Pennsylvania Permit Practice Test 3 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

You damage a parked car and cannot find the owner. What must you do?

1. Drive away
2. Leave a visible note with date, time, name and phone, and call the police
3. Wait one hour, then leave

Question 2 of 20

What fine does an adult face for knowingly giving alcohol to a minor?

1. $100
2. At least $1,000 for the first minor and $2,500 for each additional one
3. Nothing if it is their own child

Question 3 of 20

To avoid overdriving your low beams on a dark road, what is the most you should drive?

1. 65 mph
2. 45 mph
3. 25 mph

Question 4 of 20

You pass a crash where emergency crews are already working. What should you do?

1. Stop to watch
2. Slow to take photos
3. Keep moving carefully and do not block rescue vehicles

Question 5 of 20

What is the minimum penalty for underage drinking in Pennsylvania?

1. A fine of up to $500 plus court costs
2. A warning
3. $50

Question 6 of 20

How often must a vehicle pass a safety inspection in Pennsylvania?

1. Every 24 months
2. Only when sold
3. Every 12 months

Question 7 of 20

On a two-lane, two-way road, where should you start a left turn?

1. As close to the centerline as possible
2. From the right edge
3. From the shoulder

Question 8 of 20

What are the penalties for a first DUI conviction of a driver under 21?

1. A warning
2. Only a fine
3. 2 days to 6 months in jail, one-year suspension and a $500–$5,000 fine

Question 9 of 20

By how much does being thrown from a vehicle increase your chance of death, according to the Pennsylvania manual?

1. 10 percent
2. 75 percent
3. 200 percent

Question 10 of 20

A medicine label says not to operate heavy machinery. Does that include your car?

1. No, only trucks
2. Yes, your vehicle counts as heavy machinery
3. Only at night

Question 11 of 20

How high should the head restraint be?

1. At least as high as the top of your ears
2. At neck level
3. As low as possible

Question 12 of 20

You are driving at 45 mph. How far before a turn must you signal in Pennsylvania?

1. At least 100 feet
2. At least 50 feet
3. At least 300 feet

Question 13 of 20

How much more likely to crash is a driver with a BAC of .04 than a sober driver?

1. Between two and seven times
2. No more likely
3. Ten times less

Question 14 of 20

May you drive with a parking permit hanging from the rearview mirror?

1. Yes, always
2. Yes, if it is small
3. No, items may hang there only while parked

Question 15 of 20

Below 35 mph, how far before turning must you signal?

1. At least 100 feet
2. At least 300 feet
3. At least 20 feet

Question 16 of 20

Can coffee or a cold shower lower your blood alcohol level?

1. Yes, coffee works
2. Yes, a cold shower works
3. No, only time will

Question 17 of 20

You must drive below 40 mph on a limited-access highway. What should you do?

1. Use your high beams
2. Use your hazard flashers
3. Drive on the shoulder

Question 18 of 20

After six months with a junior license and a clean record, how many non-family passengers under 18 may you carry?

1. Up to five
2. Up to three
3. Only one

Question 19 of 20

Where should you hold the steering wheel?

1. At 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4 o'clock
2. At 12 o'clock with one hand
3. At the bottom

Question 20 of 20

What does this sign mean?

1. Stop here
2. A stop sign ahead that you may not see yet
3. The road is closed