PA Permit Test Answers (PA Driver's Manual)
PA permit test answers for independent study: review 70 learner's permit knowledge test questions, the ones test takers report first, each answered from and quoted from the PennDOT Pennsylvania Driver's Manual, PUB 95 (4-21). Not an official PennDOT answer key.
Study questions for the Pennsylvania learner's permit knowledge test, built from the PennDOT Pennsylvania Driver's Manual, PUB 95 (4-21), the edition posted on pa.gov in 2026. Covers learner's permit and junior license rules, traffic signals and signs, right-of-way, sharing the road, speed and following distance, adverse conditions and alcohol laws. Every answer is grounded in the PA Driver's Manual text.
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01Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when: A. They are driving with their pet as a passenger. B. They are driving with adult passengers. C. They are driving with teenage passengers. D. They are driving without any passengers.
C. They are driving with teenage passengers. Teen drivers carrying other teens are more likely to crash than when driving alone or with adults.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If you are a teen driver with other teens as passengers, statistics show you are more likely to have a crash than if you are driving alone or are driving with adult passengers.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗02The top major crash type for 16-year-old drivers in Pennsylvania is: A. Single vehicle/run-off-the-road. B. Being sideswiped on an interstate. C. Driving in reverse on a side street. D. Driving on the shoulder of a highway.
A. Single vehicle/run-off-the-road. The manual names the single-vehicle, run-off-the-road crash as the most frequent crash type for 16-year-olds.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The most frequent crash type for 16-year-old drivers in Pennsylvania is a single-vehicle, run-off-the-road crash.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗03If you are driving behind a motorcycle, you must: A. Allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane. B. Drive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle. C. Allow the motorcycle to use only half a lane. D. Pass in the same lane where the motorcycle is driving.
A. Allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane. By law a motorcyclist is entitled to one complete lane.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“According to the law, you must allow the motorcyclist/moped driver to use one (1) complete lane.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗04When you are traveling behind a motorcycle, you should: A. Allow a following distance of at least 2 car lengths. B. Allow at least 2 seconds of following distance. C. Allow at least 4 seconds of following distance. D. Allow a following distance of at least 4 motorcycle lengths.
C. Allow at least 4 seconds of following distance. Give a motorcycle the same 4-second (or longer) following distance you would give any other vehicle.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Allow the same 4-second following distance or more you would allow for other vehicles. Increase your following distance behind a motorcycle/moped, when road or weather conditions are bad.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗05When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should: A. Slow down and be prepared to stop. B. Take the right-of-way. C. Proceed normally. D. Drive away quickly.
A. Slow down and be prepared to stop. Slow down, always yield the right-of-way, and then proceed with caution.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or walking with a guide dog, you must slow down, always yield the right-of-way and then proceed with caution.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗06Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light? A. Whoever started last. B. The driver. C. Whoever is slower. D. The pedestrian.
B. The driver. Drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing at any intersection without a traffic light.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Drivers must yield to pedestrians when they are: a) crossing at any intersection without a traffic light (with or without a crosswalk)”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗07An orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that the vehicle: A. Carries radioactive materials. B. Takes wide turns. C. Travels at slower speeds than normal traffic. D. Makes frequent stops.
C. Travels at slower speeds than normal traffic. The orange triangle marks farm tractors and horse-drawn vehicles built to run at 25 mph or less.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“an orange triangle is displayed on the back of farm tractors and horse-drawn vehicles designed to operate at 25 mph or less; this is a slower speed than traffic normally travels.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗08When a truck driver behind you wants to pass your vehicle, your speed should: A. Remain steady or decrease. B. Change lanes. C. Increase.
A. Remain steady or decrease. Reduce your speed slightly and keep it steady; never speed up while a truck is passing.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You will make it easier for the truck driver if you reduce your speed slightly and then keep your speed steady. In any event, do not increase your speed while the truck is passing you.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗09If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track: A. Wait until you have a clear view of both tracks. B. Stop on the railroad track and watch for another train. C. Go through as soon as the train passes. D. Go through when one of the tracks is free.
A. Wait until you have a clear view of both tracks. Do not start as soon as the train passes; a second train may be coming on the other track.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If you are stopped at a railroad crossing with more than one track, do not start as soon as the train passes. Wait until you have a clear view down both tracks before you start across.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗10The only time you do not have to stop for a school bus whose red lights are flashing and stop arm is extended is when you: A. Are driving on the opposite side of a divided highway. B. Are behind the bus. C. See no children present. D. Can safely pass on the left.
A. Are driving on the opposite side of a divided highway. Traffic on the opposite side of a divided highway does not have to stop.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If you are approaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended and you are driving on the opposite side of a divided highway,”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗11When a school bus has its lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must: A. Stop at least 10 feet away from the bus. B. Pass if children have exited the bus. C. Stop if the bus is on the opposite side of a barrier. D. Drive slowly by the bus.
A. Stop at least 10 feet away from the bus. Pennsylvania law requires you to stop at least 10 feet from the bus.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“When the bus stops with its red lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must stop at least 10 feet away from the bus”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗12If you need to slow down or stop when other drivers may not expect it, you should: A. Quickly tap your brake pedal a few times. B. Use your emergency brake. C. Look over your shoulder for traffic in your blind spot. D. Get ready to blow your horn.
A. Quickly tap your brake pedal a few times. Tapping the brake pedal flashes your brake lights to warn the drivers behind you.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If you are going to brake where other drivers may not expect it, quickly tap your brake pedal three (3) or four (4) times.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗13When you are planning to make a turn, you should activate your turn signals: A. Only if there are other drivers following you. B. Just as the front of your car reaches the intersection. C. 3 to 4 seconds before you reach the intersection. D. 2 car lengths before reaching the intersection.
C. 3 to 4 seconds before you reach the intersection. Signal three to four seconds before you turn.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Put on your left turn signal at least three (3) to four (4) seconds before entering the left-turn lane.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗14Before backing up, you should: A. Rely on your mirrors to see if it is clear to proceed. B. Flash your lights. C. Open your door to see if it is clear to proceed. D. Turn your head and look through the rear window.
D. Turn your head and look through the rear window. Turn your head to see through the rear window; do not depend on mirrors or sensors alone.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Before backing up, turn your head so you can see through the rear window. Do not depend on your mirrors or sensors alone.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗15When traveling below 40 miles per hour on a limited access highway, you should: A. Drive on the shoulder. B. Use your high beams. C. Sound your horn to warn others. D. Use your four-way flashers.
D. Use your four-way flashers. Hazard (four-way) flashers warn the drivers behind you that you are moving slowly.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If you must drive below 40 mph on a limited access highway, use your hazard (four-way) flashers to warn the drivers behind you.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗16You must use your headlights when other vehicles are not visible from _____ feet away. A. 1,000. B. 1,500. C. 1,800. D. 1,200.
A. 1,000. State law requires headlights when you cannot see pedestrians or vehicles 1,000 feet ahead.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“When they cannot see pedestrians or vehicles on the highway for a distance of 1,000 feet ahead of the vehicle they are operating.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗17If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should: A. Turn on your high beams. B. Turn off your headlights. C. Sound your horn. D. Flash your high beams.
D. Flash your high beams. A few quick flashes of your high beams remind the other driver to dim.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, flash your high beams quickly a few times.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗18If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing you can do is: A. Get some coffee. B. Open your window. C. Stop driving. D. Turn on the radio.
C. Stop driving. The manual says the best thing to do when you feel tired is to stop driving.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Teens who sleep less than eight (8) hours a night are at increased risk for vehicle crashes. The best thing to do if you begin to feel tired while driving is to stop driving.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗19If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should: A. Pull next to the driver and yell at him or her. B. Ignore the other driver. C. Flash your high beams at the driver. D. Get back at the other driver by cutting him or her off.
