Driving Test Questions (Pennsylvania PennDOT Test)

These flashcards cover key concepts and facts from the Driving Test Questions for the Pennsylvania PennDOT Test, preparing students for their driving exam.

4 second rule

To avoid rear-end crashes, all drivers must leave plenty of space ahead by following.

.08% or more

In Pennsylvania, you are considered to be 'driving under the influence' if your blood alcohol level is .08% or more, unless you are under 21 years of age.

narrow bridge/under-pass ahead

This sign warns of an upcoming narrow bridge or underpass.

look to your right

If a vehicle using high-beams comes toward you, you must look to your right to avoid being blinded.

main road curves to the left

The arrow-marked sign indicates that the main road curves to the left.

pass if broken line is on your side

When the center of a roadway has a combination of a solid yellow and broken yellow line, you may pass if the broken line is on your side.

steep grade

This sign warns of a steep grade ahead.

stop sign ahead

This diamond-shaped sign warns of a stop sign ahead.

only use the lane for left turn

A flashing yellow 'X' over a traffic lane means you may only use the lane for a left turn.

passing is permitted if safe conditions exist

A single broken yellow centerline indicates that passing is permitted if safe conditions exist.

an intersection of US Route 22 is ahead

This sign signifies an upcoming intersection with US Route 22.

blind spots

Zones or spots beside or behind your vehicle where you cannot see other vehicles or pedestrians are called blind spots.

guide drivers into certain traffic lanes

Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes.

all front seat passengers and other passengers under 18

According to Pennsylvania law, all front seat passengers and other passengers under 18 are required by law to be buckled up.

drivers already in a traffic circle must yield the right-of-way to drivers entering the circle

This statement regarding right-of-way at intersections is NOT true.

left right and left rule

When you come to an intersection and try to make a move, you must follow the left right and left rule.

emergency flashers

If you must drive below 40 mph on a limited access highway, use emergency flashers to warn the drivers behind you.

stop, yield the right-of-way, and proceed with caution

When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or walking with a guide dog, you must stop, yield the right-of-way, and proceed with caution.

1000 feet

State law requires drivers to use their headlights when they cannot see pedestrians or vehicles on the highway 1000 feet ahead of the vehicle they are operating.

no more than 12 inches

A driver must park a vehicle no more than 12 inches away from the curb.

6

You must manage 6 areas of space around your vehicle.

9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4 o'clock

You should hold the steering wheel at 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4 o'clock positions when steering to avoid a crash.

three points on driving record

If you speed in a school zone, you will receive three points on your driving record.

true

True or false: Emergency vehicles have the right-of-way.

0.1

Being awake for 24 hours straight has the same effect on your driving as approximately a .1 BAC level.

15

If you change your name or address, you have to notify PennDOT within 15 days.

$300

What is the possible fine if you are the driver of a car convicted of littering? It is $300.

reduced

The traction of your tires is reduced on snow and ice.

1

A junior learner's permit is good for 1 year.

$25

If you fail to use your windshield wipers, you will be fined $25.

4

How many seconds constitutes a safe following distance? It is 4 seconds.

Snow plow

What device removes snow from the road in winter? It is a snow plow.

$50

What is the minimum fine amount for someone not disabled who parks in a disabled parking spot? It is $50.

roundabout ahead

What does this sign mean? It means a roundabout ahead.

come to a complete stop, proceed when you have the right-of-way

What does this sign mean? It means to come to a complete stop and proceed when you have the right-of-way.

traffic light ahead

What does this sign mean? It indicates that there is a traffic light ahead.

two lane highway begins, divided highway ends

What does this sign mean? It means a two-lane highway begins as a divided highway ends.

crossing zone ahead

What does this sign mean? It indicates a crossing zone ahead.

four-way intersection ahead

What does this sign mean? It means there is a four-way intersection ahead.

hill ahead

What does this sign mean? It indicates there is a hill ahead.

merge ahead

What does this sign mean? It indicates that merging is ahead.

slippery road

What does this sign mean? It warns of a slippery road.

low clearance

What does this sign mean? It warns of low clearance.

double reverse curve

What does this sign mean? It indicates a double reverse curve.

route 15 up ahead

What does this sign mean? It indicates route 15 is up ahead.

lane ends

What does this sign mean? It means that the lane ends.

an emergency stopping lane

What is a shoulder? It is an emergency stopping lane.

false

True or false: Bicycles do not have to obey some traffic laws. It is false.

true

True or false: You should adjust the driver's seat and the rearview/side mirrors as safety precautions. It is true.

60

If someone from a valid driver's license from another state moves to Pennsylvania, they must get a Pennsylvania license within 60 days of moving to Pennsylvania.

