Road Skills Flashcards

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

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

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

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

Answer: Reduce speed before the curve and accelerate gently through it

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

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

Answer: Whenever weather conditions make it hard to see other vehicles

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

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

Answer: Check mirrors and look over both shoulders before and while reversing

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

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

Answer: Shift into neutral and safely brake to a stop

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

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a truck symbol and downward arrow indicate in Pennsylvania?

Answer: Trucks must use a lower gear on the downgrade ahead

This warning sign alerts truck drivers to a steep downgrade ahead where they should select a lower gear.

In Pennsylvania, what action should you take when you see a pedestrian with a white cane at an intersection?

Answer: Yield and stop — a white cane indicates a visually impaired person

A white cane signals a visually impaired pedestrian who must always be given the right of way regardless of traffic signal state.