B. Ignore the other driver. Never take it personally; let it go and ignore the other driver.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“NEVER take it personally when someone cuts you off or pulls in front of you. Just let it go, and ignore the other driver.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗20If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should: A. Try to get out of the aggressive driver's way. B. Stare at the driver as they are passing you. C. Speed up as they are passing you. D. Block the passing lane.
A. Try to get out of the aggressive driver's way. Get out of the aggressive driver's way and do not block the passing lane.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Make every attempt to get out of the aggressive driver’s way. Do not block the passing lane.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗21If your blood alcohol level is .04, you: A. Are 2 to 7 times more likely to have a crash than a person who has not consumed any alcohol. B. Are above the legal blood alcohol limit but fine to drive. C. Can be very sure that you will drive safely. D. Should drink plenty of coffee before getting behind the wheel of your car.
A. Are 2 to 7 times more likely to have a crash than a person who has not consumed any alcohol. Even at.04, half the adult legal limit, crash risk is two to seven times higher.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Even drivers whose blood alcohol level is .04 (half of the “legal limit” of .08 for an adult 21 years of age or older) are between two (2) and seven (7) times more”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗22When driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is behind your car, you should: A. Drive with your flashers on. B. Drive toward the nearest roadside and stop. C. Speed up and take the nearest exit. D. Slow down until the vehicle passes you.
B. Drive toward the nearest roadside and stop. On one-way streets, pull toward the nearest roadside and stop.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Drive parallel and as near to the curb as possible. On one-way streets, drive toward the nearest roadside and stop.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗23When driving through a work zone, it is a good safety practice to: A. Drive close to the vehicle in front of you to keep traffic flowing freely. B. Shorten your usual following distance by about half. C. Turn on your cruise control. D. Lengthen your usual following distance by double.
D. Lengthen your usual following distance by double. Double your following distance; rear-end collisions are the most common work zone crash.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Double your following distance; the most common crash type in work zones is the rear-end collision.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗24The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is to: A. Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve. B. Slow down before you enter the curve. C. Accelerate gently before you enter the curve. D. Drive at the posted speed limit of the roadway, before, throughout, and after the curve.
B. Slow down before you enter the curve. To keep control on curves, slow down before you enter the curve.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“TO MAINTAIN CONTROL ON CURVES, YOU MUST SLOW DOWN. DO IT BEFORE YOU ENTER THE CURVE.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗25Drivers entering a roundabout or traffic circle: A. Must stop before entering. B. Must yield to drivers in the roundabout or traffic circle. C. Have the right-of-way if they arrive first. D. Have the right-of-way if there are two lanes.
B. Must yield to drivers in the roundabout or traffic circle. Entering drivers yield to drivers already in the circle.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Drivers entering a circular intersection (or roundabout) must yield the right-of-way to drivers already in the circle.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗26If you want to get off of a freeway, but you missed your exit, you should: A. Go to the next exit, and get off of the freeway there. B. Make a U-turn through the median. C. Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit. D. Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.
A. Go to the next exit, and get off of the freeway there. Take the next exit; never stop or back up on the highway.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If you miss your exit, take the next one. Do not stop or back up on the highway.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗27When no signs, signals, or police tell you what to do at an intersection, the law states that: A. Drivers on the right must yield to drivers on the left. B. There are no laws stating who must yield. C. Drivers going straight must yield to drivers turning left at the intersection. D. Drivers turning left must yield to drivers going straight through the intersection.
D. Drivers turning left must yield to drivers going straight through the intersection. A driver turning left yields to oncoming vehicles going straight ahead.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight ahead.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗28“Highway hypnosis” is a driver condition that can result from: A. Staring at the roadway for long periods of time. B. Frequent rest stops. C. Too much sleep the night before your trip. D. Short trips on expressways.
A. Staring at the roadway for long periods of time. It happens when you stare straight ahead for long periods and stop actively scanning.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“This happens when you stare straight ahead at the roadway for long periods of time, and stop actively scanning ahead, behind and around your vehicle.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗29The maximum speed limit in Pennsylvania is ____ miles per hour. A. 55. B. 50. C. 60. D. 70.
