Practice test 2 of 10 — Pennsylvania permit test

The correct answer to each question above, why it is right, and where it comes from. Try the test first.

1. Question 1: C. You may lose control if the tires slip

   On wet or icy roads cruise control may keep powering the wheels when they slip, which can make you lose control.

   Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

2. Question 2: C. The seconds left to finish crossing

   A countdown signal shows how many seconds are left for people to finish crossing before the signal changes.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

3. Question 3: A. Your side vision narrows

   The faster you go, the more your field of view narrows, so you may miss hazards to the side.

   Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

4. Question 4: C. From a one-way street onto another one-way street

   After stopping and yielding, you may turn left on red from a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless a sign forbids it.

   Handbook: Chapter 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings — Red, Yellow and Green Traffic Lights and Arrows

5. Question 5: A. Straight ahead until you start to turn

   Keep the wheels straight. If you are hit from behind, you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

6. Question 6: B. The right lane

   Slower traffic should keep to the right lane so faster cars can pass on the left.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Lane use

7. Question 7: D. On or after your 16th birthday

   You cannot apply for a Pennsylvania learner's permit before your 16th birthday.

   Handbook: Chapter 1: Non-Commercial Learner's Permit Information — Applying for a Learner's Permit

8. Question 8: D. It raises the chance of a crash

   Weaving in and out of lanes surprises other drivers and raises the chance of a crash.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Changing lanes

9. Question 9: A. Wait until they have crossed

   People who are still in the crosswalk when your light turns green have the right-of-way. Wait for them to cross.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

10. Question 10: A. The edge of the road

    A solid white edge line marks the right edge of the road and helps you stay on it at night and in fog.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

11. Question 11: A. 5 days

    If police do not investigate and someone is hurt or killed, or a vehicle is towed, send PennDOT the report form within 5 days.

    Handbook: Chapter 4: Driving Record Information — Crashes

12. Question 12: D. Stop

    Only the stop sign has eight sides, so you can know it by shape alone.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

13. Question 13: C. 100 feet

    You may not pass within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing, or within 100 feet of a bridge or tunnel.

    Handbook: Chapter 3: Learning to Drive — Passing

14. Question 14: A. Yes, there is usually an unmarked crosswalk

    At most intersections there is an unmarked crosswalk even with no painted lines, and you must yield to people using it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

15. Question 15: B. 300 feet

    Pennsylvania law requires low beams within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following and within 500 feet of an oncoming one.

    Handbook: Chapter 3: Learning to Drive — Driving at Night

16. Question 16: C. Away from the curb

    Facing uphill with a curb, turn the wheels away from the curb so the tire rests against it if the car rolls back.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Parking on hills

17. Question 17: B. A railroad crossing

    The white X-shaped crossbuck marks the place where the road crosses railroad tracks.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

18. Question 18: A. A no-passing zone

    The pennant shape is used only to mark the start of a no-passing zone.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors