Sample License Rules questions
What is the youngest age at which you can apply for a Pennsylvania learner's permit?
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16
You must be at least 16, and you cannot apply before your 16th birthday.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 1, Applying for a Learner's Permit
How many of a Pennsylvania teen's 65 practice hours must be at night?
At least 10 At least 20 At least 2 At least 5 Show the answer
At least 10
The 65 hours must include no less than 10 hours of nighttime driving.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 1, Applying for a Learner's Permit
You move to Pennsylvania with a valid license from another state. How long do you have to get a Pennsylvania license?
60 days One year 10 days 30 days Show the answer
60 days
You must get a Pennsylvania license within 60 days of moving and surrender your out-of-state license.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 1, Applying for a Learner's Permit: Who Needs a Pennsylvania Driver's License?
How many correct answers do you need to pass the Pennsylvania knowledge test?
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15
You must get 15 of the 18 questions right before you can receive a learner's permit.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 1, Testing: Knowledge Test
How many behind-the-wheel practice hours must a Pennsylvania driver under 18 complete before the road test?
At least 100 hours At least 65 hours At least 40 hours At least 25 hours Show the answer
At least 65 hours
The 65 hours must be certified by a parent or guardian before you take the road test.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 1, Applying for a Learner's Permit
How many multiple-choice questions are on the Pennsylvania knowledge test?
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18
The test has 18 multiple-choice questions on signs, driving laws and safe driving.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 1, Testing: Knowledge Test
How many chances do you get to pass the road test on each Pennsylvania learner's permit?
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Three
After a third failure you must reapply to extend your learner's permit.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 1, Testing: Road Test
With no parent along, how many non-family passengers under 18 may a new Pennsylvania junior driver carry during the first six months?
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One
The limit is one such passenger for the first six months, unless a parent, guardian or spouse who is at least 18 is in the vehicle.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 1, Applying for a Learner's Permit: Junior Driver's License Information
What happens the first time a Pennsylvania driver under 18 is convicted of going 26 mph over the posted limit?
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A 90-day suspension
A first suspension for a driver under 18 lasts 90 days, and the same applies on reaching six or more points.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 1, Applying for a Learner's Permit: Junior Driver's License Information
How many points come off a Pennsylvania record for 12 clean months in a row?
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Three
Three points are removed for every 12 consecutive months with no suspension and no violation that adds points.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 4, Pennsylvania's Point System: Point Removal for Safe Driving
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Full practice test All topics, as in the knowledge test Road Signs What signs mean and what to do when you see them Right-of-Way Who goes first at intersections, crosswalks and roundabouts Traffic Signals Lights, arrows and pedestrian signals Lanes & Turns Lane markings, turns, passing and merging Speed Limits Limits and how to adjust your speed Parking Curb colors, hills and where you can't park Safe Driving Following distance, weather, night driving and sharing the road Alcohol & Drugs Blood alcohol limits, DUI rules and medication Emergencies Breakdowns, emergency vehicles and railroad crossings Insurance & Collisions Required coverage and what to do after a crash Phones & Distraction Phone rules and other distractions
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We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (PUB 95 (4-21) PDF, plus the undated online manual on pa.gov, read 2026-11-06 edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.
