Pennsylvania Permit Test: Licensing Practice Questions

Correct answer: 18 questions; 15 correct

The knowledge test has 18 multiple-choice questions, and you must answer 15 correctly to pass.

Source: Chapter 1 – Tests

Correct answer: The next business day

You may take the knowledge test only once a day at any location; you can retake it the following business day.

Source: Chapter 1 – Tests

Correct answer: On or after your 16th birthday

You cannot apply for a permit before your 16th birthday, though the physical exam may be done up to six months earlier.

Source: Chapter 1 – Applying for a Learner's Permit

Correct answer: One year

After you pass the knowledge test, the examiner issues a learner's permit valid for one year.

Source: Chapter 1 – Applying for a Learner's Permit

Correct answer: Three

You have three chances per learner's permit; after the third failure you must reapply to extend the permit (DL-31).

Source: Chapter 1 – Tests

Correct answer: 24 feet long and 8 feet wide

You park midway between two uprights in a 24-by-8-foot space, with one attempt and no more than three adjustments.

Source: Chapter 1 – Tests

Correct answer: No, it must be turned off

Self-parking vehicles may be used, but the self-parking feature must be off and may not be activated during the test.

Source: Chapter 1 – Tests

Correct answer: Within 60 days

New residents must get a Pennsylvania license within 60 days and surrender the out-of-state license.

Source: Chapter 1: Non-Commercial Learner's Permit Information

Correct answer: Up to one year from entry, or until the license expires

A valid foreign license lets you drive in PA for up to one year from entry into the U.S. or until it expires, whichever comes first.

Source: Chapter 1: Non-Commercial Learner's Permit Information

Correct answer: Class C

Most drivers need a non-commercial Class C license, which covers passenger vehicles, pickups and vans; minimum age is 16.

Source: Chapter 1: Non-Commercial Learner's Permit Information

Correct answer: 15 days

You must notify PennDOT within 15 days of a name or address change, even if moving out of state.

Source: Chapter 5 – Laws and Related Issues

Correct answer: Six

PennDOT begins corrective action when a record reaches six or more points; the first time, you must take a written special point exam.

Source: Chapter 4 – The Pennsylvania Point System

Correct answer: A written special point examination

The first time you reach six points you receive a notice to take a written special point exam; the second time requires a hearing.

Source: Chapter 4 – The Pennsylvania Point System

Correct answer: Three

Three points are removed for every 12 consecutive months with no violations, suspension or revocation.

Source: Chapter 4 – The Pennsylvania Point System

Correct answer: Five

After restoration your record shows five points regardless of earlier points, except for certain short suspensions.

Source: Chapter 4 – Suspensions and Revocations; Driving Without Insurance