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Pennsylvania DOT Diagnostic Test – Are You Ready?

Average pass rate for driving tests in Pennsylvania: 42%.
Average pass rate for this test: 27%.
Hard
2-3 min
Score distribution:
90-100=>2%
80-89=>4%
70-79=>1%
60-69=>8%
<60%=>85%
Avg. first-try score: 20%

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 8 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.

Tricky exam topics covered here:
Fines & Penalties
Traffic Lights
School Buses
Pennsylvania DOT Diagnostic Test – Are You Ready?
PA DOT driver's license
Based on the official PA Driver HandbookHandbook‑based (2025) + exam‑taker feedback
68 tests completed today

Accuracy & authorship

Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

Reviewed for legal and handbook accuracy:

Steven Litvintchouk

M.S., Chief Educational Researcher (ACES member)

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Andrei Zakhareuski, Co-founder & CEO at Driving-Tests.org

Test design and learning experience oversight:

Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

How to use this practice test

  1. Start here. One of 4 free Pennsylvania tests. ~2-3 min. Read explanations as you go.
  2. Cover more ground. All tests have different questions - no repeats.
  3. Finish strong. Try the Exam Simulator for a full-length run.

Why this works

  • Exam-like questions from the current handbook + real test-taker patterns. Explanations cite the manual.
  • AI Assistant explains tricky items in plain language.
  • Performance Insights show your weak topics and what to study next.
  • Challenge Bank™ saves your mistakes for targeted practice.

Actual DOT permit test: What to expect?

The Pennsylvania permit test has 18 questions. You must get 15 correct (83%) to pass.
  • Where: Any Pennsylvania DOT office (find locations)
  • Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
  • If you fail: Retake next business day.
  • Commonly missed: safe following distance (3-second rule), lane changes and blind spots.
  • Ready to schedule? Book your PA DOT appointment

About the Pennsylvania learner permit

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 December 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.

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