Pennsylvania DMV practice test 1

1. Which of the following is true regarding bicyclists in a roundabout?

1. They must always ride on the sidewalk.
2. Drivers should overtake them quickly to clear the lane.
3. They have the option to function as a vehicle or pedestrian.
4. They must yield to all motor vehicles entering the circle.

2. How does the handbook advise drivers to handle speed when road conditions are wet, slippery, or visibility is poor?

1. Drive below the posted speed limit.
2. Maintain the posted speed limit to keep traffic flowing.
3. Increase speed to compensate for reduced visibility.
4. Stop completely until conditions improve.

3. According to the handbook, how should you adjust your speed when a truck is passing your vehicle?

1. Increase your speed to clear the truck quickly.
2. Reduce your speed slightly and keep it steady.
3. Maintain your current speed without any change.
4. Stop completely to let the truck pass faster.

4. When parking parallel to a curb, what is the maximum distance your vehicle should be from the curb?

1. No more than 12 inches away
2. Exactly 2 feet away
3. No more than 5 feet away
4. As close as possible, with no specific limit

5. When making a left turn onto a divided highway, how should a driver proceed to avoid a head-on collision?

1. Cross the first roadway when there is a safe gap, then turn left on the other side of the barrier.
2. Turn left immediately upon reaching the intersection before the physical divider.
3. Wait for traffic from the right to clear completely before crossing the first lane.
4. Enter the divided highway from the right side lane only.

6. If you are entering a highway via an entrance ramp that shares a short weaving lane with an exit, who must yield?

1. The driver entering the highway must yield to the exiting driver.
2. The exiting driver must yield to the entering driver.
3. Both drivers must stop completely before proceeding.
4. The driver with the green HIGHWAY ENTRANCE sign has priority.

7. Under which specific condition are drivers exempt from stopping for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm?

1. When driving on the opposite side of a divided highway
2. When the bus is stopped at a traffic light
3. When the driver is in a hurry to reach work
4. When there are no children visible near the bus

8. Why is it considered most dangerous to pass at night according to the handbook?

1. Because streetlights are often dimmer than daylight.
2. Because you cannot see as far ahead and it is more difficult to accurately judge distances.
3. Because other drivers are less likely to use their turn signals at night.
4. Because the speed limit is typically higher on highways at night.

9. What action should you take if you must drive below 40 mph on a limited access highway?

1. Use your hazard (four-way) flashers
2. Honk your horn repeatedly
3. Turn off your headlights
4. Change lanes immediately

10. What is the most effective action to reduce the risk of injury or death in a traffic crash?

1. Limit your driving to week days
2. Stay in the right lane on multi-lane highways
3. Wear your seat belt
4. Limit your driving to times between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

11. What is the maximum speed limit when flashing yellow signals are active in a school zone?

1. 25 mph
2. 30 mph
3. 15 mph
4. 20 mph

12. According to the handbook, what does a flashing yellow arrow indicate when making a turn?

1. You must stop completely before proceeding.
2. You may turn, but must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
3. You have the absolute right of way to turn immediately.
4. You should slow down and prepare to stop regardless of traffic.

13. Why should you dim your headlights when following a truck or bus at night?

1. To save battery life on your vehicle.
2. To prevent bright lights from blinding the truck driver via reflection.
3. To allow the truck driver to see the road ahead more clearly.
4. To reduce wind turbulence between the two vehicles.

14. Under what condition is a left turn permitted when an ARROW sign with a flashing yellow arrow is operating?

1. When the yellow arrow is flashing, provided you yield to oncoming traffic.
2. Only when the light is fully green and no other cars are present.
3. When the red light is flashing.
4. Only during daylight hours.

15. According to the handbook, what does a steady yellow 'X' displayed over a traffic lane indicate?

1. You may use the lane for normal travel.
2. You must change lanes because the direction of travel is about to be reversed.
3. You are not allowed to use the traffic lane.
4. You may only turn left if you are in that lane.

16. According to the handbook, what is the required action when approaching a STOP sign at an intersection?

1. Slow down and proceed if the intersection appears clear.
2. Stop completely, check for pedestrians and cross traffic, then proceed.
3. Yield to the vehicle on your right without stopping.
4. Stop only if another vehicle is already in the intersection.

17. According to the handbook, what is the most frequent crash type for 16-year-old drivers in Pennsylvania?

1. Single-vehicle, run-off-the-road crash
2. Rear-end collision at an intersection
3. Head-on collision on a highway
4. Side-swipe collision during lane changes

18. What is the minimum time cushion recommended to keep your vehicle out of a truck's rear blind spot?

1. Two seconds
2. Three seconds
3. Four seconds
4. Five seconds

19. According to the handbook, what is the minimum safe following distance at highway speeds on a dry road?

1. 2 seconds of following distance from the car ahead of you
2. 3 seconds of following distance from the car ahead of you
3. 4 seconds of following distance from the car ahead of you
4. 2 car lengths of following distance from the car ahead of you

20. When approaching a curve, when should you slow down?

1. Before you enter the curve
2. Exactly halfway through the curve
3. After you exit the curve
4. Only if visibility is poor