Pennsylvania DMV Driving Test

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1. It is best to keep a space cushion: On all sides of the vehicle. Only in back of your vehicle. Only on the left and right side of your vehicle. Only in front of the vehicle.

2. Talking on a cell phone while driving increases your chances of being in a crash by Some other factor. Three times. Two times As much as 4 times.

3. When you are driving behind a motorcyclist you should maintain a following distance of at least ____. 1 second. 2 seconds. 4 seconds. None of the listed answers. 3 seconds.

4. You may make a left turn at a red light if you are turning from The right lane of a one-way street onto a two-way street. The right lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street. The left lane of a one-way street onto a two-way street. The left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street.

5. Allow a larger space cushion when stopping: At an intersection. At a stop sign. On an up-hill. At a toll plaza.

6. What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over the counter medicine have The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol. The alcohol will help the medicine cure the cold. The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol No effect, they are different substances.

7. Following too closely behind a vehicle is also known as Tailgating. Aggressive driving. Defensive driving. Sidegating.

8. While getting onto an expressway, you reach the end of a freeway on-ramp. at this point, you should be traveling As close as possible to the speed of traffic. At 30 miles per hour. At a speed under the speed of traffic At 50 miles per hour.

9. Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway? Deeper water is less dangerous. As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery. Water does not affect cars with good tires. As you drive faster, your tires become less effective.

10. Traffic fatalities are ____ at night compared to daytime. About the same. About twice as high. About 3 to 4 times as high. About five to six times as high.

11. What blood alcohol level results in being considered as driving under the influence for an adult? A blood alcohol level of 0.04 or higher. A blood alcohol level of 0.05 or higher. A blood alcohol level of 0.06 or higher A blood alcohol level of 0.08 or higher. A blood alcohol level of 0.10 or higher.

12. Which of these statements is true about slippery road surfaces? Bridges and overpasses freeze last. Pavements are not slippery the first few minutes after it starts raining on a hot day. On cold, wet days, shade from buildings or trees can hide spots of ice. Hydroplaning can only happen to trucks.

13. The zero tolerance law reduced the blood alcohol content (bac) from .08% to ____ for drivers under 21 to be charged with driving under the influence. 0.05 0.00 0.07 0.02

14. You may not park within ____ feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. 5 10 15 20

15. What is a common factor in the traffic deaths of teenage drivers? Slow reflexes. Fear of taking risks. Lack of driving skill. Driving too slow.

16. Double solid white lines on the road separate two lanes of traffic Moving in the opposite direction. Merging right. Moving in the same direction Merging left.

17. To avoid a head-on collision when you see an oncoming vehicle in your lane, you must Increase your speed. Keep your steering wheel straight. Steer left toward the median Steer right toward the shoulder or curbline.

18. Drinking alcohol and driving is A minor traffic safety problem. A serious traffic safety problem. Safe if you only have a few drinks Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.

19. Before passing another vehicle you should: Give the proper turn signal to show you are changing lanes. Flash your headlights to alert the driver. Sound your horn to get the drivers attention. Turn on your 4-way flashers to warn the driver.

20. Blood alcohol content (bac) depends on each of the following except Your body weight. How much you drink. How much time passes between drinks How physically fit you are.

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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.