Study list: Pennsylvania Learner’s Permit Practice Test

At what age can you apply for a Pennsylvania learner’s permit?

Answer: 16

You cannot apply before your 16th birthday. The health care provider’s section of the application can be completed up to six months before you turn 16.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 1: Applying for a Learner’s Permit

Before the road test, a driver under 18 must complete how much supervised behind-the-wheel practice?

Answer: 65 hours, including at least 10 at night and 5 in bad weather

Pennsylvania requires 65 hours of skill-building for drivers under 18, with at least 10 hours at night and 5 hours in bad weather, plus six months of holding the permit.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 1: Applying for a Learner’s Permit

Who may supervise a driver with a junior learner’s permit?

Answer: A licensed driver at least 21, or a licensed parent, guardian or spouse at least 18

The supervisor must be licensed, sit in the front seat and be 21 or older; a licensed parent, guardian, spouse or other person acting as a parent may supervise from age 18.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 1: Junior Learner’s Permit Information

Unless an exception applies or a parent or guardian is with them, during which hours may a junior licensed driver NOT drive?

Answer: From 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Unless a parent, guardian, spouse or other person acting as a parent (18 or older) rides along, junior drivers may not drive late at night. Documented work, volunteer fire company and public or charitable service are exceptions.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 1: Junior Driver’s License Information

During the first six months with a junior license, how many passengers under 18 who are not immediate family may ride along without a parent or guardian present?

Answer: One

For the first six months the limit is one non-family passenger under 18; after that it rises to three, unless the junior driver has had a crash they were responsible for or a driving conviction.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 1: Junior Driver’s License Information

A driver under 18 accumulates six or more points. What happens the first time?

Answer: A 90-day suspension

A first occurrence (six points or more, or a conviction for going 26 mph or more over the limit) suspends a driver under 18 for 90 days; later ones bring 120 days.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 4: Pennsylvania’s Point System

At how many points does PennDOT begin corrective action on a driving record?

Answer: Six or more

The first time a record reaches six points, the driver chooses between a written Special Point Examination and Driver Improvement School; later accumulations lead to hearings and possible suspensions.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 4: Pennsylvania’s Point System

How many points are removed from your record for every 12 consecutive months without violations or suspensions?

Answer: Three

Safe driving removes three points for every 12 months in a row without a violation that carries points or a suspension.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 4: Pennsylvania’s Point System

On a traffic signal arranged vertically, where is the red light?

Answer: Always on top

In vertical signals red sits at the top and green at the bottom; in horizontal ones red is leftmost and green rightmost.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 2: Signals

When may you turn left on a steady red light in Pennsylvania?

Answer: From the left lane, when both streets are one-way, after stopping and unless a sign prohibits it

Left turns on red are limited to turns where both streets are one-way, after you stop and yield to pedestrians and traffic.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 2: Signals

A steady yellow light appears as you approach an intersection. What should you do?

Answer: Slow down and prepare to stop, unless you cannot stop safely

A steady yellow light warns that red is coming. Prepare to stop; if you are already in the intersection or cannot stop safely, continue carefully.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 2: Signals

How should you treat a traffic signal that is not working?

Answer: As a four-way STOP sign

A non-functioning signal means every driver stops, as at a four-way stop.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 2: Signals

On a single-lane highway entrance ramp with a ramp-metering signal, how many cars may enter on each green light?

Answer: One

Ramp meters let one car per green on single-lane ramps. A green meter does not protect you: you still need a safe gap.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 2: Signals

A steady yellow “X” is displayed over your lane. What does it mean?

Answer: Change lanes, because the lane’s direction is about to be reversed

A green downward arrow means use the lane, a yellow X means leave it safely, and a red X means you may not use it.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 2: Lane Use Control Signals

A flashing red signal has the same meaning as:

Answer: A STOP sign

At a flashing red light you must stop completely, look both ways and go only when the intersection is clear.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 2: Flashing Signals

What is the maximum speed when the yellow lights on a school zone sign are flashing?

Answer: 15 mph

School zone limits are 15 mph when the lights flash or during posted times. Speeding there adds three points and a fine.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 2: School Zone Signals

Which is the only eight-sided (octagon) sign on the road?

Answer: STOP

Only STOP signs have eight sides. Come to a full stop, look for people crossing and for cross traffic, then go when clear.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 2: Regulatory Signs

Two vehicles reach a four-way stop at the same time from different directions. Who goes first?

Answer: The driver on the right; the driver on the left yields

The first vehicle to arrive goes first; when two arrive together, the one on the right goes and the one on the left waits.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 2: Regulatory Signs

How should you treat a railroad crossbuck sign?

Answer: Like a YIELD sign: slow down and be ready to stop for a train

A crossbuck works like a YIELD sign. Slow down, look and listen, and stop if a train is coming.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 2: Regulatory Signs

What does the pennant-shaped yellow sign on the left side of the road mean?

