Pennsylvania supervised driving: 65 hours, 10 at night.

Everything a Pennsylvania parent needs in one place — supervised-practice guidance, night-driving rules, permit age, and what the written test looks like — plus a free log that keeps practice organized.

What Pennsylvania actually requires

Requirements summarized from the official Pennsylvania driver handbook.

The Pennsylvania graduated licensing path

  1. Learner permit — from age 16

    Requirements: Pass the vision and knowledge tests. Log 65 supervised hours, including 10 at night and 5 in bad weather.

    Restrictions: A licensed driver 21+ (or a parent/guardian 18+) must ride in the front seat. No more passengers than seat belts. No driving 11 p.m.-5 a.m.

  2. Junior license — from age 16.5

    Requirements: Hold the permit at least 6 months, complete the logged hours, and pass the road test.

    Restrictions: No driving 11 p.m.-5 a.m. First 6 months: no more than one passenger under 18 who is not family.

  3. Full license — from age 17-18

    Requirements: At 17 with driver education and 12 months violation-free, or automatically at 18.

    Restrictions: None specific to age.

Pennsylvania laws your teen will be tested on

Pennsylvania occupant rules

In Pennsylvania, a junior driver may never carry more passengers than there are seat belts in the vehicle. Before every drive, count belts, not seats - if there is no belt for someone, they cannot ride.

Pennsylvania speed rules

A posted Pennsylvania speed limit is the maximum for ideal conditions only - rain, snow, or traffic mean you must slow down. School zones drop to 15 mph when the lights flash, and driving 26 mph or more over the limit brings a mandatory 90-day suspension.

Pennsylvania alcohol and texting laws

Pennsylvania's zero tolerance law means a driver under 21 with a BAC of .02 percent or more is driving under the influence - roughly one drink. Texting behind the wheel is a primary offense, so an officer can stop you for that alone.

Pennsylvania School Bus & Pedestrian Rules

Yield to pedestrians at intersections and crosswalks, and travel no faster than 15 mph when school-zone yellow signals are flashing. For a school bus displaying flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, stop at least 10 feet away and remain stopped until the signals stop, the arm is withdrawn, and the children are safe.

Pennsylvania Move Over & Emergency Scenes

When approaching an emergency scene, police stop, or tow truck picking up a disabled vehicle, move into a nonadjacent lane; if you cannot move over, reduce your speed to at least 20 miles per hour below the posted speed limit.

Pennsylvania Right-of-Way Rules

Pennsylvania law gives no one the right-of-way at intersections; yield as required and stop or yield when necessary to avoid a crash. Yield to pedestrians, oncoming traffic when turning left, vehicles already in a roundabout, and vehicles on your right when arriving at about the same time.

A real Pennsylvania practice question

Which Pennsylvania driver's license class is required to operate a single vehicle rated in excess of 26,000 pounds?

A Class B license is required for a single vehicle rated above 26,000 pounds.

Pennsylvania driving practice questions, answered

How many supervised driving hours does Pennsylvania require?
Pennsylvania requires 65 supervised driving hours, including 10 at night.
Does Pennsylvania require night driving hours?
Yes — 10 of the supervised hours must be at night. The NextDriver log splits minutes into day and night using 8 p.m.–6 a.m. local time. Check Pennsylvania's own definition of night driving.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Pennsylvania?
A Pennsylvania learner's permit can be issued starting at age 16.
How many questions are on the Pennsylvania written test?
The Pennsylvania knowledge exam has 18 questions; you need 15 correct (83%) to pass.
Does NextDriver Prep have Pennsylvania practice questions?
Yes — 61 practice questions written from the official Pennsylvania driver handbook, with explanations for every answer.
How should we track supervised driving?
Log each drive the same day it happens. NextDriver Prep's free log records date, duration, day/night split, and conditions, and totals progress toward Pennsylvania's supervised-practice requirement.
Is the Pennsylvania driving log free?
Yes. The supervised driving log is free forever, with no card required. The Family Plan adds lessons, coaching scripts, hazard training, and Kai the AI co-pilot.
Does NextDriver Prep submit our log to the state?
No. NextDriver Prep helps your family track and organize practice. The Pennsylvania licensing agency decides permit and license eligibility.
What restrictions apply during the Learner permit stage in Pennsylvania?
A licensed driver 21+ (or a parent/guardian 18+) must ride in the front seat. No more passengers than seat belts. No driving 11 p.m.-5 a.m.
What restrictions apply during the Junior license stage in Pennsylvania?
No driving 11 p.m.-5 a.m. First 6 months: no more than one passenger under 18 who is not family.
What restrictions apply during the Full license stage in Pennsylvania?
None specific to age.

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