PA PERMIT TEST STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A

PA PERMIT TEST STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A How far away from a motorcycle should you stay? 3 or 4 seconds In dry conditions, do motorcyclists stop slower or faster than other motor vehicles? faster When traffic signals are displayed horizontally, what is the order of the colors; from left to right? red, yellow, green When traffic signals are displayed vertically, what is the order of the colors; from north to south? red, yellow, green Can you turn right at a red light? yes, unless there is a "no turn on red" sign When can you turn left at a red light? if you are in the left lane, turning left from a one-way street to another one-way street What do you do when their is a flashing red light? treat it as a stop sign; stop and wait until the intersection is clear and then proceed What do you do when their is a flashing yellow light? slow down and proceed with caution What do you do when a traffic light is non-functioning? treat it as a 4-way stop sign What do you do when their is a steady yellow 'X' over a traffic lane? get ready to switch lanes What do you do when their is a steady red 'X' over a traffic lane? do NOT go into the lane, you are not allowed to use the traffic lane What is the maximum speed limit for travelling through a school-zone? 15 MPH What is the consequence for speeding in a school-zone? 3 points on your driving record & a fine What are regulatory signs? signs that tell what you must, or must not do according to Pennsylvania Law (ex: speed limit signs, traffic direction signs, turning/parking restrictions, etc.) What do regulatory signs look like? usually black & white, vertical, rectangular/square. some may be black, white, & red; others may be red & white. At a 4-way stop, who has the right-of-way first? the vehicle who arrived to the stop first. if 2 vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the right goes first What do warning signs do? warn you about conditions on or near the road What do warning signs look like? usually diamond shaped w black symbols and a yellow background On the interstate, how do you know if it's an east-west route? the number will be 1-2 even numbers On the interstate, how do you know if it's a north-south route? the number will be 1-2 odd numbers On a multi-lane highway, what does a single broken white line mean? it's to show the 2 lanes of same-direction traffic, which can pass each other if their are safe conditions If under 21, what is the max blood alcohol level? 0.02% If 21 or over, what is the max blood alcohol level? 0.08% What is a safe following distance? 4 seconds When you come to an intersection, what should you do? follow the left-right-left rule What is the maximum speed limit in PA? 70 MPH When should you use your low beams? when you are within 500 feet of another vehicle, and following closer than 300 feet behind another vehicle What do you do if a driver coming at you has his/her high beams on? flash your high beams at him; if that doesn't work, look towards the right side of the road to avoid being blinded What do you do if you find your vehicle hydroplaning? 1. keep hands on wheel 2. slowly release gas 3. turn slowly 4. if you have to break, break gently When their is snow/ice, what should you do? 1. increase your following distance to 5-6 seconds 2. reduce speed by 5-10 MPH 3. don't use cruise control When driving in fog and snow, should you use low beams or high beams? low beams When should you put on your turn signal? 3-4 seconds before the turn When entering a roundabout/circular intersection, who has the right of way? pedestrians, and then the circulating traffic When exiting a roundabout/circular intersection, who has the right of way? pedestrians, and then the vehicles exiting the intersection How far from the curb can you park? no more than 12 inches When a school bus has it's red lights flashing, and it's stop arm extended, what must you do? stop at least 10 feet away What position should you hold the steering wheel? either 9 and 3, or 8 and 4 What do you do if your vehicle starts to skid? look and turn the wheel in the direction you want to go If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, what should you do? turn the wheel to the left Should you use your brakes when skidding? no Is it legal to drive without insurance? no What is the minimum consequence of underage DUI? $500 fine (plus legal costs) Who has to wear seatbelts? All front seat passengers, and anyone under 18 If under 18, how many passengers can you have? the same number as seatbelts