Pennsylvania DMV practice test 2

1. What percentage of traffic deaths in the U.S. involve drinking drivers?

1. Approximately 30 percent
2. Approximately 40 percent
3. Approximately 50 percent
4. Approximately 60 percent

2. What is the minimum distance at which warning signs, advance warning vehicles, or variable message boards may be placed approaching a work zone?

1. 100 feet
2. 200 feet
3. 500 feet
4. 1,000 feet

3. 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

4. When a flashing DON'T WALK signal begins, what should a pedestrian do if they are already in the street?

1. Stop immediately in the middle of the street.
2. Finish crossing.
3. Return to the curb.
4. Wait for the next WALK signal.

5. When is it permissible to attach tags, permits, or placards to the rearview mirror?

1. Only when the vehicle is parked.
2. Only when driving on highways.
3. Only when the vehicle is moving slowly.
4. Always, as long as they do not block the center view.

6. Who has authority over conventional traffic control devices in a work zone?

1. The construction crew supervisor
2. The flagger
3. The first vehicle in line
4. The police officer on patrol

7. For a driver under the age of 18, accumulating six or more points or being convicted of driving how many mph or more over the posted speed limit will result in a suspension?

1. 10 mph
2. 15 mph
3. 20 mph
4. 26 mph

8. What is the primary reason for keeping a space cushion to the sides of your vehicle?

1. To allow other drivers to pass you more quickly
2. To give you room to react if another vehicle suddenly moves into your lane
3. To ensure your vehicle fits in smaller parking spaces
4. To reduce wind resistance while driving

9. According to the handbook, what is the typical shape and color scheme of warning signs?

1. Diamond shaped with black symbols or words on a yellow background
2. Rectangular with white symbols or words on a green background
3. Circular with black symbols or words on a white background
4. Pennant shaped with black symbols or words on a yellow background

10. What is the minimum distance you must maintain from a flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control device when parking?

1. Within 20 feet.
2. Within 30 feet.
3. Within 50 feet.
4. Within 12 inches.

11. When entering a roundabout, who has the right-of-way?

1. The vehicle entering the roundabout
2. The circulating traffic already in the roundabout
3. The vehicle exiting the roundabout
4. The pedestrian waiting at the crosswalk

12. When driving through a left curve, where should you position your vehicle within the lane?

1. Keep slightly to the right of the lane center
2. Stay in the middle of your lane
3. Hug the outer edge of the curve
4. Move to the far left edge of the lane

13. What is the maximum speed limit for an open-bed pickup truck carrying passengers in the bed?

1. 35 mph
2. 45 mph
3. 55 mph
4. 65 mph

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. When driving through a right curve, how should you position your vehicle?

1. Position your vehicle slightly to the right of the center of your lane
2. Stay strictly in the center of your lane
3. Position your vehicle slightly to the left of the center of your lane
4. Move onto the shoulder to widen the turning radius

17. According to the Driver’s License Compact provisions, what is required when applying for a driver’s license in another state?

1. The surrender of an out-of-state driver's license.
2. The maintenance of separate driver records in every state visited.
3. The immediate transfer of all traffic convictions to the new state.
4. The payment of a compact fee to the home state licensing agency.

18. What is the specific function of yellow lines on divided highways, one-way streets, and ramps?

1. They mark the left edge of the roadway.
2. They mark the right edge of the roadway.
3. They indicate the center of the lane for parking.
4. They separate bicycle lanes from car lanes.

19. 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

20. 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.