PennDOT - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Sharing the Road Safely Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to Pennsylvania law, what is the minimum following distance a driver should maintain behind a motorcycle under ideal conditions?

Accepted Answer

A four-second following distance.

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A two-second following distance.

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A three-second following distance.

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The same distance as for a passenger car.

Question 2

You are driving on a road without a sidewalk and approach a pedestrian walking on the side of the road. To ensure their safety, which side of the road should the pedestrian be on, and what is your responsibility?

Accepted Answer

The pedestrian should walk on the left side, facing traffic; you should provide as much space as is safe.

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The pedestrian should walk on the right side with traffic; you should move over slightly.

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It doesn't matter which side the pedestrian is on; you must always yield.

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Pedestrians are not permitted on roads without sidewalks; you should honk to warn them.

Question 3

Under Pennsylvania's 'Four-Foot Rule,' which of the following actions is legally required when passing a bicyclist?

Accepted Answer

Provide at least four feet of space between your vehicle and the bicycle.

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Honk your horn before passing to alert the cyclist.

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Only pass in a designated passing zone, regardless of the space available.

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Wait for the bicyclist to signal that it is safe for you to pass.

Question 4

You are driving on a four-lane highway with two lanes in each direction, separated by a painted center turning lane. A school bus traveling in the opposite direction stops with its red lights flashing. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted.

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Proceed with caution as you are on a separate roadway.

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Slow down to 15 mph and pass the bus carefully.

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You only need to stop if you are traveling in the same direction as the bus.

Question 5

Which of the following is a common and dangerous misconception about sharing the road with large trucks?

Accepted Answer

It is safe to cut in front of a truck as long as you use your turn signal.

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Trucks have large blind spots, known as 'No-Zones,' on all four sides.

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Trucks take longer to stop than passenger vehicles.

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If you cannot see the truck driver's face in their side mirror, they cannot see you.

Question 6

You are stopped at an unmarked crosswalk, and a pedestrian is crossing the street. Another car is approaching from behind you. What is the correct and legal action for the approaching driver?

Accepted Answer

The driver must stop and wait behind your vehicle until the pedestrian has cleared the crosswalk.

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The driver may carefully pass your stopped vehicle on the left if there is no oncoming traffic.

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The driver can proceed slowly around your vehicle as long as the pedestrian is not in their lane.

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The driver should honk to encourage the pedestrian to cross more quickly.