PA Permit Test

Headlights are required at any time you cannot clearly see pedestrians or vehicles for a distance of at least

1,000 feet ahead

A YELLOW AND BLACK DIAMOND-SHAPED SIGN: a. Warns you about conditions on or near the road b. Helps direct you to cities and towns ahead c. Tells you about traffic laws and regulations d. Tells you about road construction ahead

A

Defensive driving is: a. b. Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents. Defending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic. c. Following the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance. d. Quickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.

A

From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights: a. Red, yellow, green. b. Red, green, yellow. c. Green, red, yellow. d. Green, yellow, red.

A

IF A GREEN ARROW TURNS INTO A GREEN LIGHT, YOU: a. May still turn but you must yield to oncoming traffic b. May no longer turn and must proceed straight c. Still have the right of way to turn d. No longer have to turn the way the arrow indicates

A

If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should: a. Sound your horn. b. Wave your arms. c. Use your emergency lights. d. Flash your headlights.

A

On two-lane, two-way streets or highways, you should start left turns: a. Close to the centerline. b. Close to the outside line. c. In the right lane. d. From any lane.

A

This sign means: a. Two-way traffic. b. Lane shifting. c. Low clearance. d. Added lane.

A

This sign shows one type of: a. Intersection. b. Road curve. c. Right turn. d. Lane change.

A

When driving at night using high beams, dim your lights when you get within ____ feet of a vehicle traveling your direction a. 300 b. 400 c. 200 d. 100

A

When driving on slick roads, you should: a. Take turns more slowly than usual. b. Change lanes quickly. c. Accelerate quickly. d. Brake hard

A

When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally: A. accelerate to the speed of traffic B. Enter above the speed of traffic to get ahead C. Enter slowly to avoid other vehicles D. Stop first, then slowly enter traffic

A

When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should: a. Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed. b. Remain in the left lane if you intend to turn left. c. Return to the right side of the roadway immediately. d. Drive in either lane.

A

YOU MAY TURN RIGHT ON RED IF YOU: a. Stop first and check for traffic and pedestrians b. Have a right turn red arrow c. Are in the left lane d. Slow down first

A

You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that: a. You are on a two-way road. b. You are on a one-way road. c. The road is under repair. d. You must stay to the left of the broken yellow lines.

A

Your blind spot is the area of the road: a. You cannot see without moving your head. b. Directly behind your vehicle. d. You see in your rearview mirror. e. You see in your side mirror.

A

f a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you: a. May still turn, but you must yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic. b. May no longer turn and must proceed straight. c. Still have the right-of-way to turn. d. No longer have to turn in the direction that the arrow indicated.

A

When you see this sign, you must: a. Stop completely and check for pedestrians and cross traffic. b. Slow down without coming to a complete stop. c. Stop completely and wait for a green light. d. Slow down and check for traffic.

A Any eight-sided sign is a stop sign. At an intersection with a stop sign, you must stop completely and check for pedestrians and cross traffic in the intersection. Wait for the intersection to clear before proceeding.

The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as: a. The effect that alcohol has. b. The effect that amphetamines have. c. The effect that anger has. d. The effect that driving with teenagers has.

A Fatigue and being under the influence of alcohol have similar effects on your ability to drive safely. For example, being awake for 18 hours impairs your driving about as much as a blood alcohol level of 0.05 percent. Being awake for 24 hours in a row has the same effect on your driving as a blood alcohol level of 0.10 percent.

Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway? a. As you drive faster, your tires become less effective. b. Water does not affect cars with good tires. c. Deep water is less dangerous than shallow water. d. As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.

A The faster you drive on a wet roadway, the less effective your tires will be at wiping the water from the road. If your speed becomes excessive enough, your tires will lose their grip on the road entirely and you will begin to hydroplane (that is, to slide down the road on a film of water).

If a person under 21 years of age consumes alcohol but is not driving a motor vehicle, the penalty for a first offense is: a. A 90-day driver license suspension and up to a $500 fine. b. A six-month probation. c. A sentence to a corrections institution. d. Points on their driving record.

