Pennsylvania PennDOT Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 6

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   A common cause of serious motorcycle crashes is a driver who:

   • ATurns left in front of an oncoming motorcycle
   • BParks next to a motorcycle
   • CFollows a motorcycle at a safe distance
   • DPasses a motorcycle on a straight road
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Turns left in front of an oncoming motorcycle

   Drivers turning left often fail to see oncoming motorcycles. Look carefully for motorcycles before you turn.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   You have parked on the street. What should you do before opening your door on the traffic side?

   • ATurn on your headlights
   • BHonk your horn
   • CCheck behind you for bicyclists and cars
   • DOpen the door quickly to get out fast
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Check behind you for bicyclists and cars

   Opening a door into the path of a bicyclist can cause a serious crash. Look back before you open it.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AYou may pass if you are careful
   • BYou must not pass other vehicles on this part of the road
   • CSlower traffic must keep right
   • DPass only on the right
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. You must not pass other vehicles on this part of the road

   Do not pass until a sign or the road markings show that the no-passing area has ended.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   You feel sleepy while driving. What is the safest choice?

   • AOpen the window and turn up the radio
   • BChew gum and keep driving
   • CDrive faster to get home sooner
   • DPull over in a safe place and rest or take a short nap
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Pull over in a safe place and rest or take a short nap

   Tricks like a cold window or loud music do not work. Stop and rest; only sleep cures drowsiness.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Your car stalls on railroad tracks and a train is coming. What should you do?

   • ATry to push the car off the tracks
   • BRun along the tracks away from the train
   • CStay in the car and keep trying to start it
   • DGet everyone out and walk away from the tracks at an angle toward the train
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Get everyone out and walk away from the tracks at an angle toward the train

   Get out right away. Moving toward the train at an angle keeps you away from flying debris, which spreads in the direction the train is going.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   You park facing downhill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

   • AToward the curb
   • BAway from the curb
   • CIt does not matter if the parking brake is set
   • DStraight ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Toward the curb

   When parking downhill, turn your wheels into the curb so the car rolls into it, not into the street.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   You are entering a freeway from an on-ramp, as shown. What should you do in the acceleration lane?

   • AMerge right away without checking traffic
   • BDrive slowly so freeway drivers notice you
   • CSpeed up to match freeway traffic, then merge into a safe gap
   • DStop at the end of the ramp and wait for a big gap
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Speed up to match freeway traffic, then merge into a safe gap

   Use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of traffic, check mirrors and your blind spot, signal, and merge into a gap.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   What is the center lane shown here used for?

   • ADriving for long distances in heavy traffic
   • BLeft turns by drivers from both directions
   • CPassing slower vehicles
   • DParking and loading
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Left turns by drivers from both directions

   A two-way left-turn lane is shared by drivers from both directions to make left turns. It is not a travel lane or passing lane.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   How should you pass a bicyclist riding in the same direction?

   • AFollow closely until the rider moves aside
   • BHonk and pass close by
   • CPass on the right
   • DSlow down and pass on the left with plenty of space
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Slow down and pass on the left with plenty of space

   Pass a bicyclist on the left at a safe distance and reduce your speed as you pass.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    An angry driver makes rude gestures and shouts at you. What should you do?

    • AStay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond
    • BSpeed up to get in front of the driver
    • CBrake suddenly to teach the driver a lesson
    • DGesture back
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Stay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond

    Do not challenge an aggressive driver. Stay calm, ignore the gestures, and give the driver space.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    A train has just passed a crossing with more than one track. What should you do before you go?

    • ADrive around the gates as they start to rise
    • BGo as soon as the last train car passes
    • CMake sure no other train is coming on another track
    • DFollow the car ahead closely across the tracks
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Make sure no other train is coming on another track

    A second train can be hidden by the first one. Wait until the lights stop and you can see that all tracks are clear.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    What do green signs like this one show?

    • ARules you must obey
    • BPlaces to get gas and food
    • CDirections and distances to places
    • DRoad work ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Directions and distances to places

    Green guide signs show routes, directions and distances in miles.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    The school bus ahead of you turns on flashing yellow (amber) lights. What does this mean?

