Pennsylvania DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. If your driving privilege has been revoked, you may: Drive only in an emergency. Still drive to and from work or school. Not drive in this state with any license or permit. Drive only in the presence of a licensed parent or guardian.

3. You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing: When other drivers drive around the gates. When the train has passed. When the lights have stopped flashing. Never.

4. Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones day and night to Guide drivers into certain traffic lanes. Stop speeding drivers. Divert drivers into work zones Guide drivers into certain parking zones.

5. The top major crash type for 16 year old drivers in pennsylvania is: Driving on the shoulder of a highway. Single vehicle/run-off-the-road. Being sideswiped on an interstate. Driving in reverse on a side street.

6. What will you need to provide prior to taking your road test? A completed certificate of 65 hours of behind the wheel training if you are under 18. A valid learner's permit. Proof that the vehicle you are using is insured A valid registration card for the vehicle you will be using. All of the answers listed.

7. When driving on a one way street and an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is behind your car, you: Drive toward the nearest road side and stop. Speed up and take the nearest exit. Drive with your flashers on. Slow down until the vehicle passes you.

8. A flashing red traffic light should be considered as A stop sign. A yield sign. A do not enter sign A merge sign.

9. You park on the left side of a one-way street facing uphill. what is the correct direction the wheel should be pointed? To the right. To the left. Wheels should be straight. All of the above.

10. What does this arrow-marked sign mean?

You are approaching a right turn. You are approaching a left turn. A sharp left turn is ahead A sharp u-turn is ahead.

11. When slowing down or stopping, you must A) use an arm signal to alert the driver behind you if your vehicle's signals don't work. B) use the brake-operated signal lights to alert the driver behind you. Do either a) or b) Do both a) and b).

12. How many seconds constitutes a safe following distance? 1 second. 2 seconds. 3 seconds. None of the answers listed. 4 seconds.

13. At an intersection of two-way streets, after coming to a full stop at a red traffic light, a driver may: Drive straight ahead if the way is clear. Turn left if the way is clear, unless posted. Turn right if the way is clear, unless posted. All of the above.

14. When approaching an intersection to make a right turn, you must stay ____ and make the turn close to the right curb. As close to the left as possible. In the center lane. As close to the right as possible. On the shoulder.

15. 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.

16. If there is a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway, you: May turn left into a private driveway. Are on a one-way street. Are in a center left turn lane. May cross it to overtake slow moving vehicles.

17. Which of the following contributes to improved traffic flow? Lowering the speed limit on major freeways. Not slowing down to look at an accident scene. Using your car instead of public transportation. Raising the speed limit on major freeways.

18. On a traffic signal, a steady yellow 'x' indicates ____. You may continue to use this lane, but only with caution. You are not allowed to use this traffic lane. You may only turn left while being in this lane You must change the current lane because the direction this lane travels is about to be reversed.

19. You are driving defensively when you: Always put one car length between you and the car ahead of you. Stare at the car in front of you while driving. Keep your eyes moving and look for possible hazards. All of the above.

20. Unless posted , a u-turn cannot be made in a Business district. Residential district.

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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.