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Pennsylvania PennDOT permit practice test 10

25 questions written from the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), covering turns and intersections, licensing laws and penalties, sharing the road, road signs, safe and defensive driving and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Pennsylvania PennDOT test has 18 questions and you need 15 right.

25 questions
  1. Question 1What is the most frequent cause of crashes at roundabouts?

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    C: Drivers who fail to yield before they enter. The most frequent cause of crashes at roundabouts is drivers who fail to yield before entering. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): How to Use a Circular Intersection, page 54.

  2. Question 2When does a junior driver's license automatically become a regular license?

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    D: At age 18. A junior license automatically becomes a regular license when you turn 18. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Junior Driver's License Information, page 8.

  3. Question 3A motorcycle's turn signal is flashing as it approaches. What should you assume?

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    D: It may not be turning; its signals may not shut off automatically. Motorcycle signals may not turn off automatically; don't pull out until you see it actually turning. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Motorcyclists and Moped Drivers, page 60.

  4. Question 4A Winding Road sign means there are how many curves in a row ahead?

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    A: Three or more. The Winding Road (series of curves) sign means three or more curves in a row. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs, page 18.

  5. Question 5When passing another vehicle, how long should you stay in its blind spot?

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    B: As briefly as possible; get past the blind spot quickly and safely. Get past the other driver's blind spot as quickly and safely as you can; the longer you stay, the longer you both are in danger. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Keep Your Vehicle Where It Can Be Seen, page 41.

  6. Question 6On packed snow, how much should you reduce your speed?

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    B: By half. On packed snow, decrease your speed by half; on ice, slow to a crawl. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Road Conditions: Snow and Ice, page 45.

  7. Question 7Which is a requirement to change a junior license to a regular license before age 18?

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    B: Passing an approved driver training course and having no at-fault crash or conviction for one year. After one year on a junior license you need approved driver training, no at-fault crash and no conviction for one year, and parent/guardian consent. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Junior Driver's License Information, page 8.

  8. Question 8What following distance does the manual recommend behind a motorcycle?

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    D: The same 4 seconds or more as for other vehicles. Allow the same 4-second following distance or more, and increase it in bad road or weather conditions. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Motorcyclists and Moped Drivers, page 60.

  9. Question 9A yellow rectangular sign with one large arrow (One Direction Large Arrow) means:

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    C: The road changes direction at an extreme angle; slow down as for a turn at an intersection. The road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle; slow down as much as you would for a turn at an intersection. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs, page 18.

  10. Question 10At an intersection, the 'left-right-left' rule means you look left first because:

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    B: Vehicles coming from the left are closer to you. Look left first because vehicles coming from the left are closer to you; then right, then left again. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Looking to the Sides, page 42.

  11. Question 11On ice- or snow-covered roads, how much space should you leave to the vehicle ahead?

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    D: About 10 times more space than normal. Leave about 10 times more space than normal between you and the vehicle ahead. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Road Conditions: Snow and Ice, page 45.

  12. Question 12Which class of Pennsylvania license covers regular passenger cars, pickup trucks and vans?

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    A: Class C. The non-commercial Class C license covers regular passenger vehicles, pickups and vans. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Classes of Driver's Licenses, page 8.

  13. Question 13A truck is passing you. How can you help?

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    B: Keep to the far side of your lane and reduce speed slightly. Keep to the far side of your lane, reduce speed slightly, then keep it steady; never speed up while being passed. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Truck Passing, page 61.

  14. Question 14A Truck Rollover sign identifies:

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    D: Curves where trucks going too fast could roll over. This sign identifies curves where trucks at excessive speeds could roll over. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs, page 18.

  15. Question 15When checking your blind spot before changing lanes, how long should your eyes be off the road ahead?

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    C: No more than a second. Check blind spots quickly; do not take your eyes off the road ahead for more than a second. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Looking Behind, page 42.

  16. Question 16Why should you not use cruise control on slippery roads?

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    A: It keeps applying power, so wheels keep spinning and you can lose control. Cruise control continues to apply power, keeping wheels spinning; the only way to stop wheel spin is to reduce power. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Road Conditions: Snow and Ice, page 45.

  17. Question 17A new resident with a valid out-of-state license must get a Pennsylvania license within:

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    D: 60 days. New residents with a valid license from another state or Canada must get a Pennsylvania license within 60 days and surrender the old license. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Who Needs a Pennsylvania Driver's License?, page 7.

  18. Question 18When following a truck, if you can't see its side mirrors, then:

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    B: The truck driver can't see you. If you cannot see the side mirrors of the vehicle in front of you, its driver cannot see you. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Following a Truck, page 61.

  19. Question 19An advisory speed plate is posted with a curve warning sign. What does it show?

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    B: The highest speed you should travel around the curve. An advisory speed sign may be used with any diamond-shaped warning sign to show the highest safe speed, such as 25 mph for a sharp curve. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs: Advisory Speed Signs, page 18.

  20. Question 20When should you check behind your vehicle before backing up?

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    B: Before you get in your vehicle. Always check behind your vehicle before you get in, since children and small objects are hard to see from the driver's seat. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Looking Behind, page 42.

  21. Question 21You are caught in fog so dense you cannot see. What is best?

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    A: Pull completely off the road, preferably into a parking lot, turn on hazard lights and wait. If caught in dense fog, pull completely off the road, preferably into a parking lot, with hazard lights on and seat belt fastened. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Visibility Conditions, page 46.

  22. Question 22Under 18, how long must you wait to retake the road test after failing it?

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    A: Seven days. Pennsylvania law requires drivers under 18 to wait seven days before retaking a failed road test. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Road Test, page 10.

  23. Question 23How many seconds of following distance keep you out of a truck's rear blind spot?

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    B: At least 4. At least four seconds are needed to keep you out of the truck's rear blind spot. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Following a Truck, page 61.

  24. Question 24A Merging Traffic sign tells you that traffic may enter your lane from another road. Who must yield?

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    A: Entering traffic. Entering traffic must yield to traffic already on the major roadway. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs: Merging Traffic, page 18.

  25. Question 25How often should you clean your headlights?

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    C: At least once a week. Clean your headlights at least once a week; dirty headlights may give only half the light they should. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Driving at Night, page 44.

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