Pennsylvania permit test: permits, junior licenses, points and insurance

Learner's permit and junior license rules, license classes, the point system, driving without insurance, police stops, crashes, the Driver's License Compact and change-of-address rules. 33 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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In Pennsylvania you cannot apply for a learner's permit before your 16th birthday. (p. 5, Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (opens the handbook))
New residents with a valid out-of-state or Canadian license must get a Pennsylvania license within 60 days of moving and surrender the old one. (p. 7, Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (opens the handbook))
The licensed adult supervising a permit holder under 18 must sit in the front seat. (p. 7, Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (opens the handbook))
A learner's permit is valid for one year from the issue date printed on your first permit. (p. 7, Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (opens the handbook))
Junior drivers may not drive between 11 p.m. (p. 7, Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (opens the handbook))
A junior license automatically becomes a regular license on your 18th birthday, even if you never apply early. (p. 8, Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (opens the handbook))
Failing to obey a railroad crossing gate or barrier brings a 30-day suspension. (p. 83, Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (opens the handbook))
Pennsylvania removes three points from your record for every 12 consecutive months without a suspension or a violation that adds points. (p. 83, Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (opens the handbook))
Fleeing or eluding police brings a one-year suspension, a $500 fine plus costs, and possibly jail. (p. 85, Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (opens the handbook))
Pennsylvania law requires you to notify PennDOT of a name or address change within 15 days, even if you move out of state. (p. 93, Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (opens the handbook))

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample permits, junior licenses, points and insurance questions

1.A driver is convicted of fleeing or trying to elude police. What license penalty does the handbook list?
- AA 6-month suspension
- B3 points only
- CA 90-day suspension
- DA 1-year suspension
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✓ D. A 1-year suspension
Fleeing or eluding police brings a one-year suspension, a $500 fine plus costs, and possibly jail.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (PUB 95), page 85
2.What is the earliest age at which you can apply for a Pennsylvania learner's permit?
- A16
- B15
- C17
- D15 and a half
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✓ A. 16
In Pennsylvania you cannot apply for a learner's permit before your 16th birthday.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (PUB 95), page 5
3.A driver under 18 already served one 90-day suspension for points. They reach 6 points again. How long is the new suspension?
- A60 days
- B90 days
- C120 days
- D1 year
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✓ C. 120 days
For drivers under 18, the first suspension for 6 points or 26+ mph over is 90 days, and each later occurrence brings a 120-day suspension.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (PUB 95), page 83
4.An unmarked car with a flashing red light signals you to stop, but you are unsure it is police. What may you do?
- AIgnore it and keep driving at your normal speed
- BStop at once in the nearest dark, empty parking lot
- CSpeed up and drive away until you lose the car
- DUse flashers, slow down, drive to a lit, busy area
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✓ D. Use flashers, slow down, drive to a lit, busy area
If unsure, show you understand the request by turning on your flashers and slowing down, then drive to the nearest well-lit, populated area to stop.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (PUB 95), page 85