Pennsylvania PennDOT permit practice test 8
25 questions written from the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), covering sharing the road, road signs, safe and defensive driving, hazards, weather and night driving, alcohol and drugs 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.
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Question 1A pedestrian is waiting to cross mid-block. Should you wave them across?
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B: No, it's never safe to wave a pedestrian into the line of traffic. It is never safe to wave a pedestrian into the line of traffic, especially at unmarked or mid-block locations. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Sharing the Road: Pedestrians, page 59.
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Question 2Warning signs are usually what shape and color?
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A: Diamond, black on yellow. Warning signs are usually diamond-shaped with black symbols or words on a yellow background. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs, page 17.
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Question 3Which health problems does the manual list among the most dangerous for drivers?
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A: Seizure disorders, diabetes and heart conditions. The most dangerous health problems include seizure disorders that cause loss of consciousness, diabetes and heart conditions. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Health Factors, page 37.
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Question 4You can hydroplane at speeds as low as:
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C: 35 mph. You can hydroplane at speeds as low as 35 mph when water is only 1/10 of an inch deep. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Road Conditions: Hydroplaning, page 45.
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Question 5A driver under 21 is convicted of DUI with a BAC of .03. Which penalty table applies?
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D: High Rate. Under-21 drivers convicted of DUI (.02 or higher) are subject to the High Rate penalties even if their BAC is lower. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Severe Penalties, page 86.
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Question 6You may not pass within how many feet of a bridge, elevated structure or tunnel?
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B: 100 feet. You may not pass within 100 feet of any bridge, elevated structure or tunnel. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): You May Not Pass If, page 51.
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Question 7Turning left from a minor street onto a major street, what gap should you allow from vehicles approaching from the right?
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C: About 9 seconds. Allow a 9-second gap between you and any vehicle approaching from the right. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Moving Into and Through Intersections Safely, page 53.
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Question 8When must you call the police after a crash in Pennsylvania?
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D: If anyone is hurt or killed, or if any vehicle needs to be towed. Call the police if anyone is hurt or dies, or if any vehicle needs to be towed. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Crashes, page 85.
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Question 9A junior licensee works until midnight. What must they carry to drive home legally?
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C: A notarized affidavit or certificate of authorization from the employer. Junior drivers employed during those hours must carry a notarized affidavit or certificate of authorization showing their probable schedule. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Junior Driver's License Information, page 7.
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Question 10A road has double solid yellow centerlines but no NO PASSING sign. May you pass?
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D: No, passing in either direction is not allowed. Double solid yellow centerlines mean no passing in either direction, even without a sign. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Pavement Markings, page 26.
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Question 11When exiting a highway, when should you slow down?
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D: After you have moved into the exit lane. Do not slow down until after you have moved into the exit lane. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Exiting Highways, page 56.
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Question 12How much longer does it take to pass a truck than a car on a level highway?
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D: Three to five seconds. On a level highway, it takes only three to five seconds longer to pass a truck than a vehicle. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Passing a Truck, page 60.
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Question 13What is the only pennant-shaped warning sign?
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C: No Passing Zone. The NO PASSING ZONE sign is the only pennant-shaped warning sign. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs, page 17.
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Question 14You normally wear tinted contact lenses. When should you not wear them while driving?
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A: At night. Do not wear sunglasses or tinted contact lenses at night. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Vehicle Checks: Preparing to Drive, page 36.
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Question 15Your vehicle starts to hydroplane. What should you do?
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A: Keep both hands on the wheel and slowly take your foot off the gas. Keep both hands on the wheel and ease off the gas; don't slam the brakes or turn suddenly. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Road Conditions: Hydroplaning, page 45.
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Question 16Which penalty table applies to a driver who refuses chemical testing?
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B: Highest Rate. Drivers who refuse a chemical test, and those under the influence of controlled substances, face the Highest Rate penalties. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Severe Penalties, page 86.
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Question 17Before moving back into your lane after passing, what should you see in your rearview mirror?
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B: Both headlights of the vehicle you passed. Make sure you can see both headlights of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): You May Not Pass If, page 51.
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Question 18To turn left onto a divided highway, you should:
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B: Cross the first roadway, then turn left on the other side of the divider. Cross the first roadway when there is a safe gap from the left, then turn left beyond the barrier when there's a gap from the right. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): One Way, Wrong Way and Do Not Enter Signs, page 53.
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Question 19If police do not investigate a crash involving injury, death or a towed vehicle, within how many days must you send a Driver's Accident Report (AA-600)?
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B: 5 days. Send the AA-600 within five days to PennDOT. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Crashes, page 85.
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Question 20During the first six months on a junior license, how many passengers under 18 who are not immediate family may ride without a parent or guardian present?
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D: One. For the first six months, a junior driver may carry no more than one non-family passenger under 18 unless a parent or guardian (18+) is in the vehicle. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Junior Driver's License Information, page 8.
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Question 21A solid yellow line and a broken yellow line run together, with the broken line on your side. May you pass?
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C: Yes, if conditions are safe. You may pass if the broken line is on your side and it is safe; not when the solid line is on your side. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Pavement Markings, page 26.
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Question 22At 65 mph, about how far does your vehicle travel each second?
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B: About 100 feet. 65 mph is almost 100 feet per second; it takes less than one second to run off the road. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Traveling on Highways, page 56.
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Question 23At highway speeds, how long can it take to safely pass a truck?
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B: Up to 30 seconds. At highway speeds, it can take up to 30 seconds to safely pass a truck. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Passing a Truck, page 60.
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Question 24On which side of the road is the NO PASSING ZONE pennant placed?
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D: The left side, facing the driver. It marks the beginning of a no-passing zone and is placed on the left side of the road facing the driver. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs, page 17.
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Question 25What does the Pennsylvania manual call the single most effective thing you can do to reduce the risk of death or injury?
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B: Wearing your seat belt. Wearing your seat belt is the single most effective thing you can do to reduce the risk of death or injury. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Choosing Safety First, page 35.
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