Pennsylvania DMV Driving Test

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1. Areas where workers are doing construction, maintenance, or utility work are called what? Hazard zones. Maintenance zones. Utility zones Work zones.

2. Select the statement below that is true: People with more body fat are less prone to alcohol intoxication. Body weight has no effect on the rate of intoxication. Alcohol is able to be absorbed by water. Food in the stomach prevents alcohol intoxication.

3. The '4-second rule' refers to how one should: Yield to other cars. Follow another car. Cross an intersection. Turn at stop signs.

4. Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: The sides of the truck bed are at least 18 inches high. They are properly secured. The tailgate of the truck is closed. The driver has at least 3 years of driving experience.

5. When driving on wet roads, you should: Decrease following distance to 2 seconds. Increase following distance to 5 or 6 seconds. Maintain the 4-second following distance rule. Not be concerned about following distance.

6. When you hear a fire engine siren, you must: Speed up and take the nearest exit. Slow down until it passes you. Drive with your flashers on. Pull over to the side of the road and stop.

7. What is the meaning of this traffic signal?

Proceed through the intersection. Prepare to stop or slow down. Stop behind the crosswalk Use the right lane for turning.

8. 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.

9. Roads freeze more quickly when they are: Flat. In the sun. Curvy. Shaded.

10. The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the: Road and weather conditions and oncoming traffic. Presence of a stop sign. Use of your turn signals. Cars behind you.

11. When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving: As slow and careful as possible. At the legal freeway speed limit. Slower than the freeway traffic. At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic.

12. To avoid a head-on collision when you see an oncoming vehicle in your lane, you must Increase your speed. Keep your steering wheel straight. Steer left toward the median Steer right toward the shoulder or curbline.

13. Which of the following choices is not a required step for those drivers with poor visions? Be restricted to only daylight driving. Get glasses or contact lenses. Operate vehicles only with equipped rear-view mirrors Operate vehicles only with equipped side mirrors.

14. You must signal continuously during the last 100 feet before you turn at an intersection: Unless your turn is protected by a green arrow. Unless you are in a designated turn lane. Even if you do not see other vehicles around. Unless you are traveling faster than other traffic.

15. A flashing yellow light means that you should Come to a complete stop. Speed up to clear the intersection. Make a u-turn Slow down and proceed with caution.

16. ____line(s) mean that passing is not allowed in either direction. A broken yellow. Solid double yellow. A broken white. One broken and one solid yellow.

17. 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.

18. Which of the following is permitted when passing another vehicle? Leaving the main traveled roadway. Exceeding the speed limit slightly. Driving on the opposite side of the road. Following closely.

19. Locked wheel skids are usually caused by The ignition being turned to the lock position while the vehicle is still in motion. Pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time. Braking too hard at a high speed The drive wheels losing traction with the road surface.

20. A 'no stopping' sign means that, unless directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop only Long enough to unload packages. To avoid conflict with other traffic. To discharge passengers For less than 5 minutes.

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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.