PA DMV Special Driving Conditions Flashcards

In Pennsylvania, a driver must use their vehicle's headlights when windshield wipers are in continuous use due to:

Answer: Any rain, sleet, or snow

Pennsylvania law requires headlights to be on whenever windshield wipers are in continuous use due to weather conditions, regardless of time of day.

When driving in strong crosswinds on a Pennsylvania highway, which vehicles are most vulnerable?

Answer: Motorcycles and high-profile vehicles

Motorcycles and high-profile vehicles such as trucks, vans, and RVs are most susceptible to being pushed by strong crosswinds.

If your vehicle's accelerator sticks while driving in Pennsylvania, you should first:

Answer: Shift to neutral and apply brakes

Shifting to neutral and applying firm brake pressure is the safest immediate response to a stuck accelerator.

When driving through a deep puddle that may have wet your brakes in Pennsylvania, what should you do?

Answer: Lightly tap the brakes several times to dry them

Lightly applying the brakes several times after driving through water generates heat that dries the brake pads and restores normal stopping power.

In Pennsylvania, when are you required to use tire chains?

Answer: Only when directed by PennDOT or law enforcement during severe winter conditions

Tire chains in Pennsylvania are permitted and may be required on certain roads during severe winter conditions when directed by authorities.

When parallel parking on a hill with a curb in Pennsylvania, which way should you turn your front wheels if you are facing uphill?

Answer: Away from the curb

When parked facing uphill with a curb, turn your front wheels away from the curb so the vehicle rolls into the curb if the brakes fail.