Pennsylvania DMV Driving Test

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1. When can you drive using only your parking lights? 30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise. Under no circumstances. On foggy days when visibility is low. On rainy days when visibility is low.

2. If you are driving on a road with only one lane in each direction and you want to pass, but a curve ahead blocks your view, you must: Not pass the other vehicle. Signal longer than five seconds to pass safely. Increase your speed to pass safely. Honk your horn to make other drivers slow down.

3. Most serious accidents happen at what time of day? Morning. Afternoon. Twilight-darkness. Serious accidents happen at about the same rate throughout the day.

4. When faced with one oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should: Split the difference. Pass the bike quickly. Let the car pass and then pass the bike. Pull onto the shoulder.

5. What is the basic speed law? Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. Never drive faster than the posted speed limits. Keep up with the flow of traffic. All of the above.

6. Driver's who are turning left must yield to drivers doing what? Driver's stopped at an intersection. None of the answers listed. Traveling straight ahead Turning right. Turning left.

7. You are at a red traffic signal. the traffic light turns green, but there are still other vehicles in the intersection. you should: Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering. Move ahead only if you can go around the other vehicles safely. Enter the intersection and wait for traffic to clear. Honk your horn to warn other drivers of your presence and then enter the intersection.

8. You should ____ when you are preparing to turn left at an intersection and see an oncoming vehicle. Move into the adjacent lane. Warn the oncoming vehicle to stop. Yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle. Move to the shoulder of the road and yield.

9. When approaching or driving through a work zone, you must not Reduce your speed. Watch for slower speed limits. Keep up with the flow of traffic Weave from lane to lane.

10. At a 4-way stop, which vehicle may proceed first? The vehicle that is proceeding straight through the intersection. The vehicle making a right turn. The vehicle that stopped first The vehicle that is on the right.

11. A chemical test is used to measure Reaction time. Blood alcohol content. Vision. Driving ability.

12. Driving on the left side on a multi-lane highway is legal when you are Passing another vehicle. Avoiding an obstruction. Turning left Doing any of these.

13. Minimum speed signs are designed to Keep traffic flowing smoothly. Show current local road conditions. Test future traffic signal needs Assure pedestrian safety.

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

15. On a multiple-lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use ____ for passing. The far-right lane. The middle and left lanes. Any lane. The middle lane.

16. 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.

17. You may legally park in front of a driveway: Under no circumstances. As long as it is parked for no longer than 15 minutes. If the driveway is in front of your house. If the driveway belongs to your friends.

18. You should never back up your vehicle in any travel lane except At intersections. To parallel park. At lane crossings and curves To make a u-turn.

19. To prepare for anything coming up in the road ahead, you should: Stare straight ahead at all times. Drive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal. Maintain focus toward the middle of the road. Continually scan the entire road and roadsides.

20. Which of these is recommended for driving at night on a dimly lit street? Keep instrument lights bright to be more visible to other drivers. Briefly look at oncoming headlights so you will not be blinded. Drive slowly enough to stop within the area lit by your headlights. Always use high-beam headlights.

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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.