PennDOT Practice Questions
64 questions published in full with worked explanations, drawn from a bank of 352. Grouped by the official content areas.
Signals, Signs & Markings
49 total- A steady yellow light appears as you approach. What should you do?
- Besides ONE WAY signs, what is a clue that a street is one-way?
- The traffic signal at an intersection is not working. How do you treat it?
- Traffic is backed up across a railroad crossing. Where should you stop?
- What color are highway and expressway guide signs?
- What do white triangles painted across your lane mean?
- What do yellow lines on the road separate?
- Which sign is the only eight-sided sign on the highway?
Right-of-Way & Pedestrians
27 total- A pedestrian in the street sees the flashing DON’T WALK signal begin. What should they do?
- About how big a gap do you need to cross a 30 mph street from a two-way stop?
- In over one-third of crashes involving 16-year-old Pennsylvania drivers, what was the teen doing?
- What is the most frequent cause of crashes at roundabouts?
- Which turn signal do you use as you approach your exit from a roundabout?
Turns, Lanes & Passing
34 total- A RIGHT CURVE sign is ahead. Where should your car be in the lane through the curve?
- How do you turn left onto a divided highway?
- May you pass the car ahead of you in a highway acceleration lane?
- What may a center lane marked LEFT TURN ONLY be used for?
- When may you pass on the right?
- When may you turn left on a red light in Pennsylvania?
- Why should you not enter a center turn lane too soon?
- You are driving 30 mph. How far before a turn must you signal in Pennsylvania?
- You turn right onto a highway with several lanes going your way. Which lane do you turn into?
Speed Limits & Parking
33 total- A 17-year-old is convicted of driving 26 mph over the limit. What happens to their driving privilege?
- About how far does a car travel each second at 65 mph?
- How far from the curb may you park in Pennsylvania?
- On highways other than interstates, about how often is the maximum speed limit posted?
- To avoid overdriving low beams on a dark road, what speed does the Pennsylvania manual recommend not exceeding?
- What should you do before leaving your parked car?
- You park a manual-transmission car. Which gear does the Pennsylvania manual say to leave it in?
Sharing the Road
30 total- A bicyclist is ahead on your right and a car is coming toward you. What should you do?
- At 65 mph on dry pavement, about how far does a loaded truck need to stop, compared with a car?
- What can a driver face for forcing a bicyclist off the road?
- What is the “Dutch Reach”?
- You have just passed a bicyclist. What should you avoid?
Safe Driving & Conditions
67 total- According to the Pennsylvania manual, how much higher are traffic fatality rates at night than in daylight?
- On wet roads, how much does the Pennsylvania manual say to reduce speed and how far to follow?
- What following distance does the Pennsylvania manual recommend on dry pavement?
- What is the most frequent crash type for 16-year-old drivers in Pennsylvania?
- When must your headlights be on in a posted Pennsylvania work zone?
- Why leave extra space when you are stopped behind another car on an uphill?
Vehicle Control & Equipment
53 total- At how many points does PennDOT begin corrective action?
- How do you brake hard in a car with anti-lock brakes (ABS)?
- What happens to a Pennsylvania junior driver’s license when you turn 18?
- When may you apply for a Pennsylvania learner’s permit?
- When should you check tire pressure?
- Where does the Pennsylvania manual recommend holding the steering wheel for airbag safety?
- With a junior learner’s permit, how many passengers may you carry?
- You are 17 and driving. How many passengers may you carry?
Alcohol & Drugs
31 total- An adult knowingly lets 5 teens drink alcohol at a party. What could the fines total?
- At what BAC is a driver 21 or older considered driving under the influence in Pennsylvania?
- Being awake for 18 hours impairs your driving about as much as what BAC?
- What is required for a first or second DUI offense at any level of impairment?
- What license action follows a second General Impairment DUI?
- You are arrested for DUI and refuse a breath test for the first time. What happens to your license?
- Besides a one-year suspension, what fine comes with a conviction for fleeing police in Pennsylvania?
- No one is hurt in your crash, but one car needs to be towed. Must you call the police?
- When must a registered Pennsylvania vehicle be insured?
- Which information should you get from the other driver after a crash?
- You drive past a crash where help has already arrived. What should you do?
- You drove your car while it was uninsured. Besides the registration, what is suspended?
Licensing, Permits & Your Record
13 total- What happens if you fail to attend a required Departmental Hearing?
- Which repeat offense within five years leads to a suspension?
- You do not respond to a traffic citation from another state. What happens?
- Your record reaches six points for the first time and you pass the written Special Point Examination. How many points come off?
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