Pennsylvania: Licensing basics — Part 5 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “How many chances do you have, with each learner's permit, to pass the Road Test before the permit's expiration date?” · “How much does it cost a non-commercial driver to update the name or address on a Pennsylvania driver's license?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Pennsylvania Driver's Manual" (Pub 95), Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Bureau of Driver Licensing.
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How many chances do you have, with each learner's permit, to pass the Road Test before the permit's expiration date?
- One chance
- Two chances
- Unlimited chances
- Three chances
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Correct answer: Three chances
You have three chances with each learner's permit to pass the Road Test before the permit expires.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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If you have not successfully completed the Road Test within three years of your physical examination date, what must you do?
- Reapply with a new DL-180 and retake the Knowledge Test
- Simply pay a late fee and retest immediately
- Nothing; the permit remains valid indefinitely
- Wait an additional year before reapplying
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Correct answer: Reapply with a new DL-180 and retake the Knowledge Test
If you have not taken or successfully completed the Road Test within three years of your physical examination date, you must start over with a new DL-180 application and retake the Knowledge Test.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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According to the manual, what must physicians in Pennsylvania do if they diagnose a patient with a condition that could impair the patient's ability to drive safely?
- Report it to PennDOT
- Report it to the patient's insurance company only
- Nothing is required by law
- Report it to local police only
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Correct answer: Report it to PennDOT
In Pennsylvania, physicians must report to PennDOT individuals whom they have diagnosed as having a condition that could impair their ability to drive safely.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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According to the manual, for 2017, what percentage of all 16-year-old Pennsylvania drivers were in reportable crashes?
- 2.2 percent
- 4.7 percent
- 12.2 percent
- 7.2 percent
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Correct answer: 7.2 percent
For 2017, 7.2% of all 16-year-old Pennsylvania drivers were in reportable crashes in Pennsylvania.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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Under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, within how many days of a change in your name or address must you notify PennDOT?
- 15 days
- 30 days
- 10 days
- 60 days
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Correct answer: 15 days
Section 1515 of the Vehicle Code requires you to notify PennDOT within 15 days of a change in name or address.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 89 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 89)
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If you move out of Pennsylvania to another state, when must you still notify PennDOT of your address change under Section 1515 of the Vehicle Code?
- You do not have to notify PennDOT
- Within 15 days of the change
- Within 60 days
- Only if you plan to return to PA within a year
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Correct answer: Within 15 days of the change
The manual states you must notify PennDOT within 15 days of the change even if you are moving out of state.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 89 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 89)
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Which form is used to change the name on a non-commercial Pennsylvania driver's license?
- Form DL-32
- Form DL-1
- Form DL-80
- Form DL-55
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Correct answer: Form DL-80
A name change is made by completing the Non-Commercial Driver's License Application for Change/Correction/Replacement, Form DL-80.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 89 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 89)
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What does the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code say about issuing driver license products to people who live outside Pennsylvania?
- They may be issued upon paying a higher fee
- They require a co-signer who is a PA resident
- They are allowed only for commercial drivers
- They are prohibited for non-residents
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Correct answer: They are prohibited for non-residents
The Vehicle Code prohibits issuing driver license products to anyone who is not a resident of Pennsylvania.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 89 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 89)
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How much does it cost a non-commercial driver to update the name or address on a Pennsylvania driver's license?
- There is no fee
- $10
- $25
- $50
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Correct answer: There is no fee
The manual states there is no fee for this service for non-commercial drivers.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 89 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 89)
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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, what did PennDOT do regarding Driver License Centers and Photo License Centers?
- Made them accessible to the physically disabled
- Closed them and moved all services online
- Restricted their hours
- Required a doctor's note for entry
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Correct answer: Made them accessible to the physically disabled
To comply with the ADA of 1990, PennDOT made all Driver License Centers and Photo License Centers accessible to physically disabled individuals.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 91 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 91)
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If you are hearing impaired and want an interpreter for your Knowledge or Road Test, how far in advance should you make your initial contact with PennDOT?
- At least two days prior
- At least two weeks prior
- At least two months prior
- There is no need to contact PennDOT in advance
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Correct answer: At least two weeks prior
You should make your initial contact with PennDOT at least two weeks prior to the time you want to take the test.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 91 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 91)
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How should a person who uses a TDD system schedule an appointment to take a driving test with an interpreter?
- Call 717-412-5300 directly, since TDD is not supported
- Send a fax to PennDOT headquarters
- Call 711
- Visit any Driver License Center without an appointment
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Correct answer: Call 711
To schedule an appointment, you should call 717-412-5300, or 711 if you use a TDD.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 91 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 91)
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What is the purpose of the Pennsylvania Relay Service mentioned in the manual?
- It provides free towing for disabled drivers
- It schedules road tests only
- It translates the driver's manual into other languages
- It connects TDD and non-TDD callers through an operator
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Correct answer: It connects TDD and non-TDD callers through an operator
The Pennsylvania Relay Service provides telephone communication between a person with a TDD system and one without, using an operator as a go-between.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 91 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 91)
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Which of the following is one of the sign language types PennDOT offers when scheduling an interpreter for a driving test?
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- International Morse Code
- Braille
- Cued Speech
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Correct answer: American Sign Language (ASL)
Available sign language types include American Sign Language (ASL), Pidgin Sign Language (PSE), Signed Exact English (SEE), and an oral interpreter.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 91 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 91)
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What alternative testing method does PennDOT offer, upon request, to people who have trouble reading the Knowledge Test?
- A shortened version of the test
- A voice test, in which the test is read to them
- An automatic pass based on driving experience
- A take-home version of the test
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Correct answer: A voice test, in which the test is read to them
Upon request, voice tests are offered at all Driver License Centers across the commonwealth.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 92 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 92)
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If you are under 18 years old, how soon after receiving your learner's permit can you take your Road Test?
- Immediately, as soon as you feel ready
- After six months and 65 hours of behind-the-wheel skill-building
- After 30 days, regardless of behind-the-wheel hours completed
- Not until you turn 17, with no other requirements
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Correct answer: After six months and 65 hours of behind-the-wheel skill-building
Drivers under 18 may not take the Road Test until six months after receiving their learner's permit and only after completing the required 65 hours of behind-the-wheel skill-building.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 94 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 94)