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Based on official Pennsylvania exam questions

Free PA DOT Diagnostic Test 2025

  • Perfect for learner’s permit, driver’s license, and senior refresher test.

Are you a Pennsylvania resident who likes to rush the growler? If so, you should definitely be mindful of the rules and regulations that apply to safe driving there. Too much indulgence and you will be at the mercy of your friendly, neighborhood Uber drivers. It is imperative that you know how to protect yourself and other drivers before you are allowed to operate a vehicle. Do you think you have enough familiarity with driver safety rules in Pennsylvania to pass a driver’s license knowledge test? It’s okay to need a little help. The main thing to remember is that unlike all men, not all test preparation resources were created equal.

Our free Pennsylvania DOT Diagnostic Driving practice test exceptionally prepares you to take your Pennsylvania driver’s license knowledge test. With the requirement of answering 80% of the 18 questions correctly to receive a passing grade, the official knowledge test leaves little room for error. The practice test contains 15 of the most often missed questions just like the ones on the official test. You shouldn’t be wasting your time on the easier questions. The best way to prepare is to assess your ability to answer the questions that are most often misunderstood or confusing.

While many people will tell you that study guides are great for preparing you to take a test, the practice test is designed to help you prepare by equipping you with knowledge of driving safety that may have seemed unclear to you. The practice test is based on the most recent Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (Pennsylvania CDL Handbook 2025) and is up to date as of November 2025. The feature that makes this practice test more effective than a study guide is the immediate feedback you receive on any wrong answer submitted. You are provided with a detailed explanation of the information needed to answer it correctly. This approach leaves you well informed and with boosted confidence to pass your official knowledge test on the first try.

If you feel like declaring your independence and exploring practice tests for other states and Washington D.C., you will find valuable information at https://driving-tests.org/academy/drivers-license.

2-3 minutes to complete
PA DOT driver's license
Real exam-style pitfalls you’ll practice:
Common Traps
Distractors
Trick Wording
Double Negatives

Authored and curated by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S.

Chief Educational Researcher (ACES member)
Methodology & Editorial Policy
Last verified for accuracy: November 2025 (reviewed weekly)

What to expect on the actual PA permit test

18

questions

15

correct answers to pass

83%

passing score

16 y/o

minimum age to apply

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