D. 70. Some answer lists say 65; the PA Driver's Manual says 70.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The maximum speed limit in Pennsylvania is 70. The maximum speed limit on interstate highways is posted after each interchange.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗30If the rear of your vehicle starts to skid left, you should: A. Steer left. B. Hit your brakes. C. Accelerate. D. Steer right.
A. Steer left. Turn the wheel in the direction the rear is skidding.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, turn the wheel to the left.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗31The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of getting injured or killed in a traffic crash is: A. Wear your seat belt. B. Limit your driving to weekdays. C. Stay in the right lane on multi-lane highways. D. Limit your driving to times between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
A. Wear your seat belt. Wearing a seat belt is the single most effective thing you can do.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“WEARING YOUR SEAT BELT is the single most effective thing you can do to reduce the risk of death or injury!”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗32Hydroplaning can be helped by driving: A. Through shallow water. B. Faster. C. Slower. D. Through deep water.
C. Slower. Hydroplaning can be reduced by driving slower.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You can hydroplane at speeds as low as 35 mph, when water is only 1/10 of an inch deep. Worn tires make this problem worse. Hydroplaning can be reduced by driving slower.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗33When driving in fog, you should use your _____. A. Low beam headlights. B. High beam headlights. C. Parking lights. D. Hazard flashers.
A. Low beam headlights. Use low beams (and fog lights if you have them), day or night; high beams make visibility worse.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Turn on your low beam headlights (and fog lights, if your vehicle has them) so others can see you. Do this whether it is daytime or nighttime. Do not use your high beams.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗34When approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must: A. Stop 5 feet away from the bus. B. Stop only if you see children are present. C. Stop and remain stopped until it appears safe to proceed. D. Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn.
D. Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn. Some answer lists say to stay stopped until it appears safe; the PA Driver's Manual says to wait until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing, the stop arm has been withdrawn, and the children have reached a safe place”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗35At what age may you obtain a class C learner's permit? A. 15. B. 16. C. 17. D. 18.
B. 16. You cannot apply for a non-commercial learner's permit before your 16th birthday.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“When you are 16 years of age or older, please follow the steps listed below in order to get your non-commercial learner’s permit. You cannot apply for your permit before your 16th birthday.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗36How far in advance of your 16th birthday may you obtain the physical examination for a learner's permit? A. No more than six months before. B. No more than one year before. C. No more than 30 days before. D. Only on or after your 16th birthday.
A. No more than six months before. The physical examination date may not be more than six months before your 16th birthday.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“however, the physical examination date may not be more than six (6) months prior to your 16th birthday.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗37True or false: Driving is a right in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
False. The manual says driving is a privilege and not a right.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Driving is a privilege and not a right. This privilege comes with many responsibilities.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗38How long is your learner's permit valid? A. Six months. B. One year from the issue date. C. Two years. D. Until your 18th birthday.
B. One year from the issue date. A learner's permit is valid for one year from the issue date printed on it.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Your learner’s permit will be valid for one (1) year from the issue date printed on your initial learner’s permit.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗39If you are under 18, how many hours of behind-the-wheel skill-building do you have to have in order to take your license test? A. 30. B. 50. C. 65. D. 100.
C. 65. Drivers under 18 need at least 65 hours, including at least 10 hours at night and 5 in bad weather.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If you are under the age of 18, you are required to complete at least 65 hours of behind-the-wheel skill-building”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗40If you are under 18, how many months do you have to wait before you can test for your license? A. Three. B. Six. C. Nine. D. Twelve.
B. Six. You must wait the mandatory six months from your permit issue date.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“After you have waited the mandatory six (6) months from your permit issue date and have a signed certificate of”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗41With a junior learner's permit, who has to be with you when you are driving? A. Any licensed driver 18 or older. B. A licensed driver at least 21, or a licensed parent, guardian, person in loco parentis or spouse 18 or older. C. Any passenger 16 or older. D. No one, once you have held the permit for 30 days.
