Traffic Signals
What should you do when you approach a red light?
Come to a complete stop
What shape is a stop sign?
A. Hexagon
B. Circle
C. Octagon
D. Square
C. Octagon
Before changing lanes, you should:
A. Check your mirrors and blind spot and use your turn signal
B. Only check your rearview mirror
C. Speed up and move over
D. Honk and immediately change lanes
A. Check your mirrors and blind spot and use your turn signal
What is the minimum age to apply for your permit?
16
Why is following another vehicle too closely dangerous?
A. It wastes gas
B. It reduces your reaction and stopping time
C. It damages your tires
D. It makes your car harder to steer
B. It reduces your reaction and stopping time
What does a yellow traffic light mean?
A. Run That Jawn
B. Stop Immediately
C. Slow Down
D. Start Your Turn Signal
C. Slow Down
What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign generally tell you?
A. A law you must obey
B. A warning about a roadway condition or hazard
C. Where to park
D. The speed limit
What does a broken white line generally separate?
A. Traffic moving in opposite directions
B. Lanes traveling in the same direction
C. A no-passing zone
D. A shoulder from a travel lane
B. Lanes traveling in the same direction
How many questions are on the PA Permit Test?
A. 67
B. 15
C. 50
D. 18
D. 18
What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren and flashing lights activated?
A. Speed up
B. Follow it
C. Pull over and stop when safe
D. Stop immediately in the middle of the road
C. Pull over and stop when safe
What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?
A. Slow down
B. Proceed without stopping
C. Treat it like a stop sign
D. The light is broken, so ignore it
C. Treat it like a stop sign
What does a red-and-white triangular sign mean?
A. Stop
B. Yield
C. No passing
D. Railroad crossing
B
You are approaching a four-way stop. Two vehicles arrive at approximately the same time. Who generally has the right-of-way?
A. The vehicle turning left
B. The vehicle turning right
C. The larger vehicle
D. Whoever accelerates first
B. The vehicle turning right
How many questions must you answer correctly to pass the PA Permit Test?
A. 12
B. 15
C. 18
D. 10
B. 15
Which is the safest response if you begin feeling very tired while driving?
A. Turn up the music
B. Open the windows
C. Stop driving and get adequate rest
D. Drive faster to get home
C. Stop driving and get adequate rest
You're approaching an intersection when the traffic signal isn't working. What should you do?
Treat it like a 4-way stop sign
What is the difference between a DO NOT ENTER sign and a WRONG WAY sign?
A DO NOT ENTER sign warns you not to enter a roadway or ramp in that direction. A WRONG WAY sign is placed farther along a one-way roadway or ramp to alert a driver who has entered in the wrong direction
You miss your exit on a highway. What should you do?
A. Stop and back up
B. Make a U-turn
C. Continue to the next exit
D. Use the shoulder to turn around
C. Continue to the next exit
If you are under 18 and have a Pennsylvania learner's permit, who must generally accompany you in the front seat while you practice driving?
A. Any friend who is 18 or older
B. A licensed driver who is at least 21, or certain qualifying adults such as a parent/guardian or spouse who is at least 18 and licensed
C. Anyone with a driver's license
D. Nobody
B. A licensed driver who is at least 21, or certain qualifying adults
Your vehicle begins to hydroplane on a wet road. What should you generally do?
A. Slam on the brakes
B. Accelerate hard
C. Ease off the accelerator and maintain control of the vehicle
D. Turn sharply
C. Ease off the accelerator and maintain control of the vehicle
You're approaching an intersection with a green light. A pedestrian is already crossing the roadway. What should you do?
A. Flip them off
B. Yell "move bish get out the way"
C. Hit them
D. Slow down and hope they move
E. Stop and let them finish crossing
F. Call 12
E. Stop and let them finish crossing
You see a yellow pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road. What does it mean?
No Passing Zone
You're turning left at an intersection. An approaching vehicle is going straight through the intersection. Who generally has the right-of-way?
The approaching vehicle going straight. The left-turning driver must yield until it is safe to turn.
If you are under 18 in Pennsylvania, how many hours of supervised driving practice are required before taking the road test?
65 hours, including at least 10 hours of nighttime driving and 5 hours of bad-weather driving
What are the 3 leading causes of teenage car accidents?
1. Distracted driving
2. Speeding
3. Inexperience