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Pennsylvania State Driver’s License

Who Needs a PA Driver’s License?

Foreign License Holders

• PA honors a valid foreign driver’s license with an international driving permit for 1 year

• Reciprocity exists between France, Germany, and Puerto Rico without Road or Knowledge test, but vision test is required

• If you want a PA license you must apply for a learner’s permit

People Living in PA

• At least 16 years old and want to drive

• If you just moved to PA and have another state’s license

you have 60 days to get a PA driver’s license

Languages Available

• Arabic

• Chinese Mandarin

• French

• Hindi

• Korean

• Russian

• Spanish

• Ukrainian

• Vietnamese

Where to Obtain Forms and Other Information

•www.dmv.state.pa.us

Steps to Obtain A Driver’s License

1.Obtain a Learner’s Permit

2. Pass the Vision Test

3.Pass the Knowledge Test

4.Pass the Road Test

Learner’s Permit Application

• Non-commercial learner’s permit application (over 18)

• Non-commercial learner’s permit application

(under 18)

Social Security Number

• Required by law

• Used as identifying information to minimize fraud

• Not part of your public driver’s record

•Will not be printed on learner’s permit or license

Physical

• Must be completed by approved health care provider

• No earlier than 6 months before 16th birthday

Identification RequirementsNon- US citizens

• (All forms of identification must be the originals and show the same name and date of birth.)

• Signed Social Security card and one of the following

• Valid Passport

• All original USCIS/Immigration documents

• Written proof from employer

• Written proof of attendance from school

Proof of Residency• Current Utility Bills (mobile, cellular phones not accepted)

• Tax records

• Lease agreements

• Mortgage documents

(Documents must have your name and official PA address on them.)

Payment

• Check or Money Order only

• Cash, debit or credit cards cannot be accepted

Knowledge Test

•When you go to take the Knowledge Test bring:

• Completed Learner’s Permit Application

• Proof of date of birth and ID (originals)

• Social Security card

• Check or money order

• After you pass the vision test you take the Knowledge Test

Knowledge Test

•Measures knowledge of

• Traffic signs

• PA driving laws

• Safe driving practices

Knowledge Test• Given at all Driver License Centers in PA

• If you fail you may retake it the next business day

• You must answer 15 of the 18 multiple choice questions

correctly to pass

• Practice questions available on the website under the Teen Driver Information Center under PA Driver’s Manual

Learner’s Permit

• Received after you pass the Knowledge Test

• Valid for one year

• You may begin practicing driving with a licensed driver sitting in the front passenger seat

• Additional requirements for drivers under the age of 18

Road Test

• Make appointment either by phone ( or online ) under General Services heading

• Need to take these with you (must be originals)

• Valid learner’s permit

• Valid registration card for vehicle using for test

• Proof of insurance for vehicle using for test

• Valid driver’s license of person going with you to take test

• Completed certificate for 65 hours training (if under 18)

Road Test

• Examiner will be your only passenger during road test

• If you pass, you get a 15-day temporary driver’s license

• Permanent license will arrive in mail within 15 days

Road Test

• If you fail, you have two more chances to pass the test

• After 3rd failure you must reapply to extend your learner’s permit

• If under 18, you must wait 7 days before you can retake the test

Good Luck

Always Drive Safely

And

Obey the Rules of the Road


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