A The minimum penalties for a first underage drinking offense are a fine of up to $500, plus court costs, and a 90-day suspension.

From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform? a. You may make left turns. b. You may make U-turns. c. You may pass slow-moving traffic. d. All of the above

A This sign indicates where a lane is reserved for the exclusive use of left-turning vehicles from either direction. Such a lane may not be used for passing or for through-traffic.

To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should: a. Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides. b. Stare straight ahead at all times. c. Drive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal. d. Maintain focus toward the middle of the road.

A Your ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends largely on searching for and identifying problems before meeting them. Looking far ahead of your vehicle does not mean you should simply stare at the center of the road. You need to continually scan the entire road, including the sides of the road.

Which distance should you keep from an emergency vehicle on its way to an emergency?

At least 500 feet

A bicyclist who doesn't obey traffic laws: a. Is in the right because bicyclists don't have to obey traffic laws. b. Can be ticketed. c. Will always receive a warning from law enforcement. d. Will have their bicycle impounded

B

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may: A. turn right after you have come to a complete stop B. Not turn right until the light turns green C. Turn right after slowing and checking traffic D. turn right only if there are no pedestrians crossing the street at the moment

B

Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it: a. Prevents distractions from other vehicles. b. Allows you time to react to unexpected situations. c. Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace. d. Keeps other drivers alert.

B

Highway and expressway guide signs are: A. orange with black letters B. Green with white letters C. Yellow with black letters D. Red with white letters

B

LANES OF TRAFFIC MOVING IN THE **SAME DIRECTION** ARE DIVIDED BY ____ LINES. a. Yellow b. White c. Red d. Black

B

Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when: A. They are driving with adult passengers B. They are driving with teenage passengers C. They are driving with their pet as a passenger D. They are driving without any passenger

B

The four-second rule refers to how one should A. Cross an intersection B. Follow another car C. Turn at stop signs D. Yield to other cars

B

This sign means: A. No left turn B. No right turn C. No turning D. No U-turn

B

What kind of sign is this? A. An advisory speed sign B. A regulatory speed limit sign

B

When passing a bicyclist, you should: a. Blast your horn to alert the bicyclist. b. Give them at least four feet of space. c. Remain on the right side of your lane. d. Put on your four-way flashers.

B

When you are planning to make a turn, you should activate your turn signals: A. 2 car lengths before reaching the intersection B. 3 to 4 seconds before you reach the intersection C. Just as the front of your car reaches the intersection D. Only if there are other drivers following you

B

________________ limits your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory. A. alcohol does not B. even the smallest amount of alcohol C. only a blood alcohol level greater than .05 D. only a blood alcohol greater than the legal limit

B

If you are under age 21 and are convicted of carrying a false ID card, you will be required to pay a $500 fine and your license will be suspended for 90 days: a. Only if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.02 percent or higher. b. Even if you were not driving. c. Only if you were driving at the time of arrest. d. Only if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.02 percent or higher and you were driving at the time of arrest.

B Even if you are not driving, your driving privilege will be suspended if you are under 21 years of age and are convicted of possessing alcohol, lying about your age to obtain alcohol, or carrying a false ID card. The minimum penalties include a fine of $500, plus court costs, and a 90-day license suspension for the first offense.

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of: a. 0.05 percent. b. 0.08 percent. c. 0.02 percent. d. 0.1 percent.

B For drivers age 21 or older, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is not only illegal, but dangerous.

If you are driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you must: a. Drive with your flashers turned 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 If an emergency vehicle using its lights or siren approaches while you are driving on a one-way street, you must drive toward the nearest roadside and stop.

If you experience a tire blowout, you should: a. Allow the steering wheel to move freely. b. Let the car slow to a stop. c. Continue driving until you reach a garage. d. Brake hard to stop the car immediately

B If one of your tires blows out, you should hold the steering wheel tightly, stay off of the brakes, slowly take your foot off of the gas pedal, and steer smoothly in the direction you want to go. Get to a safe spot where you can pull over to change the tire and let your vehicle slow to a stop.