Answer: The beginning of a no-passing zone

The pennant is the only warning sign of its shape. It marks the start of a no-passing zone.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 2: Warning Signs

A five-sided (pentagon) sign tells you that you are approaching:

Answer: A school zone

The pentagon is used only for school signs. With a downward arrow it marks the school crosswalk itself.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 2: Warning Signs

When must you turn on your headlights in a posted work zone?

Answer: At all times, day or night

Pennsylvania requires headlights in all posted work zones, not only active ones; being stopped without them adds a $25 fine.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 2: Work Zone Signs

Even-numbered interstate highways with one or two digits generally run:

Answer: East and west

Even numbers generally run east-west and odd numbers north-south.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 2: Guide Signs – Interstate Numbering System

What do yellow pavement lines separate?

Answer: Traffic traveling in opposite directions

Yellow lines divide opposite directions of traffic; white lines divide lanes going the same way and mark the right edge.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 2: Pavement Markings

A road has a double solid yellow centerline but no NO PASSING sign. May you pass?

Answer: No, passing is not allowed in either direction

A double solid yellow centerline bans passing for both directions, sign or no sign.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 2: Pavement Markings

What following distance does the Pennsylvania manual recommend on dry pavement?

Answer: At least 4 seconds

Pennsylvania teaches a 4-second rule. Count from when the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object; reaching it in under four seconds means you are too close.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Managing Space

On wet roads, how should you adjust speed and following distance?

Answer: Slow by 5 to 10 mph and increase following distance to 5 or 6 seconds

Wet roads call for 5 to 10 mph less and 5 to 6 seconds of following distance. On packed snow, halve your speed; on ice, slow to a crawl.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Managing Speed – Road Conditions

How far ahead should you be able to identify problem situations?

Answer: 12 to 15 seconds ahead

Looking 12 to 15 seconds ahead (about a block in the city or a quarter mile on the highway) avoids last-minute moves.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Managing Space – Looking Ahead

If you do not have at least how many feet of space on one side of your vehicle as an escape path, you should increase your following distance?

Answer: Eight feet

Without an eight-foot escape path to one side, add space in front by increasing your following distance.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Managing Space

What is the maximum speed limit in Pennsylvania?

Answer: 70 mph

70 mph is the top limit in Pennsylvania, yet a ticket is still possible below it if your speed is unsafe for conditions.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Managing Speed – Posted Speed Limits

Pennsylvania law requires headlights when you cannot see pedestrians or vehicles for what distance ahead?

Answer: 1,000 feet

Headlights are required between sunset and sunrise, in rain, snow, fog or smoke, in work zones, whenever wipers are in use for weather, and when you cannot see 1,000 feet ahead.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Managing Speed – Driving at Night

Your windshield wipers are on because it is raining. What does Pennsylvania law require?

Answer: Your headlights must be on, not just daytime running lights

Whenever wipers run continuously or intermittently because of weather, headlights and tail lights must be on.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Managing Speed – Headlight/Windshield Wiper Law

Within what distance of an oncoming vehicle must you switch to low beams?

Answer: 500 feet

Switch to low beams when an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet, or when a car you follow is within 300 feet.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Managing Speed – Driving at Night

To avoid overdriving your low-beam headlights on a dark road, you should not drive faster than:

Answer: 45 mph

Low beams light only about 250 feet ahead, and stopping from 55 mph takes more than that, so keep to 45 mph or less on dark roads.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Managing Speed – Driving at Night

When are roads especially slippery during a rainstorm?

Answer: In the first 10 to 15 minutes

Early rain brings oil in the asphalt to the surface, making pavement very slippery at first, especially in hot weather.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Managing Speed – Road Conditions

Hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as:

Answer: 35 mph

Hydroplaning can start near 35 mph on water just a tenth of an inch deep. Worn tires add to the risk; slower speeds reduce it.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Managing Speed – Hydroplaning

Your car begins to hydroplane. What should you do?

Answer: Keep both hands on the wheel and slowly take your foot off the gas

Ease off the gas so the tires regain contact; do not brake hard or turn suddenly. If you must brake, do it gently.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Managing Speed – Hydroplaning

Snow or ice from your moving vehicle strikes another vehicle and causes serious injury. What fine can you face?

Answer: $200 to $1,000 for each offense

Clear all snow and ice from your vehicle before driving. Drivers face $200 to $1,000 per offense if falling snow or ice causes death or serious injury.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Managing Speed – Snow and Ice

You are entering a highway ramp. Which pavement lines tell you that you are going the right way?

Answer: White line to your right, yellow line to your left

Exit ramps are marked ONE WAY, DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY. White on the right and yellow on the left confirms you are on the entrance ramp in the correct direction.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Negotiating Highways and Interchanges

You approach an emergency response area on a multi-lane highway. What does the Steer Clear law require?

