Pennsylvania DMV practice test 4

1. What is the required distance from the nearest rail when parking near a railroad crossing?

1. Within 20 feet.
2. Within 30 feet.
3. Within 50 feet.
4. Within 100 feet.

2. 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.

3. What is the penalty for an adult convicted of knowingly and intentionally supplying minors with alcohol for the first offense?

1. A fine of at least $1,000
2. A fine of up to $500
3. A fine of between $300 and $5,000
4. No fine, only court costs

4. When are drivers required to use their headlights regarding visibility distance?

1. When pedestrians or vehicles are not visible for 500 feet ahead
2. When pedestrians or vehicles are not visible for 1,000 feet ahead
3. Only between sunset and sunrise
4. Only when wipers are in continuous use

5. If an aggressive driver pursues you, where does the handbook recommend you drive to ensure safety?

1. Directly home to wait for the driver to leave
2. To a police station, convenience store, or other location with witnesses
3. Into the nearest parking lot to hide from the pursuing driver
4. Back onto the highway to increase distance from the pursuer

6. 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.

7. What should a driver do before starting downhill on icy or snow-packed roads for better control?

1. Shift to a higher gear.
2. Shift to a lower gear.
3. Use cruise control to maintain speed.
4. Accelerate quickly to gain momentum.

8. How should a driver handle being in another driver's blind spot for a prolonged period?

1. Maintain current speed and position until the other driver moves
2. Either speed up or drop back to move out of the blind spot
3. Flash headlights to alert the other driver of your presence
4. Change lanes immediately to the far left side

9. According to the handbook, what is the recommended minimum distance a driver should sit from the steering wheel to ensure safety if the air bag deploys?

1. At least 10 inches away
2. Exactly 5 inches away
3. As close as possible to the dashboard
4. Exactly 20 inches away

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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

13. What is the recommended following distance practice when approaching a work zone?

1. Maintain your standard following distance.
2. Double your following distance.
3. Halve your following distance to pass quickly.
4. Stop completely before entering the zone.

14. According to the handbook, what is the correct procedure when driving through a work zone?

1. Drive close to the vehicle in front of you to keep traffic flowing freely
2. Shorten your usual following distance by about half
3. Lengthen your usual following distance by double
4. Turn on your cruise control

15. If your vehicle starts to skid on a wet or icy road, how should you steer to correct it?

1. Look and steer in the direction you want to go
2. Steer in the opposite direction of the skid
3. Keep the steering wheel straight and apply the brakes
4. Turn the wheel sharply to the left regardless of skid direction

16. According to the handbook, when should a driver generally prefer steering to avoid a hazard rather than braking?

1. When driving at speeds above 25 mph
2. When driving in heavy traffic congestion
3. When the road surface is wet or icy
4. When the vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes

17. Under what condition may vehicles in a funeral procession proceed through a red light?

1. If the lead vehicle starts through the intersection while the light was green.
2. If the procession has been waiting for more than five minutes.
3. If there are no other cars visible in the intersection.
4. If the driver turns on their emergency flashers.

18. For how long is a valid foreign driver's license from another country accepted for driving in Pennsylvania?

1. Up to six months from the date of entry
2. Up to one year from the date of entry
3. Until the license expires, regardless of entry date
4. Indefinitely, as long as the holder is a resident

19. If you are accepted into the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program for a first offense at the high or highest rates of impairment, how long will you lose your license?

1. Up to 90 days
2. 12 months
3. 18 months
4. Six months

20. What does the position of the small green EXIT number sign on top of a green rectangular sign indicate?

1. It indicates which side of the highway the exit is on.
2. It indicates the distance to the next exit in miles.
3. It indicates whether the exit is for a U.S. Route or a State Route.
4. It indicates the speed limit for the exit ramp.