Pennsylvania Permit Practice Test: Alcohol and Drugs (2026)

Question 1 of 12

At what BAC is a driver 21 or older considered DUI in Pennsylvania?

1. .08 or higher
2. .10 or higher
3. .05 or higher

Question 2 of 12

What is the DUI limit for drivers under 21 in Pennsylvania?

1. .08
2. .02
3. .05

Question 3 of 12

What happens if you refuse a chemical test after a DUI arrest in Pennsylvania?

1. Nothing if you are innocent
2. A $50 fine
3. Automatic one-year suspension, even if found not guilty

Question 4 of 12

Which equals one drink, according to the Pennsylvania manual?

1. 5 oz. of wine
2. 12 oz. of wine
3. 3 oz. of liquor

Question 5 of 12

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 6 of 12

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 7 of 12

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 8 of 12

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 9 of 12

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 10 of 12

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 11 of 12

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 12 of 12

If accepted into the ARD program after a first DUI, how many hours of Alcohol Highway Safety School must you attend?

1. 2 hours
2. 40 hours
3. 12½ hours