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Driving guides for Philadelphia
Clear, up-to-date guides on Pennsylvania permits, the PennDOT road test and driving safely on Philadelphia streets, from our instructors.
Permit & License
Everything you need before you visit a PennDOT Driver License Center: the forms, the documents, and how the 18-question knowledge test works.
6 min read
Road Test
From the pre-drive vehicle check to parallel parking, here's exactly what the PennDOT examiner will ask you to do.
7 min read
Road Test
The part of the road test people worry about most. Here's a reliable method, the rules, and how to practice it until it's automatic.
5 min read
Teen Drivers
Pennsylvania's graduated licensing rules for drivers under 18, explained in plain English for parents and teens.
5 min read
Driving in Philadelphia
Speed cameras, Roosevelt Boulevard, one-way streets and parking: what makes driving in Philly different, and how to handle it safely.
6 min read
Adult Drivers
Never learned to drive? You're not alone. Here's how getting a Pennsylvania license works for adults, and how to go from your first lesson to your road test.
6 min read
Adult Drivers
Feeling anxious about driving is common, especially when you start as an adult. Here's how to turn nerves into confidence, step by step.
5 min read
Adult Drivers
Have a license but haven't driven in a while? A few focused lessons can get you comfortable on Philadelphia streets again.
4 min read