An initial Learner's Permit is issued to any individual, 16 years of age or older, who has never been licensed to operate a vehicle, a new resident who has never been licensed, or a new resident who has been licensed in another state but whose driver license has been expired longer than 6 months
You must pass a knowledge test consisting of multiple-choice questions based on the Pennsylvania Drivers Handbook. The test has 18 multiple choice questions. 15 out of the 18 questions must be answered correctly to pass the permit test. A score of 83% is required
The steps to obtain a Pennsylvania Driver’s License are available here:
https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/Driver-Licensing/Pages/get-driver-license.aspx
When applying for your Driver’s License or Learner's Permit, you must present proof of:
The document requirements can be found here:
https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/Driver-Licensing/Pages/get-driver-license.aspx
The main Pennsylvania PennDOT phone number is 717-412-5300
Send the Pennsylvania PennDOT an email here:
Pennsylvania’s PennDOT website is: https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx
The Pennsylvania PennDOT Driver’s License online services page is:
https://www.dot2e.penndot.gov/driver_services/dllogin.jsp#top?20201122105719131=20201122105719131
The Pennsylvania PennDOT Learner’s Permit page is:
https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/Driver-Licensing/Pages/get-driver-license.aspx
PennDOT driver’s road test appointments can be made here:
https://www.dot2e.penndot.gov/exam_scheduling/eslogin.jsp#top?20201122105011297=20201122105011297 or by calling 717-412-5300
Pennsylvania PennDOT locations can be found here: www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/driverslicense/docs/Drivers%20Lic%20Sites.pdf
If you are under 18 years old, a parent or legal guardian at least 21 years old should bring you to the PennDOT office
You will take your eye screening test at a PennDOT Driver License Center. Once you have passed, you will be issued your Initial Learner's Permit
You must have a physician, physician assistant, certified registered nurse practitioner or chiropractor conduct a physical examination and complete Form DL-180 (PDF), "Non-Commercial Learner’s Permit Application”. The form is available here:
http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Public/DVSPubsForms/BDL/BDL%20Form/DL-180.pdf
A photograph will be taken at the Pennsylvania DOT
After passing the written permit test and getting your permit, you must wait at least 6 months before you are allowed to take the road test if you are under 18 years old. You must also get 65 hours, including at least ten hours of nighttime driving and five hours of bad weather driving, of on the road driving training before you can schedule your road test. Drivers at 18 and older can schedule the road test whenever you would like and you do not need to meet the on the road driving requirements