Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Practice the full Motorcycle Permit question set for the Pennsylvania knowledge test, written from the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147) - not from a generic national bank. Every question comes with an instant explanation and its handbook topic, so you learn the rule behind the answer instead of memorizing letters.

Free and unlimited. Every answer is explained, and your progress is saved only in your browser — no account needed.

How it works

Answer one question at a time. You will see immediately whether you were right, plus a short explanation and the manual topic for every question. At the end you get your score and can re-drill only the questions you missed.

60 questions · Topics: Getting Ready & Protective Gear, Controls & Basic Operation, Riding Skills (Braking/Swerving/Turning), Lane Position, Following & Intersections, Hazards, Surfaces & Night Riding, Passengers, Cargo, Groups & State Law.

About this practice test

This set drills the Motorcycle Permit topics from the official Pennsylvania handbook: getting ready & protective gear, controls & basic operation, riding skills (braking/swerving/turning), lane position, following & intersections, hazards, surfaces & night riding, passengers, cargo, groups & state law. The real Pennsylvania test is given by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT); its format is summarized on the Pennsylvania state page.

When this set feels easy, switch to the Pennsylvania Exam Simulator for a timed run at the real question count, or review with Pennsylvania flashcards.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit test?

The Pennsylvania motorcycle knowledge test has 20 questions; 16 correct (80%) passes. A motorcycle learner permit is valid for 1 year and allows riding in daylight hours only, with no passengers (except a licensed instructor).

What score do I need to pass?

You need at least 16 of 20 questions correct (80%).

How much does the Pennsylvania test cost?

Motorcycle learner permit: $12.

Are these the actual test questions?

No. These are original practice questions written from the same public handbook the real test covers. They are designed to teach the material, not to reproduce the exam.

Exam facts on this page come from: Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147) and the Commonwealth payments and fees schedule.