B. A licensed driver at least 21, or a licensed parent, guardian, person in loco parentis or spouse 18 or older. The supervising driver must be a licensed driver at least 21, or a licensed parent, guardian, person in loco parentis or spouse who is 18 or older.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You may only drive under the supervision of a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age or a parent, guardian, person in loco parentis, or spouse who is 18 years of age or older”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗42Where must the person supervising a junior learner's permit holder sit? A. In the back seat. B. In the front seat. C. Anywhere in the vehicle. D. Behind the driver.
B. In the front seat. The supervising driver must sit in the front seat.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“or spouse who is 18 years of age or older and holds a driver’s license. The supervising driver must sit in the front seat.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗43During the first six months of a junior license, how many non-related people under 18 may you transport without a parent, guardian or spouse 18 or older in the vehicle? A. None. B. One. C. Two. D. Three.
B. One. For the first six months the limit is one passenger under 18 who is not immediate family; after that it rises to three.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You may not carry more than one (1) passenger under the age of 18 who is not an immediate family member unless a parent, guardian, person in loco parentis, or spouse who is 18 years of age or older is in the vehicle”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗44With a junior driver's license, during what hours are you NOT permitted to drive, unless a parent, guardian or spouse 18 or older is with you? A. 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. B. 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. C. Midnight to 6 a.m. D. 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
B. 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. The junior license curfew is 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., with exceptions for work, volunteer fire company and public or charitable service.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You may not drive between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., unless your parent, guardian, person in loco parentis, or spouse who is 18 years of age or older is with you.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗45When will your junior license automatically become a regular (full) driver's license? A. At 17. B. At 18. C. At 19. D. At 21.
B. At 18. A junior license automatically becomes a regular driver's license at 18.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“license will automatically become a regular driver’s license when you turn 18 years of age.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗46What other class of license may you obtain at age 16? A. Class A. B. Class B. C. Class M. D. No other class.
C. Class M. Class M (motorcycle) has a minimum age of 16.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“CLASS M (minimum age 16): A Class M driver’s license will be issued to those persons 16 years of age or older”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗47How can you receive a 90-day suspension of your junior license? A. By accumulating six or more points, or being convicted of driving 26 mph or more over the posted speed limit. B. By accumulating two points. C. By driving 10 mph over the speed limit once. D. By failing to renew your permit.
A. By accumulating six or more points, or being convicted of driving 26 mph or more over the posted speed limit. A driver under 18 is suspended for 90 days on a first suspension for six or more points or a 26-mph-over conviction.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“if that person accumulates six (6) or more points or is convicted of driving 26 mph or more over the posted speed limit. The first suspension will be for a period of 90 days.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗48In Pennsylvania, at what blood alcohol level is a driver age 21 or older considered to be driving under the influence? A. .02. B. .05. C. .08 or higher. D. .10.
C..08 or higher. At 21 or older, a BAC of.08 or higher is driving under the influence (.02 for drivers under 21).
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“In Pennsylvania, if you are of legal drinking age (21 or older), you are considered to be driving "while under the influence" if your blood alcohol level is .08 or higher.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗49What does Pennsylvania's Implied Consent law say? A. By being licensed to drive in Pennsylvania, you have agreed to take a chemical test for alcohol or drugs. B. Police must get your written consent before any chemical test. C. You may refuse a chemical test without penalty. D. Only commercial drivers must take chemical tests.
A. By being licensed to drive in Pennsylvania, you have agreed to take a chemical test for alcohol or drugs. Just by being licensed you have agreed to chemical testing; refusing brings an automatic one-year suspension.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The law covering chemical testing says you have agreed to take such a test -- just by being licensed to drive in Pennsylvania.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗50Under Pennsylvania's headlight/windshield wiper law, when must you turn on your headlights? A. Only after sunset. B. Anytime your wipers are in continuous or intermittent use due to weather. C. Only when it is snowing. D. Only on interstate highways.
