PennDOT Road Skills 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When making a left turn at an intersection in Pennsylvania, you should yield to:
- Vehicles turning right from the opposite direction
- Oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk (Correct answer)
- Vehicles behind you waiting to turn
- Cyclists on the sidewalk only
Correct answer: Oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk
Left-turning drivers must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians crossing in the intersection.
Question 2: In Pennsylvania, what is the correct action when your rear wheels begin to skid on a slippery road?
- Brake hard immediately to stop the skid
- Steer in the opposite direction of the skid
- Steer in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding (Correct answer)
- Accelerate to regain traction
Correct answer: Steer in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding
To correct a rear-wheel skid, steer gently in the direction the rear is sliding to realign the vehicle.
Question 3: When driving through a construction zone in Pennsylvania, you must:
- Maintain your normal highway speed
- Obey posted reduced speed limits and follow flaggers (Correct answer)
- Use your horn to warn workers
- Drive in the center of the lane at all times
Correct answer: Obey posted reduced speed limits and follow flaggers
Drivers must obey all posted speed reductions and directions from flaggers in construction zones.
Question 4: What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean in Pennsylvania?
- Stop and wait for the signal to turn green
- Proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- The signal is about to turn red
- Yield to cross traffic before proceeding
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution through the intersection.
Question 5: How far in advance must you signal before turning or changing lanes in Pennsylvania?
- At least 50 feet
- At least 100 feet (Correct answer)
- At least 150 feet
- At least 200 feet
Correct answer: At least 100 feet
Pennsylvania law requires turn signals to be activated at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes.
Question 6: When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right in Pennsylvania?
- Whenever the left lane is occupied
- On a one-way street or multi-lane road where lanes allow it (Correct answer)
- Only on highways with three or more lanes
- Never — passing on the right is always illegal
Correct answer: On a one-way street or multi-lane road where lanes allow it
Passing on the right is permitted on one-way streets or multi-lane roadways where there is space to pass safely.
Question 7: In Pennsylvania, what should you do if an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens is approaching from behind?
- Speed up to clear the road quickly
- Pull over to the right and stop until it passes (Correct answer)
- Slow down and move to the center lane
- Maintain your speed and let it pass when possible
Correct answer: Pull over to the right and stop until it passes
You must immediately pull over to the right edge of the road and stop when an emergency vehicle approaches.
PennDOT Road Skills 2
When making a left turn at an intersection in Pennsylvania, you should yield to: