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Pennsylvania PennDOT permit practice test 11

25 questions written from the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), covering hazards, weather and night driving, licensing laws and penalties, sharing the road, road signs, safe and defensive driving. 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 1Which headlights should you use when driving in fog?

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    D: Low beams (and fog lights if equipped). Use low beams and fog lights; high beams reflect off the fog and create glare. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Visibility Conditions, page 46.

  2. Question 2How many chances do you have to pass the road test on one learner's permit?

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    C: Three. You have three chances with each learner's permit; after the third failure you must reapply to extend the permit. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Road Test, page 10.

  3. Question 3A truck ahead appears to be going straight or turning left, but has its right signal on. What may it be doing?

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    B: Making a wide right turn. Trucks make wide turns and may look like they're going straight or left when they are turning right; don't squeeze in. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Turns, page 61.

  4. Question 4An Added Lane sign means:

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    C: Merging is not necessary because entering traffic gets its own new lane. The Added Lane sign means entering traffic uses a new lane added to the roadway, so merging is not necessary. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs: Added Lane, page 18.

  5. Question 5You must drive below 40 mph on a limited access highway. What should you do?

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    A: Use your hazard (four-way) flashers. If you must drive below 40 mph on a limited access highway, use your hazard flashers to warn drivers behind you. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Communicating Your Intentions to Other Drivers, page 48.

  6. Question 6According to the manual, a dirty headlight reduces light output by:

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    C: More than 50 percent. A dirty headlight reduces light output by more than 50 percent. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Visibility Conditions, page 46.

  7. Question 7On the Pennsylvania road test, what are the dimensions of the parallel parking space?

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    B: 24 feet long and 8 feet wide. You must park midway between two uprights in a space 24 feet long and 8 feet wide. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Road Test, page 10.

  8. Question 8A loaded truck at 65 mph on a dry road needs at least how far to stop?

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    C: 600 feet. A loaded truck at 65 mph needs a minimum of 600 feet to stop, compared with 400 feet for a passenger vehicle. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Braking, page 62.

  9. Question 9A Weave Area sign warns that:

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    A: Traffic entering and exiting will be crossing paths. A weave area means you will be merging while some traffic is exiting and crossing your path. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs: Weave Area, page 18.

  10. Question 10If you will brake where other drivers may not expect it, the manual suggests:

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    C: Quickly tapping your brake pedal three or four times. Quickly tap your brake pedal three or four times to warn drivers behind you. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Communicating Your Intentions to Other Drivers, page 48.

  11. Question 11You see a snow squall approaching on the interstate. What does PennDOT advise?

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    D: Exit the roadway and wait for it to pass. If you see an approaching squall or know squalls are near, exit the roadway and wait for the squall to pass. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Snow Squalls, page 47.

  12. Question 12During the road test parallel park, how many adjustments are you allowed?

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    B: No more than three. You have one attempt to park using no more than three adjustments, without touching uprights, crossing lines or mounting the curb. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Road Test, page 10.

  13. Question 13Who may use a runaway truck escape ramp?

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    C: Only large vehicles that are out of control or have brake failure. Escape ramps are only for large vehicles that are out of control or cannot stop; never stop or park near them. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Escape Ramps, page 62.

  14. Question 14A Two-Way Traffic Ahead sign means:

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    B: A one-way road ends ahead and you'll share the road with oncoming traffic. The one-way roadway ends ahead; stay to the right of the centerline as traffic moves both ways. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs: Two-Way Traffic Ahead, page 19.

  15. Question 15When should you use your horn?

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    D: When you think another driver or pedestrian doesn't see you, or you lose control. Use the horn when someone doesn't see you, such as a child running toward the street, or if you lose control of your vehicle. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Communicating Your Intentions to Other Drivers, page 48.

  16. Question 16If you are caught in a snow squall, what should you do?

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    D: Gradually slow down and turn on your hazard lights. Gradually slow down and activate hazard lights; do not slam on the brakes. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Snow Squalls, page 47.

  17. Question 17Your car has a self-parking feature. May you use it during the road test?

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    D: No, it must be turned off and may not be activated. Self-parking vehicles may be used, but the self-parking feature must be off and may not be activated during the test. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Road Test, page 10.

  18. Question 18A truck is backing into a loading area and blocking the road. What should you do?

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    C: Wait for it to complete its maneuver. Never try to cross behind a truck preparing to back up; wait the few seconds for it to finish. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Backing Crashes, page 62.

  19. Question 19A Two Direction Large Arrow sign is placed at the far side of a T-intersection. It means:

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    B: You can only go left or right. The road you are on does not continue straight; you can only go left or right. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs: Two Direction Large Arrow, page 19.

  20. Question 20What is the most frequent crash type for 16-year-old drivers in Pennsylvania?

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    B: Single-vehicle, run-off-the-road crashes. The most frequent crash type for 16-year-old drivers in Pennsylvania is a single-vehicle, run-off-the-road crash. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Negotiating Curves, page 55.

  21. Question 21What is the fine under Pennsylvania's headlight/windshield wiper law?

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    B: $25 (approaching $100 with costs). Violators may face a $25 fine, but with fees and costs the penalty approaches $100. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Headlight/Windshield Wiper Law, page 47.

  22. Question 22Before the road test, you cannot properly operate the defroster or hazard lights. What happens?

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    B: You fail the road test. Failure to properly operate any of the vehicle controls results in failing the road test. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Road Test, page 10.

  23. Question 23What does it mean when a school bus starts flashing amber (yellow) lights?

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    A: It is preparing to stop. When a school bus is preparing to stop, its amber lights begin flashing. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): School Buses, page 62.

  24. Question 24At a Narrow Bridge sign, an oncoming driver with a wide vehicle is using part of your lane. What should you do?

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    C: Wait until they clear the area. Slow down and stay in your lane; if an oncoming wide vehicle is taking part of your lane, wait until it clears. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs: Narrow Bridge or Underpass Ahead, page 19.

  25. Question 25In Pennsylvania, may a child under 18 ride in the open bed of a pickup truck?

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    C: Generally no, except for specific farm, hunting or parade exceptions. A truck may not be driven with a child under 18 in the bed, except for listed farm work, hunting or parade situations. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Passengers in an Open-Bed Truck, page 63.

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