B. Anytime your wipers are in continuous or intermittent use due to weather. Headlights (and tail lights) must be on whenever the wipers are in use due to weather; daytime running lights are not enough.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“requires motorists to turn on their headlights anytime their vehicles wipers are in continuous or intermittent use due to weather conditions.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗51What must you do at a steady red traffic light? A. Stop before the marked stop line or crosswalk and wait for a green light. B. Slow down and proceed with caution. C. Slow down and continue if the intersection is clear. D. Speed up to clear the intersection.
A. Stop before the marked stop line or crosswalk and wait for a green light. Stop before the stop line or crosswalk (or before the intersection if there are no lines) and wait for green.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“When there is a STEADY RED LIGHT, you must stop before crossing the marked stop line or crosswalk.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗52What does a steady yellow traffic light tell you? A. A steady red light will soon appear. B. You may speed up to beat the red light. C. The signal is not working. D. You have the right-of-way.
A. A steady red light will soon appear. Slow down and prepare to stop; continue carefully only if you are already in or cannot safely stop before the intersection.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A STEADY YELLOW LIGHT tells you a steady red light will soon appear. If you are driving toward an intersection and a yellow light appears, slow down and prepare to stop.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗53What does a flashing red light mean? A. Slow down and proceed with care. B. It has the same meaning as a STOP sign. C. The light will soon turn green. D. Yield only to pedestrians.
B. It has the same meaning as a STOP sign. Come to a complete stop, look both ways, and proceed only after the intersection is clear.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A flashing red light has the same meaning as a STOP sign. You must come to a complete stop. Then, look both ways, and proceed only after the intersection is clear.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗54What does a flashing yellow light mean? A. Stop and wait for a green light. B. Caution: slow down, look and proceed with care. C. The road ahead is closed. D. You must turn right.
B. Caution: slow down, look and proceed with care. A flashing yellow light means caution, not stop.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A flashing yellow light means CAUTION. Slow down, look and proceed with care.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗55How should you treat a non-functioning traffic signal? A. As a green light for the main road. B. As a four-way STOP sign. C. As a YIELD sign. D. As a flashing yellow light.
B. As a four-way STOP sign. Every driver stops, as at a four-way stop.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A non-functioning traffic signal should be treated as though it were a four-way STOP sign.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗56What does a steady yellow “X” over a traffic lane mean? A. You may use the lane. B. Change lanes because the lane's direction of travel is about to be reversed. C. The lane is for left turns only. D. The lane is closed to trucks.
B. Change lanes because the lane's direction of travel is about to be reversed. Get ready to leave the lane safely.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A steady yellow “X” over a traffic lane means you must change lanes because the direction of travel for that lane is about to be reversed.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗57What does a steady red “X” over a traffic lane mean? A. You may use the lane with caution. B. You are not allowed to use the lane. C. The lane is for buses only. D. The lane will open soon.
B. You are not allowed to use the lane. A steady red X closes the lane to you.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A steady red “X” over a lane means you are not allowed to use the traffic lane.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗58What must you do at a STOP sign? A. Slow down and continue if no one is coming. B. Stop completely, check for pedestrians and cross traffic, and go when the intersection is clear. C. Stop only if another vehicle is present. D. Yield only to vehicles on your right.
B. Stop completely, check for pedestrians and cross traffic, and go when the intersection is clear. The STOP sign is the only octagon-shaped sign; slowing without a full stop is illegal.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“At an intersection with a STOP sign, you must stop completely, check for pedestrians and cross traffic to clear the intersection before you go again.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗59What is the definition of a YIELD sign: what shape is it and what must you do when you see one? A. An octagon; you must always stop completely. B. A triangle; slow down, check for traffic and give the right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic. C. A circle; railroad crossing ahead. D. A diamond; road work ahead.
