PennDOT Sharing the Road Safely 2

Question 1

When passing a bicyclist on a Pennsylvania road, what is the minimum safe passing distance required by law?

Accepted Answer

3 feet

Answer

Pennsylvania law requires drivers to maintain at least 4 feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist.

Question 2

A large truck is making a wide right turn. What should you do if you are in the lane to the right of the truck?

Accepted Answer

Stay back and allow the truck to complete its turn

Answer

Trucks need extra space for wide turns, so you should stay back and never attempt to squeeze between a turning truck and the curb.

Question 3

What does a triangular orange slow-moving vehicle (SMV) emblem on the back of a vehicle indicate?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle travels at speeds under 25 mph

Answer

The orange triangle SMV emblem warns other drivers that the vehicle travels at 25 mph or less, commonly seen on farm equipment.

Question 4

When driving near pedestrians at night, you should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and be prepared to stop

Answer

Pedestrians are much harder to see at night, so you must slow down and be ready to stop when driving in areas where people may be walking.

Question 5

What should a driver do when approaching a school bus that has stopped with flashing red lights on a two-lane road?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely in both directions of travel

Answer

On a two-lane road, traffic in both directions must stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights.

(PennDOT) Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Practice Test