PennDOT PA Point System and Penalties 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many points are added to your PA driving record for passing a stopped school bus?
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
- 6 points (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 6 points
Passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights results in 5 points — wait, actually PennDOT assigns 5 points for this violation.
Question 2: At what point total does PennDOT require a driver to attend a driver improvement school?
- 6 points
- 8 points (Correct answer)
- 10 points
- 11 points
Correct answer: 8 points
When a driver accumulates 6 points for the first time, PennDOT schedules a special point examination; at 11 points a hearing is required, but driver improvement school is triggered at 8 points.
Question 3: How many points does a conviction for reckless driving add to a PA driving record?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points (Correct answer)
- 6 points
Correct answer: 4 points
Reckless driving in Pennsylvania carries a 4-point assessment on the driver's record.
Question 4: A driver's license in PA is automatically suspended when points reach which threshold?
- 8 points
- 10 points
- 11 points (Correct answer)
- 15 points
Correct answer: 11 points
When a driver accumulates 11 or more points, PennDOT will suspend the driving privilege.
Question 5: How many points are assessed for a PA conviction of tailgating (following too closely)?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points (Correct answer)
- 5 points
Correct answer: 4 points
Following too closely (tailgating) results in a 3-point violation on a Pennsylvania driving record.
Question 6: If a driver successfully completes a PennDOT-approved driver improvement program, how many points are removed from the record?
- 1 point
- 2 points
- 3 points (Correct answer)
- 5 points
Correct answer: 3 points
Completing an approved driver improvement school removes 3 points from your Pennsylvania driving record.
Question 7: How many points does PennDOT assign for a conviction of speeding 26–30 mph over the limit?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points (Correct answer)
- 5 points
Correct answer: 4 points
Speeding 26–30 mph over the posted limit carries a 4-point violation in Pennsylvania.
PennDOT PA Point System and Penalties 2
How many points are added to your PA driving record for passing a stopped school bus?