Pennsylvania Permit Practice Test 2026: knowledge test
Free Pennsylvania permit practice test: official facts from PennDOT, questions written from the official Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95).
- 18 questions
- 15 of 18 pass mark
- $45.50 fee, Initial Permit and Four-Year License
- 16 minimum age
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
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Official facts from PennDOT
| Official exam name | Knowledge Test(non-commercial learner's permit) |
|---|---|
| Run by | Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Driver and Vehicle Services official page |
| Number of questions | 18 |
| Breakdown | traffic signs, Pennsylvania's driving laws and safe driving practices |
| Pass mark | 15 of 18 |
| Time limit | None published by PennDOT |
| Fee | $45.50 — Initial Permit and Four-Year License'Initial Permit and Four-Year License: $45.50' (DL-180 (7-23): Class C permit $6.00 + 4-year driver's license $39.50), paid with the DL-180 application. Adding/extending/replacing a Class C permit $6.00. Optional $3 Organ Donation Trust Fund and $5 Veterans' Trust Fund contributions. No separate knowledge-test fee is listed. |
| Minimum age | 16 |
| Where to book | No booking link verified; see PennDOT official site |
The Pennsylvania Knowledge Test (non-commercial learner's permit) has 18 questions (traffic signs, Pennsylvania's driving laws and safe driving practices); you need 15 of 18 to pass, per PennDOT; questions come from the official Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (PUB 95 English Version).
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Driver and Vehicle Services official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | Non-Commercial Learner's Permit Application (DL-180) with the physical exam section completed by a health care provider (no earlier than six months before the 16th birthday); under 18: Parent or Guardian Consent Form (DL-180TD), parent present or notarized; original proof of date of birth and identity (e.g. birth certificate or passport); signed Social Security card; 18+: two proofs of residency. Vision tested at the Driver License Center if not done by the provider. |
|---|---|
| Retake | 'If you fail the knowledge test, you will be permitted to retake the test the following business day.' 'You may take the Knowledge Test only one time on any day regardless of test location.' |
| Attempts | No knowledge-test attempt cap stated; failed applicants keep their DL-180/DL-180TD and bring them back. The permit application is valid one year from the physical exam date. |
| Languages | Online manual (Chapter 1: Testing): written and audio format in 30 languages on request at all Driver License Centers: Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Burmese, Cambodian, Dari, English, Farsi, French, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Mandinka, Nepali, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu and Vietnamese. PUB 95 (4-21) PDF lists only 18 languages. |
| Road signs | US traffic signs as shown in the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 2 'Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings'. |
| Handbook | Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) — PUB 95 (4-21) English Version read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
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Pennsylvania knowledge test: common questions
How many questions are on the Pennsylvania permit test?
The Pennsylvania knowledge test has 18 questions (traffic signs, Pennsylvania's driving laws and safe driving practices), per PennDOT.
What is the pass mark for the Pennsylvania permit test?
You need 15 of 18 to pass, per PennDOT.
Is the Pennsylvania permit test hard?
You need 15 of 18 (83%) to pass, so in the official 18-question format you can get at most 3 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (PUB 95 English Version) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Pennsylvania permit test cost?
$45.50 — Initial Permit and Four-Year License, per PennDOT.
Is there a free Pennsylvania permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Pennsylvania knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 18 questions and the official pass mark of 15 of 18 (83%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Knowledge test questions come from the official Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95). Read the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Driver and Vehicle Services official pages. This site is independent and is not run by PennDOT.