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Pennsylvania DMV Permit Full Practice Exam (18 Questions)

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Where these questions come from

Each question is built from the official Pennsylvania driver manual. The real test asks the same topics with different wording.

Passing score on the real Pennsylvania permit test: 83% (15 of 18 correct here).

Sample Pennsylvania permit-test questions

Below are 4 sample questions from the Pennsylvania question bank. The interactive practice test above randomizes from the same pool.

In Pennsylvania, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers over 21 years old?

  1. 0.05%
  2. 0.08%
  3. 0.10%
  4. 0.02%

Correct answer: B

Explanation: In Pennsylvania, as in many states, the legal BAC limit for drivers aged 21 and over is 0.08%.

What does a flashing yellow light mean at an intersection in Pennsylvania?

  1. Stop completely
  2. Yield to oncoming traffic
  3. Proceed with caution
  4. Accelerate quickly

Correct answer: C

Explanation: A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution, commonly used in Pennsylvania at less dangerous intersections.

In Pennsylvania, how far must you park from a fire hydrant?

  1. 10 feet
  2. 15 feet
  3. 20 feet
  4. 5 feet

Correct answer: A

Explanation: State law requires you to park at least 10 feet away from a fire hydrant.

When driving in fog in Pennsylvania, you should use your:

  1. High beams
  2. Low beams
  3. Parking lights
  4. Hazard lights

Correct answer: B

Explanation: Use low beams in fog to reduce glare and improve visibility on Pennsylvania roads.