An overview of our Pennsylvania program

We have everything you need to earn your Pennsylvania license online!

Our online driver education courses are fun, interactive, and convenient. Upon completion of our permit course, you can begin driving with an instructor.

Other course features:

  • Automatic progress tracking so you when you log off the system will pick up exactly where you left off
  • Unlimited access to review course material
  • Unlimited chances to pass your online final exam
  • DMV certificate of completion mailed directly to you
  • Try before you buy - take the entire course up until the final exam without paying

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Online Driver Education and Pennsylvania Licensing Procedures

So you've taken your first step towards becoming a new driver in Pennsylvania (PA)? Congratulations!

As you probably already know, driving is a valuable skill, but can also be extremely dangerous. Therefore, to help new teen drivers develop safe driving habits during their first few years behind the wheel, the State of Pennsylvania has implemented a graduated driver license program for Pennsylvania drivers who are under the age of 18.

We’ve summarized a few things you’ll need to know as you begin the process of becoming a licensed driver in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Instruction Permit (aka--Learners Permit)

You can apply for your instruction permit after your 16th birthday. When you are ready, go down to your local DVS office with the following paperwork:

  • A completed medical form signed by your doctor showing that you have taken and passed a physical exam (the blank form can be printed off the PA DVS website)
  • Form DL-180TD with your parent's/guardian's signature (also available on the PA DVS website)
  • Proof of identity (a list of acceptable ID forms can be found on the PA DVS website)
  • Proof of residency (a list of acceptable documents can be found on the PA DVS website)
  • Social Security card
  • A blank check or money order to pay for the license fee

At the DVS office, you will be given a vision screening test, and then the written (knowledge) test based on material covered in the PA Driver's Manual. If you pass the written test, you will be issued an instruction permit.

An instruction permit carries the following restrictions:

  • You may only drive if a licensed driver who's at least 21 years old is in the car with you, actively supervising your driving from the front passenger seat.
  • Everyone in the car must be wearing a seat belt

Pennsylvania Junior License

You can apply for your junior license if you meet the following requirements:

  • Have had your PA instruction permit in good standing for at least 6 months
  • Completed 50 hours of supervised driving practice

When you're ready to upgrade to a junior license, make an appointment with the local DVS office to schedule your road test. If you pass the road test, you will be issued a PA Junior Driver's License.

Even with a junior driver's license, some restrictions still apply:

  • No unsupervised driving between the hours of 11pm and 5am (except for driving to or from your job, volunteer activity, or charitable activity)

Violation of the restriction(s) pertaining to your instruction permit and/or junior license may result in your permit or license being suspended for 90 days.

After you've had your junior license for 1 year and incurred no traffic violations or at-fault accidents during this time period, you may apply for a regular, unrestricted driver's license.

Pennsylvania Auto Insurance & Financial Responsibility Laws

State law requires that you have at least a certain amount of auto insurance/liability coverage on any vehicle you drive. The minimum amount of liability coverage required in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • $15,000--personal injury (1 person)
  • $30,000--personal injury (2 or more persons)
  • $5,000 for property damage per accident

Driving without the required amount of auto insurance is a crime. If you are found to be driving while uninsured, you risk losing your license and paying a hefty fine.

Pennsylvania Drunk Driving Laws

Drinking while under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited in Pennsylvania, and the law is strictly enforced.

Upon your FIRST Pennsylvania DUI conviction, you will face the following penalties:

  • Possible Jail Time
  • 6 months probabation
  • $300 fine

Further DUI convictions will result in even more severe penalties, including extended jail time, fines, community service, and the revocation of your driver's license.

Pennsylvania Cell Phone & Text-Messaging Laws

There are currently no statewide laws prohibiting the use of cell phones while driving. However the cites of Conshohocken, Hilltown Township, and Lebanon do not allow teen-aged drivers to use cell phones (except "hands-free" ones) while they are driving.

Pennsylvania Drivers Education

Teen-aged drivers in PA need to complete a state-approved drivers education course. You can find a list of approved drivers ed courses by visiting the PA DVS website.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What payment methods do you accept for the CyberEdDriverEd.com Pennsylvania online drivers education program?
CyberEdDriverEd.com Pennsylvania online drivers ed course accepts payment in the form of credit card, check, online check, and money order.  You may also select the “pay later” option and this will allow you to take the Pennsylvania online drivers education course before payment.  However, you must pay prior to taking the final exam.
Do you offer several options for shipment of my CyberEdDriverEd.com Pennsylvania internet drivers education certificate of completion?
Yes!  CyberEdDriverEd.com offers several convenient options for shipping your Pennsylvania certificate of completion, including regular US Mail and Federal Express.  When you register for the online defensive driving course you will be also be asked to select your certificate of completion. If you select regular US Mail, your online Pennsylvania traffic school certificate will be delivered in 7-10 business days.  If you select Federal Express, you have the option of selecting Priority Overnight(by or before 10:30AM the next business morning), Standard Overnight (by or before 5PM the next business day), Second Day (by or before 5PM on the second business day), Express (by or before 5PM on the third business day), and even Saturday delivery (by or before 12PM on Saturday) if you complete your online Pennsylvania traffic school course on a Friday.

