Test Format

18

Total questions

83%

Passing score

15/18

Min. correct

Multiple choice

Eligibility & Fees

Permit age	16
License age	16.5 (junior) / 18 (full)
Permit fee	$35.50
License fee	$35.50 (4-year)
Permit holding period	6 months minimum
Supervised hours	65 hours total (10 at night, 5 in poor weather)

⚠ Memorize this — Pennsylvania-specific

Steer Clear law: must move over or slow down for any vehicle with flashing lights — even disabled vehicles.

💡 Pro tip

Shortest exam in the US (18 questions) but only 3 mistakes allowed. Focus on accuracy over speed.

Top 5 Questions to Know

1. 1. Pennsylvania's "Steer Clear" law requires drivers to move over or slow down when passing:

   Answer: Stopped emergency, tow, utility, and disabled vehicles with flashing lights.

   Pennsylvania's Steer Clear Law (Title 75 §3327) requires drivers to change lanes away from any stopped emergency responder, tow truck, utility worker, or disabled vehicle displaying flashing lights. I...

2. 2. In Pennsylvania, reckless driving is generally defined as operating a vehicle in a manner that:

   Answer: Shows willful or wanton disregard for safety of persons or property.

   Pennsylvania defines reckless driving as operating "in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property" (75 Pa.C.S. §3736). It's a distinct offense from speeding, requiring proof of ...

3. 3. What does a LOW CLEARANCE sign indicate?

   Answer: Bridge height is limited ahead

   A Low Clearance sign warns tall vehicles that the space ahead may be too low.

4. 4. What does a ROAD WORK / construction sign indicate?

   Answer: A work zone or temporary traffic condition is ahead

   Orange construction signs warn of work zones and temporary traffic conditions.

5. 5. What does this sign indicate?

   Answer: Come to a complete stop

   A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Top Reasons Drivers Fail the Road Test

• ✗ Rolling stops at stop signs
• ✗ Failing to check blind spots before lane changes
• ✗ Exceeding speed limit (even by 1–2 mph)
• ✗ Not signaling early enough before turns
• ✗ Improper lane changes