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Pennsylvania DMV Practice Test 2026

The official Pennsylvania written knowledge exam has 18 questions. You need 15 correct (83%) to pass. Our practice tests match the exact format, topics, and difficulty of the real Pennsylvania DMV test.

Pennsylvania Specialty

What makes the Pennsylvania DMV test unique?

State Specialty

Pennsylvania has the shortest standard exam in the US at 18 questions, but the 83% pass threshold (only 3 mistakes allowed) makes it surprisingly difficult.

Pennsylvania-Specific Law

Pennsylvania's "Steer Clear" law requires drivers to move over or slow down for emergency and disabled vehicles with flashing lights.

Study Tip

With only 3 allowed mistakes out of 18, focus on high-accuracy practice rather than speed.

Sample Question

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One example from our Pennsylvania-localized question bank.

Pennsylvania Road Rules

Under Pennsylvania law, which of the following is correct about the rule described?

A Drivers may ignore the rule if no police are visible.
B Pennsylvania's "Steer Clear" law requires drivers to move over or slow down for emergency and disabled vehicles with flashing lights.
C The rule only applies on interstate highways.
D The rule only applies to commercial drivers.

Pennsylvania DMV Test FAQ

Answers to the questions Pennsylvania test-takers ask most.

How many questions are on the Pennsylvania DMV written test?
The Pennsylvania DMV written (knowledge) exam contains 18 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 15 correctly (83%) to pass. The test is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
What makes Pennsylvania's DMV test different?
Pennsylvania has the shortest standard exam in the US at 18 questions, but the 83% pass threshold (only 3 mistakes allowed) makes it surprisingly difficult.
What's a Pennsylvania-specific rule I should memorize?
Pennsylvania's "Steer Clear" law requires drivers to move over or slow down for emergency and disabled vehicles with flashing lights.

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