Pennsylvania PennDOT Permit Practice Test 2026: Quiz di prova 2

1. Domanda 1 di 25

   An emergency vehicle (1) is stopped on the shoulder with its lights flashing. What should you do in Car 2?

   • AKeep your speed and lane
   • BStop behind the police car
   • CSpeed up to get past quickly
   • DMove over one lane if it is safe; if not, slow down
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   Risposta: D. Move over one lane if it is safe; if not, slow down

   Move Over laws require you to change to a lane away from a stopped emergency vehicle when safe, or slow down if you cannot.

2. Domanda 2 di 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ATraffic from another road will join your lane; be ready to let it in
   • BTwo lanes become three
   • CYour lane ends and you must exit
   • DA divided highway begins
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   Risposta: A. Traffic from another road will join your lane; be ready to let it in

   Traffic is merging from the side shown. Adjust your speed, or change lanes if it is safe, so vehicles can merge smoothly.

3. Domanda 3 di 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA passing lane is ahead
   • BTraffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road
   • CTwo lanes go your way
   • DA divided highway begins
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   Risposta: B. Traffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road

   You are leaving a one-way road or divided highway. Oncoming traffic will be beside you, so keep right.

4. Domanda 4 di 25

   Orange signs like this one are used for:

   • AParks and recreation areas
   • BSchool zones
   • CWork zones and other temporary traffic control
   • DMotorist services
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   Risposta: C. Work zones and other temporary traffic control

   Orange is the color for work zones. Expect lane changes, lower speeds and workers on or near the road.

5. Domanda 5 di 25

   What is hydroplaning?

   • AWhen a tire slowly loses air
   • BWhen water gets into your engine
   • CWhen your tires ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road
   • DWhen your brakes overheat on a long hill
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   Risposta: C. When your tires ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road

   At higher speeds on wet roads, tires can ride up on water. You then lose steering and braking control.

6. Domanda 6 di 25

   How can you check that you are not following another vehicle too closely?

   • AWatch for the brake lights of the vehicle ahead
   • BLook at your speedometer
   • CCount how many car lengths you see
   • DWhen the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until you reach it
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   Risposta: D. When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until you reach it

   Pick a fixed object such as a sign. Start counting when the car ahead passes it; if you reach it before you finish the count, you are too close.

7. Domanda 7 di 25

   What should you do when you see this sign?

   • ASpeed up to cross the intersection
   • BKeep going straight
   • CGet ready to stop or turn; your road ends and you must turn left or right
   • DMake a U-turn
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   Risposta: C. Get ready to stop or turn; your road ends and you must turn left or right

   The T shape shows that your road ends at a cross street. Slow down and be ready to yield or stop before you turn.

8. Domanda 8 di 25

   You cannot see the truck driver's face in the truck's side mirror. What does that mean?

   • AYou are a safe distance away
   • BThe truck is about to stop
   • CThe truck driver probably cannot see you
   • DThe truck driver can see you clearly
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   Risposta: C. The truck driver probably cannot see you

   If you can't see the driver in the truck's side mirror, assume the driver can't see you.

9. Domanda 9 di 25

   You reach this sign. You cannot see a train, but you hear a train horn. What should you do?

   • ADrive onto the tracks to get a better look
   • BStop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed
   • CHonk your horn and keep going
   • DCross quickly before the train arrives
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   Risposta: B. Stop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed

   Never try to beat a train. Trains cannot stop quickly. Stop before the tracks and cross only when you are sure it is safe.

10. Domanda 10 di 25

    The lights are flashing at a railroad crossing. Where should you stop?

    • ARight next to the rail
    • BAt least 15 feet but no more than 50 feet from the nearest rail
    • CAt least 200 feet before the tracks
    • DOn the tracks, so you can see better
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    Risposta: B. At least 15 feet but no more than 50 feet from the nearest rail

    Stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail, and wait until the train has passed and it is safe.

11. Domanda 11 di 25

    Compared with a sober driver, about how much more likely is a driver with a BAC of 0.08% to crash?

    • AAbout 20 times
    • BAbout the same
    • CAbout 4 times
    • DAbout 1.5 times
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    Risposta: C. About 4 times

    Drivers at a BAC of 0.08% are about four times more likely to crash than drivers with no alcohol.

12. Domanda 12 di 25

    In most states, how far before a turn should you start signaling?

    • AAt least 10 feet
    • BOnly as you begin to turn
    • CAt least half a mile
    • DAt least 100 feet
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    Risposta: D. At least 100 feet

    Most state laws require you to signal at least 100 feet before you turn. Check your state handbook in case a longer distance applies.