Answer: Change to a lane not next to the area, or slow down if you cannot

Move to a non-adjacent lane; if traffic prevents it, reduce your speed. A first violation can bring a fine of up to $250; repeat violations, and those that seriously injure or kill someone, carry higher fines and can lead to a suspension.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Special Circumstances – Steer Clear Law

An orange triangle on the back of a farm tractor or horse-drawn vehicle means it is designed to travel at:

Answer: 25 mph or less

The slow-moving vehicle emblem marks vehicles built for 25 mph or less. Stay back and do not honk to pass.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Managing Speed – Reactions to Slow Moving Traffic

If you must drive below what speed on a limited-access highway should you use your hazard flashers?

Answer: 40 mph

On a limited-access highway, turn on your four-way flashers whenever you must go slower than 40 mph.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Managing Speed – Communicating Your Intentions

If you are driving 35 mph or faster, how far before a turn must you signal?

Answer: At least 300 feet

Signal at least 100 feet before turning below 35 mph, and at least 300 feet at 35 mph or more.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Managing Speed – Communicating Your Intentions

Before making a U-turn, other drivers coming from all directions should be at least how far away?

Answer: 500 feet

U-turns are allowed only if they do not endanger traffic: approaching drivers should be at least 500 feet away and able to see you. Never U-turn on curves or near the crest of a hill.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Turning, Merging, and Passing – U-Turns

At 45 mph on a two-lane road, about how much clear roadway do you need to pass a slower vehicle?

Answer: About 1/4 mile

Passing uses the oncoming lane, so at 45 mph you need roughly a quarter mile of clear road and should be traveling around 10 mph quicker than the vehicle you are overtaking.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Turning, Merging, and Passing – Passing

You may not pass within how many feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge or tunnel?

Answer: 100 feet

Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of intersections, railroad crossings, bridges, elevated structures and tunnels, and on curves or hill crests that limit your view.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Turning, Merging, and Passing – Passing

After passing, when is it safe to move back into the lane?

Answer: When you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror

Seeing both headlights of the vehicle you passed in the rearview mirror means there is enough room to return.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Turning, Merging, and Passing – Passing

To cross a 30 mph street from a two-way stop, about what gap do you need in both directions?

Answer: About 6 seconds

Crossing a 30 mph street needs about a 6-second gap each way; a right turn needs about 8 seconds and a left turn from a minor onto a major street about 9 seconds.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Negotiating Intersections

At an intersection, who must yield when you are turning left?

Answer: You must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight

Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming traffic going straight ahead.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Negotiating Intersections

In a roundabout, which way does traffic move and who has the right-of-way when you enter?

Answer: Counterclockwise; traffic already circulating has the right-of-way

Slow down, yield to pedestrians and to traffic already in the roundabout, then travel counterclockwise and signal right before you exit. Never stop inside.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Negotiating Intersections – Circular Intersections

Where should you position your vehicle when driving through a right-bending curve?

Answer: A little to the right of your lane’s middle

On right-hand curves keep a little right of the lane’s middle; on left-hand curves keep to the middle. Slow down before entering.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Negotiating Curves

When parking next to a curb, how far from it may your vehicle be?

Answer: No more than 12 inches

Park as close to the curb as you can, no more than 12 inches away; with no curb, pull as far off the road as possible.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Parking

You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

Answer: 15 feet

Keep 15 feet from hydrants, 20 feet from intersection crosswalks, 30 feet from stop signs or roadside signals, and 50 feet from the closest rail of a railroad crossing.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Parking

How close to a stop sign, yield sign or flashing signal at the side of the road may you park?

Answer: No closer than 30 feet

Parking near traffic control devices hides them from other drivers, so stay at least 30 feet away.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Parking

What is the minimum distance between a parked car and the closest rail of a railroad crossing?

Answer: 50 feet

Keep parked vehicles at least 50 feet from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Parking

When parking facing downhill, with or without a curb, how should your wheels be turned?

Answer: Completely to the right

Facing downhill, turn the wheels all the way to the right so the vehicle would roll toward the curb or off the road.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Parking

A school bus is stopped, red lights flashing and stop arm out. How far from it must you stop?

Answer: At least 10 feet

Stop 10 feet or more away, whether you are following the bus, approaching it head-on, or waiting at an intersection where it has stopped. The only exception is the opposite side of a divided highway.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Special Circumstances – School Buses

What is the penalty for failing to stop for a school bus with red lights flashing and stop arm extended?

Answer: A 60-day license suspension, 5 points and a fine

Failing to stop for a stopped school bus brings a 60-day suspension, five points and a fine.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Special Circumstances – School Buses

After an emergency vehicle passes you, how far behind it should you stay when you start driving again?

