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Video: Pennsylvania Driver’s License Test – 18 Questions

 

Get Ready for Your Pennsylvania Driver’s License Test

Do you want to pass the written knowledge test for your Pennsylvania learner’s permit or full driver’s license? Watch this video for some essential facts you must know for the actual test.

Passing the Pennsylvania knowledge test is your first step toward your Pennsylvania driver’s license. The Pennsylvania driver’s license test has 18 multiple-choice questions; you must answer at least 15 questions correctly. You can find all answers in the Driver’s Manual issued by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Driver Licensing.

Pennsylvania Drivers Manual

Always Read the Manual

It would be best if you always started by studying the official manual. You are less likely to pass your exam if you skip the manual and think driving is all about common sense. After reviewing the manual, you should use practice tests to check your progress and whether you are ready for the actual test.

Remember, you can only miss 3 of the 18 questions on the knowledge exam.

Even if most new applicants pass the test on their first try, many don’t.

Applicants who didn’t pass were too nervous to get the answers right or needed to prepare better. The two are often connected. If you spend your time wisely and prepare well for the test, you are less likely to be nervous about it.

What is on the Test?

The Pennsylvania driver’s license test covers common traffic signs and signals, safe driving techniques, and specific Pennsylvania laws and regulations.

In the video, you will see examples from three tests, giving you a good idea of what you can expect from the actual knowledge examination.

Be aware that not two tests given by PennDot are the same. The automated tests draw random questions from a larger pool for each new applicant, meaning you’ll never know which questions you will get on your knowledge exam.

The more you study and the more practice tests you take, the more likely you are to cover all important items in the Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual.

 

About the Video

The video combines three tests. For the second video in this series, follow this link: Video 2: Pennsylvania License Exam Questions and Answers