Pennsylvania Permit Practice Test: Your Car, Signals and Headlights (2026)

Question 1 of 14

How does the penny test show your tires have enough tread?

1. You can see all of Lincoln's head
2. Part of Lincoln's head is covered by the tread
3. The penny falls out

Question 2 of 14

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 3 of 14

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 4 of 14

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 5 of 14

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 6 of 14

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 7 of 14

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 8 of 14

When must you switch to low beams in Pennsylvania?

1. Only in cities
2. Within 100 feet of any vehicle
3. Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or 300 feet behind another vehicle

Question 9 of 14

It is daytime and you are using your wipers because of rain. What does Pennsylvania law require?

1. Headlights on (daytime running lights are not enough)
2. Nothing extra
3. Hazard flashers on

Question 10 of 14

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 11 of 14

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

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

Question 12 of 14

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 13 of 14

How should you brake hard in a car with anti-lock brakes (ABS)?

1. Pump the brakes
2. Keep firm, continuous pressure; do not pump
3. Use the parking brake

Question 14 of 14

How far from the steering wheel should you sit because of the air bag?

1. At least 2 inches
2. At least 3 feet
3. At least 10 inches