Prepare for the Pennsylvania DOT Permit Test (2025)

With our updated 2025 Pennsylvania DOT practice tests, you can master everything you need to know and pass your permit test with confidence. Our tests are designed to help you quickly learn essential topics such as traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices. Start today!

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easy

Practice test #1

This practice test is a great place to start. It will test your understanding of fundamental driving rules. Based on the Pennsylvania Driver Handbook, the questions are designed to closely resemble those on the actual exam.

Questions: 20

medium

Practice test #2

Ready to test your road signs knowledge? This road signs practice test challenges you to accurately identify a wide variety of signs in a test-like format.

Questions: 25

hard

Practice test #3

Challenge your knowledge and ensure you’re fully prepared. This test includes complex and in-depth questions to test how well you’ve mastered Pennsylvania traffic laws and road rules. Use this test to push your understanding to the next level.

Questions: 30

exam simulator

This is as close to the real Pennsylvania BMV permit test as it gets. With 18 questions covering the same topics you’ll encounter on the actual exam, this test mimics the real deal. You’ll need 15 correct answers to pass, just as on the real exam.

Questions: 18

Pass rate: 15/18

Pennsylvania Permit Test & Driver’s License FAQ

  • How many questions are on the Pennsylvania permit test?

    The Pennsylvania permit test consists of 18 questions, and you must answer at least 15 questions correctly to get a passing score (83%).
  • What is a learner's permit?

    A learner's permit allows individuals to practice driving under supervision before obtaining a full license.
  • How can I obtain a permit?

    You must visit a PennDOT Driver License Center with proof of identity, legal presence, and residency and pass vision and knowledge tests.
  • What topics are tested on the Pennsylvania permit test?

    The test covers traffic signs, road rules, safe driving practices, and the effects of alcohol and drugs on driving, among other things.
  • Can I take the Pennsylvania permit test online?

    No, the test can only be completed at the PennDOT Driver's License Center.