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Real exam-style questions
Written from your state’s official driver handbook — the same material the real exam is based on.
Explanations after every answer
Learn why each answer is right — not just whether you got it.
The test at a glance
- Questions
- 18
- To pass
- 83% (15/18 correct)
- Minimum age
- 16 for a learner's permit
- Fee
- $40.50 for the initial learner's permit
- Re-takes
- 3 free attempts within the permit period; then re-pay
- Official handbook
- Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (2026)
What the Pennsylvania permit test covers
Every question in our Pennsylvania practice bank is written from the official Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (2026). These are the core topics you’ll be tested on:
- Right of way and yielding rules
- Pennsylvania speed limits and work zones
- Winter and wet-weather driving
- DUI laws (zero tolerance under 21)
- Road signs, signals, and pavement markings
Sample questions for Pennsylvania
Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.
Question 1 · Traffic signals
When traffic signals are arranged vertically, which color is always on top?
- Blue
- Green
- Red
- Yellow
See the explanation
Correct answer: Red
Red is always on top of a vertical traffic light.
Question 2 · Right of way
In Pennsylvania, when driving near a blind pedestrian carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you must do what?
- Take the right of way
- Honk your horn
- Proceed at normal speed
- Slow down, yield the right of way, and proceed with caution
See the explanation
Correct answer: Slow down, yield the right of way, and proceed with caution
Always yield to a blind pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog.
Question 3 · Test format
How many multiple-choice questions are on the Pennsylvania knowledge test?
- 18
- 20
- 30
- 40
See the explanation
Correct answer: 18
18 questions; you need 15 correct (83%) to pass.
Free DMV practice test FAQ
Is this DMV practice test really free?
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Do I need to sign up?
No. You can start practicing immediately. We’ll only suggest an account once you’re ready for the full experience.
Are these real DMV questions?
They’re exam-style questions written from each state’s official driver handbook. They’re for study only and aren’t the actual DMV test.