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Traffic Laws and Regulations Flashcards

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  1. In Pennsylvania, what is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present?

    Answer: 20 mph

    Pennsylvania law requires drivers to slow to 20 mph in active school zones when children are present.

  2. When must Pennsylvania drivers use headlights?

    Answer: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 1,000 feet

    Pennsylvania law requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and any time visibility is reduced to less than 1,000 feet.

  3. What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean in Pennsylvania?

    Answer: Proceed with caution

    A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution through the intersection.

  4. In Pennsylvania, how close to a fire hydrant may you legally park?

    Answer: 15 feet

    Pennsylvania law prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

  5. A solid white line at the right edge of a Pennsylvania roadway indicates:

    Answer: The edge of the travel lane — do not cross

    A solid white edge line marks the right boundary of the travel lane and should not be crossed.

  6. Under Pennsylvania law, a driver must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk when:

    Answer: Any time a pedestrian is in or entering the crosswalk

    Pennsylvania law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians who are in or entering any crosswalk, marked or unmarked.

  7. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who has the right of way in Pennsylvania?

    Answer: The vehicle on the right

    At uncontrolled intersections, Pennsylvania law gives right of way to the vehicle on the right when two vehicles arrive simultaneously.