How can I be sure that my personal and payment information is protected over the internet if I take the CyberEdDriverEd.com Pennsylvania internet drivers education course?
CyberEdDriverEd.com uses the very latest in SSL data encryption technology to make sure that your personal and payment information is 100% secure.   We offer several payment methods for our Pennsylvania internet driver education course, including credit card, check and online check.
What does CyberEdDriverEd.com charge for its Pennsylvania online new drivers course?
The CyberEdDriverEd.com Pennsylvania online drivers ed course or new drivers course is $58.95.  Discounts may be available if you have a "refer a friend" discount code.

How old do I need to be if I want to take the Pennsylvania CyberEdDriverEd.com internet new teen drivers course?

In most states, you must be at least 15 1/2 to take drivers ed for your learners permit.   You should check with your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) (or whichever state agency handles the issuance of drivers licenses in Pennsylvania) to make sure that you are eligible to take Pennsylvania driver education. 

Please be aware that although CyberEdDriverEd.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

If I do not do well on the CyberEdDriverEd.com Pennsylvania drivers education online course's final exam, how many times will I be able to retake it?
Once you finish the Pennsylvania drivers ed internet course, you must take your Pennsylvania final exam.  If you don't pass the Pennsylvania test on your first try, you can retake it as many times as you need until you pass!
If I pass your Pennsylvania online drivers education course, do I get a break on my Pennsylvania auto insurance premium?
In some states, insurance carriers do offer insurance discounts to families with teens who take a Pennsylvania internet driver education course.  If you are not certain whether your Pennsylvania insurance provider offers discounts for Pennsylvania teen drivers, then your parents should ask before you enroll in this Pennsylvania online drivers ed course.
If I want to take the Pennsylvania online driver education course from multiple computers, is that possible?
Yes. Multiple computers can be used to take the Pennsylvania online drivers ed course. If necessary, you can take part of the Pennsylvania online drivers ed course at school and part of the Pennsylvania learners permit course from home.  It’s totally up to you!
If I take the CyberEdDriverEd.com Pennsylvania online drivers ed course, is it required that I sit through it all at once, or can I have the option to start and stop after each chapter?
You do have the option to take frequent interval breaks if you need to do so in order to complete the CyberEdDriverEd.com Pennsylvania online drivers ed course.
After I finish the Pennsylvania internet drivers ed course, when can I get my Pennsylvania certificate of completion?
It depends on the shipping method that you select at registration. Since we offer regular US mail shipping and expedited shipping through Federal Express, you can receive your Pennsylvania certificate in as little as 24 hours.
Will the Pennsylvania online drivers education course take very much time to finish?
You can expect to spend 30 hours taking CyberEdDriverEd.com's Pennsylvania online course for new drivers.  However, in some states where timers are not required you may not have to spend an entire 30 hours taking the course.

Please be aware that while in some states CyberEdDriverEd.com is sufficient for fulfilling your state's driver education requirements, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is offered only as a supplement to the actual driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, please contact your local DMV/DVS office.
Is there a deadline for me to request a refund on my Pennsylvania online driver education course?
Yes. You may no longer request a refund on your Pennsylvania online drivers ed course once your Pennsylvania certificate of completion has been shipped. You can request a refund at any time before that, however. This is a more flexible policy than those of our competitors, who will not allow refund requests after a certain point in the Pennsylvania online learners permit course.
Does the Pennsylvania online driver education course on CyberEdDriverEd.com have any features to assist people like me who struggle to read large amounts of text?
Yes. CyberEdDriverEd.com offers a “Read Along” feature that reads the material aloud while you follow along with the Pennsylvania online drivers ed class text. You can order this feature when you register for the Pennsylvania online drivers ed class.
Is the Pennsylvania CyberEdDriverEd.com internet drivers ed course approved by the Pennsylvania DMV/DVS?
Please be aware that although CyberEdDriverEd.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS).
What Pennsylvania driver education paperwork do I need before I can learn to drive a car?
Generally, you need to present a Pennsylvania Driver Education Certificate of Completion when you go to take the Pennsylvania learners permit test at a Pennsylvania driver licensing office in your area.  Again, this is a general rule and may not apply in Pennsylvania. 

How are the Pennsylvania online drivers ed course quizzes structured for the CyberEdDriverEd.com Pennsylvania online driver education course?
There is a Pennsylvania online drivers ed course quiz at the end of each Pennsylvania online drivers ed course chapter, and it consists of about five questions.
What options does the Pennsylvania online driver education course offer me that the Pennsylvania classroom driver education course does not? My friend took the Pennsylvania driver education course in a classroom setting. Will taking the Pennsylvania driver education course online give me options that he didn't have?
The two main options are freedom and convenience. If you want the ability to learn what you want, where you want, how you want—instead of spending hours on end listening to dull lectures—the CyberEdDriverEd.com online Pennsylvania learners permit course is the best option for you. Even in states that do not authorize online driver education, the Pennsylvania driver ed course offered by CyberEdDriverEd.com can still be a valuable tool that will reinforce the things you learn in the classroom.
Will I have to submit to an ID verification procedure before I can take the CyberEdDriverEd.com Pennsylvania drivers education course over the internet?
Although many states do not require us to verify the identity of our students, some states do.  If your state has this requirement (we’ll let you know if it does), it will likely take the form of us asking you personal questions at various times during the course.