PennDOT Road Skills 4

Question 1

Under Pennsylvania's Move Over Law, drivers approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with lights activated must:

Accepted Answer

Move over one lane away from it or slow to a safe speed if unable

Answer

Pennsylvania's Move Over Law requires drivers to move one lane away or reduce speed significantly when passing stopped emergency vehicles.

Question 2

What is the recommended technique for steering through a curve on a Pennsylvania highway?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed before the curve and accelerate gently through it

Answer

Slow before entering the curve, then gradually accelerate through it to maintain vehicle stability.

Question 3

In Pennsylvania, when driving in heavy rain, you should turn on your headlights:

Accepted Answer

Whenever weather conditions make it hard to see other vehicles

Answer

Pennsylvania law requires headlights when weather conditions, including rain, reduce visibility and make it difficult to see.

Question 4

When backing out of a parking space in Pennsylvania, you should:

Accepted Answer

Check mirrors and look over both shoulders before and while reversing

Answer

Always check mirrors and physically look over both shoulders to check for pedestrians and vehicles before reversing.

Question 5

If your accelerator pedal sticks while driving in Pennsylvania, you should first:

Accepted Answer

Shift into neutral and safely brake to a stop

Answer

Shifting to neutral disengages the engine from the wheels, allowing you to brake safely to a stop.

(PennDOT) Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Practice Test