.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Parking)Within 30 feet of any flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control device

Rules of the road

  1. In Pennsylvania, how far should a driver sit from the steering-wheel airbag cover?

    1. 6 inches
    2. 10 inches
    3. 12 inches
    4. 18 inches

    Answer: B. Pennsylvania: sit at least 10 inches from the airbag cover (center of the wheel to your breastbone).

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 5Sit at least 10 inches from the steering wheel.

  2. In Pennsylvania, children who outgrow a car seat must use a booster seat until at least what age (unless they are tall enough for the seat belt)?

    1. 6 years old
    2. 7 years old
    3. 8 years old
    4. 9 years old

    Answer: C. Pennsylvania: booster seat until at least 8 years old, or until the child fits the adult belt as the law describes.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 5Children ages 4 and older, but under the age of 8 must be buckled into a federally approved child booster seat.

  3. In Pennsylvania, children must ride in a child safety seat (car seat) until at least what age?

    1. 4 years old
    2. 5 years old
    3. 6 years old
    4. 7 years old

    Answer: A. Pennsylvania: children ride in a car seat until at least 4 years old.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 5Children under the age of 4 must be buckled into a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

  4. In Pennsylvania, unless on official business, you may not follow a fire truck responding to an alarm closer than:

    1. 300 feet
    2. 350 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: C. Pennsylvania: stay at least 500 feet behind a fire truck responding to an alarm.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Special Circumstances)keeping at least 500 feet away from it.

  5. In Pennsylvania, the recommended minimum following distance in good conditions is at least:

    1. 2 seconds
    2. 3 seconds
    3. 4 seconds
    4. 5 seconds

    Answer: C. Pennsylvania: keep at least 4 seconds behind the vehicle ahead; add more in bad weather.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Managing Space)A 4-second following distance

  6. In Pennsylvania, when may you turn left on a steady red light?

    1. Never
    2. From a one-way street onto another one-way street, after a full stop
    3. At any intersection after stopping
    4. Only if a police officer is present

    Answer: B. Pennsylvania: a left turn on red is allowed only from a one-way street onto a one-way street, after stopping and yielding, unless prohibited.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Turning, Merging and Passing)From a one-way street onto another one-way street, you may turn left on red after stopping

  7. In Pennsylvania, you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder of a multi-lane road. You must:

    1. Keep your speed and lane
    2. Move out of the lane next to it if safe, or slow down
    3. Stop behind it
    4. Honk to warn the workers

    Answer: B. Pennsylvania Move Over law: change lanes away from the stopped vehicle when safe; if you cannot, slow down.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Special Circumstances)requires motorists to move into a lane that is not adjacent to an emergency response area.

  8. In Pennsylvania, you may not pass another vehicle within how many feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel or railroad crossing?

    1. 75 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 150 feet
    4. 200 feet

    Answer: B. Pennsylvania: do not pass within 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel or railroad crossing.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Turning, Merging and Passing)You are within 100 feet of or are crossing any intersection or railroad grade crossing

  9. In Pennsylvania, may you turn right on a steady red light?

    1. Never
    2. Yes, after a full stop and yielding, unless a sign prohibits it
    3. Yes, without stopping if the way is clear
    4. Only between midnight and 6 a.m.

    Answer: B. Pennsylvania: right on red is allowed after a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and traffic, unless a sign says NO TURN ON RED.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Turning, Merging and Passing)Unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted, you may turn right at a red light if traffic is clear

  10. In Pennsylvania, how far ahead should you scan the road while driving?

    1. 10 seconds
    2. 12 seconds
    3. 20 seconds
    4. 30 seconds

    Answer: B. Pennsylvania: look at least 12 seconds ahead of your vehicle.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Managing Space)You should be able to identify problem situations 12 to 15 seconds ahead

  11. In Pennsylvania, a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on the other side of a divided highway with a median. You:

    1. Must stop
    2. Do not have to stop, but should watch for children
    3. Must stop only if children are crossing
    4. Must sound your horn and pass

    Answer: B. Pennsylvania: drivers on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a median do not have to stop; drivers behind the bus must stop.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Special Circumstances)you do not have to stop. Reduce your speed and continue driving with caution.

  12. In Pennsylvania, when a school bus stops with red lights flashing, you must stop at least how far from it?

    1. 5 feet
    2. 10 feet
    3. 15 feet
    4. 20 feet

    Answer: B. Pennsylvania: stop at least 10 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Special Circumstances)you must stop at least 10 feet away from the bus

  13. In Pennsylvania, a U-turn is not allowed if you cannot see approaching traffic for at least:

    1. 350 feet
    2. 500 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. 1,500 feet

    Answer: B. Pennsylvania: do not make a U-turn unless you can see approaching traffic 500 feet away.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Turning, Merging and Passing)make sure drivers coming from all directions are at least 500 feet away from you.

