Pennsylvania Permit Practice Test: Right-of-Way Rules (2026)
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From the official handbook, PUB 95 (4-21), Sections 2, 3 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the PennDOT. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95)
Question 1 of 13
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.
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Question 2 of 13
Two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection from different roads at about the same time. Who yields?
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Answer: The driver on the left yields to the one on the right
Drivers from the left yield to vehicles from the right; left turns yield to oncoming traffic.
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Question 3 of 13
What must you do near a blind pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog?
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Answer: Slow down, always yield and be ready to stop
Always yield to blind pedestrians with a white cane or guide dog, and be prepared to stop.
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Question 4 of 13
A school bus stops with red lights flashing and stop arm out. How far away must you stop?
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Answer: At least 10 feet, from behind or from the front
Stop at least 10 feet away until the red lights stop, the arm is withdrawn and children are safe.
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Question 5 of 13
When do you not have to stop for a school bus with red lights flashing?
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Answer: When you are on the opposite side of a divided highway
The only exception is the opposite side of a divided highway; reduce speed and continue with caution.
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Question 6 of 13
What is the penalty for not stopping for a school bus with its stop arm out?
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Answer: 60-day suspension, 5 points and a fine
It brings a 60-day suspension, five points and a fine.
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Question 7 of 13
After an emergency vehicle passes you, how far behind it must you stay?
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Answer: At least 500 feet
Pull over and stop for sirens; resume only after it passes, staying 500 feet back and watching for more.
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Question 8 of 13
A funeral procession is going through an intersection. What should you do?
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Answer: Yield and do not cut into the procession
Once the lead vehicle has entered, the procession may continue through; other traffic yields and must not cut in.
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Question 9 of 13
The car in the lane next to you has stopped at a crosswalk. What should you do?
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Answer: Slow down and do not pass until you are sure no pedestrians are crossing
A stopped vehicle may be hiding a pedestrian crossing in front of it.
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Question 10 of 13
You are turning left at an intersection. To whom must you yield?
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Answer: Oncoming vehicles going straight
Left-turning drivers yield to oncoming traffic going straight.
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Question 11 of 13
You are pulling out of an alley onto a public road. What must you do?
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Answer: Wait until the main road is clear
Vehicles entering from an alley, private road or driveway must wait until the main road is clear.
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Question 12 of 13
You hear a siren and see red and blue flashing lights approaching. What must you do?
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Answer: Pull over to the curb or side of the road and stop
Pull over and stop, stay clear of intersections and wait until it passes; on one-way streets go to the nearest side.
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Question 13 of 13
At an intersection without a traffic light and without a marked crosswalk, must you yield to a crossing pedestrian?
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Answer: Yes, with or without a crosswalk
Yield to pedestrians at intersections without signals (with or without a crosswalk), in marked crosswalks, crossing driveways and when turning.
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