Pennsylvania Permit Practice Test 2 (2026)

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From the official handbook, PUB 95 (4-21), Sections 3, 4 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the PennDOT. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95)

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  1. Question 1 of 20

    Who has the right-of-way at a roundabout?

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    Answer: Drivers already in the circle

    Entering drivers yield to those already circulating; failing to yield is the most frequent cause of roundabout crashes.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 48

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  2. Question 2 of 20

    In a short weaving lane between an entrance and an exit, who must yield?

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    Answer: The driver entering the highway yields to the exiting driver

    In a weaving lane, entering drivers yield to exiting drivers.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 52

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  3. Question 3 of 20

    You park facing downhill. Which way should you turn your wheels?

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    Answer: Completely to the right

    Downhill, with or without a curb, turn the wheels fully right; set the parking brake and shift to Park.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 52

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  4. Question 4 of 20

    Which signal should you use as you approach your exit from a roundabout?

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    Answer: The right turn signal

    Traffic moves counterclockwise; use the right turn signal before your exit and yield to pedestrians.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 50

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  5. Question 5 of 20

    How many seconds before a turn should you signal, according to the turning steps?

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    Answer: Three to four seconds

    To turn safely: signal 3–4 seconds before, choose the proper lane, control your speed and finish in the proper lane.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 45

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  6. Question 6 of 20

    How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Pennsylvania?

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    Answer: No closer than 15 feet

    Do not park within 15 feet of a hydrant.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 53

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  7. Question 7 of 20

    How can you tell you are entering a highway ramp in the correct direction?

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    Answer: A white line is on your right and a yellow line on your left

    White on the right and yellow on the left means you are going the right way; exit ramps show ONE WAY, DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY signs.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 52

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  8. Question 8 of 20

    Before making a U-turn, how far away must drivers from all directions be?

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    Answer: At least 500 feet

    U-turns only when safe, with traffic at least 500 feet away, never on curves or near hill crests.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 46

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  9. Question 9 of 20

    After a crash with no injuries, when must you call the police?

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    Answer: If any vehicle needs to be towed

    Call police if anyone is hurt or killed, or if any vehicle must be towed.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 81

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  10. Question 10 of 20

    When should you slow down to leave a highway?

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    Answer: After you have moved into the exit lane

    Get into the exit lane early and slow down only once you are in it; if you miss the exit, take the next one.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 52

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  11. Question 11 of 20

    May you pass the vehicle ahead of you in an acceleration lane?

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    Answer: No, it is illegal

    Use the acceleration lane to reach traffic speed, signal and merge into a gap; passing in it is illegal.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 46

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  12. Question 12 of 20

    You are in a crash. What should you do first?

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    Answer: Stop at or near the scene and move off the road if you can

    Stop, move off the road if possible, call police if anyone is hurt or a vehicle needs towing, and exchange information.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 81

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  13. Question 13 of 20

    What does Pennsylvania law say about the right-of-way at intersections?

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    Answer: It gives no one the right-of-way; it only says who must yield

    Never insist on the right-of-way; even if another driver should yield, stop if needed to avoid a crash.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 48

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  14. Question 14 of 20

    At 45 mph, how much clear road do you need to pass on a two-lane road?

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    Answer: About 1/4 mile

    Passing at 45 mph needs about a quarter mile clear, and you should be going about 10 mph faster than the vehicle passed.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 47

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  15. Question 15 of 20

    PennDOT finds your vehicle was uninsured for 31 days or more. What happens?

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    Answer: Registration suspended for three months (and your license too if you drove it)

    Lapses of 31 days or more suspend registration for three months; driving it uninsured also suspends your license three months.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 80

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  16. Question 16 of 20

    When must you switch to low beams in Pennsylvania?

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    Answer: Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or 300 feet behind another vehicle

    Use low beams within 500 feet of oncoming traffic and within 300 feet when following.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 40

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  17. Question 17 of 20

    Turning left from a minor street onto a major one, what gap should you allow from traffic on the right?

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    Answer: About 9 seconds

    Allow about 6 seconds to cross a 30 mph street, 8 seconds to turn right and 9 seconds to turn left onto a major street.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 49

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  18. Question 18 of 20

    If police do not investigate a crash with injuries or towing, how soon must you send the report form (AA-600)?

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    Answer: Within five days

    Send the Driver's Accident Report (AA-600) to PennDOT within five days when police did not investigate.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 81

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  19. Question 19 of 20

    If accepted into the ARD program after a first DUI, how many hours of Alcohol Highway Safety School must you attend?

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    Answer: 12½ hours

    ARD includes up to 90 days without a license, evaluation, six months of supervision, a fine and 12½ hours of Alcohol Highway Safety School.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 83

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  20. Question 20 of 20

    It is daytime and you are using your wipers because of rain. What does Pennsylvania law require?

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    Answer: Headlights on (daytime running lights are not enough)

    Headlights are required whenever wipers are in use due to weather; taillights must also be on. The penalty can approach $100.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 40

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