Pennsylvania Permit Practice Test 7 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

Must a 12-year-old passenger in the back seat wear a seat belt in Pennsylvania?

1. No, only in the front
2. Only on highways
3. Yes, passengers 8 and older but under 18 must buckle up in any seat

Question 2 of 20

After a crash, when must you call the police?

1. Only if you were at fault
2. Never
3. If anyone is hurt or killed, or a vehicle must be towed

Question 3 of 20

On wet roads, how should you adjust speed and following distance?

1. Slow 5 to 10 mph and keep 5 to 6 seconds
2. Keep speed and 2 seconds
3. Slow 30 mph and keep 1 second

Question 4 of 20

How long does an average-weight person need to process the alcohol in one drink?

1. About 15 minutes
2. At least one hour
3. About five hours

Question 5 of 20

Which document must you bring for the vehicle used on the road test?

1. Proof that it is currently insured, plus its valid registration
2. Its purchase receipt
3. Nothing

Question 6 of 20

When is wet pavement especially slippery?

1. After an hour of rain
2. Only at night
3. In the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rainstorm

Question 7 of 20

A 6-year-old rides in your car. What does Pennsylvania law require?

1. A booster seat
2. Only a lap belt
3. A rear-facing seat

Question 8 of 20

You are following a truck and cannot see its side mirrors. What does that mean?

1. You are at a safe distance
2. The truck has no mirrors
3. The truck driver cannot see you

Question 9 of 20

What restraint must a child under 4 use in Pennsylvania?

1. A regular seat belt
2. Nothing in the back seat
3. An approved child safety seat, in any seat

Question 10 of 20

How should you pass a horse-drawn buggy?

1. Quickly, honking to warn the driver
2. On the shoulder
3. Slowly, without honking, leaving plenty of space before pulling back in

Question 11 of 20

At highway speeds, how long can it take to pass a truck safely?

1. About 3 seconds
2. Up to 30 seconds
3. About 2 minutes

Question 12 of 20

Should you pass a snow plow?

1. No, not on the left or the right
2. Yes, on the right
3. Yes, quickly on the left

Question 13 of 20

Must you turn on your headlights in a posted work zone during the day?

1. Yes, at any time of day; otherwise an extra $25 fine
2. No, only at night
3. Only when workers are present

Question 14 of 20

How far does a loaded truck need to stop from 65 mph on dry pavement?

1. At least 600 feet
2. About 200 feet
3. About 100 feet

Question 15 of 20

A work zone flagger signals you to go, but the traffic light is red. What should you do?

1. Wait for the green light
2. Obey the flagger
3. Honk and wait

Question 16 of 20

A truck is making a wide right turn and leaves a gap on its right. What should you do?

1. Pass on the right
2. Wait; do not pass until it completes the turn
3. Honk

Question 17 of 20

How much of the lane is a motorcyclist entitled to?

1. Half a lane
2. One complete lane
3. Only the right edge

Question 18 of 20

What is the most common crash in work zones, and how do you avoid it?

1. Head-on collisions; use high beams
2. Side impacts; honk often
3. Rear-end collisions; double your following distance

Question 19 of 20

How are points removed from a Pennsylvania driving record?

1. Three points for every 12 months without violations or suspension
2. All points after six months
3. Only by paying a fee

Question 20 of 20

You drove your car while it was uninsured. Besides the registration, what can be suspended?

1. Your driving privilege, for three months
2. Nothing else
3. Your insurance agent's license