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. When parking on a Pennsylvania roadway, what should a driver use and leave for passing vehicles?

1. Four-way flashers and enough room for passing vehicles
2. Hazard lights only after blocking the travel lane
3. High beams and enough room for one parked car
4. No lights if the vehicle is visible from 500 feet

12. An adult is convicted of knowingly supplying alcohol to a minor in Pennsylvania for the first time. What minimum fine does the manual list for that first offense?

1. At least $1,000
2. $500, and only if the minor was driving
3. $2,500 for a first offense
4. $100 for the entire incident

13. What occurs when a Pennsylvania driver's tires hydroplane on a wet roadway?

1. The engine overheats because water enters the radiator
2. The brakes gain extra traction from standing water
3. The tires lose grip and ride like skis on a film of water
4. The vehicle slips only because the steering wheel is misaligned

14. Why should a driver slow after seeing the TRAFFIC SIGNAL AHEAD warning sign?

1. A streetlight is broken and the road is closed beyond the sign
2. A signalized intersection is ahead and may be hidden by a curve or hill
3. A police checkpoint requires an immediate stop on the shoulder
4. A railroad signal will control access to a nearby siding

15. How must a Pennsylvania driver respond to a flashing red traffic signal?

1. Make a complete stop, then proceed only after the intersection is clear
2. Yield only to vehicles approaching from the left
3. Wait for the signal to turn solid green
4. Slow down and continue without stopping

16. A Pennsylvania driver goes around a ROAD CLOSED barrier at a flooded road. What penalty applies if no responders are called?

1. Two points and a fine of up to $250
2. A warning only
3. Five points and a 60-day suspension
4. A $50 fine and no points

17. A vehicle is taller than the height shown on a Pennsylvania LOW CLEARANCE sign. What should its driver do?

1. Do not enter the underpass, tunnel, or garage
2. Enter slowly if the roof appears flexible
3. Use the shoulder to pass beneath the sign
4. Follow a taller vehicle to judge clearance

18. How early may a Pennsylvania vehicle be inspected before its sticker expires?

1. Only in the month it expires
2. Up to 30 days before
3. Up to one year before
4. Up to 90 days before the expiration date