Driver's Knowledge Flashcards

In Pennsylvania, what is the minimum following distance you should maintain behind the vehicle ahead under normal conditions?

Answer: 3 seconds

Pennsylvania recommends maintaining at least a 3-second following distance to allow adequate reaction and stopping time.

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean in Pennsylvania?

Answer: Proceed with caution

A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution — you are not required to stop.

When must you use headlights in Pennsylvania?

Answer: Whenever windshield wipers are in use

Pennsylvania law requires headlights to be on whenever windshield wipers are in use due to rain, sleet, or snow.

What is the speed limit in a Pennsylvania school zone unless otherwise posted?

Answer: 20 mph

The default speed limit in a school zone in Pennsylvania is 15 mph when children are present, but most posted school zones show 25 mph when no children are present.

A solid white line painted on the road edge indicates:

Answer: The right edge of the roadway

A solid white line on the right side of the road marks the right edge of the travel lane.

If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should:

Answer: Ease off the accelerator and steer straight

Easing off the gas and steering straight allows the tires to regain contact with the road surface.

In Pennsylvania, you must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk:

Answer: At all crosswalks, marked or unmarked

Pennsylvania law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians at all crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked.