Pennsylvania Permit Practice Test: Sharing the Road (2026)

Question 1 of 12

How much space must you leave when passing a bicycle in Pennsylvania?

1. At least two feet
2. At least ten feet
3. At least four feet

Question 2 of 12

What is the 'Dutch Reach'?

1. Opening your car door with the hand farther from it, so you turn and see bicyclists
2. A way to hold the steering wheel
3. A hand signal

Question 3 of 12

How much of the lane is a motorcyclist entitled to?

1. Half a lane
2. One complete lane
3. Only the right edge

Question 4 of 12

What is the most common way motorcycle-vehicle crashes happen at intersections?

1. The motorcycle runs a red light
2. A vehicle backs out of a driveway
3. A vehicle turns left in front of the motorcycle

Question 5 of 12

What should you avoid right after passing a bicyclist?

1. Slowing down or stopping quickly
2. Keeping your speed
3. Checking your mirror

Question 6 of 12

At highway speeds, how long can it take to pass a truck safely?

1. About 3 seconds
2. Up to 30 seconds
3. About 2 minutes

Question 7 of 12

You are following a truck and cannot see its side mirrors. What does that mean?

1. You are at a safe distance
2. The truck has no mirrors
3. The truck driver cannot see you

Question 8 of 12

How far does a loaded truck need to stop from 65 mph on dry pavement?

1. At least 600 feet
2. About 200 feet
3. About 100 feet

Question 9 of 12

A truck is making a wide right turn and leaves a gap on its right. What should you do?

1. Pass on the right
2. Wait; do not pass until it completes the turn
3. Honk

Question 10 of 12

How should you pass a horse-drawn buggy?

1. Quickly, honking to warn the driver
2. On the shoulder
3. Slowly, without honking, leaving plenty of space before pulling back in

Question 11 of 12

Should you pass a snow plow?

1. No, not on the left or the right
2. Yes, on the right
3. Yes, quickly on the left

Question 12 of 12

A pedestrian is waiting to cross mid-block. Should you wave them across in front of you?

1. Yes, always
2. No, it is never safe to wave a pedestrian into traffic
3. Yes, if you honk first