Driving Test Questions (Pennsylvania PennDOT Test)

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 __________, unless you are under 21 years of age.

narrow bridge/underpass ahead

What does this sign mean?

look to your right

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

main road curves to the left

The arrow-marked sign means:

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:

steep grade

This sign warns of:

stop sign ahead

This diamond-shaped sign warns of:

only use the lane for left turn

A flashing yellow "X" over a traffic lane means:

passing is permitted if safe conditions exist

A single broken yellow centerline shows the center of a two-way, two-lane road where:

an intersection of US route 22 is ahead

This sign means:

blind spots

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

guide drivers into certain traffic lanes

Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones day and night to:

all front seat passengers and other passengers under 18

According to Pennsylvania law, _________ 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

Which of the following statements 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 _________ before you pull out.

emergency flashers

If you must drive below 40 mph on a limited access highway, use _________ 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:

1000 feet

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

no more than 12 inches

A driver must park a vehicle _________ away from the curb.

6

How many areas of space must you manage around your vehicle?

9 and 3 o clock or 8 and 4 o clock

Where should you hold a steering wheel when steering to avoid a crash?

three points on driving record

If you speed in a school zone, you will receive _____.

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 what BAC level?

15

If you change your name or address, within how many days do you have to notify PennDOT?

$300

What is the possible fine if you are the driver of a car convicted of littering?

reduced

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

1

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

$25

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

4

How many seconds constitutes a safe following distance?

Snow plow

What device removes snow from the road in winter?

$50

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

roundabout ahead

What does this sign mean?

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

What does this sign mean?

traffic light ahead

What does this sign mean?

two lane highway begins, divided highway ends

What does this sign mean?

crossing zone ahead

What does this sign mean?

four-way intersection ahead

What does this sign mean?

hill ahead

What does this sign mean?

merge ahead

What does this sign mean?

slippery road

What does this sign mean?

low clearance

What does this sign mean?

double reverse curve

What does this sign mean?

route 15 up ahead

What does this sign mean?

lane ends

What does this sign mean?

an emergency stopping lane

What is a shoulder?

false

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

true

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

60

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

16

You may apply for a learner's permit when you are __ 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 prior to taking your road test?

traveling straight ahead

Drivers who are turning left must yield to drivers ____ _____ _____.

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?

they are blind

What does a pedestrian using a white cane mean?

60

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

beginning of no passing zone

What does this sign mean?

right lane ends

What does this sign mean?

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 ____.

single vehicle/run-off-the-road

The top major crash type for 16 year old drivers in Pennsylvania is ______.

move as far left as possible

When passing a bicyclist, you should ________.

the driver

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

travels at slower speeds

An orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that vehicle ______.

remain steady or decrease

When a truck driver behind you wants to pass your vehicle, your speed should ______.

take longer distances than cars to stop

When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that, in general, trucks _____.

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 ______.

turn your head and look through the rear window

Before backing up, you should _____.

slowing or stopping

This driver is _____.

1000

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

have lost control of your car

You may have to honk your horn when you ______.

turning right

The driver is _____.

turning left

The driver is _____.

60

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

pull over and stop

When you hear a fire engine siren, you must _____.

let the car slow to a stop

If you have a tire blowout, you should _______.

pull to the curb and stop

When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must ______.

lengthen your usual following distance by double

When driving through a work zone, it is a good safety practice to _____.

close to the center line

On two-lane, two-way streets or highways, you should start left turns ______.

the left lane

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

the driver you are passing is making a left turn

On a two-lane road, you may pass another vehicle on the right when ______.

slow down before you enter the curve

The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is to ______.

no one

The law gives _____ the right of way at intersections.

once you have moved into the exit lane

When exiting a highway, you should slow down _____.

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 ______.

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 ____.

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 ______.

be sure the passing lane is clear

When passing on a multilane highway, _______.

reduce

When making a turn, you must _____ your speed.

anything makes conditions less than perfect

Drive below the posted speed limit when _______.

road and weather conditions and oncoming traffic

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the _______.

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 _____.

steer right, blow your horn, and brake

If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should ____.

steer left

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

for the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rain storm

Roads become very slippery ______.

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 ______.

four

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

specific information and directions to drivers in work zones

Black on orange signs on a highway identify _____.

left-edge lines

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

faster tire wear

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

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 ______.