PA Drivers Permit Flashcards

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this is. the shape and color of a ___________ sign

<p>this is. the shape and color of a ___________ sign</p>
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slippery when wet

this sign means:

<p>this sign means:</p>
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you are within the intersection

you may continue carefully through a yellow light if:

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lengthen your usual following distance by double

when driving through a work zone

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close to the center line

on two-lane

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the road is curving sharply to the left

when you see this sign

<p>when you see this sign</p>
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drivers turning left must yield to drivers going straight through the intersection

when no signs

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must exit the freeway if you stay in this lane

if you see this sign above your lane

<p>if you see this sign above your lane</p>
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on an up-hill

allow a larger space cushion when stopping:

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shaded

roads freeze more quickly when they are:

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drive 5 to 10 miles below the speed limit

when driving on wet roads

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single vehicle/run-off-the-road

the top major crash type for 16 year old drivers in pennsylvania is:

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he or she is blind

you need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:

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never

you may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:

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communicate with other drivers on the road

to help avoid crashes

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slowing or stopping

the driver is:

<p>the driver is:</p>
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increases the risk of causing a crash

taking drugs along with alcohol:

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must take the test

or your license will be suspended

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make left turns

from the center lane

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there are a series of curves ahead

this sign tells you that:

<p>this sign tells you that:</p>
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may still turn but you must yield to oncoming traffic

if a green arrow turns into a green light

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carelessness and speeding

crashes in work zones are mostly commonly the result of:

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solid white

the road edge on the right side is marked by a ______________ line

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go to the next exit

and get off the freeway there

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reduce

when making a turn

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excessive speed

hydroplaning is usually caused by:

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steer right

blow your horn

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allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane

if you are driving behind a motorcycle

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stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn

when approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and its stop arm extended

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you cannot see without moving your head

your blind spot is the area of the road:

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sound your horn

if another car is in danger of hitting you

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a 90-day driver license suspension and up to a $500 fine

if a person under 21 years old consumes alcohol

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no right turn

this sign means:

<p>this sign means:</p>
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losing control of your vehicle

if you drift onto the shoulder

<p>if you drift onto the shoulder</p>
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steady red

a steady yellow light means that a _____________ light will soon appear

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when making turns

you may cross solid yellow lines:

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accelerate to the speed of traffic

when entering a highway from an entrance ramp

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anything makes conditions less than perfect

drive below the posted speed limit when:

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take turns more slowly

when driving on slick roads

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you need to make sure there is space to get all the way across the tracks without stopping

before you start to cross

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are distracting activities

preparing to smoke and smoking while driving:

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are driving on the opposite side of a divided highway

the 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:

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turning right

the driver is:

<p>the driver is:</p>
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stop driving

if you begin to feel tired while driving

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not required

parental consent to conduct breath

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there is a steep hill ahead

this sign indicates that:

<p>this sign indicates that:</p>
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flashing red light

you must stop when you see a:

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workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead

this sign means that:

<p>this sign means that:</p>
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use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic

to pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane road you must:

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once you have moved into the exit lane

when exiting a highway

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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

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allows you time to react to situations

allowing a space cushion is important because it:

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3 (the image)

a highway with two-way traffic is marked by which of these signs?

<p>a highway with two-way traffic is marked by which of these signs?</p>
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they are driving with teenage passengers

teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when:

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allow at least 4 seconds of following distance

when driving behind a motorcycle:

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check your mirrors and blind spots

before changing lanes on a multi-lane highway you should:

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the effect that alcohol has

the effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

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2 (the image)

which of these signs means that drivers should keep to the right?

<p>which of these signs means that drivers should keep to the right?</p>
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2 (the image)

which of these signs is used to show the end of a divided highway?

<p>which of these signs is used to show the end of a divided highway?</p>
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you may use this lane

this green arrow on a lane use control signal means that:

<p>this green arrow on a lane use control signal means that:</p>
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double solid yellow

you may not pass another car on either side of a _______________ centerline

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on all sides of the vehicle

it is best to keep a space cushion:

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remain steady or decrease

when a truck driver behind you wants to pass your vehicle

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turning left

the driver:

<p>the driver:</p>
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you must use your headlights when other vehicles are not visible from _________ feet away

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for an average person

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may drive through the intersection if the road is clear

a steady green light at an intersection means that you:

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drive with caution

when an arrow panel in a work zone shows either of the following patterns

<p>when an arrow panel in a work zone shows either of the following patterns</p>
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staring at the roadway for long periods of time

'highway hypnosis' is a driver condition that can result from:

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slow down and be prepared to stop

when driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog

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use your signal

before turning

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are 2-7 times more likely to have a crash than a person who has not consumed any alcohol

if your blood alcohol level is .04

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pay a fine of at least $300

for a first conviction for driving under the influence at any blood alcohol concentration level

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intersection

this sign shows one type of:

<p>this sign shows one type of:</p>
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the speed limit is ____________ miles per hour when the yellow lights are flashing on the school zone speed sign

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broken white

you may pass if the line dividing two lanes is a _____________ line

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look left first

then right

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increase following distance to 5 or 6 seconds

when driving on wet roads

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low beam headlights

when driving in fog

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pull over to the side of the road and stop

when you hear a fire engine siren

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turn your head and look through the rear window

before backing up

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slows down your reactions

as alcohol builds up in your blood

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attendance to alcohol highway safety school

one of the penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol is a(n):

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intersection

this sign shows one type of:

<p>this sign shows one type of:</p>
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red

yellow

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white

lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by __________ lines

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no one

the law gives ____________ the right of way at intersections

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continually scan the entire road and roadsides

to prepare for anything coming up in the road ahead

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hand signals

if your turn signals fail

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avoid driving closer than 500 feet behind the emergency vehicle

after an emergency vehicle passes you with its siren on

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flagger ahead

this sign means:

<p>this sign means:</p>
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center lane traffic may go straight or turn left

these pavement markings tell you that at the intersection ahead:

<p>these pavement markings tell you that at the intersection ahead:</p>
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looking in your mirrors and turning your head to look over your shoulder

when driving on a freeway entrance ramp

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let. the car slow to a stop

if you have a tire blowout

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use your four-way flashers

when you park on the roadway

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have lost control of your car

you may honk your horn when you:

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possess

it is against the law for anyone under the age of 21 to _____________ alcohol

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the road that you are on intersects with a divided highway

this sign means:

<p>this sign means:</p>
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slow down and prepare to stop

a steady yellow light at an intersection means:

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slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle

when you see this black and yellow sign

<p>when you see this black and yellow sign</p>
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