Committee advances bill to add work‑zone question to written driving test

The committee reported House Bill 2336 as committed after staff summarized the bill’s requirements and the chair urged support.

Staff (Kyle) told the committee HB 2336 would require PennDOT to include at least one question on the written driving test addressing safe driving in work zones, require minors to view educational materials on work‑zone dangers before testing for a junior license, and add a work‑zone safety section to the driver's manual. "This bill also requires a minor to to view educational materials on the dangers of unsafe driving in work zones prior to testing for a junior driver's license," staff said.

Chair Ed Nielsen asked members to support the bill, saying "Highway work zones can be hazardous for even the most experienced drivers," and noted the measure previously passed the House by a 202–0 vote. He added the Senate amended the bill with "controversial and unrelated language," where the measure currently stands, and asked for an affirmative vote to report it as committed.

There were no recorded objections in the transcript and the committee reported House Bill 2336 as committed.