For an average person, how many minutes does the body need to process the alcohol in one drink? a. 15 b. 60 c. 90 d. 30

B It takes a person of average weight at least one hour to process the alcohol in a single drink.

What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic? a. Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence. b. Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance. c. Drive in the right lane only. d. Drive more slowly than the flow of traffic.

B Keeping a safe following distance will enable you to react to an upcoming problem without the need for a emergency stop, which could cause a driver behind you to crash into the back of your vehicle.

The act of turning your head and checking your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging your vehicle into traffic is: a. A bad driving habit. b. A good driving habit. c. Unnecessary. d. Not necessary if you use the rearview mirror.

B When changing lanes, it is important to check your blind spots. Do this by looking over your shoulder toward the next lane. Do not rely only on your mirrors.

What do the light gray areas in the picture mark?

Blind spot

A STEADY YELLOW LIGHT AT AN INTERSECTION MEANS: a. Go b. Yield to other cars c. Slow down and prepare to stop d. Stop

C

After an emergency vehicle passes you with its siren on, you must: a. Drive closely behind the emergency vehicle. b. Drive as quickly as the emergency vehicle. c. Avoid driving closer than 500 feet behind the emergency vehicle. d. Drive very slowly near the curb.

C

Before passing another vehicle, you should: a. Flash your headlights to alert the driver. b. Turn on your four-way flashers to warn the driver. c. Give the proper turn signal to show that you are changing lanes. d. Sound your horn to get the driver's attention.

C

If the rear of your vehicle starts to skid left, you should: A. accelerate B. Hit your brakes C. Steer left D. Steer right

C

It is against the law for anyone under the age of 21 to ______ alcohol. A. be in the presence of B. serve C. transport D. wear clothing advertising

C

THE ROAD EDGE ON THE RIGHT SIDE IS MARKED BY A ___________ LINE. a. Broken white b. Solid yellow c. Solid white d. Broken yellow audio

C

The driver is: A. slowing B. stopping C. Turning left D. turning right

C

This sign means: a. No U-turn. b. No left turn. c. No right turn. d. No turning.

C

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN ON A GREEN LIGHT, YOU MUST: a. Maintain normal driving speed b. Stop and look for oncoming traffic c. Yield to pedestrians d. Increase your normal driving speed

C

WHEN YOU HEAR A FIRE ENGINE SIREN, YOU MUST: A. Slow down until it passes you B. Drive with your flashers on C. Pull over to the side of the road and stop D. Speed up and take the nearest exit

C

When 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 and remain stopped until it appears safe to proceed C. Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn D. Stop only if you see children are present

C

When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should: A. Drive away quickly B. Proceed normally C. Slow down and be prepared to stop D. Take the right-of-way

C

You may honk your horn when you: a. Have to stop quickly. b. Are passing another car. c. Have lost control of your car. d. Are passing a bicyclist.

C

If you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and you refuse to take the blood test, you will receive a: a. Drug counseling treatment. b. Sentence of one day in jail. c. Driver license suspension. d. $300 fine.

C If the police arrest you for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and you refuse to take one or more chemical tests of breath, blood, or urine, your driving privilege will be automatically suspended for one year.

An 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 In rural areas, an orange triangle is displayed on the back of farm tractors and horse-drawn vehicles designed to operate at speeds of 25 mph or less.

This sign is used to warn drivers about: a. Upcoming intersections. b. Road construction. c. An upcoming curve in the road. d. Changes in traffic lanes.

C Road ahead curves to the right.

What should you do when you see this sign? a. Look for a train station ahead. b. Signal before going any further. c. Slow down and yield for trains. d. Stop.

C This sign indicates that there is a railroad crossing on the road ahead. You should always slow down when approaching a railroad crossing. Trains cannot yield to cars, so you must let them pass before crossing the tracks.

This sign tells you that: a. No turns are allowed on this road. b. The road narrows ahead. c. There are a series of curves ahead // winding road d. The road may be slippery when wet.

C This sign warns of an upcoming winding road with three or more curves.

When exiting a highway, you should slow down: a. On the main road, just before the exit lane. b. Once you see a toll booth. c. Once you have moved into the exit lane. d. When you first see the exit sign

C When exiting a highway, you should get into the exit lane well in advance. Do not begin to slow down until after you have moved into the exit lane.

When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should: a. Pull onto the shoulder. b. Split the difference. c. Let the car pass and then pass the bike. d. Pass the bike quickly

C When there is more than one potential hazard on the road, you should ensure that you only have to deal with one of them at a time. For example, when there is a bicyclist on the right that you want to pass and an oncoming car to the left, you should not try to squeeze between both at the same time. Instead, let the oncoming car pass, and then pass the bicyclist.

You may turn left on a red light if: a. There is no traffic coming from the opposite direction. b. You are turning from a two-way street onto a one-way street. c. You are turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street. d. The car in front of you turns left.

C You may turn left after stopping at a red light if you are in the left lane of a one-way street and are turning onto another one-way street, unless a posted sign prohibits it. You must first stop and yield to pedestrians and other traffic.

When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them: a. To know when it is safe to cross the street. b. To stop at the curb before crossing the street. c. To run out in front of you without looking. d. Not to cross the street unless they are with an adult.

C You should always reduce your speed and use extra caution when children are in the vicinity. They may fail to understand the danger and may run out in front of you without looking.

Which of the following about winter driving is not true? a. Winter is the most difficult driving season. b. Checking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter. c. Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do. d. It is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.

C You should not use cruise control on snow, in rain, in fog, or under similar hazardous conditions. Winter is the most difficult driving season and requires extra caution from drivers. It is important to consistently check your antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels. Using snow tires can increase a vehicle's traction on the surface of slippery roads.

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

Close to the center line

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should: A. Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic B. Sit in your car and wait for help C. Sound your horn at passing motorists D. Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers

D

LANES OF TRAFFIC MOVING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION ARE DIVIDED BY ____ LINES. a. White b. Red c. Black d. yellow

D

Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by: A. red lines b. blue lines c. yellow lines d. white lines

D

THIS SIGN MEANS: a. Pedestrians ahead b. End of construction zone c. School crossing ahead d. Flagger ahead

D

The maximum speed limit in this state is ____ miles per hour . a. 55 b. 50 c. 60 d. 70

D

Traffic fatalities in work zones are most commonly the result of: a. Tire blowouts. b. Hydroplaning due to water sprayed on the roadway. c. Loss of steering control after driving over wet paint. d. Carelessness and speeding.

D

What is the meaning of this sign? a. The traffic signal ahead is displaying a red light. b. The traffic signal ahead is broken. c. The traffic signal ahead is displaying a green light. d. There is a traffic signal ahead.

D

When you approach a traffic signal with a steady red light: a. You must always stop completely. b. After stopping, you may turn right, unless prohibited by signs. c. After stopping, you may turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, unless prohibited by signs. d. All of the above.

D

YOU MAY CONTINUE CAREFULLY THROUGH A YELLOW LIGHT IF: a. There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane b. There are no pedestrians crossing c. You are turning right d. You are within the intersection

D

You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection, and opposing traffic is blocking your view, you should: a. accelerate rapidly when the first lane you need to cross is clear b. edge your car into each lane of opposing traffic as soon as it clears c. wait for the opposing driver to wave you across the intersection d. wait until you can see all the lanes you need to cross before going ahead with your turn

D

You can go around a lowered crossing gate at a railroad crossing: a. When drivers from the opposite direction move forward. b. If the gate stays down for more than five minutes. c. As a soon as a train has passed and red lights stop flashing. d. Under no circumstances.

D

Your brake lights tell other drivers that you: a. Are making a turn. b. Have your emergency brake on. c. Are changing lanes. d. Are slowing down or stopping.

