FUN FACTOIDS
The average person spends this amount of time in their lifetime waiting on red lights.
2 weeks / 14 days
How many hours of driving practice are required before getting your license?
65 hours of adult-supervised skill building
What are the colors, starting from the top down, of traffic lights?
Red
Yellow
Green
2007 Law: If your wipers are on, your _______________ must be on.
Headlights
What is the driving curfew time for junior license holders, or drivers under 18 years old?
11pm
The first speeding ticket in history was issued in this year
1902. the driver was going 45mph!
How many months is the waiting permit between getting a permit and getting your license?
6 months
This triangular sign means that you must give the right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles that are approaching from another direction.
Yield
________________, is when your tires lose their grip on the road
Hydroplaning
the two most commonly issued traffic tickets in the us are:
1. Speeding
2. Texting while driving
How many years would it take to drive to the sun at 60mph?
150 years!
How many times can you take a drivers test on a permit?
3 times for each permit
What is the speed limit in school zones?
15mph
2006 Law: Motorists must clear all _____________________ from vehicles
Snow/ice
Underage drinking can lead to having your license suspended for how long?
12-18 month suspension
The easiest way to increase fuel efficiency on the highway is by using?
Cruise control
These two tests are required at the DMV before you can get your learners permit
Vision test and knowledge test
The position of the exit number on highway signs indicates
Whether the exit lane is on the left, right, or center.
___________, is the most dangerous driving environment
Fog
How long is a driver's license suspended for driving without automobile insurance?
3 months
How many cars are currently in use worldwide?
1.2 Billion!
Most drivers in the state of Pennsylvania possess a class ____ license
C
The chevron symbol indicates there is a _______ in the direction of the road
Sharp change
These have a history in PA of causing multiple vehicle accidents causing serious injuries and deaths.
Snow squalls
How long is a driver's license suspended for failure to stop if a school bus has it's lights on and the STOP arm out?
60 days