Special Points Exam PA With 150 LATEST
UPDATED 2025/2026 Questions and Answers
1. How does one end up having to take the special points exam? - ANSWER
earning 6 or more points for the first time
2. How long does one have to pass the SP exam? - ANSWER within 30 days of
your notification letter.
3. What two things must a driver do when police, fire, or emergency personnel
are near the roadway? - ANSWER move into a lane that's not next to the
emergency response area; if you can't do that, then at least slow down.
4. What could be the penalty for failure to adhere to the Steer Clear Law in
PA? - ANSWER up to $250 fine; fines are doubled in work zone areas.
5. What could be the penalty for injuring a worker in a work zone? - ANSWER
90 day suspension
6. What is the Headlight and Windshield Wiper Law? - ANSWER Any time
you use your windshield wipers, you must turn on your headlights and
taillights.
7. True/False: for the Headlight and Windshield Wiper Law, you may use your
daytime running lights. - ANSWER FALSE.
8. What is the possible fine for failing to adhere to the Headlight and
Windshield Wiper Law? - ANSWER $25 plus fees (penalty could approach
$100)
9. What is the Snow and Ice Removal Law? - ANSWER Remove all snow and
ice from your vehicle before driving.
10.What is PennDOT's goal? - ANSWER To help you improve your driving
and avoid future violations.
, 11.What information do I need to take to the exam? - ANSWER Notification
letter and driver's license.
12.What are the three kinds of sanctions imposed by PennDOT? - ANSWER
exams, hearings, and suspensions
13.What is a sanction? - ANSWER A penalty threatened for breaking the law.
14.True or False: PennDOT can change penalties in extreme cases, if petitioned
in writing. - ANSWER FALSE. PennDOT cannot change penalties.
15.True or False: PennDOT maintains records only for drivers convicted of
violations in PA who are PA residents. - ANSWER FALSE. PennDOT
keeps records on ALL drivers convicted of violations in PA, whether or not
they're licensed drivers in PA.
16.What is the most common violation for folks who must take the Special
Points Exam? - ANSWER Speeding; most people have earned two 3-point
violations.
17.Speeding violations earn how many points for a driver? - ANSWER between
2 to 5 points, depending on the number of mph traveled above the posted
speed limit.
18.Traveling 6 to 10 miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver how
many points? - ANSWER 2 points
19.Traveling 11 to 15 miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver
how many points? - ANSWER 3 points
20.Traveling 16 to 20 miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver
how many points? - ANSWER 4 points
21.Traveling 21 or more miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver
how many points? - ANSWER 5 points
22.How many points for failure to stop for a red light or stop sign? - ANSWER
3 points
23.How many points for driving too fast for conditions? - ANSWER 2 points
UPDATED 2025/2026 Questions and Answers
1. How does one end up having to take the special points exam? - ANSWER
earning 6 or more points for the first time
2. How long does one have to pass the SP exam? - ANSWER within 30 days of
your notification letter.
3. What two things must a driver do when police, fire, or emergency personnel
are near the roadway? - ANSWER move into a lane that's not next to the
emergency response area; if you can't do that, then at least slow down.
4. What could be the penalty for failure to adhere to the Steer Clear Law in
PA? - ANSWER up to $250 fine; fines are doubled in work zone areas.
5. What could be the penalty for injuring a worker in a work zone? - ANSWER
90 day suspension
6. What is the Headlight and Windshield Wiper Law? - ANSWER Any time
you use your windshield wipers, you must turn on your headlights and
taillights.
7. True/False: for the Headlight and Windshield Wiper Law, you may use your
daytime running lights. - ANSWER FALSE.
8. What is the possible fine for failing to adhere to the Headlight and
Windshield Wiper Law? - ANSWER $25 plus fees (penalty could approach
$100)
9. What is the Snow and Ice Removal Law? - ANSWER Remove all snow and
ice from your vehicle before driving.
10.What is PennDOT's goal? - ANSWER To help you improve your driving
and avoid future violations.
, 11.What information do I need to take to the exam? - ANSWER Notification
letter and driver's license.
12.What are the three kinds of sanctions imposed by PennDOT? - ANSWER
exams, hearings, and suspensions
13.What is a sanction? - ANSWER A penalty threatened for breaking the law.
14.True or False: PennDOT can change penalties in extreme cases, if petitioned
in writing. - ANSWER FALSE. PennDOT cannot change penalties.
15.True or False: PennDOT maintains records only for drivers convicted of
violations in PA who are PA residents. - ANSWER FALSE. PennDOT
keeps records on ALL drivers convicted of violations in PA, whether or not
they're licensed drivers in PA.
16.What is the most common violation for folks who must take the Special
Points Exam? - ANSWER Speeding; most people have earned two 3-point
violations.
17.Speeding violations earn how many points for a driver? - ANSWER between
2 to 5 points, depending on the number of mph traveled above the posted
speed limit.
18.Traveling 6 to 10 miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver how
many points? - ANSWER 2 points
19.Traveling 11 to 15 miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver
how many points? - ANSWER 3 points
20.Traveling 16 to 20 miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver
how many points? - ANSWER 4 points
21.Traveling 21 or more miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver
how many points? - ANSWER 5 points
22.How many points for failure to stop for a red light or stop sign? - ANSWER
3 points
23.How many points for driving too fast for conditions? - ANSWER 2 points
