Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) • PUB 95

Pennsylvania PennDOT Permit Practice Test 2026 (18-Question Exam)

Pennsylvania has one of the smallest margins for error in America: the PennDOT Class C Knowledge Test contains only 18 multiple-choice questions and requires 15 correct answers (83.3%). As soon as you miss a 4th question, the computer terminates the test.

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Total Questions 18 Questions

Passing Score 15 / 18 (83.3%)

Max Allowed Errors 3 Max Errors

Min Permit Age / Fee 16 yrs • $42.50 Fee

Statutory Citation: Pennsylvania Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.) & Official Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PUB 95).

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PUB 95 CH. 3 • FOLLOWING RULE

Pennsylvania 4-Second Following Distance Rule

Unlike states that teach a 2- or 3-second rule, the Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PUB 95) explicitly tests the 4-SECOND following distance rule as the minimum safe cushion on dry highway pavement at highway speeds.

75 Pa.C.S. §3327 • STEER CLEAR / MOVE OVER

Pass in Non-Adjacent Lane or Slow 20 MPH Below Limit

Under Pennsylvania’s Move Over (Steer Clear) Law, when approaching an emergency response area or disabled vehicle with flashing lights/road flares, you must merge into a lane not adjacent to the area, OR slow to at least 20 mph below the posted speed limit.

75 Pa.C.S. §4302 • WORK ZONE HEADLIGHTS

Headlights Mandatory in All Active PA Work Zones

All drivers in Pennsylvania must turn on their headlights (day or night) when driving through any posted active work zone, as well as anytime windshield wipers are in continuous or intermittent use.

DL-180 & DL-180C • JUNIOR PERMITS

Physical Exam (DL-180) & 65 Hours Supervised Driving

Pennsylvania requires a completed physical exam form (DL-180) before taking the knowledge test. Junior permit holders (under 18) must hold their permit for 6 months and complete 65 hours of adult-supervised driving (including 10 hours at night and 5 hours in bad weather).

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5 Real Pennsylvania Permit Trap Questions

Select an answer on each question below for instant statutory feedback.

QUESTION 1 OF 5 PennDOT PUB 95 Ch. 3

According to the Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PUB 95), what is the minimum recommended following distance behind the vehicle ahead on dry pavement?

QUESTION 2 OF 5 PennDOT PUB 95 Ch. 1

How many questions are on the Pennsylvania PennDOT Class C Knowledge Test, and what is the maximum number of questions you can miss?

QUESTION 3 OF 5 75 Pa.C.S. §3327

Under Pennsylvania’s Move Over Law, if you cannot safely merge into a lane away from an emergency response area, you must:

QUESTION 4 OF 5 PennDOT PUB 95 Ch. 2

In Pennsylvania, what does a white diamond symbol painted on the surface of a highway traffic lane indicate?

QUESTION 5 OF 5 75 Pa.C.S. §1503(c)

How many hours of adult-supervised skill-building driving must a Pennsylvania Junior Learner’s Permit holder (under 18) complete before taking the road test?

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Pennsylvania DMV Permit Test FAQs (2026)

Why do so many people fail the Pennsylvania permit test?

Because PennDOT only asks 18 questions and requires 15 correct (83.3%), you can only miss 3 questions. Many applicants also get tricked by Chapter 5 (Alcohol & Drugs penalties) and the 4-second following distance rule.

What forms do I need to bring to the PennDOT Driver License Center?

Bring your completed Non-Commercial Learner’s Permit Application (Form DL-180) signed by a physician/CRNP/PA, Parent or Guardian Consent Form (DL-180TD if under 18), proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), Social Security card, and two proofs of Pennsylvania residency (if 18+).