11 questions from the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95). Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. How should a driver handle an emergency vehicle approaching a roundabout?
Answer: Pull to the side if approaching, or exit immediately if inside. Drivers must pull to the side if approaching or exit immediately if already inside the roundabout when emergency vehicles are present.
Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), page 54: “Do not enter the roundabout when emergency vehicles are approaching, pull to the side. If in the roundabout, immediately exit the roundabout and pull to the side.”
2. How should a driver treat a railroad crossbuck sign?
Answer: As a YIELD sign, slowing down and preparing to stop if a train approaches. The handbook instructs drivers to treat the crossbuck sign specifically as a YIELD sign, requiring them to slow down and prepare to stop if a train is approaching.
Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), page 14: “You should treat the crossbuck sign as a YIELD sign; slow down and prepare to stop, if you see or hear a train approaching.”
3. When two vehicles approach an intersection from different roadways at approximately the same time, which driver must yield?
Answer: The driver coming from the left yields to the driver coming from the right. The handbook states that when arriving simultaneously, the driver on the left yields right-of-way to the driver on the right.
Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), page 52: “drivers coming from the left must yield to vehicles coming from the right.”
4. When is the only time you do not have to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm?
Answer: Are driving on the opposite side of a divided highway. Drivers on the opposite side of a divided highway are exempt from stopping for the school bus under these conditions.
Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), page 71: “THE ONLY TIME YOU DO NOT HAVE TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS WHOSE RED LIGHTS ARE FLASHING AND STOP ARM IS EXTENDED IS WHEN YOU: A. Are driving on the opposite side of a divided highway”
5. When passing a truck, when should you move back into the original lane?
Answer: When you see the truck's headlights or front grill in your rearview mirror. Drivers must wait until the truck's front is visible in the rearview mirror before merging back to ensure sufficient space.
Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), page 60: “Be sure to move back only when you see the front of the truck in your rearview mirror.”
6. When approaching a railroad crossing with no signals, what action should a driver take if they see or hear a train approaching?
Answer: Slow down and prepare to stop. The handbook instructs drivers to slow down and prepare to stop when encountering an unsignaled crossing with an approaching train.
Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), page 13: “If there are no signals at the railroad crossing, you should slow down and prepare to stop, if you see or hear a train approaching.”
7. Under what condition may you cross a combination of a solid yellow and a broken yellow centerline to pass?
Answer: When the broken line is on your side of the road and safe conditions exist. The rule allows passing only if the broken line is on the driver's side; if the solid line is on the driver's side, passing is prohibited.
Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), page 26: “You may pass if the broken line is on your side of the road and safe conditions exist, but you may not pass when a solid yellow line is on your side of the road.”
8. When turning onto a highway that has more than one lane in the direction of travel, which lane should you enter?
Answer: The closest lane going in that direction. The handbook states that when turning onto a multi-lane highway, the driver must enter the closest lane in their direction of travel.
Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), page 49: “If you are turning onto a highway, which has more than one (1) lane in the direction you wish to travel, turn into the closest lane going in that direction.”
9. Under which condition does the handbook permit passing another vehicle on the right?
Answer: When the driver ahead is making or signaling a left turn. The handbook lists specific conditions for passing on the right, including when the vehicle ahead is turning left, while other options describe scenarios where passing is restricted or not mentioned as an exception.
Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), page 51: “When the driver you are passing is making or signaling a left turn, the driver of the passing vehicle must stay on the berm or shoulder.”
10. What is the required following distance for a motorcycle or moped under normal conditions?
Answer: Four seconds. The handbook specifies a minimum following distance of four seconds for motorcycles and mopeds.
Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), page 60: “Allow the same 4-second following distance or more you would allow for other vehicles.”
11. According to the handbook, within what distance must your vehicle be visible when parked on the roadway?
Answer: At least 500 feet. The handbook specifies that visibility must extend at least 500 feet in both directions when parking on the roadway.
Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), page 56: “Make sure your vehicle can be seen at least 500 feet in both directions.”