Printable PA Permit Practice Test

1. At what speed and water depth can a vehicle hydroplane, according to the Pennsylvania manual?

1. Only above 70 mph in deep water
2. As low as 35 mph in water only one tenth of an inch deep
3. Only above 55 mph
4. Only in standing water over an inch deep

2. For a third or later Pennsylvania Move Over violation without an injury consequence, what maximum fine does the manual list?

1. $250
2. $500
3. $2,000
4. $1,000

3. A red and white DO NOT ENTER sign is placed at the beginning of what type of roadway access?

1. A parking area where vehicles may enter only during daylight
2. A two-way roadway where trucks must use the shoulder
3. A one-way street or ramp entered from the prohibited direction
4. A dead-end street that is open only to local residents

4. You change your address within Pennsylvania. How soon must you notify PennDOT?

1. Within 30 days
2. Within 60 days
3. Within 15 days
4. At your next renewal

5. When driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your view ahead, what should you do?

1. Move close to the rear bumper to improve your view
2. Pass immediately without checking oncoming traffic
3. Use the shoulder to create a wider gap
4. Allow extra following distance so you can see and react

6. At a steady red light in Pennsylvania, where should you stop before waiting for permission to proceed?

1. Before the marked stop line or crosswalk
2. At the far side of the intersection after checking traffic
3. Only when a vehicle is approaching from the side
4. After entering the intersection, beside the cross street

7. What happens if a Pennsylvania learner does not pass the road test within three years of the physical exam?

1. They lose driving privileges for a year
2. They get a one year extension
3. They receive a license automatically
4. They must start over with a new permit application and retake the knowledge test

8. A 19-year-old is convicted of DUI for the first time in Pennsylvania. Which penalties apply?

1. Six months probation and a $300 fine
2. A warning and an alcohol class
3. 2 days to 6 months in jail, a full year suspension, and a fine of $500 to $5,000
4. 90 days to 5 years in prison

9. How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Pennsylvania?

1. No closer than 5 feet
2. No closer than 30 feet
3. No closer than 15 feet
4. No closer than 10 feet

10. After passing a bicyclist in Pennsylvania, what should you avoid doing immediately?

1. Checking the rearview mirror
2. Slowing or stopping quickly
3. Maintaining a steady course
4. Leaving room before returning

11. How is a Pennsylvania applicant's Social Security number handled in driver licensing records?

1. It is printed on the learner's permit for identification
2. It is part of the public driver's record open to anyone
3. It replaces the driver's license number on all documents
4. It is not part of the public driver's record and will not be printed on the learner's permit or driver's license

12. Which repeat licensing offense appears on Pennsylvania's partial list of violations that bring suspension or revocation?

1. A first parking ticket within five years
2. Driving one mile per hour over the limit twice
3. A second or additional offense of driving without a valid driver's license within a five-year period
4. Renewing a registration one day late

13. Beyond the penalties in Pennsylvania's DUI tables, which offenders must attend alcohol highway safety school?

1. Only Highest Rate offenders
2. First or second offenders at any level of impairment
3. Drivers who are 65 years old or older
4. Drivers who were arrested within a mile of home

14. A 19-year-old is arrested for underage drinking in Pennsylvania and taken for a breath test. Is parental consent needed for the test?

1. Yes, the test cannot happen without it
2. No, but the police will notify the parents of the arrest
3. Yes, unless the minor is 18 or older
4. No, and parents are never told

15. You start onto a highway ramp and notice a white line on your right with a yellow line on your left. What does that pairing confirm?

1. You entered the exit ramp by mistake
2. You are headed in the right direction
3. The ramp is closed ahead
4. You must move to the left lane at once

16. A driver crowds a bicyclist until the rider leaves the road. What consequence may follow?

1. Only a warning with no legal exposure
2. A fine paid to the bicyclist at the scene
3. Criminal charges for forcing a bicyclist off the road
4. Loss of the bicycle to the driver

17. According to Pennsylvania's driver manual, what does the law say about the right-of-way at intersections?

1. It identifies who must yield, and drivers must still avoid a crash
2. It grants permanent priority to the vehicle on the right
3. It guarantees that a driver who arrives first can continue
4. It gives every emergency vehicle priority in every location

18. How much light can dirty headlights lose, and how often should a Pennsylvania driver clean them?

1. Half their light; clean them at least once a week, such as when buying gas
2. A quarter of their light; clean them once a year
3. Nearly all light; clean them every day
4. No light at all; cleaning is cosmetic only