D

A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that: a. There is an intersection just ahead. b. You are approaching a construction area. c. You will be required to turn left just ahead. d. The road will get narrower.

D A solid line along the side of the road indicates where its edge is, marking the boundary between the travel lane and the shoulder. If the edge line angles toward the center of the road, this means that the road is narrower ahead.

Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should: a. Sound your horn. b. Turn on your headlights. c. Reduce your speed. d. Check your mirrors and blind spots.

D Before changing lanes, you should look in your rearview and side mirrors to make sure no one is trying to pass you. You should also look over your shoulder to make sure that no one is in your blind spot.

To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must: a. Not cross the centerline. b. Flash your lights at oncoming traffic. c. Use the shoulder. d. Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.

D Passing on a two-lane, two-way road requires good judgment because you must use the lane belonging to oncoming traffic to complete your pass. Only pass if you may safely and legally do so.

What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign? a. Driving with your headlights out of alignment because one side of your car is higher than the other. b. Damaging a tire from drifting onto the shoulder. c. Hydroplaning, if the shoulder has water on it. d. Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder

D This sign indicates that the shoulder is lower than the road in the area ahead. If you drift off of the roadway and one wheel drops onto a low shoulder, do not slam on the brakes or steer sharply to try to get back onto the roadway. This could easily cause you to lose control of your vehicle.

This sign is used to prevent: a. Entrance to full parking lots. b. Entrance to road construction areas. c. Entrance to dead-end streets. d. Entrances from the wrong direction on one-way streets and expressway ramps

D This sign warns that a road has one-way traffic and you must not enter from your current direction.

When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember: a. That pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain. b. That wet roads can cause hydroplaning. c. To give yourself additional space when coming to a stop. d. All of the above.

D Wet roadway surfaces can be dangerously slick, especially immediately following a rainfall. When you are driving on wet roads, your vehicle is traveling on a thin layer of oil, dirt, and water. Slow down when there is heavy rain, standing water, or slush on the road to reduce the risk of your wheels losing traction on the slick surface.

What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive? a. Your seat belt b. The steering wheel c. Your rearview mirror d. Your seat

D When preparing to drive, you should first adjust your seat to ensure that you are in a comfortable position and can see the road clearly. Adjust your mirrors and steering wheel to be effective when your seat is fully adjusted.

If you are unable to get a good view of cross traffic when stopped at an intersection controlled by a stop sign, you should: a. Wait five seconds, then proceed. b. Sound your horn before proceeding. c. Put down your windows, listen for traffic, and then proceed. d. Pull forward slowly, check for traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when clear.

D When stopped at a stop sign where you cannot see cross traffic, yield to any pedestrians and then carefully pull forward past the stop line until you can see clearly. Check for traffic and pedestrians. Go ahead when the intersection is clear.

At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and: a. Check your rearview mirror for cars tailgating. b. Move when the vehicle ahead of you moves. c. Look right first, then left, then right again. d. Look left first, then right, then left again.

D When stopped at an intersection, you should first look to your left, as vehicles coming from the left are closer to you than vehicles coming from the right. Look to your right, then look to your left again, in case there are any vehicles coming from that direction that you did not see at first glance.

At a light rail intersection, always: a. Look both ways before crossing tracks. b. Pay attention and obey all traffic signals. c. Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists. d. all of these.

D You should never drive around lowered crossing gates. Always look both ways before turning across train tracks and always obey signs and traffic signals. Trains share the road with motor vehicles and bicyclists.

When an arrow panel in a work zone shows either of the following patterns, it means:

Drive with caution

You may drive *around the gates* at a railroad crossing:

NEVER

This sign with this shape and color is a _________ sign.

No passing zone

A circular shaped sign means:

Railroad crossing ahead

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

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

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

A steady green light at an intersection means that you:

may drive through the intersection if the road is clear

For a first conviction for driving under the influence at any blood alcohol concentration level, you could:

pay a fine of at least $300

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

When you see this sign, it means:

the road is curving sharply to the left