  14. In Pennsylvania, what happens to traffic fines for speeding in a highway work zone?

    1. They are cancelled
    2. They can be doubled
    3. They are the same as anywhere else
    4. They are paid by the construction company

    Answer: B. Pennsylvania: fines for speeding in work zones can be doubled.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Special Circumstances)fines are doubled for certain violations in active work zones, including speeding.

  15. In Pennsylvania, failing to stop for a school bus with red lights flashing and stop arm extended brings:

    1. A warning
    2. A 60-day suspension, 5 points and a fine
    3. A $25 fine only
    4. A 1-year jail term

    Answer: B. Failing to stop: 60-day suspension, five points and a fine.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 4Failure to stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended (60-day suspension).

  16. In Pennsylvania, driving around a lowered railroad crossing gate leads to:

    1. A warning only
    2. A 10-day suspension
    3. A 30-day suspension
    4. Loss of license for life

    Answer: C. Failing to obey a railroad crossing gate or barrier: 30-day suspension.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 4Failure to comply with a railroad crossing gate or barrier (30-day suspension).

  17. In Pennsylvania, texting while driving is a primary offense with a fine of:

    1. $50
    2. $5
    3. $500
    4. $1,000

    Answer: A. Texting while driving is a primary, summary offense with a $50 fine.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 5convictions carrying a $50 fine.

  18. In Pennsylvania, a first Steer Clear (Move Over) violation carries a fine of up to:

    1. $25
    2. $50
    3. $100
    4. $250

    Answer: D. First offense under the Steer Clear law: fine up to $250.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Special Circumstances)A first offense carries a fine of up to $250.

  19. In Pennsylvania, at speeds of 35 mph or more you must signal at least how far before turning?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 300 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: C. At 35 mph or more, signal at least 300 feet before turning.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Managing Speed)drivers must signal at least 300 feet before turning at 35 mph or more.

  20. In Pennsylvania, on wet roads you should increase your following distance to:

    1. 2–3 seconds
    2. 5–6 seconds
    3. 10–12 seconds
    4. 1 car length

    Answer: B. On wet roads slow by 5–10 mph and increase following distance to five or six seconds.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Managing Speed)increase your following distance to five or six seconds.

  21. In Pennsylvania's manual, hydroplaning can happen at speeds as low as:

    1. 35 mph
    2. 15 mph
    3. 55 mph
    4. 70 mph

    Answer: A. You can hydroplane at speeds as low as 35 mph in water only 1/10 inch deep.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Managing Speed)You can hydroplane at speeds as low as 35 mph, when water is only 1/10 of an inch deep.

  22. In Pennsylvania, in an active work zone you must:

    1. Turn off your radio
    2. Use hazard lights only
    3. Drive at least 45 mph
    4. Turn on your headlights, not just daytime running lights

    Answer: D. Headlights are required in active work zones; daytime running lights are not enough.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Special Circumstances)you must turn on your vehicle's headlights, not just the daytime running lights, when driving through these areas.

  23. In Pennsylvania, a pickup with a person riding in the open bed may not be driven faster than:

    1. 15 mph
    2. 25 mph
    3. 35 mph
    4. 55 mph

    Answer: C. With anyone in the open bed, the truck may not go faster than 35 mph.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Special Circumstances)may not be driven at a speed of more than 35 mph, if any person is occupying the bed of the truck.

  24. In Pennsylvania, if you must stop on the roadway, your vehicle should be visible from at least how far in both directions?

    1. 500 feet
    2. 50 feet
    3. 100 feet
    4. 1 mile

    Answer: A. Use four-way flashers and make sure your vehicle can be seen at least 500 feet in both directions.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Parking)Make sure your vehicle can be seen at least 500 feet in both directions.

Sharing the road

  1. In Pennsylvania, when you pass a bicyclist, you must leave at least:

    1. 4 feet
    2. 5 feet
    3. 10 feet
    4. 15 feet

    Answer: A. Pennsylvania: give bicyclists at least 4 feet of space when passing.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 5must allow at least 4 feet

Speed

  1. In Pennsylvania, the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways is:

    1. 60 mph
    2. 70 mph
    3. 75 mph
    4. 80 mph

    Answer: B. Pennsylvania: up to 70 mph on rural interstates where posted.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Managing Speed)The maximum speed limit in Pennsylvania is 70.

  2. In Pennsylvania, the speed limit in a school zone when the lights on the school zone sign are flashing is:

    1. 10 mph
    2. 15 mph
    3. 20 mph
    4. 25 mph

    Answer: B. Pennsylvania: 15 mph in a school zone when the lights on the school zone sign are flashing.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), ch. 3 (Managing Speed)15 mph when the lights on the school zone sign are flashing

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