SPECIAL POINTS CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● How many points on your license does it take to be required to take and pass a written
Special Point Exam?. Answer: Six or more
● Who determines the rules for obtaining a driver license? They also define violations points
for violations, and sanctions.. Answer: Pennsylvania Vehicle Code
● What do sanctions include?. Answer: Exams, hearings, and suspension of driving priviliege.
● What is the most common violation? How many points is a speeding violation?. Answer:
Speeding. 2 to 5, depending on mph. 6-10 over is 2 points. 11-15 is 3 points
● How long do you have to take a Special Point Examination after receiving a written notice?.
Answer: 30 Days
● What happens if you do not take the Special Point Examination?. Answer: Driving privileges
will be suspended and remain suspended and the exam is taken and passed. A restoration
fee must also be paid.
● What are the three types of sanctions?. Answer: Examinations Departmental Hearings
License Suspension
● What happens if you do not pass the Special Points Exam?. Answer: TWO POINTS ON
DRIVING RECORD
● What is a departmental hearing? How is the driver notified of this hearing?. Answer: When
a driver meets with a PennDOT Examiner. Written notice
● When does a Type II hearing occur? What are the possible penalties of this?. Answer:
When a driver's record is reduced below 6 points and then because of additional points and
violation, again reaches 6 more points. 15 day suspension, a Special On-Road Driver's
Examination, and a knowledge test
● What happens is a driver is convicted of a point violation within 12 months of passing the
Special Point Examination? (THIS IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND). Answer: Type II Hearing
● What happens if you fail to attend a Type II Hearing?. Answer: 60 Day Driving Suspension
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● How many points on your license does it take to be required to take and pass a written
Special Point Exam?. Answer: Six or more
● Who determines the rules for obtaining a driver license? They also define violations points
for violations, and sanctions.. Answer: Pennsylvania Vehicle Code
● What do sanctions include?. Answer: Exams, hearings, and suspension of driving priviliege.
● What is the most common violation? How many points is a speeding violation?. Answer:
Speeding. 2 to 5, depending on mph. 6-10 over is 2 points. 11-15 is 3 points
● How long do you have to take a Special Point Examination after receiving a written notice?.
Answer: 30 Days
● What happens if you do not take the Special Point Examination?. Answer: Driving privileges
will be suspended and remain suspended and the exam is taken and passed. A restoration
fee must also be paid.
● What are the three types of sanctions?. Answer: Examinations Departmental Hearings
License Suspension
● What happens if you do not pass the Special Points Exam?. Answer: TWO POINTS ON
DRIVING RECORD
● What is a departmental hearing? How is the driver notified of this hearing?. Answer: When
a driver meets with a PennDOT Examiner. Written notice
● When does a Type II hearing occur? What are the possible penalties of this?. Answer:
When a driver's record is reduced below 6 points and then because of additional points and
violation, again reaches 6 more points. 15 day suspension, a Special On-Road Driver's
Examination, and a knowledge test
● What happens is a driver is convicted of a point violation within 12 months of passing the
Special Point Examination? (THIS IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND). Answer: Type II Hearing
● What happens if you fail to attend a Type II Hearing?. Answer: 60 Day Driving Suspension
