Pennsylvania PennDOT permit practice test 13
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.
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Question 1Whose signals override conventional traffic control devices in a work zone?
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D: Flaggers. Obey flaggers; their authority overrides conventional traffic control devices. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Work Zones, page 58.
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Question 2When your record reaches 6 points for the first time, what happens?
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B: You must take a written special point examination. The first time you reach six or more points, you must take a written special point examination. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): The Pennsylvania Point System, page 83.
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Question 3When you meet a truck coming from the opposite direction, what should you do?
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D: Keep as far as possible to the side to avoid a sideswipe and reduce wind turbulence. Keep as far to the side as possible; the wind turbulence pushes vehicles apart. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Truck Passing, page 61.
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Question 4Work zone signs are usually what color?
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A: Orange with black. Work zone signs are normally diamond-shaped but orange with black lettering. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Work Zone Signs, page 22.
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Question 5During a traffic stop, when should you get out your license, registration and insurance cards?
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B: When the officer asks for them. Wait until the officer asks you to retrieve them, and hand over only the requested items, not your wallet. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): What To Do If You Are Stopped By The Police, page 84.
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Question 6Driving around signs that close a flooded road brings what penalty?
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B: 2 points and a fine of up to $250 (up to $500 if responders are called). Conviction brings 2 points and up to $250; if emergency responders are called, up to $500 plus response costs. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Obedience to Traffic-Control Devices Warning of Hazardous Conditions Law, page 97.
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Question 7What happens when your record reaches 6 points for a second time?
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B: A departmental hearing. Reaching six or more points a second time requires a departmental hearing. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): The Pennsylvania Point System, page 83.
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Question 8Why should you dim your headlights when following a truck at night?
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B: Bright lights reflect off the truck's large side mirrors and blind the driver. Bright lights from behind reflect off the truck's large mirrors and blind the driver. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Following a Truck, page 61.
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Question 9What is an 'active work zone'?
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B: The portion of a work zone where workers are on the road or shoulder next to an open lane. An active work zone is where construction, maintenance or utility workers are on the roadway or on the shoulder next to an open travel lane. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Work Zone Signs, page 22.
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Question 10Under Pennsylvania's seat belt law, who must wear a seat belt?
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C: Drivers and front-seat passengers, plus passengers 8 to under 18 in any seat. Drivers and front-seat passengers must buckle up, and passengers 8 to under 18 must wear belts wherever they sit. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Seat Belt Law, page 93.
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Question 11How many points are removed for every 12 consecutive months without violations or suspension?
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C: 3. Three points are removed for every 12 consecutive months without a suspension or point-producing violation. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Point Removal for Safe Driving, page 83.
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Question 12Under the Move Over law, a disabled vehicle is one marked with at least how many signal lamps, flares, caution signs or similar devices?
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B: Two. A disabled vehicle is one clearly marked with at least two signal lamps, road flares, caution signs or other traffic control devices. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Move Over Law, page 63.
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Question 13A ROAD CLOSED FLOODING sign means:
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A: The road ahead is closed due to flooding; use another route. The road ahead is closed due to flooding, and you must use an alternate route. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Work Zone Signs, page 22.
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Question 14An unbelted person can be killed in a crash at speeds as low as:
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B: 12 mph. A driver or passenger who is not buckled up can be killed on impact at speeds as low as 12 mph. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Seat Belt Law, page 93.
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Question 15A driver under 18 has a second suspension for points or extreme speeding. How long is it?
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D: 120 days. The first suspension is 90 days; additional occurrences result in a 120-day suspension. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): The Pennsylvania Point System, page 83.
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Question 16What is the maximum fine for a first violation of Pennsylvania's Move Over law?
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C: $500. Failure to move over or slow down carries a fine of up to $500 for a first offense, $1,000 for a second and $2,000 for a third. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Move Over Law, page 63.
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Question 17An electric arrow panel shows a flashing arrow to the right. What should you do?
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A: Merge right well in advance. Arrow panels advise of lane closures; begin your merge well in advance of the sign. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Electric Arrow Panels, page 23.
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Question 18Your chances of being killed are almost how many times greater if you are thrown from your vehicle?
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C: 25 times. Your chances of being killed are almost 25 times greater if you are thrown from your vehicle. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Seat Belt Law, page 93.
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Question 19Failure to comply with a railroad crossing gate or barrier results in a suspension of:
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B: 30 days. Failure to comply with a railroad crossing gate or barrier results in a 30-day suspension. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Suspensions and Revocations, page 83.
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Question 20How many points are added for a Move Over law conviction?
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C: 2. Any person convicted of violating the Move Over law will have 2 points assessed. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Move Over Law, page 63.
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Question 21A yellow EXIT ONLY panel on a highway sign means:
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A: The lane below will leave the highway; change lanes or exit. The lane under an EXIT ONLY panel does not continue; change lanes or you must exit. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Guide Signs: Exit Numbers, page 23.
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Question 22Children younger than what age must ride in a rear-facing car seat in Pennsylvania?
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B: 2. Children younger than 2 must be in a rear-facing seat until they outgrow the seat maker's limits. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Child Restraint Law, page 94.
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Question 23After your driving privilege is restored from a suspension, how many points will your record usually show?
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D: Five. After restoration, your record will show five points, with limited exceptions. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Suspensions and Revocations, page 84.
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Question 24A Move Over violation that causes the death of an emergency responder can bring:
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A: A 1-year suspension and fine up to $10,000. If it leads to the death of an emergency responder or person in or near a disabled vehicle, a 1-year suspension and fine up to $10,000 may result. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Move Over Law, page 63.
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Question 25Blue signs with white letters or symbols show:
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D: Services such as gas, food, lodging and hospitals. Service signs are blue with white letters or symbols and show services at the next exit. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Service Signs, page 25.
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