B. A triangle; slow down, check for traffic and give the right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic. You stop only when necessary and proceed when you can do so without interfering with traffic.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“YIELD signs are triangular (3-sided) in shape. When you see this sign, you must slow down and check for traffic and give the right-of-way to pedestrians and approaching cross traffic.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗60How should you treat a railroad crossbuck sign? A. As a YIELD sign: slow down and prepare to stop if you see or hear a train. B. As a speed limit sign. C. As a sign you may ignore when there are no gates. D. As a no-passing zone sign only.
A. As a YIELD sign: slow down and prepare to stop if you see or hear a train. The crossbuck marks where tracks cross the road; treat it as a YIELD sign.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You should treat the crossbuck sign as a YIELD sign; slow down and prepare to stop, if you see or hear a train approaching.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗61If you are under 21, at what blood alcohol level are you considered to be driving under the influence in Pennsylvania? A. .02 or greater. B. .05 or greater. C. .08 or greater. D. .10 or greater.
A..02 or greater. Drivers under 21 may not drive with any measurable alcohol;.02 is DUI for them.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If you are under 21, you are considered to be driving under the influence if your blood alcohol level is .02 or greater.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗62If you are arrested for DUI in Pennsylvania and refuse a chemical test of breath or blood, what happens to your driving privilege? A. Nothing, if you are later found not guilty. B. It is automatically suspended for one year. C. It is suspended for 30 days. D. You receive a warning.
B. It is automatically suspended for one year. Refusal brings an automatic one-year suspension on top of any DUI penalty.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“and you refuse to take one (1) or more chemical tests of breath or blood, your driving privilege will be automatically suspended for one (1) year.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗63At a four-way STOP, if two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, who yields? A. The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left. B. The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. C. The larger vehicle always goes first. D. Whoever signals first goes first.
B. The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. The first vehicle to arrive goes first; on a tie, the driver on the left yields.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗64What shape is a STOP sign? A. Triangle. B. Octagon (8 sides). C. Diamond. D. Pentagon.
B. Octagon (8 sides). The STOP sign is the only octagon-shaped sign on the highway.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The STOP sign is the only octagon-shaped (8-sided) sign you see on the highway.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗65If a green arrow turns into a green light, what may you do? A. You must stop and wait for the next arrow. B. You may still turn, but first yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic. C. You may turn without yielding. D. You must go straight only.
B. You may still turn, but first yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic. Once the arrow ends, the turn is no longer protected.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If the green arrow turns into a green light, you may still turn in that direction, but first yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗66True or false: When you turn during a flashing yellow arrow, your turn is protected because oncoming traffic is stopped.
False. During a flashing yellow arrow your turn is NOT protected; oncoming traffic has a green light.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“your turn is NOT protected; oncoming traffic will have a green light.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗67When may you turn right while the light is red? A. Never. B. After stopping and yielding, unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted. C. Without stopping, if no one is coming. D. Only at a flashing red light.
B. After stopping and yielding, unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted. Stop, check for and yield to pedestrians and other traffic, then turn unless a sign forbids it.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You may turn right while the light is red, unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted at the intersection.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗68On a single-lane highway entrance ramp with a ramp-metering signal, how many cars may enter each time the light turns green? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. As many as can fit.
A. One. One car per green on single-lane ramps; the green still does not protect your entrance.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“On single-lane ramps, only one (1) car may enter the highway each time the light turns green.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗69What does a steady red arrow mean? A. You may turn after slowing down. B. You must stop and may not turn in the direction the arrow points. C. You may turn if no pedestrians are present. D. The signal is about to turn green.
B. You must stop and may not turn in the direction the arrow points. Wait for a green arrow or flashing yellow arrow; the usual turns on red still apply.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A STEADY RED ARROW means you must stop and may not turn in the direction the arrow points.”
— Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ↗70At about what speed can you begin to hydroplane on a wet road? A. As low as 35 mph. B. Only above 70 mph. C. Only above 55 mph. D. Only in deep standing water.
A. As low as 35 mph. You can hydroplane at 35 mph in water only 1/10 inch deep; worn tires make it worse.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You can hydroplane at speeds as low as 35 mph, when water is only 1/10 of an inch deep.”
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