How to Schedule Your Pennsylvania DMV Knowledge Test
Most Pennsylvania DMV offices accept walk-ins for the knowledge test, though appointments are typically faster. Below is what's required and what fees to expect.
Test format
- Passing score (%)
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83%
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 1: Tests, Knowledge Test section
- Number of questions
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18
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 1: Tests, Knowledge Test section
- Questions needed to pass
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15
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 1: Tests, Knowledge Test section
- Test format
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computer (written and audio)
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 1: Tests, Knowledge Test section
- Retake wait (days)
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1 (next business day)
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 1: Tests, Knowledge Test section
- Per-section minimums?
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Pennsylvania does not break its knowledge test into scored sections. You face 18 multiple-choice questions covering signs, signals, pavement markings, driving laws, and safe practices, and you pass by answering 15 of them correctly. There is no separate minimum for any category; one overall score decides the result.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 1: Tests - Knowledge Test, p. 5
Fees
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Documents you'll need
- Acceptable residency documents
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Applicants 18 and older must present two proofs of Pennsylvania residency. Accepted documents include: current utility bills (water, gas, electric, cable, etc.); W-2 form; tax records; lease agreements; mortgage documents; or a current weapons permit (U.S. citizens only). Applicants under 18 satisfy residency through the Parent or Guardian Consent Form (DL-180TD) signed by a parent, guardian, person in loco parentis, or spouse who is 18 or older, with notarization required if that person cannot accompany the applicant to the Driver License Center.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 1: Applying for a Learner's Permit
- SSN proof requirements
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You must bring your Social Security card to the Driver License Center when applying for a learner's permit. Under Sections 1510(a) and 1609(a)(4) of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, PennDOT is required to collect your Social Security number for identification purposes to help minimize driver's license fraud. Your Social Security number is not part of your public driver record and will not appear on your learner's permit or driver's license.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 1: Social Security Number Information
- Vision test required at issuance
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yes
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