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Pennsylvania DOT Written Permit Test Questions & Answers (Test #5) 2025

Avg. pass rate on our PA tests: 42%.
Average pass rate for this test: 45%.
Moderate
7 min
83% fail this test first try • Better here than at DOT
Score distribution:
90-100=>0%
80-89=>100%
70-79=>0%
60-69=>0%
<60%=>0%
Avg. first-try score: 83%

Are you finding your life not exactly how you want it to be? Maybe you’re lacking some mobility? Or comfort? You can have them by obtaining your PA driving license. We cannot issue it for you but we’ll certainly assist you with preparation for your Pennsylvania DOT Permit Test. Here’s our permit practice based on the new 2025 PA Driver’s Handbook, the most credible reference guide to road signs and traffic rules in the state to date. The test is designed to enhance your knowledge and improve test-taking skills. There are 40 multiple-choice questions. Start now with the first one by clicking the answer option that you think is best. If you’re not sure which answer is right, you may want to look at our hints. Once you’ve answered, read the explanation and try to understand it to avoid any mistakes in the real PA DOT Permit Test. You will be directed to the next question automatically.

Tricky exam topics covered here:
Safe Following Distance
Passing Rules
Pennsylvania DOT Written Permit Test Questions & Answers (Test #5) 2025
PA DOT driver's license
Original questions by our team Based on 2025 PA Driver Handbook
32 PA students practicing right now 32 PA students online now
186 tests completed today statewide

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Steven Litvintchouk

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

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Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

Questions are created and maintained by the Driving-Tests.org content team following our multi-layer editorial process and updated whenever the Pennsylvania DOT changes its handbook or website information. Official sources we check: 

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