Pennsylvania DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

At what minimum age can a Pennsylvania teenager apply for a learner's permit?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

15

Answer

15 and a half

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17

Question 2

What is the legal BAC limit for drivers age 21 and older in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

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0.04%

Answer

0.06%

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0.10%

Question 3

You are driving in Philadelphia and approaching an intersection with a green arrow pointing left. What does this signal mean?

Accepted Answer

You may turn left — oncoming traffic is stopped by a red signal

Answer

Yield to oncoming traffic before turning left

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The arrow applies only to buses and trucks

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Proceed with caution — oncoming traffic may still be moving

Question 4

Under Pennsylvania's GDL program, a junior driver (age 16–17) with a learner's permit must hold it for at least how long before taking the driving skills test?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

3 months

Answer

9 months

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12 months

Question 5

A Pennsylvania junior driver (age 16–17) has a junior driver's license. When is the nighttime driving curfew?

Accepted Answer

No driving between 11 PM and 5 AM

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No driving between 10 PM and 5 AM

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No driving between midnight and 5 AM

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No driving between midnight and 6 AM

Question 6

What is the default speed limit on most Pennsylvania urban streets when no speed limit sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

35 mph

Answer

25 mph

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40 mph

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45 mph

Question 7

You are driving on a Pennsylvania rural road with no speed limit sign posted. What is the maximum legal speed?

Accepted Answer

55 mph

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45 mph

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50 mph

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65 mph

Question 8

Pennsylvania's zero tolerance law for drivers under 21 sets the illegal BAC at:

Accepted Answer

0.02%

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0.00% — any detectable amount

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0.01%

Answer

0.04%

Question 9

Pennsylvania's Move Over law requires drivers to do what when approaching a stopped emergency or law enforcement vehicle with flashing lights?

Accepted Answer

Move one lane away from the stopped vehicle if safely possible, or slow to a safe speed

Answer

Slow to 25 mph regardless of the speed limit

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Stop completely and wait until all vehicles have moved

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Sound your horn and proceed at normal speed

Question 10

When must a Pennsylvania driver use headlights?

Accepted Answer

From sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is less than 1,000 feet

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Only from midnight to 5 AM

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Whenever it is raining, regardless of visibility

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Only in officially designated low-visibility zones

Question 11

A school bus has stopped on your side of a two-lane road with red flashing lights and an extended stop arm. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop at least 10 feet behind the bus in both directions until lights stop

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Stop only if children are visible outside the bus

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Slow to 25 mph and pass with caution

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Yield to the bus but proceed if no children are crossing

Question 12

You arrive at a four-way stop at the same time as a driver to your right. Who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

The driver to your right has the right of way

Answer

You have the right of way because you are going straight

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Whoever is traveling on the wider road goes first

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Toss a coin — there is no specific rule

Question 13

In Pennsylvania, a flashing yellow traffic signal means:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution

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Stop completely before proceeding

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The intersection is closed — find an alternate route

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Yield to all crossing traffic completely

Question 14

Pittsburgh is known for its many bridges and tunnels. When driving through a Pennsylvania tunnel, which of the following is required?

Accepted Answer

Use low-beam headlights

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Turn on hazard flashers to warn other drivers

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Reduce speed to 25 mph regardless of posted limit

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Stay in the right lane only

Question 15

When you are driving in Pennsylvania and an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren approaches from behind, you must:

Accepted Answer

Pull to the right side of the road, stop, and remain stopped until it passes

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Pull over to the left shoulder and stop

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Speed up to the nearest exit and clear the road

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Slow to 20 mph and stay in your lane

Question 16

Pennsylvania has one of the oldest and largest road networks in the US. What is the maximum speed limit on the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) unless otherwise posted?

Accepted Answer

65 mph

Answer

55 mph

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70 mph

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75 mph

Question 17

Pennsylvania requires all front-seat occupants to wear seatbelts. What is Pennsylvania's seatbelt enforcement type?

Accepted Answer

Secondary enforcement — police need another reason to stop you

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Primary enforcement — police can stop you solely for a seatbelt violation

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Advisory only — no fine is issued

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Only enforced for drivers, not passengers

Question 18

How should you respond when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the roadside?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and, if possible, change lanes away from the stopped vehicle; if a lane change is not safe, slow down and pass with extra space.

Answer

Maintain your speed and lane as long as you don't cross the shoulder.

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Drive to the right and stop immediately regardless of traffic.

Question 19

What is the most common cause of traffic fatalities in work zones?

Accepted Answer

Driver carelessness and speeding.

Answer

Hydroplaning from sprayed water on the roadway.

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Tire blowouts from construction materials.

Question 20

At night, which is the hardest to see?

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians.

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Road signs.

Answer

Other motorists.

Question 1 of 20

At what minimum age can a Pennsylvania teenager apply for a learner's permit?