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.

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Vehicle C, the vehicle to your right.

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

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PennDOT - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Rules of the Road Questions and Answers