Pennsylvania Permit Practice Test 2026

Pennsylvania permit practice test: 355 free practice questions (140 official sample questions · Official driver handbook). Official test format: 18 Q, pass 15. Updated

Official test facts (verified)

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Test format18 Q, pass 15pa.gov
Pass mark15 / 18 (83%)pa.gov
Test languagesEnglish, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Ukrainian, Vietnamese (30 languages on request)pa.gov
Official handbookpa.govpa.gov
Official practice testpa.govpa.gov
Practice questions355 questionspa.gov

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Official format: 18 Q, pass 15 · 355 practice questions

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Units

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    Traffic Signs & Signals86 questions
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    Sharing the Road50 questions
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    General Driving Knowledge47 questions
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    Highway & Freeway Driving36 questions
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    Speed Limits & Following Distance34 questions
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    Impaired Driving & Penalties33 questions
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    Bad Weather & Night Driving26 questions
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    Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation18 questions
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    Right of Way & Intersections13 questions
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    Parking & Stopping Rules6 questions
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    Licensing, Demerits & Penalties6 questions
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  1. Full mock examOfficial format: 18 Q, pass 15
18questions on the test
15 (83%)correct to pass
355practice questions

Full mock exam: All questions: 18 Q · overall pass 15

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Practice question bank

355questions
11topics
28with a picture
86in Traffic Signs & Signals
Traffic Signs & Signals86Sharing the Road50General Driving Knowledge47Highway & Freeway Driving36Speed Limits & Following Distan…34Impaired Driving & Penalties33Bad Weather & Night Driving26Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operat…18Right of Way & Intersections13Parking & Stopping Rules6Licensing, Demerits & Penalties6license-test.com
Traffic Signs & Signals is the largest topic (24% of the bank) · Questions per topic · Source: License Test question bank

Sample questions

  1. A FLASHING YELLOW LIGHT MEANS THAT YOU SHOULD:

    • Slow down and proceed with care ✓
    • Continue through if the way is clear
    • Stop and proceed when a green light appears
    • Stop and proceed when the way is clear

    Traffic Signs & Signals · Answer: A · Source: pa.gov, retrieved 2026-10-17

  2. WHEN TRAVELING BEHIND A MOTORCYCLE:

    • Allow a following distance of at least 2 car lengths
    • Allow at least 2 seconds of following distance
    • Allow at least 4 seconds of following distance ✓
    • Allow a following distance of at least 4 motorcycle lengths

    Sharing the Road · Answer: C · Source: pa.gov, retrieved 2026-10-17

  3. THE ROAD EDGE ON THE RIGHT SIDE IS MARKED BY A ___________ LINE.

    • Broken white
    • Solid yellow
    • Solid white ✓
    • Broken yellow audio

    General Driving Knowledge · Answer: C · Source: pa.gov, retrieved 2026-10-17

  4. “HIGHWAY HYPNOSIS” IS A DRIVER CONDITION THAT CAN RESULT FROM:

    • Staring at the roadway for long periods of time ✓
    • Frequent rest stops
    • Too much sleep the night before your trip
    • Short trips on expressways

    Highway & Freeway Driving · Answer: A · Source: pa.gov, retrieved 2026-10-17

Car knowledge test: compare with nearby states

StateQuestions on testPass markPractice questions
Pennsylvania1815 (83%)355
Delawarenot verified yetnot verified yet517
Maryland2522 (88%)461
New Jersey5040 (80%)619
New York2014 (70%)488
Ohio4030 (75%)291
West Virginia2519 (76%)527
New Jersey619West Virginia527Delaware517New York488Maryland461Pennsylvania355Ohio291license-test.com
Pennsylvania ranks 6 of 7 by practice questions · Practice questions per jurisdiction · Source: License Test question bank

FAQ

How many questions are on the official Pennsylvania permit test?

18 questions; you need 15 correct (83%) to pass, according to the official source checked on 2026-10-17.

What is the format of the Pennsylvania Car learner's permit test?

18 Q, pass 15

How many practice questions does this Pennsylvania permit practice test have?

355 published questions in 11 topics. The largest topics are Traffic Signs & Signals (86), Sharing the Road (50), General Driving Knowledge (47). 28 questions include a picture (sign or road situation).

How does the Pennsylvania test compare with nearby states?

Maryland: 25 questions, pass 22; New Jersey: 50 questions, pass 40; New York: 20 questions, pass 14; Ohio: 40 questions, pass 30; West Virginia: 25 questions, pass 19 (official formats; Pennsylvania: 18 questions, pass 15).

Where do these practice questions come from?

Questions are based on the official Pennsylvania driver handbook (pa.gov) and include 140 official sample questions published by the agency. Every question is aligned with the official handbook rules for Pennsylvania.

Is the Pennsylvania permit practice test free?

Yes. All 355 questions, topic practice, the timed mock exam and the wrong-question book are free and need no account.

Which languages is the Pennsylvania Car learner's permit test offered in?

English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Ukrainian, Vietnamese (30 languages on request)

Where is the official handbook?

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/driver-services/pennsylvania-drivers-manual/online-drivers-manual

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

Updated: · 140 official sample questions · Official driver handbook