Traffic Lights
1. What does a steady yellow traffic light mean?
A. Speed up to get through the intersection
B. Stop if you can do so safely
C. Come to a complete stop no matter what
D. The light is malfunctioning
B. Stop if you can do so safely
1. When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights, you must:
A. Slow down and look both ways
B. Stop at least 15 feet from the tracks
C. Speed up to cross before the train arrives
D. Stop only if you see a train
B. Stop at least 15 feet from the tracks
1. When entering a highway from an acceleration lane, you should:
A. Stop and wait for a gap in traffic
B. Match the speed of traffic and merge safely
C. Drive below the speed limit to be safe
D. Wait until the last moment to merge
B. Match the speed of traffic and merge safely
1. Before turning, you should:
A. Honk your horn
B. Signal your turn in advance
C. Speed up
D. Stop in the middle of the street
B. Signal your turn in advance
1. How long is a Pennsylvania learner’s permit valid for?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 18 months
B. 1 year
2. A steady green arrow pointing left means:
A. You may not turn left
B. All traffic must turn left
C. You may turn left, and oncoming traffic is stopped
D. You may turn left, but must yield to oncoming traffic
C. You may turn left, and oncoming traffic is stopped
2. If there are no warning signals at a railroad crossing, you should:
A. Cross at normal speed
B. Stop only if a train is coming
C. Slow down, look both ways, and be prepared to stop
D. Honk your horn before crossing
C. Slow down, look both ways, and be prepared to stop
2. If two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, who has the right of way?
A. The vehicle on the left
B. The vehicle on the right
C. The vehicle that signals first
D. The larger vehicle
B. The vehicle on the right
2. When making a left turn at an intersection, you must:
A. Yield to oncoming traffic
B. Always speed through
C. Turn without signaling
D. Use the right lane
A. Yield to oncoming traffic
2. How many months of supervised driving practice are required before a young driver can take the road test for a junior license?
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 9 months
D. 12 months
B. 6 months
3. A flashing red light means:
A. Treat it like a four-way stop
B. Yield and proceed without stopping
C. Speed up to clear the intersection
D. The signal is broken and should be ignored
A. Treat it like a four-way stop
3. When a train is approaching a crossing, you should never:
A. Stop more than 50 feet from the tracks
B. Drive around lowered gates
C. Look both ways before crossing
D. Wait for the train to pass
B. Drive around lowered gates
3. When driving in heavy rain, you should:
A. Use cruise control to maintain speed
B. Increase your following distance
C. Drive in the left lane only
D. Turn on your high beams
B. Increase your following distance
3. You should use the right lane when:
A. Passing another car
B. Making a right turn or driving slower
C. Turning left
D. Driving on the highway
B. Making a right turn or driving slower
3. During the learner’s permit period, when is a young driver restricted from driving?
A. 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
B. 11 p.m. – 5 a.m.
C. Midnight – 6 a.m.
D. 10 p.m. – 4 a.m.
B. 11 p.m. – 5 a.m.
4. A steady red traffic light means:
A. Stop and wait until the light turns green
B. Slow down and proceed with caution
C. You may go if no cars are coming
D. Stop, then proceed immediately
A. Stop and wait until the light turns green
4. How far should you stop from the nearest rail when a train is coming?
A. At least 5 feet
B. At least 10 feet
C. At least 15 feet
D. At least 25 feet
C. At least 15 feet
4. If you approach an intersection with a stop sign but the stop line is missing, you should:
A. Stop at the crosswalk or intersection edge
B. Stop in the middle of the intersection
C. Slow down but continue if no cars are coming
D. Ignore the stop sign
A. Stop at the crosswalk or intersection edge
4. When changing lanes, you should:
A. Signal and check mirrors and blind spots
B. Change lanes quickly without looking
C. Only signal if other cars are nearby
D. Use your horn instead of signaling
A. Signal and check mirrors and blind spots
4. How many hours of adult-supervised skill building are required for a young driver’s learner’s permit (excluding motorcycle permits)?
A. 50 hours
B. 65 hours
C. 75 hours
D. 100 hours
B. 65 hours
5. A flashing yellow light means:
A. Stop and wait for a green light
B. Proceed with caution
C. Yield to all traffic and pedestrians, then stop
D. You must turn right only
B. Proceed with caution
5. If your vehicle stalls on the tracks, you should:
A. Try to push it off the tracks immediately
B. Get out of the vehicle and move away from the tracks
C. Stay in the vehicle and wait for the train
D. Call someone to move it later
B. Get out of the vehicle and move away from the tracks
5. When is it legal to turn right on a red light in Pennsylvania?
A. Anytime, without stopping
B. Only after a complete stop and if no signs prohibit it
C. Only during daylight hours
D. Never
B. Only after a complete stop and if no signs prohibit it
5. A solid white line between lanes means:
A. Passing is allowed
B. Do not change lanes
C. Two-way traffic
D. Parking is allowed
B. Do not change lanes
. What is the required action for a young driver under 18 who accumulates six or more points or commits a single high-speed violation?
A. A warning letter from PennDOT
B. License suspension for 30 days
C. Permit suspension for 90 days
D. No action
C. Permit suspension for 90 days