PennDOT - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Rules of the Road 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?

Accepted Answer

After coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross-traffic, unless a 'No Turn on Red' sign is posted.

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Only when a green arrow is also displayed.

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After slowing down and checking for traffic.

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It is never permissible to turn right on a steady red light.

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?

Accepted Answer

Vehicle C, the vehicle to your right.

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Vehicle B, because they are turning.

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Vehicle A, because they are opposite you.

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You (Vehicle D), because you arrived at the same time.

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?

Accepted Answer

Stop at least 10 feet away from the bus and wait until the lights stop flashing and the arm is retracted.

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Slow down to 15 mph and pass with caution.

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Stop only if you are traveling in the same direction as the bus.

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Honk your horn to alert children and then proceed slowly.

Question 4

When preparing to make a left turn at an intersection without a dedicated turn signal, a driver must:

Accepted Answer

Yield the right-of-way to all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.

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Proceed quickly before oncoming traffic arrives.

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Turn from the right-hand lane to avoid blocking traffic.

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Assert their right-of-way as they are already in the intersection.

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?

Accepted Answer

Safely move into a non-adjacent lane; if unable, slow to no more than 20 mph below the speed limit.

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Maintain your speed and lane position.

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Increase your speed to pass the area quickly.

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Pull over to the right shoulder behind the emergency vehicle.

Question 6

On a roadway with a center turning lane, which of the following is the correct use of that lane?

Accepted Answer

It should be entered only when preparing to make a left turn into a street or driveway.

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It can be used for passing slower vehicles.

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It can be used as a regular driving lane during heavy traffic.

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It can only be used to begin a U-turn.