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

Answer

Pennsylvania law requires stopping at least 15 feet from the nearest rail when railroad crossing signals are activated.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Passing is prohibited from your side

Answer

A solid yellow line on your side means you may not cross it to pass another vehicle.

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

Answer

On a two-lane road, traffic from both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights.

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

Answer

The Move Over Law requires moving one lane away from the emergency vehicle or slowing to a safe speed if a lane change isn't possible.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout

Answer

Vehicles already traveling inside a roundabout have the right-of-way over entering vehicles.

(PennDOT) Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Practice Test