PennDOT Road Skills 3

Question 1

What is the proper lane position when preparing for a right turn in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

As close to the right curb or edge as possible

Answer

Before a right turn, position your vehicle as close to the right curb or edge of the road as safely possible.

Question 2

When driving in fog in Pennsylvania, you should use:

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights or fog lights

Answer

Low-beam headlights or fog lights cut through fog better because high beams reflect off fog and reduce visibility.

Question 3

What must a driver do when approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on a two-lane road in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing

Answer

On a two-lane road, all traffic in both directions must stop and remain stopped while a school bus displays flashing red lights.

Question 4

In Pennsylvania, when merging onto a highway from an on-ramp, you should:

Accepted Answer

Yield to highway traffic and match their speed before merging

Answer

Drivers must yield to highway traffic and accelerate to match traffic speed before safely merging.

Question 5

What is the safe following distance under normal driving conditions in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

At least a 2-second following gap

Answer

A minimum 2-second following distance is recommended under normal conditions, with more distance needed in poor conditions.

(PennDOT) Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Practice Test