Driver's Knowledge Flashcards

Under Pennsylvania law, how far from a fire hydrant must you park?

Answer: 15 feet

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

When driving in a roundabout in Pennsylvania, you should:

Answer: Yield to traffic already in the roundabout

Vehicles already circulating in a roundabout have the right-of-way; entering vehicles must yield.

What is the correct action when you see an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaching from behind?

Answer: Pull to the right edge and stop

Pennsylvania law requires you to pull to the right edge of the road and stop to allow emergency vehicles to pass.

In Pennsylvania, texting while driving is:

Answer: Prohibited for all drivers at all times

Pennsylvania bans texting while driving for all drivers, including when stopped at red lights.

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign typically indicate?

Answer: A warning of a hazard or change in road conditions ahead

Diamond-shaped yellow signs are warning signs alerting drivers to potential hazards or changing road conditions ahead.

Pennsylvania's Move Over Law requires drivers to:

Answer: Change lanes or slow down when passing stopped emergency and roadside service vehicles

Pennsylvania's Move Over Law requires drivers to move over one lane or slow down when passing stopped emergency, law enforcement, or roadside service vehicles.

When parallel parking on a hill with a curb going downhill, your front wheels should be turned:

Answer: Toward the curb

When parking downhill with a curb, turn front wheels toward the curb so the car rolls into it if the brake fails.