SPECIAL POINTS EXAM PA WITH 150 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
How does one end up having to take the special points exam? - (ANSWER)earning 6 or more
points for the first time
How long does one have to pass the SP exam? - (ANSWER)within 30 days of your notification
letter.
What is PennDOT's goal? - (ANSWER)To help you improve your driving and avoid future
violations.
What information do I need to take to the exam? - (ANSWER)Notification letter and driver's
license.
What are the three kinds of sanctions imposed by PennDOT? - (ANSWER)exams, hearings, and
suspensions
What is a sanction? - (ANSWER)A penalty threatened for breaking the law.
True or False: PennDOT can change penalties in extreme cases, if petitioned in writing. -
(ANSWER)FALSE. PennDOT cannot change penalties.
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.
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.
, 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.
Traveling 6 to 10 miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver how many points? -
(ANSWER)2 points
Traveling 11 to 15 miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver how many points? -
(ANSWER)3 points
Traveling 16 to 20 miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver how many points? -
(ANSWER)4 points
Traveling 21 or more miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver how many points? -
(ANSWER)5 points
How many points for failure to stop for a red light or stop sign? - (ANSWER)3 points
How many points for driving too fast for conditions? - (ANSWER)2 points
How many points for improper passing? - (ANSWER)3 points
How many points for failure to yield? - (ANSWER)3 points
What will happen if a driver is required to take the SPE, but fails to do so within 30 days? Then
what if s/he STILL doesn't take the exam? - (ANSWER)PennDOT will send them a letter
specifying that in 30 days, their driving privilege will be suspended. Failure to do so after that,
their license will be suspended until they take and pass the exam, and also pay a restoration fee.
What are the two types of exams used by PennDOT as sanctions? - (ANSWER)Special Points
Exam and Special On-Road Driver's Exam.
AND ANSWERS
How does one end up having to take the special points exam? - (ANSWER)earning 6 or more
points for the first time
How long does one have to pass the SP exam? - (ANSWER)within 30 days of your notification
letter.
What is PennDOT's goal? - (ANSWER)To help you improve your driving and avoid future
violations.
What information do I need to take to the exam? - (ANSWER)Notification letter and driver's
license.
What are the three kinds of sanctions imposed by PennDOT? - (ANSWER)exams, hearings, and
suspensions
What is a sanction? - (ANSWER)A penalty threatened for breaking the law.
True or False: PennDOT can change penalties in extreme cases, if petitioned in writing. -
(ANSWER)FALSE. PennDOT cannot change penalties.
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.
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.
, 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.
Traveling 6 to 10 miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver how many points? -
(ANSWER)2 points
Traveling 11 to 15 miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver how many points? -
(ANSWER)3 points
Traveling 16 to 20 miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver how many points? -
(ANSWER)4 points
Traveling 21 or more miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver how many points? -
(ANSWER)5 points
How many points for failure to stop for a red light or stop sign? - (ANSWER)3 points
How many points for driving too fast for conditions? - (ANSWER)2 points
How many points for improper passing? - (ANSWER)3 points
How many points for failure to yield? - (ANSWER)3 points
What will happen if a driver is required to take the SPE, but fails to do so within 30 days? Then
what if s/he STILL doesn't take the exam? - (ANSWER)PennDOT will send them a letter
specifying that in 30 days, their driving privilege will be suspended. Failure to do so after that,
their license will be suspended until they take and pass the exam, and also pay a restoration fee.
What are the two types of exams used by PennDOT as sanctions? - (ANSWER)Special Points
Exam and Special On-Road Driver's Exam.
