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Pennsylvania DOT Permit Test practice

Written knowledge test for a learner's permit or driver's license. The Pennsylvania DOT Permit Test is run by the DOT. It has 18 questions and you need 15 correct (83%) to pass.

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DMV Permit Test at a glance

83%to pass
18
Questions
15
Correct to pass
16
Minimum age

Good to know

Covers traffic signs, PA driving laws and safe driving practices.

Source: pa.gov. Rules change, so check before your test.

What you'll study

The app's roadmap for this test: 64 short lessons and 508 practice questions, in 6 steps.

  1. 1

    Read the Road

    Free27 lessons

    Signs, signals, and lane markings

    • Pavement markings
    • Lane lines 1
    • Lane lines 2
    • Lane lines 3
    • Traffic lights 1
    • Traffic lights 2
    • Traffic lights 3
    • Flashing signals 1
    • +19 more
  2. 2

    Make the Move

    8 lessons

    Turns, lane changes, parking, and highways

    • Turning safely
    • U-turn rules
    • Lane changes 1
    • Lane changes 2
    • Passing safely 1
    • Passing safely 2
    • Passing safely 3
    • Mixed practice
  3. 3

    Drive Safely

    14 lessons

    Hazards, weather, distractions, and shared roads

    • Distractions
    • Impaired driving 1
    • Impaired driving 2
    • Alcohol rules
    • Bad weather 1
    • Bad weather 2
    • Night driving
    • Skids & traction
    • +6 more
  4. 4

    Handle Trouble

    2 lessons

    Breakdowns, emergency vehicles, and equipment

    • Emergency vehicles
    • Mixed practice
  5. 5

    Know Who Goes First

    5 lessons

    Right-of-way, intersections, and yielding

    • Intersections 1
    • Intersections 2
    • Four-way stops
    • Yielding to others 1
    • Yielding to others 2
  6. 6

    Rules That Matter

    8 lessons

    Key laws, penalties, and exam-day requirements

    • Laws & penalties 1
    • Laws & penalties 2
    • Laws & penalties 3
    • Laws & penalties 4
    • Laws & penalties 5
    • Laws & penalties 6
    • License rules
    • Mixed rules

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Questions people ask

How many questions are on the Pennsylvania DOT Permit Test?

The DMV Permit Test has 18 questions.

What score do you need to pass the Pennsylvania DOT Permit Test?

You need 15 out of 18 correct (83%).

How old do you have to be to take the Pennsylvania DOT Permit Test?

You can take it from age 16. Covers traffic signs, PA driving laws and safe driving practices.

What's the best way to practice for the Pennsylvania DOT Permit Test?

Study the official handbook, then practice with questions written for your test. Driving Exam Prep gives you short lessons, an explanation for every answer, a mistakes review and a readiness score against the real pass mark.

Official sources

Our questions are written from these official sources. Always study your official handbook too: rules change, and our practice questions may differ from your real test.

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