16

You may apply for a learner's permit when you are 16 years of age or older.

learner's permit, certificate of 65 hours of training, proof of insurance, valid registration

What will you need to provide before taking your road test? You will need a learner's permit, certificate of 65 hours of training, proof of insurance, and valid registration.

traveling straight ahead

Drivers who are turning left must yield to drivers traveling straight ahead.

5 points and a 60-day suspension

Passing a school bus with its stop arm extended results in how many points on one's license? It results in 5 points and a 60-day suspension.

they are blind

What does a pedestrian using a white cane mean? It means they are blind.

60

Death due to aggressive driving totals about 60% of all highway deaths in PA each year.

beginning of no passing zone

What does this sign mean? It signifies the beginning of a no passing zone.

right lane ends

What does this sign mean? It indicates that the right lane ends.

2 points added to driving record and fines up to $250

If you drive around or through signs or traffic control devices closing a road or highway, you may be convicted of violation of the law with 2 points added to your driving record and fines up to $250.

single vehicle/run-off-the-road

The top major crash type for 16 year old drivers in Pennsylvania is a single vehicle/run-off-the-road.

move as far left as possible

When passing a bicyclist, you should move as far left as possible.

the driver

Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light? The driver must yield.

travels at slower speeds

An orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that vehicle travels at slower speeds.

remain steady or decrease

When a truck driver behind you wants to pass your vehicle, your speed should remain steady or decrease.

take longer distances than cars to stop

When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that, in general, trucks take longer distances than cars to stop.

quickly tap your brake pedal a few times

If you need to slow down or stop when other drivers may not expect it, you should quickly tap your brake pedal a few times.

turn your head and look through the rear window

Before backing up, you should turn your head and look through the rear window.

slowing or stopping

This driver is slowing or stopping.

1000

You must use your headlights when other vehicles are not visible from 1000 feet away.

have lost control of your car

You may have to honk your horn when you have lost control of your car.

turning right

The driver is turning right.

turning left

The driver is turning left.

60

For an average person, how many minutes does the body need to process the alcohol in one drink? It is 60 minutes.

pull over and stop

When you hear a fire engine siren, you must pull over and stop.

let the car slow to a stop

If you have a tire blowout, you should let the car slow to a stop.

pull to the curb and stop

When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must pull to the curb and stop.

lengthen your usual following distance by double

When driving through a work zone, it is a good safety practice to lengthen your usual following distance by double.

close to the center line

On two-lane, two-way streets or highways, you should start left turns close to the center line.

the left lane

To turn left on multi-lane streets and highways, you should start from the left lane.

the driver you are passing is making a left turn

On a two-lane road, you may pass another vehicle on the right when the driver you are passing is making a left turn.

slow down before you enter the curve

The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is to slow down before you enter the curve.

no one

The law gives no one the right of way at intersections.

once you have moved into the exit lane

When exiting a highway, you should slow down once you have moved into the exit lane.

looking in your mirrors and turning your head to look over your shoulder

When driving on a freeway entrance ramp, you should look for a gap in freeway traffic by looking in your mirrors and turning your head to look over your shoulder.

wait until you can see all the lanes you need to cross before going ahead with your turn

You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection, and opposing traffic is blocking your view. You should wait until you can see all the lanes you need to cross before going ahead with your turn.

drivers turning left must yield to drivers going straight through the intersection

When no signs, signals, or police tell you what to do at an intersection, the law states that drivers turning left must yield to drivers going straight through the intersection.

be sure the passing lane is clear

When passing on a multilane highway, be sure the passing lane is clear.

reduce

When making a turn, you must reduce your speed.

Drive below the posted speed limit when anything makes conditions less than perfect

You must drive below the posted speed limit when anything makes conditions less than perfect.

road and weather conditions and oncoming traffic

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the road and weather conditions and oncoming traffic.

let the car pass and then pass the bike

When faced with one oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should let the car pass and then pass the bike.

steer right, blow your horn, and brake

If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should steer right, blow your horn, and brake.

steer left

If the rear of your vehicle starts to skid left, you should steer left.

for the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rain storm

Roads become very slippery for the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rain storm.

steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go

If you find yourself in a skid while driving, you must ease your foot off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go.

four

If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by four times.

specific information and directions to drivers in work zones

Black on orange signs on a highway identify specific information and directions to drivers in work zones.

left-edge lines

On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as left-edge lines.

faster tire wear

When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires and low tire pressure can cause faster tire wear.

receive a driving suspension that starts on their 16th birthday

People under 16 years of age who use a false ID card to buy alcohol will receive a driving suspension that starts on their 16th birthday.