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)

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  1. 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.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 48

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  2. 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.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 48

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  3. 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.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 9

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  4. 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    Stop at least 10 feet away until the red lights stop, the arm is withdrawn and children are safe.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 58

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  5. 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.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 58

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  6. 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.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 58

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  7. 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.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 59

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  8. 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.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 64

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  9. 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.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 55

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  10. 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.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 48

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  11. 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.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 48

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  12. 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.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 59

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  13. 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.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 48

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