Printable PA Permit Practice Test

1. How many questions must an applicant answer correctly to pass Pennsylvania's Knowledge Test?

1. 12 of 18
2. 16 of 18
3. 15 of 18
4. 17 of 18

2. When entering a Pennsylvania public highway from a private driveway, when may the driver proceed?

1. After waiting until the main road is clear
2. As soon as the vehicle's turn signal is activated
3. Only after yielding to traffic approaching from the left
4. Before checking because driveway traffic has priority

3. In Pennsylvania, what does a solid yellow line nearest your vehicle prohibit when paired with a broken yellow line?

1. Yes, passing is always permitted from either side
2. No, passing is prohibited from your side
3. Only trucks may pass from your side
4. The line means the road is one-way

4. A tow truck is stopped on the Pennsylvania shoulder while responders work nearby. What does the Move Over law require?

1. Move to a nonadjacent lane when possible, or reduce speed at least 20 mph below the posted limit
2. Maintain speed because the truck is outside the travel lane
3. Stop in the adjacent lane until the tow truck leaves
4. Move over only if the truck is displaying blue lights

5. When a Pennsylvania driving record reaches six or more points for the first time, what notice is sent?

1. A written notice requiring a special point examination
2. An automatic six-month license revocation
3. A warning with no examination or hearing
4. A mandatory vehicle registration inspection

6. Under Pennsylvania's underage drinking rule, what is the maximum fine for a first offense?

1. Exactly $100 with no court costs
2. Up to $500 plus court costs
3. Up to $1,000 and an automatic two-year suspension
4. A warning unless a vehicle was involved

7. If a WRONG WAY sign faces a driver who has just entered a ramp, what does it indicate?

1. The vehicle is traveling against the permitted direction on the one-way street or ramp
2. The lane is reserved for commercial trucks during rush hour
3. The pavement ahead is rough but the travel direction is correct
4. A detour requires the driver to continue until the next exit

8. What hazard is identified by the pictured PEDESTRIAN CROSSING sign?

1. A section where pedestrians are forbidden to enter the roadway
2. A sidewalk repair zone with no crossing activity
3. A bicycle-only crossing that gives cyclists exclusive priority
4. A marked crosswalk or a place where pedestrians may cross the driver's path

9. What does the WINDING ROAD warning sign indicate?

1. A rough pavement section with repeated bumps
2. A place where strong crosswinds are expected
3. Three or more curves in a row are ahead
4. A single curve followed by a long straightaway

10. When must a Pennsylvania driver turn on headlights because of weather-related wiper use?

1. Only when the wipers have been running for 30 minutes
2. Whenever the vehicle's wipers are in continuous or intermittent use
3. Only when driving after sunset
4. Only when high beams are selected

11. How many crashes a year does falling asleep at the wheel cause nationally, according to the Pennsylvania manual?

1. At least 100,000, with almost half involving drivers ages 15 to 24
2. About 1,000
3. About 10 million
4. About 500

12. What determines a safe driving speed in Pennsylvania beyond the posted limit?

1. Only the number printed on the speed-limit sign
2. The speed of the fastest nearby vehicle
3. The vehicle's maximum advertised speed
4. Road, visibility, and traffic conditions

13. After an emergency vehicle passes, how much following distance should a Pennsylvania driver keep?

1. At least 50 feet
2. No distance if the siren is silent
3. At least 500 feet
4. One car length

14. When law enforcement may not be present, who may report Move Over Law violations to Pennsylvania authorities?

1. Only passing motorists who witnessed the event
2. Road workers and emergency responders
3. Only the driver who was stopped at the scene
4. Any pedestrian who saw a traffic signal change

15. What does Pennsylvania's pentagon-shaped SCHOOL sign indicate?

1. An approaching school zone
2. A railroad crossing
3. A hospital entrance
4. A no-passing zone

16. When Pennsylvania requires windshield wipers because of weather, what else must be illuminated?

1. Only daytime running lights
2. Only hazard lights
3. Headlights and tail lights
4. High beams and parking lights only

17. What should a driver do after missing a highway exit in Pennsylvania?

1. Stop and back up on the highway
2. Cross the median and turn around
3. Swerve across lanes at the last second
4. Take the next exit

18. When following a truck, how can a Pennsylvania driver tell whether the truck driver can see the car?

1. If you can see the truck’s side mirrors
2. If the truck’s brake lights are on
3. If you are close enough to read its plate
4. If you cannot see the truck’s front