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Pennsylvania Permit Test (PennDOT Knowledge Test)

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  1. 1Signs & Signals22% of the examRead free →
  2. 2Rules of the Road & Right of Way24% — the largest sectionRead free →
  3. 3Safe Driving & Sharing the Road18%Read free →
  4. 4Speed & Conditions18%Read free →
  5. 5Alcohol, Drugs & PA Points and GDL18%Read free →
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Rules of the Road & Right of Way

At a four-way stop where two vehicles arrive at the same time, who has the right of way?

  1. AThe larger vehicle
  2. BThe vehicle on the rightCorrect
  3. CThe faster vehicle
  4. DThe vehicle turning left

Why: When vehicles reach a four-way stop at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

Signs & Signals

A red, eight-sided (octagonal) sign means you must:

  1. AMerge to the right
  2. BCome to a complete stopCorrect
  3. CYield to traffic then continue
  4. DReduce speed for a curve

Why: An octagonal red sign is a STOP sign; stop completely at the stop line or crosswalk, then proceed only when the way is clear.

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The exam itself

Pennsylvania Permit Test (PennDOT Knowledge Test), by the numbers.

Questions18
SectionsSigns & Signals · Rules of the Road & Right of Way · Safe Driving & Sharing the Road · Speed & Conditions · Alcohol, Drugs & PA Points and GDL
Passing score15/18 (83%)
Our bank22 questions · updated August 2026Written from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
LanguagesEnglish
SourcePennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
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Is your mock the same as the real Pennsylvania Permit Test (PennDOT Knowledge Test)?

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What score do I need?

15/18 (83%) — as published by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Confirm the current rule with them before your exam date.

Practice questions are AI-assisted study material written from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and reviewed by PrepPass — for practice only, not official exam questions. Bank updated August 2026. PrepPass is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Always confirm current exam details with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
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