Driver’s License

The license class required to operate a standard car is

Class C is issued for operating non-commercial cars and small trucks.

The required license for riding a motorcycle is

To ride legally, you must have a Class M license or a motorcycle endorsement added to an existing license.

To drive a vehicle over 26,001 lbs with a heavy trailer, you need

A Class A CDL is necessary for driving large combination vehicles such as tractor-trailers.

A large single vehicle over 26,001 lbs (e.g., dump truck) requires

Class B CDL is for large single vehicles like buses and dump trucks without trailers.

The minimum age to apply for a learner’s permit is

You must be at least 16 years old to apply for a learner’s permit in Pennsylvania.

To obtain a learner’s permit, you must pass

The learner’s permit requires passing a vision screening and a written knowledge test.

The test that checks road signs and rules of the road is

The knowledge test evaluates your understanding of traffic laws, signs, and driving safety.

Under 18 drivers must hold a permit for 6 months before

Young drivers must wait 6 months and complete supervised hours before taking the road test.

The total number of supervised hours required before road test is

50 hours of practice driving, including 10 hours at night, is required before testing.

After failing the road test 3 times, a driver must

You must retake the knowledge test after failing the skills test 3 times.

The CLP (Commercial Learner’s Permit) is required to

CDL applicants must first obtain a CLP before scheduling the skills test with a qualified trainer.

To receive a Class M license, applicants must pass

Riders must complete both a written knowledge exam and a skills (on-road) test.

Driving a school bus or van with 16+ passengers requires

You must hold a CDL with a “P” (passenger) and possibly “S” (school bus) endorsement to transport large groups legally.

To carry hazardous materials, you must have

A HazMat endorsement is required on your CDL for transporting regulated hazardous goods.

Operating a commercial vehicle without a CDL results in

Driving a commercial vehicle without proper licensing can lead to large fines and suspension.

The knowledge test evaluates

It tests road signs, driving laws, and basic traffic safety knowledge.

Before taking the CDL road test, you must hold a CLP for

Federal rules require a 14-day minimum holding period after receiving the CLP.

Driving a pickup truck under 26,000 lbs without passengers requires

These vehicles fall under Class C and do not need a commercial license.

The general class for personal non-commercial vehicles is

Class C licenses are used for regular cars and light trucks not involved in commercial transport.

To legally ride a motorcycle, you must also have

You must carry either a Class M license or a motorcycle endorsement on your current license.