PennDOT Rules of the Road 2

Question 1

When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights, you must:

Accepted Answer

Stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail and wait until the lights stop

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Slow to 15 mph and proceed if no train is visible

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Stop only if a gate is lowering

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Yield to oncoming traffic then cross

Question 2

In Pennsylvania, a solid yellow center line on your side of the road means:

Accepted Answer

Passing is prohibited from your side

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Passing is permitted when safe

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The road is a one-way street

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You must reduce speed to 25 mph

Question 3

When a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights on a two-lane road, drivers in BOTH directions must:

Accepted Answer

Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop and the bus moves

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Stop only if children are visible

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Slow to 10 mph and proceed cautiously

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Stop only if traveling in the same direction as the bus

Question 4

Pennsylvania's Move Over Law requires drivers approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights to:

Accepted Answer

Move one lane away and, if unable, reduce speed significantly

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Honk to alert the emergency workers and proceed at normal speed

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Stop completely until the vehicle moves

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Flash headlights to warn other drivers

Question 5

When driving in a roundabout in Pennsylvania, who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout

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Vehicles entering the roundabout from the right

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The vehicle that arrived first

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Larger vehicles regardless of position

Question 6

In Pennsylvania, what is the minimum following distance recommended at highway speeds?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead

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One car length per 10 mph of speed

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50 feet at all times

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Two seconds at any speed

Question 7

When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the right-of-way goes to:

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the right

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The vehicle on the left

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The larger vehicle

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The vehicle traveling faster