Pennsylvania Permit Test Flash Cards

When planning to make a left turn across an intersection and you are waiting in the middle of the intersection for the traffic to clear, your front tires should be turned:

straight ahead

When you see a "Roadwork Ahead" sign you should:

look for the roadwork

You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car only:

under no circumstance

When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection you should:

slow down and cross the intersection carefully

Scanning the road ahead for hazards helps drivers:

see road signs or driving information

see cars and people upahead

When you are driving on the freeway and the vehicle in front of you is a large truck, you should drive:

farther behind than you would for a passenger vehicle

To stop in an emergency situation when your car does not have ABS brakes, you should:

apply hard steady pressure without locking up your wheels

It is illegal in Pennsylvania to operate a motor vehicle with a BAC of______ or higher.

0.08

Red light means...

Stop completely

Yellow light means..

Yeild or slow down

Green

Keep going on your way with caution

What is a true statement about drinking and driving?

Drinking and driving is a serious problem that everyone needs to be aware of

What is a true statement regarding driving in Pennsylvania?

It is a privilege

What does a steady red light mean when its over a traffic lane?

you are not permitted to use that lane

Is a person on a bike a pedestrian?

No!

When a car with bright headlights comes toward you at night, you should..

Look toward the right edge of your lane

When driving in foggy conditions...you should?

use your low beams

When is it illigeal to pass over a double solid yellow line?

Only when you are making a left turn into a business or home driveway

The measure to be used by the driver who is following a vehicle under good road conditions is..

3-second following distance

If your car begins to skid, you should..

take your foot off the accelerator and turn in the direction of the skid

When you want to change lanes, you can see if another vehicle is in your blind spot..

only if you turn and glance over your shoulder

As you pull away from the curb, you should...

Signal, check over shoulder, then pull out when safe

What is true about blind spots?

large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles

Safety belts should be worn..

at all times\'as a driver and as a passenger

To safely navigate through a curve, you should...

slow down before entering a curve and avoid braking while in the curve

When passing another vehicle, you can exceed the posted speed limit...

Never!!

Roads and highways are always most slippery when..

the first rain after several dry weeks

When taking medication while driving, the most important thing for you to do is...

understand the effects of the medication and adjust your driving accordingly

What are the three types of vehicles recognized by PA law?

bicycles, horse-drawn vehicles, and motor vehicles

What are the three tests needed to obtain a license?

vision, knowledge, and road

What is meant by Class A?

- minimum age: 18

- required to operate any combination vehicles with a gross weight of 26,001 pounds or more, where the vehicles being towed are in excess of 10,000 pounds.

What is meant by Class B?

- minimum age: 18

- required to operate any single vehicle rated in excess of 26,000 pounds

What is meant by Class C?

- minimum age: 16

- includes firemen and police officers

- authorized to drive a motor-driven cycle with an automatic transmission and cylinder capacity of 50 CC's or less or a three-wheeled motorcycle with an enclosed cab.

What is meant by Class M?

- minimum age: 16

- ability to operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle

- '8' restriction appears on driver's license

When traffic lights are arranged horizontally, on what side is the red light?

left

What type of turn can you make at a red light?

a right turn (must first stop, check for and yield to pedestrians and other traffic)

What type of turn can you make at a red light if onto a one-way street?

a left turn (must be in left-hand lane)

What should you do at a yellow light if there is not enough time/space to safely slow down before the intersection?

continue through intersection with precaution

Do you have to yield at a green arrow?

No, not until it turns into a steady green light

What does a yellow arrow signal?

the movement permitted by the green arrow is about to end; slow down before turning

What does the red arrow mean?

no turn in the direction the arrow points (not commonly used in PA)

What does a flashing red light mean?

- Same meaning as a stop sign

- come to a complete stop before proceeding after the intersection has cleared

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

- Means caution

- Slow down, look and proceed with care

How do you treat a non-functioning traffic light?

- treated as a four-way stop sign

Does a traffic signal light on a emerging land protect your merge onto a busy highway?

No, driver must still look for an open spot on the high way

Where are lane-use control signals most common?

toll booths, bridges, tunnels, and multi-lane roads in cities

What does a steady downward green arrow mean?

means that the lane is open for use

What does a yellow x over a lane signify?

means driver must change lanes because the direction of travel is about to change

What does a red x over a lane signify?

means that the traffic lane is not open for use

What does a white one-way left-turn arrow over a lane signify?

means driver may only turn left

What does a white two-way left-turn arrow over a lane mean?

means driver many only turn left, but that the lane is shared by left-turning drivers approaching from the opposite direction.

How must pedestrians conduct themselves in the absence of designated pedestrian signals?

must obey the red, yellow, and green traffic lights

Should you begin to cross if the DON'T WALK or HAND SIGNAL are flashing?

