Pennsylvania road test checklist
Everything below comes from official Pennsylvania DMV pages and the driver handbook, checked on October 30, 2026. Tick the items as you practise.
- Parallel parking
- On the test
- If you fail
- Under 18: wait 7 days. Age 18+: wait at least 1 day. Max 3 tests per permit
What the examiner checks 5
Mistakes that fail you on the spot 7
What to bring 5
Vehicle requirements 5
Rules change and some offices add their own requirements. Confirm with your DMV office when you book.
Official sources
“Park your vehicle midway between two uprights in a space that is 24 feet long and 8 feet wide.” www.pa.gov
“You will fail the road test if you drive dangerously, violate the law, cause a crash,” www.pa.gov
“Close attention will be paid to the way you approach and obey warning signs, stop signs, and traffic lights.” www.pa.gov
“Photocopies will not be accepted.” www.pa.gov