    • AThe bus is getting ready to stop, so slow down and prepare to stop
    • BThe bus has broken down
    • CYou should pass the bus quickly
    • DThe children have finished crossing
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The bus is getting ready to stop, so slow down and prepare to stop

    Flashing yellow lights on a school bus warn that it will soon stop and turn on its red lights.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Only one kind of sign has this shape. What is the shape called?

    • ADiamond
    • BOctagon (8 sides)
    • CHexagon (6 sides)
    • DPentagon (5 sides)
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Octagon (8 sides)

    The eight-sided octagon is used only for STOP signs, so you can recognize it even from behind or when it is covered with snow.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    At a T-intersection with no signs or signals, who has the right-of-way?

    • AThe vehicle turning left
    • BTraffic on the through road
    • CThe largest vehicle
    • DTraffic on the road that ends
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Traffic on the through road

    Drivers on the road that continues straight through have the right-of-way. Drivers on the road that ends must yield.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    • AToward the curb
    • BAway from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back
    • CIt does not matter if the parking brake is set
    • DStraight ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Away from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back

    Uphill with a curb, turn your wheels toward the center of the road and let the front tire gently touch the curb.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AHospital staff parking
    • BA wheelchair crossing is ahead
    • CLoading zone
    • DParking only for vehicles with a valid disability placard or license plate
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Parking only for vehicles with a valid disability placard or license plate

    Do not park in these spaces unless your vehicle displays a valid disability placard or plate. You can be fined.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    What does implied consent mean?

    • APolice may search your home at any time
    • BYou may refuse a chemical test with no penalty
    • CBy driving, you have agreed to a chemical test for alcohol or drugs if lawfully asked by police
    • DYour passengers must also be tested
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. By driving, you have agreed to a chemical test for alcohol or drugs if lawfully asked by police

    Under implied consent laws, getting a license and driving means you agree to be tested when an officer lawfully asks.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ATurn right only on a green light
    • BDo not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed
    • CYield to vehicles turning right
    • DTurn right after a full stop
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Do not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed

    The black arrow shows the move and the red circle and slash forbid it. You may not turn right at this intersection.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe no-passing area has ended; you may pass when it is safe
    • BYou must pass slow vehicles
    • CYou may pass only on the right
    • DPassing is not allowed
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The no-passing area has ended; you may pass when it is safe

    This sign marks the end of a no-passing area. Pass only when the road ahead is clear and it is safe.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ASlow down and watch for deer, especially at dawn and dusk
    • BTurn off your headlights so deer are not blinded
    • CHonk your horn the whole time
    • DSwerve sharply if you see a deer
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Slow down and watch for deer, especially at dawn and dusk

    Deer are most active at dawn and dusk. If one appears, brake firmly and stay in your lane rather than swerving.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA highway patrol station is ahead
    • BA helicopter landing pad is ahead
    • CA hospital is nearby
    • DA hotel is nearby
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A hospital is nearby

    Blue signs show services for drivers, such as hospitals, gas, food and lodging.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA hospital zone begins
    • BA school is near; slow down and watch for children
    • CA playground is ahead
    • DAn adults-only crosswalk is ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A school is near; slow down and watch for children

    The five-sided school sign warns that you are near a school. Slow down, watch for children and obey any school speed limit.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoad work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers and equipment
    • BWorkers have finished for the day
    • CTake the detour ahead
    • DThe road is closed ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Road work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers and equipment

    Slow down, stay alert, and follow work zone signs and flaggers.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Total stopping distance, as shown, is made up of which two parts?

    • AThe distance you travel while reacting, plus the braking distance
    • BThe braking distance, counted twice
    • CThe reaction distance plus the length of your car
    • DThe distance to the car ahead plus the braking distance
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The distance you travel while reacting, plus the braking distance

    Part 1 is how far you travel while you see the danger and move your foot to the brake. Part 2 is how far you travel after braking until you stop.

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