Free practice for the Pennsylvania knowledge test (the written permit test), written from the Pennsylvania driver handbook, with every answer explained.
Based on the Pennsylvania driver handbook. Requirements can change, so confirm with your Pennsylvania licensing agency before your test.
Five steps from first try to test day. Your progress is saved on this device.
Each test has 20 questions. Get 17 or more right to match the 83% passing score.
The app has the rest of the Pennsylvania question bank, more tests and a timed exam simulator.
Pennsylvania guide
Every fact links to the official page it came from. Last checked Nov 14, 2026.
These links open official government websites. USA DMV is an independent study site and is not affiliated with any of them.
Sample questions
Think of your answer first, then open the explanation.
C. 500 feet
Pennsylvania law requires low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and when following within 300 feet.
A. A child under 18
Pennsylvania law says an open-bed truck may not be driven when a child under 18 is occupying the bed.
A. 100 feet
Pennsylvania prohibits passing within 100 feet of or while crossing an intersection or railroad grade crossing, and within 100 feet of a bridge, elevated structure, or tunnel.
What’s covered
Counts are from the full Pennsylvania question bank in the app.
Road signs
Road signs follow the same national standard in every state. Learn them once by shape and color.
More Pennsylvania tests, a timed exam simulator and a review of every question you miss.
Questions
18 questions. You need 15 correct answers (83%) to pass. Confirm the current format with your Pennsylvania licensing agency before your test, because it can change.
No. They are practice questions written from the Pennsylvania driver handbook and cover the same topics, but they are not the official questions. USA DMV is not affiliated with any Pennsylvania agency.
Take the readiness check first to see your level. Read the handbook sections for the topics you missed, then take both free practice tests and read every explanation you got wrong. When you pass them comfortably, rehearse with a full-length timed exam in the app.
Not a government website. USA DMV (usadmv.app) is an independent study resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by any state DMV, the Texas Department of Public Safety or any other government agency. Practice questions are written to reflect official driver handbooks but are not the official test questions. Always confirm current requirements with your state’s licensing agency.
