Pennsylvania Driver's Handbook Summary (2026): Key Rules by Section

The 5 handbook sections the Pennsylvania knowledge test draws from, summarized in our own words. Each rule links to its page in the official handbook.

1. Section 1: Learner's Permit and Driver's License · 6 key rules
   How to get a Pennsylvania learner's permit, the junior permit and junior license rules, license classes and the knowledge and road tests.
2. Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings · 7 key rules
   Traffic lights and arrows, flashing and lane-use signals, school zones, regulatory, warning and guide signs, work zones and pavement markings.
3. Section 3: Learning to Drive · 12 key rules
   Vehicle checks, distraction, fatigue, alcohol and drugs, space and speed management, turns, passing, intersections, parking, special situations and emergencies.
4. Section 4: Driving Record Information · 4 key rules
   The point system, suspensions, driving without insurance, police stops, crashes and DUI laws and penalties.
5. Section 5: Laws and Related Issues · 4 key rules
   Change of address, seat belt and child restraint laws, air bags, disabled parking, littering, inspection, safe passing of bicycles, texting and closed roads.