13. Domanda 13 di 25

    Your car has anti-lock brakes (ABS). How should you brake in an emergency?

    • APull the parking brake
    • BPress the brake pedal firmly and keep pressing
    • CTap the brake lightly
    • DPump the brake pedal quickly
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    Risposta: B. Press the brake pedal firmly and keep pressing

    With ABS, press hard and hold steady pressure. The system pumps the brakes for you and lets you steer.

14. Domanda 14 di 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • APedestrians are not allowed on this road
    • BThe sidewalk ends ahead
    • CPedestrians must yield to cars here
    • DPeople may be crossing; slow down and yield to pedestrians
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    Risposta: D. People may be crossing; slow down and yield to pedestrians

    Watch for people crossing the road. Be ready to stop and yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.

15. Domanda 15 di 25

    What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

    • ASpeed up before the light turns red
    • BSlow down and go through with caution
    • CStop and wait for a green light
    • DThe signal is broken, so treat it as an all-way stop
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    Risposta: B. Slow down and go through with caution

    A flashing yellow light is a warning. You may go, but slow down and watch for traffic and pedestrians.

16. Domanda 16 di 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATrucks cross the road ahead
    • BAn uphill passing lane is ahead
    • CA steep downhill grade is ahead; slow down and use a lower gear
    • DA truck stop is ahead
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    Risposta: C. A steep downhill grade is ahead; slow down and use a lower gear

    On a steep downgrade, slow down before the hill and shift to a lower gear so your brakes do not overheat.

17. Domanda 17 di 25

    In almost every state, an adult driver age 21 or older is breaking the law if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is at or above what level?

    • A0.12%
    • B0.15%
    • C0.20%
    • D0.08%
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    Risposta: D. 0.08%

    It is illegal in every state except Utah to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. Utah's limit is 0.05%, and stricter limits apply to younger and commercial drivers.

18. Domanda 18 di 25

    Which numbered marking separates lanes going in the same direction and allows lane changes when it is safe?

    • AMarking 5
    • BMarking 6
    • CMarking 2
    • DMarking 1
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    Risposta: A. Marking 5

    A broken white line (marking 5) separates lanes moving the same way. You may change lanes across it when safe.

19. Domanda 19 di 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe road is closed ahead
    • BA railroad crossing is ahead
    • CA radar speed check is ahead
    • DA rest area is ahead
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    Risposta: B. A railroad crossing is ahead

    This round yellow sign is placed before a railroad crossing. Slow down, look and listen, and be ready to stop.

20. Domanda 20 di 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe road ahead becomes a divided highway; keep right
    • BThe divided highway ends
    • CA narrow bridge is ahead
    • DA crossroad is ahead
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    Risposta: A. The road ahead becomes a divided highway; keep right

    A median or barrier will separate the two directions of traffic. Keep to the right of it.

21. Domanda 21 di 25

    Why should you never drive beside a motorcycle in the same lane?

    • AMotorcycles must ride on the shoulder
    • BA motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane
    • CMotorcycles are always slower than cars
    • DIt is fine if the rider waves you by
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    Risposta: B. A motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane

    A motorcycle is entitled to a full lane, just like a car. Sharing its lane is dangerous and not allowed.

22. Domanda 22 di 25

    You are in a left-turn lane facing a flashing yellow arrow. What may you do?

    • ATurn left, because oncoming traffic must stop for you
    • BTurn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
    • CStay stopped until a green arrow appears
    • DGo straight only
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    Risposta: B. Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

    A flashing yellow arrow allows the turn, but you must first yield to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

23. Domanda 23 di 25

    You missed your exit on the freeway. What should you do?

    • AGo on to the next exit
    • BBack up on the shoulder
    • CStop and wait for a gap to back up
    • DMake a U-turn across the median
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    Risposta: A. Go on to the next exit

    If you miss your exit, stay on the freeway until the next exit. Never back up or turn around on a freeway.

24. Domanda 24 di 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATrucks must use this route
    • BOne-way street to the right
    • CThe road ahead turns right
    • DFollow this route because the usual road is closed
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    Risposta: D. Follow this route because the usual road is closed

    A detour takes you around a closed road. Follow the detour signs until you are back on your route.

25. Domanda 25 di 25

    Which numbered marking separates traffic going in opposite directions and allows drivers on both sides to pass when it is safe?

    • AMarking 6
    • BMarking 3
    • CMarking 5
    • DMarking 2
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    Risposta: D. Marking 2

    A broken yellow center line (marking 2) separates opposite directions and allows passing from either side when the way is clear.

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