Pennsylvania Driver Handbook
Official driver handbook content, organized by chapter.
Direct answer
Pennsylvania permit-test facts: Questions: 18; To pass: 15 out of 18 correct (83.33%); Minimum age: 16 years old for a non-commercial learner's permit; Fee: $45.50 initial permit and four-year license; $33.50 for the age-65-plus two-year route; Re-takes: After failing the knowledge test, retake it the following business day; Official handbook: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual.
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 18 | Verified against cited official source |
| To pass | 15 out of 18 correct (83.33%) | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | 16 years old for a non-commercial learner's permit | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $45.50 initial permit and four-year license; $33.50 for the age-65-plus two-year route | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | After failing the knowledge test, retake it the following business day | Verified against cited official source |
| Official handbook | Pennsylvania Driver's Manual | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
5 chapters
Driving Safely
Safe driving in Pennsylvania means giving the road your full attention at all times. Wear your seatbelt on every trip — buckling up is the single most effective way to survive a crash — and make sure your passengers are buckled too.
Put your phone away while driving. Texting and handheld phone use are leading causes of crashes, and stricter limits usually apply to drivers with a learner permit.
Keep both hands on the wheel and scan 10–15 seconds ahead so you have time to react to hazards.