Pennsylvania Road Rules Test 3

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Pennsylvania Road Rules Test 03

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Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as...?

25 mph

35 mph

55 mph

45 mph

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On a level highway, it takes how much longer to pass a truck than a car?

3 seconds

7 seconds

1 second

5 seconds

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When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching with flashing red lights and/or a siren, what must you do?

Pull to the right curb and stop

Maintain your speed and wait to see where it is going

Pull to the left curb and stop

Accelerate to get away from it

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Which of these can speed up the removal of alcohol and its effects?

Cold showers

Drinking coffee

Vigorous exercise

None of them

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Learners under the age of 18 are limited in the number of passengers they can carry by...?

The number of windows in their vehicle

The number of doors in their vehicle

The number of seat belts in their vehicle

The number of seats in their vehicle

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If an oncoming vehicle does not switch to low beam headlights when approaching you, what should you do?

Turn on your own high beam headlights

Sound your horn continuously

Look away to the right side of the road

Veer towards their side of the road

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Turning left from a minor onto a major street, you should not turn until you have at least what gap between you and any vehicle approaching from the right?

3 seconds

9 seconds

5 seconds

7 seconds

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Any fine for speeding in a work zone will be...?

The same as what it usually is

Half what it usually is

Treble what it usually is

Double what it usually is

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You must never park within what distance of a crosswalk at an intersection?

10 feet

30 feet

5 feet

20 feet

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When you park facing uphill on a road with a curb, which way should you turn the steering wheel?

Straight ahead

To the right

Any of these

To the left

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When checking over your shoulder before turning or changing lanes, you should not take your eyes off the road ahead for more than...?

.5 seconds

1 second

3 seconds

2 seconds

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Which of these is a distraction activity that should be avoided when driving?

Smoking

Eating

Drinking

All of them

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You should always try to position yourself so that you have at least how much space to one side of your vehicle as an escape path?

6 feet

4 feet

12 feet

8 feet

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If another driver is aggressive towards you, what is the best thing to do?

Block them from getting past you

Respond aggressively

Use your horn and gestures to show your disapproval

Get away from them as soon as possible

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Which of these is exempt from the standard rules of the road in Pennsylvania?

Bicyclists

None of them

Powered bicycles

Horse-drawn vehicles

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What is the most common cause of motorcycle crashes involving another vehicle?

Other vehicle hitting the motorcycle at an intersection

Other vehicle turning left across the motorcycle

Other vehicle hitting the motorcycle head-on

Other vehicle hitting the motorcycle from behind

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What color lines are used to mark the edge of the roadway?

Blue

White

Yellow

Red

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When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different roadways at the same time, who has right-of-way?

The vehicle traveling fastest

The vehicle coming from the right

The vehicle coming from the left

The largest vehicle

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The law mandates that whenever you have your windshield wipers on, you must also have...?

Your daylight running lights on

Your rear windshield wiper on

Your headlights on

Your fog lights on

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When you want to enter a centre turn lane, you should turn on your left turn signal at least how far before entering the lane?

3 seconds

1 second

6 seconds

2 seconds

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You should not pass anyone within 100 feet of which of these features?

Tunnels

All of them

Elevated structures

Bridges

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By law, you must switch to low beam headlights when you get within what distance of a vehicle you are following?

500 feet

100 feet

200 feet

300 feet

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Drivers with a license from a foreign country can use their existing license in Pennsylvania for up to what time after their first entry into the USA?

12 months

1 month

3 months

6 months

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A driver holding their left arm out with the forearm and hand pointing downwards is indicating what?

A left turn

A right turn

A U-turn

Slowing down or stopping

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If you are caught in dense fog, what is the best thing to do?

Turn on your high beam headlights

Pull over and wait for it to clear

Sound your horn regularly

Reduce your speed to a crawl

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How To Pass A Pennsylvania Driver's License Test On Your FIRST Attempt

Requirements for taking the test

You will need a few documents before you take the PA Drivers license test to get your license. One of them is a DL-180C form that needs to be signed by a parent or guardian. suppose you’re under the age of 18. You also need proof of insurance in case any accidents happen on the road during the test. You must also hold your learner’s permit for 12 months and drive for 65 hours without accidents to take the test. Some things need to be done for the vehicle to be able to take the test.

Things like your windshield wipers, mirrors, lights, brakes, turn signals, and much more need to be even to take the test. You may not be allowed to take the test if they do not work. It would be best to have a valid license plate and state ID to take the test. You will be asked to turn on some of those functions on the test, which should be the most simple part. The actual test is not going to take that long, but the paperwork afterward can be lengthy, depending on what DMV you’re at

What you’ll be asked to do on the test

One of the more basic things you’ll be asked to do is use the essential functions that you’ll be using on the car. Using lights is good for looking at what you’ll see in the dark. You also may need to apply turn signals and check your mirrors. It’s something that you should’ve done while you were using your permit. All cars are different, so these functions may be differ based on the car that you’re using to take the test. Generally, they will act the same in most cases.

Next, the instructor is going to ask you to parallel park. This is arguably the most difficult part of the test. There should be some cones; for this part, you should use a mid-size car to make this part a lot easier. There are many ways to go about this, but you should’ve practiced before you did this. It isn’t easy to do, but it’s essential if you want to go to a city. You’re given a good amount of space to parallel park. however, if you knock any cones down, you will fail the test.

Next up is the driving portion, which should be simple to do. The instructor is going to tell you where to drive and it should be easy instructions to follow, what’s important is doing the essential things like applying your turning signals, using the windshield wipers if it’s raining, and see if you’ll apply your brakes. The instructor will be checking how good you are at using these functions, not using them at all is going to get many points deducted and you will likely fail the test. However, driving itself is simple.

Next, the instructor may require you to drive on the highway for a few minutes. You more than likely did this in Driver’s ed instructions, but now you have to do it again for your license test. The instructor will check how good you are at merging onto other lanes and whether you’re driving on the highway safely. There is also a speed limit that you must abide by, and if you are constantly going above the speed limit, you will get points taken off as long as you follow the guidelines in your driver’s manual. this part should be simple.

Next, you will be asked to return to the DMV, which should be simple. Even the parking part of coming back shouldn’t be difficult; follow their instructions and use the turn signals. If you got here, you likely succeeded in your driving test. Next, you’ll need a good half hour to ensure you can get the paperwork done and the license mailed to your house. By now, the DMV has all your documents, so you shouldn’t be asked to return anything. Congratulations!

Things that will get the instructor to fail you

Generally, there aren’t many things that can fail you on a PA drivers license test, so it’s important to be aware of what can fail you. One of them is running a stop sign. One of the things you learn in the manual is that “stop” means a complete stop, with no movement for a second. It doesn’t mean slow down and then move for a second. Generally, most people don’t struggle with this when they take their test. You’ll have to perform other functions, but most won’t fail you.

Another one is failing the parking portion of the test. This part of the test is one of the more difficult sections, but it’s very important for the people who work there to assess if you can park. Knocking over any of the cones the DMV has placed will instantly fail you, and you’ll have to take the test later. Speeding will also cause the instructor to fail you if you constantly do it. They may warn you if you’ve been doing it a couple of times, however doing it continuously will get them to fail you.

One of the things that will instantly cause the instructor to fail you is if you crash into any cars. It doesn’t have to be a life-ending crash, either. It can just be a rude bump and will be more than enough for everything to fail the test for you. This is why you must constantly use your brakes to be ready to stop at any point. Most accidents happen at moderate speeds, so it’s just a matter of paying attention so you don’t crash.