Pennsylvania DMV Driving Test

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1. If you are stopped by a police officer, you should: Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel, and wait for the officer to approach you. Get out of your car and walk toward the patrol car. Get your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car. Unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.

2. What is the maximum speed allowed if a person is riding in an open bed truck? 15 mph. 45 mph. None of the answers listed 35 mph. 25 mph.

3. When there is a 'weaving lane' for both entering and exiting cars on a highway, who has the right of way? The driver entering the highway. The driver exiting the highway. The one that's further behind Whichever vehicle is going faster. The one that's further in front.

4. What does this road sign indicate?

A school bus stop ahead. Pedestrians are not allowed. A school zone. A library ahead.

5. Which of the following is true regarding safety belts? They need to be worn only when driving at high speed. They keep you from being thrown clear to safety, which lowers your chances of surviving accidents. Most likely you will drown if your seatbelt is on when your car goes into a lake or river. They increase your chances of survival in most types of accidents.

6. It is illegal to enter an intersection when: You cannot cross without obstructing traffic on either side. The lane you want to enter is blocked. The light is yellow. The light is flashing yellow and you have not come to a complete stop first.

7. ____are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers on steep mountain grades. Acceleration ramps. Weaving zones. Escape ramps. Deceleration ramps.

8. If you want to park downhill and there is no curb, which way do you turn your front wheels? Towards the road. Parallel to the road. Towards the side of the road. Either way, since there is no curb.

9. If you rear-ended a car, you were probably: Looking in your rearview mirror too often. Weaving in and out of traffic. Following too closely. Driving too slow.

10. Which of the following should you not do when approaching a horse-drawn vehicle? Drive slowly when passing by the horse-drawn vehicle. Leave room enough between the horse and your vehicle. Leaving enough space behind you when passing in front of the horse-drawn vehicle Tap on the horn to signal when passing by the horse-drawn vehicle.

11. The right lane on a freeway should remain open for ____ as much as possible. Through traffic. Passing traffic. Traffic entering and leaving the freeway. Heavy vehicles.

12. The most frequent crash type for a 16-year-old drivers in pa is: Multiple vehicles, head-on traffic collisions. Multiple vehicles, run-off-the-road traffic collisions. Single vehicle, head-on traffic collisions Single vehicle, run-off-the-road traffic collisions.

13. Look to the left and right before entering any intersection on a green light because: Other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light. Once you are in the intersection, you must only look straight ahead. Cross traffic may have a green arrow. Pedestrians on the cross street have the right-of-way.

14. Headrests should be adjusted so that the head restraint contacts the back of the head. this prevents Tightening of the seat belt during accidents. Body injuries in a head-on collision. Neck injuries if you are hit from behind Accidents from behind.

15. The likelihood of an accident increases if a driver is under the influence of A cup of coffee. Alcohol, drugs, or prescription medication. Softly playing music A cup of tea.

16. Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones day and night to Guide drivers into certain traffic lanes. Stop speeding drivers. Divert drivers into work zones Guide drivers into certain parking zones.

17. Which of the following statements regarding right-of-way at intersections is not true? A vehicle entering a public highway from a private road must stop and wait until the main road is clear. Drivers already in a traffic circle must yield the right-of-way to drivers entering the circle. Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight ahead. At a 4-way stop, all vehicles must stop.

18. After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when you See the front bumper of the other car in your mirror. Have put your turn signal on. Have turned your headlights on See the other car's headlights come on.

19. Being awake for 24 hours straight has the same effect on your driving as approximately what BAC level? 0.10 0.16 0.20 0.25 0.18

20. Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true? At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left. You must obey signals given by a law enforcement officer even if the officer's signals contradict the traffic signals. Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have the absolute right-of-way Drivers must yield the right-of-way at all times to pedestrians who are in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

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To operate a motorcycle in Pennsylvania, you must have a Class M license or permit. Licenses are issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT). The first step of the licensing process is to apply for a Class M learner's permit. Once you have received your permit, you can apply for a Class M license. Applicants under the age of 18 must hold the permit for at least six months before applying for a license. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a Class M learner's permit, you must apply, submit the required documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, complete any required coursework and driving hours, and pay the fees. To receive a Class M license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the motorcycle rider skills test, and pay the fees. The motorcycle skills test can be waived if you successfully complete a motorcycle safety program.

Tests are scheduled through the DOT. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions about road safety and traffic laws. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail, you may have to wait a week to retest.