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    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

     
    PA Driver's Manual

    Test Your Knowledge

    Please utilize the resources below to prepare for your knowledge test in order to obtain your Pennsylvania learner's permit.

    Use these PennDOT apps for a realistic representation of the actual knowledge tests. Download the app for practice questions that will help you prepare!

    Safe Driver Quiz

    How much do you know about highway safety and traffic laws in Pennsylvania? Do you know the cost of a seat belt citation? Or, the nighttime driving restriction for young drivers? How about when you should stop for a stopped school bus? Or, what driver behaviors constitute aggressive driving? What about effect do alcohol and drugs create with regard to driving? We invite you to take the Safe Driver Quiz to test your driver safety knowledge.

    Take the Safe Driver Quiz

    Review the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual

    Review the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual

    • Be sure to thoroughly review the chapters of the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual provided below. Chapters 2, 3 and 4 contain sample test questions and answers. An audio version of the manual is also available.
    • Front Cover (PDF)
    • Forms
    • Introduction (PDF)
      • Introduction to Driver's Manual
      • Table of Contents
    • Chapter 1 (PDF): Non-Commercial Learner's Permit Information
    • Chapter 2 (PDF): Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings
      • Sample Test Questions and Answers
    • Chapter 3 (PDF): Learning to Drive
      • Sample Test Questions and Answers
    • Chapter 4 (PDF): Driving Record Information
      • Sample Test Questions and Answers
    • Chapter 5 (PDF): Laws and Related Issues
    • Chapter 6 (PDF): References
      • Index
    • Back Cover (PDF)

    Download the Practice Apps (Apple and Android)

    Get the PA Driver's License Practice Test App

    Get the PA Motorcycle License Practice Test App

    Take Sample Knowledge Tests

    Grab a pencil and paper to test your knowledge as a Pennsylvania driver!

    Download Chapter 2 Question Set (PDF)

    Download Chapter 3 Question Set (PDF)

    Download Chapter 4 Question Set (PDF)

    Do you think you are ready to take your knowledge test? Please use our Locator service to find a PennDOT location near you. Be sure to bring your completed Non-Commercial Learner's Permit Application (PDF), completed Parent and Guardian Consent form (PDF) and required proof of identity and residency, and appropriate fee.

    Schedule Your Knowledge Test