Pennsylvania DMV Driving Test

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1. Where should you stop your vehicle when there is no limit line? At the corner. At the crosswalk. Just past the corner. At least 15 feet to the corner.

2. What device removes snow from the road in the winter? De-icer. Snow plow. Snow pusher Winter mower.

3. When a yellow arrow appears as you are about to turn from a dedicated left turn lane, you should: Stop and not turn under any circumstances. Speed up to get through the intersection. Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears. Make a protected turn since you have the right-of-way over all vehicles and pedestrians.

4. This sign means that

Mile marker 22 is ahead. An intersection of U.S. route 22 is ahead. You must travel 22 miles for the next exit Exit 22 is ahead.

5. What does this warning sign indicate to a driver?

A hospital. A play area. A school zone or a school crosswalk. A library.

6. If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should: Steer left, blow your horn, and brake. Steer right, blow your horn, and brake. Steer right, blow your horn, and accelerate. Stay in the center of your lane, blow your horn, and brake.

7. If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should: Wave your arms. Use your emergency lights. Flash your headlights. Sound your horn.

8. What should you do if a tire blows out while you are driving? Hold your steering wheel tightly. Slowly release the gas pedal, if you must brake, do so gently. Bring the vehicle to a stop off the road, and change tire. All of the above.

9. 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.

10. Guide signs normally use what color scheme? Black on white. Black on yellow. White on green White on brown. White on blue.

11. You must avoid driving next to other vehicles on multilane roads because You may not see the vehicles in front of you. Someone may crowd your lane. You may not see the vehicles following you Someone may hit you from behind.

12. You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by: Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping. Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed. Stopping immediately, even if you are in an intersection. Accelerate to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle.

13. What should you do if your engine stalls while you are driving? Hold your steering wheel tightly (power steering is difficult). Shift your transmission to neutral. Try to re-start, if unable, stop off road, using 4-way flashers. All of the above.

14. When slowing down or stopping, you must A) use an arm signal to alert the driver behind you if your vehicle's signals don't work. B) use the brake-operated signal lights to alert the driver behind you. Do either a) or b) Do both a) and b).

15. What does a pennant-shaped warning sign indicate? It indicates a no passing zone. It indicates a reduced speed zone ahead. That you are approaching a sharp curve in the road It indicates a school zone.

16. Things that can distract you from the road include Checking blind spots. Text messaging and talking on the phone. Checking the traffic behind you frequently Always checking mirrors.

17. When you are driving slowly in the freeway fast lane, blocking traffic which wishes to pass, you should: Change lanes to the right when it is safe to do so. Only change lanes when there are five or more vehicles behind you. Not change lanes when you are driving the speed limit. Turn your emergency lights on to signal other vehicles that they need to use another lane.

18. You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing: When other drivers drive around the gates. When the train has passed. When the lights have stopped flashing. Never.

19. When a truck driver behind you wants to pass your vehicle, your speed should: Change. Increase. Remain steady or decrease. Change lanes.

20. When you are in a dedicated turn lane controlled by a green arrow, which of the following is true? All vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection must yield to you. All oncoming traffic is stopped by red lights. You may turn in the direction the arrow is pointing without checking traffic. All of the above.

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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.