PA DMV PA DMV Vehicle Registration and Insurance 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Pennsylvania, how long do you have to register a newly purchased vehicle?
- 10 days
- 20 days (Correct answer)
- 30 days
- 60 days
Correct answer: 20 days
Pennsylvania law requires you to register a newly purchased vehicle within 20 days of the purchase date.
Question 2: What is the minimum liability insurance coverage required in Pennsylvania for bodily injury per person?
- $10,000
- $15,000 (Correct answer)
- $25,000
- $50,000
Correct answer: $15,000
Pennsylvania requires a minimum of $15,000 in bodily injury liability coverage per person.
Question 3: Which document must you carry in your vehicle at all times in Pennsylvania?
- Vehicle title
- Proof of insurance (Correct answer)
- Emission test certificate
- Lien release document
Correct answer: Proof of insurance
Pennsylvania drivers are required to carry proof of insurance in their vehicle at all times.
Question 4: How often must most passenger vehicles in Pennsylvania pass a safety inspection?
- Every 6 months
- Every year (Correct answer)
- Every 2 years
- Every 3 years
Correct answer: Every year
Most passenger vehicles in Pennsylvania are required to pass a safety inspection annually.
Question 5: In Pennsylvania, what color is the annual safety inspection sticker?
- The color rotates each year (Correct answer)
- It is always green
- It is always red
- It is always yellow
Correct answer: The color rotates each year
Pennsylvania changes the color of the safety inspection sticker each year to make it easy to identify expired stickers.
Question 6: What happens to your vehicle registration in Pennsylvania if your insurance lapses?
- Nothing immediately
- You receive a warning letter only
- PennDOT suspends your registration (Correct answer)
- Your title is revoked
Correct answer: PennDOT suspends your registration
PennDOT will suspend your vehicle registration if your insurance coverage lapses.
In Pennsylvania, how long do you have to register a newly purchased vehicle?