Pennsylvania DMV Practice Test 2026 — Free PA Permit Test
17 questions in the Pennsylvania Driver's License practice pool — all in the same four-option format as the real test, with answers and explanations.
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Sample questions
1. Which agency administers the written driver test in Pennsylvania?
- The PA DMV
- PennDOT ✓
- The county sheriff
- The state police only
Explanation: PennDOT (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation) administers driver license written tests.
2. What does a red octagonal sign mean?
- Yield
- Do not enter
- Stop ✓
- School zone
Explanation: A red octagonal sign means STOP. Come to a complete stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or before entering the intersection.
3. A flashing yellow traffic light means you should:
- Stop and wait for green
- Slow down and proceed with caution ✓
- Speed up through the intersection
- Treat it as a stop sign
Explanation: A flashing yellow light warns you to slow down and proceed with caution. It does not require a full stop.
4. A yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black arrow warns you about:
- A speed limit change
- A road condition or hazard ahead ✓
- A required stop
- A detour
Explanation: Diamond-shaped yellow signs are warning signs — curves, merging traffic, narrow roads, and other hazards ahead.
5. A pentagon-shaped yellow sign usually indicates:
- A school zone ahead ✓
- A hospital ahead
- A playground only
- A railroad crossing
Explanation: Pentagon-shaped signs mark school zones — slow down and watch for children, especially during school hours.