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Transcript of 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
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.)
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• 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