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  • Updated for January 2025
  • Based on official Pennsylvania 2025 Driver's manual

Free Pennsylvania DOT Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2025

To legally ride motorcycles in Pennsylvania, you must apply for a motorcycle learner’s permit. This credential is issued after passing a vision test, paying the necessary fees, and passing a motorcycle knowledge exam. After obtaining a learner’s permit, you can practice and build your riding skills for up to one year. When ready, you can either take a skills test or complete a training course through the motorcycle safety program to obtain a Class M license. If the learner’s permit expires, you can apply for another one for a maximum of three times within a five-year period. However, those under 18 years of age must obtain consent from a parent or guardian, hold a permit for at least six months, complete a motorcycle safety program course, and complete 65 hours of supervised riding, including 15 hours through the motorcycle safety program course.

The official motorcycle knowledge exam consists of 20 multiple-choice questions based on the official DOT motorcycle operator manual (Pennsylvania Motorcycle Manual). To pass, you must score at least 80%. We recommend dedicating the following weeks to studying the various aspects of riding theory. Becoming a safe and responsible rider in Pennsylvania takes more than passing exams. Build the foundation for your riding skills with the help of our Pennsylvania DOT motorcycle permit practice tests. This intuitive tool has been a game changer for students who seek a different approach to learning. Each practice test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions based on the official motorcycle operator manual.

The “Test settings” menu on the left side of the page contains several features, including the voice-over function. Once activated, an artificial voice will read the questions and answer choices aloud. To help beginners who are unfamiliar with this subject, we provide a detailed explanation for each question. By receiving immediate feedback, students can identify mistakes and strengthen their knowledge without having to wait until the practice test ends.

We understand that you’re eager to discover Pennsylvania’s landscapes and natural beauty. To do it on two wheels, patience and consistency are crucial. Unlike the roads of Pennsylvania, the learning phase does not have a speed limit. While our practice tests will boost your learning potential, it is crucial to avoid rushing and only proceed once you are confident you can apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios.

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Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.

What to expect on the actual PA DOT exam

20

questions

16

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

16 y/o

minimum age to apply

List of questions (classic view)

  1. For an adequate space cushion, maintain a following distance of at least ____ second(s) behind the vehicle ahead of you.
  2. Your riding abilities can be affected by just ______ alcoholic drink(s).
  3. The best eye and face protection is provided by
  4. You should adjust your side mirrors
  5. A benefit of riding in the center lane position is that it
  6. If you are riding in a staggered formation, when should you switch to riding in pairs?
  7. You should maintain an adequate space cushion around your motorcycle
  8. In a normal turn, you should
  9. Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see
  10. To carry cargo on a motorcycle, you should
  11. Instruct your passenger to
  12. Use both the front and rear brakes
  13. If you make eye contact with a driver at an intersection,
  14. If your front wheel locks, you should
  15. In a slow, tight turn, you should
  16. Half of all motorcycle crashes are caused by
  17. Where is the engine cut-off switch located?
  18. Alcohol affects the body in many different ways, but it first affects your
  19. The best way to be seen by other vehicle operators is to
  20. Which lane position should ALWAYS be avoided?
  21. When carrying a passenger, your motorcycle will
  22. What is a good strategy for detecting bumps in a road at night?
  23. To avoid hazardous situations, you should
  24. How can you increase your visibility to others at night?
  25. In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?
  26. What should you do on Step 3 of passing?
  27. When you are being passed from behind,
  28. Which portion of the lane should you be in before starting to pass?
  29. What should you do to avoid colliding with a vehicle cutting in?
  30. As you are riding, an object appears suddenly in your path. What should you do?
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