PennDOT - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Rules of the Road Questions and Answers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You are approaching an intersection with a steady red traffic light. Under Pennsylvania law, when is it permissible to turn right?
- Only when a green arrow is also displayed.
- After slowing down and checking for traffic.
- After coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross-traffic, unless a 'No Turn on Red' sign is posted. (Correct answer)
- It is never permissible to turn right on a steady red light.
Correct answer: After coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross-traffic, unless a 'No Turn on Red' sign is posted.
Pennsylvania law permits a right turn on a red light after the driver has come to a complete stop and yielded the right-of-way to all pedestrians and other traffic, provided there is no sign posted that prohibits the turn.
Question 2: Four vehicles arrive at a four-way stop intersection at the same time. Vehicle A is going straight, Vehicle B is turning left, Vehicle C (to your right) is going straight, and you (Vehicle D) are also going straight. Who has the legal right-of-way to proceed first?
- Vehicle B, because they are turning.
- Vehicle A, because they are opposite you.
- You (Vehicle D), because you arrived at the same time.
- Vehicle C, the vehicle to your right. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Vehicle C, the vehicle to your right.
At a four-way stop, if two or more vehicles arrive simultaneously, the driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the driver on the right. Therefore, Vehicle C has the right-of-way to proceed first.
Question 3: Which of the following is the correct procedure when approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended on a two-lane highway?
- Slow down to 15 mph and pass with caution.
- Stop at least 10 feet away from the bus and wait until the lights stop flashing and the arm is retracted. (Correct answer)
- Stop only if you are traveling in the same direction as the bus.
- Honk your horn to alert children and then proceed slowly.
Correct answer: Stop at least 10 feet away from the bus and wait until the lights stop flashing and the arm is retracted.
Pennsylvania's School Bus Stopping Law requires all traffic on a two-lane highway, in both directions, to stop at least 10 feet away from a school bus when its red lights are flashing and the stop arm is out. You must wait for the signals to be turned off before proceeding.
Question 4: When preparing to make a left turn at an intersection without a dedicated turn signal, a driver must:
- Proceed quickly before oncoming traffic arrives.
- Turn from the right-hand lane to avoid blocking traffic.
- Yield the right-of-way to all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians. (Correct answer)
- Assert their right-of-way as they are already in the intersection.
Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way to all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.
Pennsylvania law dictates that a vehicle intending to turn left at an intersection must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction that is close enough to constitute a hazard.
Question 5: You are driving on a multi-lane highway and see an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing pulled over on the right shoulder. According to Pennsylvania's 'Move Over Law', what is the legally required action?
- Maintain your speed and lane position.
- Increase your speed to pass the area quickly.
- Safely move into a non-adjacent lane; if unable, slow to no more than 20 mph below the speed limit. (Correct answer)
- Pull over to the right shoulder behind the emergency vehicle.
Correct answer: Safely move into a non-adjacent lane; if unable, slow to no more than 20 mph below the speed limit.
Pennsylvania's Move Over Law requires drivers to move over into a lane that is not adjacent to the emergency response area. If it is not possible to move over safely, the driver must slow down to a speed of no more than 20 mph less than the posted speed limit.
Question 6: On a roadway with a center turning lane, which of the following is the correct use of that lane?
- It can be used for passing slower vehicles.
- It can be used as a regular driving lane during heavy traffic.
- It can only be used to begin a U-turn.
- It should be entered only when preparing to make a left turn into a street or driveway. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: It should be entered only when preparing to make a left turn into a street or driveway.
A two-way left turn lane is exclusively for preparing to make a left turn from the roadway or into the roadway. It is illegal to use this lane for passing or as a regular travel lane.
PennDOT - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Rules of the Road Questions and Answers 1
You are approaching an intersection with a steady red traffic light.
Under Pennsylvania law, when is it permissible to turn right?