Free Pennsylvania DMV Driving Test Practice 2026 / PA

Question 1

Roads become very slippery:

Accepted Answer

for the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rain storm

Answer

when it has been raining for an hour or more

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the day after it rains

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right after the rain has stopped

Question 2

Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

Accepted Answer

excessive speed

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excessive stops

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sudden stops

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sudden turns

Question 3

Hydroplaning can be helped by driving:

Accepted Answer

slower

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through shallow water

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faster

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through deep water

Question 4

When driving in fog, you should use your _______.

Accepted Answer

low beam headlights

Answer

parking lights

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high beam headlights

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hazard flashers

Question 5

Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:

Accepted Answer

more dangerous

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less dangerous

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no more or less dangerous

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easier on your eyes

Question 6

Anything that requires you to _______ could cause you to crash:

Accepted Answer

all of the above

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take your eyes off the road

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take your hands off the wheel

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take your attention away from the driving task

Question 7

Distracted drivers are at a greater risk of a crash when they are using which of the following:

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Answer

cd player

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radio

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cell phone

Question 8

When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:

Accepted Answer

you need to make sure there is space to get all the way across the tracks without stopping, before you start to cross

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you have the right of way and do not need to check for trains

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you may pass slower drivers crossing the track

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all of the above

Question 9

When approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must:

Accepted Answer

stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn

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stop 5 feet away from the bus

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stop only if you see children are present

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stop and remain stopped until it appears safe to proceed

Question 10

The minimum drinking age in this state is _______ years.

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

9

Answer

20

Answer

18

Question 11

People under 18 years of age who use a false identification card to buy alcohol will:

Accepted Answer

Receive a driving suspension that starts on their 16th birthday

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Not be able to take the driver's exam until their 21st birthday

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Receive a driving suspension that starts on their 21st birthday

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Be sent to an alcohol safety education class

Question 12

If a person under 21 years old consumes alcohol, but is not driving a motor vehicle, the penalty for a first offense is:

Accepted Answer

A 90-day driver license suspension and up to a $500 fine

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A 6-month probation

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Sentence to a corrections institution

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Points on the driving record

Question 13

Parental consent to conduct breath, blood, and urine tests is:

Accepted Answer

Not required

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Required from only one parent

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Required for people under 16 years old

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Required from both parents

Question 14

It is against the law for anyone under the age of 21 to _______ alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Consume

Answer

Wear clothing advertising

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Be in the presence of

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Serve

Question 15

It is against the law for anyone under the age of 21 to _______ alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Possess

Answer

Wear clothing advertising

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Serve

Answer

Be in the presence of

Question 16

It is against the law for anyone under the age of 21 to _______ alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Transport

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Serve

Answer

Wear clothing advertising

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Be in the presence of

Question 17

One of the penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol is a(n):

Accepted Answer

Attendance to Alcohol Highway Safety School

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5-year driver's license suspension

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$100.00 fine

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12-hour sentence in jail

Question 18

If you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and you refuse to take the blood test, you will receive a:

Accepted Answer

Driver's License Suspension

Answer

Drug counseling treatment

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Sentence of one day in jail

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$300.00 fine

Question 19

If a police officer requires you to take a blood, breath, or urine test, you:

Accepted Answer

Must take the test, or your license will be suspended

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May choose the test you prefer

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Must sign a consent form

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May refuse if underage

Question 20

For a first conviction for driving under the influence at any blood alcohol concentration level, you could:

Accepted Answer

Pay a fine of at least $300

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Lose your license for up to 5 years

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Be required to conduct a public education class on the dangers of drunk driving

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Be required to drive with a restricted occupational license

Question 21

If under 21 years of age you are considered to be driving while under the influence if your blood alcohol level is:

Accepted Answer

.02% or higher

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.08% or higher

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.10% or higher

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.05% or higher

Question 22

If you are under age 21 and are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, you will receive a _______ license suspension for a first offense.

Accepted Answer

1-year

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60-day

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30-day

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6-month

Question 23

If you are under age 21, and are convicted of carrying a false ID card, you will be required to pay a $500 fine and your license will be suspended for 90 days.

Accepted Answer

Even if you were not driving

Answer

Only if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is .02% or higher

Answer

Only if you were driving at the time of arrest

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Only if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is .02% or higher and you were driving at the time of arrest

Question 24

The zero tolerance law reduced the blood alcohol content (BAC) from .08% to _______ for drivers under 21 to be charged with driving under the influence.

Accepted Answer

.02%

Answer

.05%

Answer

.07%

Answer

.00%

Question 25

If you are stopped by a police officer, you should:

Accepted Answer

Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel, and wait for the officer to approach you

Answer

Unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window

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Get your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car

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Get out of your car and walk toward the patrol car

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