No, but do proceed to cross street if pedestrian has already begun crossing

What do you do in the presence of a blind pedestrian?

slow down, always yield the right-of-way and then proceed with caution

What is the speed limit in a school zone when the yellow signals are flashing during the time periods indicated on the sign?

15 mph

What is the proper order for traffic lights from top to bottom?

Red, yellow, green.

If a green arrow turns into a green light, you...:

May still turn but must yield to oncoming traffic.

A yellow light at an intersection means:

SLOW DOWN AND PREPARE TO STOP.

A flashing yellow light means that you should:

SLOW DOWN AND PROCEED WITH CARE.

YOU MUST STOP WHEN YOU SEE A:

FLASHING RED LIGHT.

A STEADY GREEN LIGHT AT AN INTERSECTION MEANS THAT YOU:

MAY DRIVE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION IF THE ROAD IS CLEAR

A STEADY YELLOW LIGHT MEANS THAT A _____ LIGHT WILL SOON APPEAR.

STEADY RED

YOU MAY CONTINUE CAREFULLY THROUGH A YELLOW LIGHT IF:

YOU ARE WITHIN THE INTERSECTION

IF A TRAFFIC LIGHT IS BROKEN OR NOT FUNCTIONING YOU SHOULD

CONTINUE AS IF IT WERE A FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN ON A GREEN LIGHT, YOU MUST:

YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS

A FLASHING RED LIGHT AT A RAILROAD CROSSING MEANS:

STOP, DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL SIGNALS ARE COMPLETED.

WHEN YOU ARE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AND A YELLOW LIGHT APPEARS, YOU SHOULD:

SLOW DOWN AND PREPARE TO STOP.

This signal means:

SLOW DOWN AND PREPARE TO STOP.

A STEADY DOWNWARD GREEN ARROW OVER A TRAFFIC LANE MEANS YOU

MAY USE THE LANE.

LANE USE CONTROL SIGNALS _______.

SHOW THE SPECIFIC LANES OF A STREET OR HIGHWAY THAT SHOULD BE USED

WHICH SIGNAL MEANS YOU MAY USE THE LANE?

A STEADY GREEN DOWNWARD ARROW

MAY YOU DRIVE AROUND THE GATES AT A RAILROAD CROSSING?

NEVER.

THE ONLY 8-SIDED SIGN YOU WILL SEE ON A HIGHWAY IS A ___________ SIGN

STOP

WHICH SIGNS ARE SHAPED LIKE TRIANGLES?

YIELD

THE "DO NOT ENTER" SIGN IS USUALLY USED WITH A _________ SIGN.

WRONG WAY

AT A STOP SIGN, IF YOU CANNOT GET A GOOD VIEW OF CROSS- STREET TRAFFIC WHEN YOU STOP BEHIND THE WHITE STOP BAR PAINTED ON THE PAVEMENT, YOU SHOULD:

PULL FORWARD SLOWLY, CHECK FOR TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIANS, AND PROCEED WHEN CLEAR.

FROM THE CENTER LANE, WHAT MANEUVERS CAN YOU PERFORM

MAKE LEFT TURNS.

WORK AREA AND CONSTRUCTION ZONE SIGNS ARE

ORANGE AND BLACK.

WHEN AN ARROW PANEL IN A WORK ZONE SHOWS EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING PATTERNS, IT MEANS:

DRIVE WITH CAUTION.

YOU MAY PASS IF THE LINE DIVIDING TWO LANES IS A _________ LINE.

BROKEN WHITE

When you see the sign read: "DIVIDED HIGHWAY", it means...

The road that you are on intersects with a divided highway.

You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because...

He or she is blind.

When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane and/or using a guide dog, you should...

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

Red, yellow, green

If there are no signals at a railroad crossing, you should...

Slow down and prepare to stop if you see or hear a train approaching.

A yellow and black diamond-shaped sign:

Warns you about conditions on or near the road.

You may continue carefully through a yellow light if...

You are within the intersection.

The center lane is used for:

Left turns only.

The road edge on the right side is marked by a _____ line.

Solid white

At an intersection controlled by a stop sign, if you can't get a good view of cross-street traffic when you stop behind the white top bar painted on the pavement, you should...

Pull forward slowly, check for traffic & pedestrians, and proceed when clear.

The posted speed limits show:

The maximum safe speed under ideal road and weather conditions.

Wearing your seat belt...

Is the single most effective thing you can do to reduce the risk of death or injury.

Adjust the rear view and side mirrors

to remove blind spots around your vehicle.

Should you worry about all traffic conditions at one time?

No, handle only ONE traffic condition at a time.

Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when they are driving with...

Teenage passengers.

When traveling behind a motorcycle...

Allow at least four seconds of following distance.

At night it is hardest to see...

Pedestrians.

Your blind spot is the area of the road:

You cannot see without moving your head.

Before passing another vehicle you should:

Give the proper turn signal to show you are changing lanes.

You may honk your horn when you:

Have lost control of your car.