Road Skills Flashcards
7 cards from real PENNDOT practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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What is the proper lane position when preparing for a right turn in Pennsylvania?
Answer: As close to the right curb or edge as possible
Before a right turn, position your vehicle as close to the right curb or edge of the road as safely possible.
When driving in fog in Pennsylvania, you should use:
Answer: Low-beam headlights or fog lights
Low-beam headlights or fog lights cut through fog better because high beams reflect off fog and reduce visibility.
What must a driver do when approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on a two-lane road in Pennsylvania?
Answer: Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing
On a two-lane road, all traffic in both directions must stop and remain stopped while a school bus displays flashing red lights.
In Pennsylvania, when merging onto a highway from an on-ramp, you should:
Answer: Yield to highway traffic and match their speed before merging
Drivers must yield to highway traffic and accelerate to match traffic speed before safely merging.
What is the safe following distance under normal driving conditions in Pennsylvania?
Answer: At least a 2-second following gap
A minimum 2-second following distance is recommended under normal conditions, with more distance needed in poor conditions.
When parallel parking in Pennsylvania, you should leave how much space between your vehicle and the one in front?
Answer: At least 12 inches
Leave at least 12 inches between your vehicle and the cars parked in front and behind to allow safe exit.
In Pennsylvania, a solid white line on the road between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction means:
Answer: You must not cross the line
A solid white line indicates that lane changes are not permitted in that section of road.