Pennsylvania DMV practice test 3

1. What is the speed limit in school zones when the lights on the school zone sign are flashing?

1. 15 mph
2. 25 mph
3. 35 mph
4. The posted highway speed limit

2. What action should a driver take when approaching a curve on a wet or icy road?

1. Maintain current speed to ensure stability.
2. Reduce speed significantly to prevent drifting.
3. Accelerate slightly to maintain momentum through the bend.
4. Steer sharply into the curve to correct the path.

3. What action must a driver take when encountering an emergency vehicle approaching with sirens and flashing lights?

1. Pull over to the curb or side of the road and stop
2. Speed up to clear the intersection before the vehicle arrives
3. Stop in the middle of the intersection to block traffic
4. Continue driving at the posted speed limit without stopping

4. How should a driver treat a non-functioning traffic signal?

1. As a yield sign
2. As a four-way STOP sign
3. By proceeding without stopping if the intersection is clear
4. By waiting for a police officer to direct traffic

5. According to the handbook, what must a driver do when approaching a flashing yellow arrow?

1. Stop completely before entering the intersection
2. Turn with caution after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
3. Wait for a green arrow before making any turn
4. Proceed immediately without yielding to pedestrians

6. If you are a driver under the age of 18, what restriction applies to the number of passengers you may transport?

1. The number of passengers may not exceed the number of seat belts in the vehicle
2. You may only transport one passenger at a time
3. Passengers are not required to wear seat belts if you are under 18
4. You may transport unlimited passengers if they are family members

7. According to the seat belt law, which passengers must wear seat belts regardless of where they are sitting in the vehicle?

1. All passengers regardless of age
2. Passengers age eight (8) or older but less than age 18
3. Only front seat passengers
4. Only passengers under age eight

8. According to the Pennsylvania Driver Handbook, what is the maximum speed limit in Pennsylvania?

1. 70 mph
2. 65 mph
3. 55 mph
4. No specific maximum is stated

9. What action should you take if the rear of your vehicle starts to skid left?

1. Steer left
2. Hit your brakes
3. Accelerate
4. Steer right

10. What does a steady red 'X' over a traffic lane signify?

1. You may use the lane.
2. You must change lanes because the direction is reversing.
3. You are not allowed to use the traffic lane.
4. You may only turn left.

11. According to the handbook, what specific visual confirmation is required before moving back into your lane after passing another vehicle?

1. You must see the rear bumper of the vehicle you passed in your side mirror.
2. You must see both headlights on the front of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror.
3. You must ensure the vehicle behind you has signaled their intention to stay back.
4. You must wait until the passed vehicle is completely out of your peripheral vision.

12. If a traffic light is broken or not functioning, how should a driver proceed?

1. Stop and wait for a police officer to arrive.
2. Continue driving at normal speed without stopping.
3. Continue as if it were a four-way stop sign.
4. Stop and wait until the light is repaired.

13. If you are in a lane marked for turns only but intend to go straight through an intersection, what must you do?

1. Make the turn as indicated by the lane markings.
2. Change lanes immediately to the center lane to go straight.
3. Stop in the turn lane and wait for a gap to cross straight.
4. Ignore the markings and proceed straight through the intersection.

14. When approaching a double solid yellow centerline on a two-way road, what is the rule regarding passing?

1. Passing is permitted if the road is empty.
2. Passing is permitted only for left turns.
3. Passing is not allowed for traffic traveling in either direction.
4. Passing is allowed if you use the shoulder.

15. When is a driver permitted to turn left on a steady red light?

1. From any lane onto any street
2. From a one-way street onto another one-way street
3. Only when there is no cross traffic
4. When turning onto a divided highway

16. What do broken white lines typically indicate on multi-lane highways?

1. They mark the left edge of divided highways.
2. They show which lanes can be used by vehicles traveling the same way.
3. They indicate that the lane is reserved for left turns only.
4. They separate traffic traveling in opposite directions.

17. According to the handbook, what is the correct procedure when approaching a stopped vehicle from behind?

1. Slow down and do not pass until you are sure there are no pedestrians crossing in front of it.
2. Sound your horn to alert the driver that you are approaching.
3. Change lanes immediately without checking for pedestrians.
4. Wave to the pedestrians to let them know you are passing.

18. What is the recommended procedure when approaching a bicyclist with an oncoming vehicle nearby?

1. Slow down behind the bicyclist, let the oncoming vehicle pass, then move left to pass leaving at least 4 feet of space
2. Honk your horn to make the bicyclist move faster
3. Pass the bicyclist immediately without waiting for the oncoming vehicle
4. Stop completely and wait for the bicyclist to turn

19. What is the requirement for entering a highway via a ramp-metering signal?

1. Enter immediately when the light turns yellow
2. Wait for the green signal before entering the highway
3. Enter only if there are no other cars on the ramp
4. Ignore the signal if traffic is moving slowly

20. According to the handbook, what is the top major crash type for 16-year-old drivers in Pennsylvania?

1. Single vehicle/run-off-the-road
2. Being sideswiped on an interstate
3. Driving in reverse on a side street
4. Driving on the shoulder of a highway