Answer: At least 500 feet

Pull over to the curb and stop, stay clear of intersections, then follow no closer than 500 feet and watch for more emergency vehicles.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Special Circumstances – Emergency Vehicles

At 65 mph on a dry road, a loaded truck needs at least about how far to stop, compared with 400 feet for a car?

Answer: 600 feet

Trucks with air brakes need much longer to stop, so never cut in front of a large vehicle.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Sharing the Road with Trucks and Buses

After passing a truck, when should you move back in front of it?

Answer: Once the truck’s front end (headlights or grille) shows in your rearview mirror

Do not linger alongside a truck (its blind spot). Move back only when its front is visible in your mirror, then keep your speed.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Sharing the Road with Trucks and Buses

How much of a lane must you allow a motorcycle or moped?

Answer: A complete lane

By law a motorcycle or moped gets a whole lane, and you should follow it by at least 4 seconds, as with any vehicle.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Sharing the Road – Motorcyclists and Moped Drivers

How much space must you leave when passing a bicycle in Pennsylvania?

Answer: At least four feet

Leave at least four feet. If needed and safe, you may cross the center double yellow line to keep that clearance.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 5: Laws and Related Issues – Safe Passing Is the Law

If someone is riding in the bed of an open pickup truck, the truck may not exceed:

Answer: 35 mph

With a person in the bed, the limit is 35 mph, and children under 18 may not ride there except in specific farm, hunting or parade cases.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Special Circumstances – Passengers in an Open-Bed Truck

How deep must flood water be before you can lose control of your vehicle?

Answer: As little as six inches

Six inches of water can cause loss of control and float small vehicles; two feet carries away most vehicles, including SUVs. Find another route.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Special Circumstances – Flooded Roadways

In an emergency stop in a vehicle with anti-lock brakes (ABS), you should:

Answer: Keep firm, continuous pressure on the brake pedal

With ABS, press firmly and continuously; do not pump. Without ABS, press and release repeatedly to avoid locking the wheels.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Special Circumstances – If You Have to Brake Suddenly

Your accelerator sticks and the car keeps speeding up. What should you do if tapping the pedal does not free it?

Answer: Shift to neutral and use the brakes

Shifting to neutral removes power from the wheels. Keep your eyes on the road, brake, and pull off when slow enough. Never turn the key to LOCK, which locks the steering.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Special Circumstances – If Your Accelerator Sticks

Your right wheels drift off the pavement onto a lower shoulder. What should you do first?

Answer: Ease off the gas and slow down without braking suddenly or steering sharply

Straddle the edge, slow gradually to well under 25 mph, check traffic, then ease the wheels back onto the pavement.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 3: Special Circumstances – If Your Vehicle Drifts off of the Pavement

A driver 21 or older is considered to be driving under the influence at what blood alcohol level?

Answer: .08 or higher

Adults are DUI at .08 or higher, and can be convicted at lower levels if they drive erratically.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 4: Driving Under the Influence

A driver under 21 is considered to be driving under the influence at what blood alcohol level?

Answer: .02 or greater

Pennsylvania’s Zero Tolerance law lowered the limit for drivers under 21 from .08 to .02.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 4: Driving Under the Influence

You are arrested for DUI for the first time and refuse a breath or blood test. What happens to your license?

Answer: Your license is automatically suspended for one year

By being licensed you agree to chemical testing. A first refusal brings a one-year suspension, on top of any DUI penalties; with a prior DUI or refusal, the refusal suspension is 18 months.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 4: Implied Consent Law

A person under 21 is arrested and held for a blood, breath or urine test. Is parental consent needed for the test?

Answer: No, but the police will notify the parents of the arrest

For anyone under 21 it is illegal to buy, drink, possess or carry alcohol in the vehicle they drive. Testing does not require parental consent, but police notify the parents.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 4: Underage Drinking

Passengers aged 8 to 17 must wear a seat belt:

Answer: Wherever they sit in the vehicle

Drivers and front-seat passengers must buckle up, and passengers from 8 up to 18 must be belted in any seat.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 5: Seat Belt Law

Children aged 4 up to 8 must ride in:

Answer: A federally approved booster seat, in any seating position

Under 4: child safety seat. From 4 to under 8: booster seat used with lap and shoulder belts. From 8 to under 18: seat belt.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 5: Child Passenger Protection Act

If your vehicle was not insured for 31 days or longer, what happens to its registration?

Answer: It is suspended for three months

You must keep liability insurance at all times. A lapse of 31 days or more suspends the registration for three months, and driving it uninsured also suspends your license for three months.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 4: Driving Without Insurance

Within how many days must you tell PennDOT about a change of name or address?

Answer: 15 days

Report a name or address change within 15 days, even if you move out of state.

Source: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual (PennDOT, online edition), Chapter 5: Required Notification for Change in Name or Address