Pennsylvania Permit Practice Test 4
18 questions, the same length as the PennDOT test. You need 15 correct to pass. Pick an answer to see whether you are right and why.
Questions from the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), last checked November 1, 2026. Your progress is saved on this device.
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Question 1 of 18 · Right of way
A yellow diamond sign on a major road shows another lane joining yours from the right. Which drivers must yield at this merge?
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Correct answer: A. Drivers entering from the ramp or side roadway
Merging traffic signs tell you vehicles may enter your lane. Those entering must give way to traffic already on the major roadway.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), “WARNING SIGNS”, page 14. Handbook PDF
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Question 2 of 18 · Safe driving practices
When changing a flat tire, where should you place wheel wedges or chocks after setting the parking brake?
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Correct answer: C. Front and rear of one of the remaining good tires
The vehicle is secured by wedging both the front and rear of one of the good tires, along with the parking brake, so it cannot roll.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), “SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND EMERGENCIES”, page 63. Handbook PDF
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Question 3 of 18 · Parking
You have parked at the side of the street and are about to get out. What should you do first?
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Correct answer: D. Turn off the engine, remove the key, and lock the doors
Before leaving, shut off the engine, take the key, and lock all doors. Also check traffic behind you before opening your door and stepping out.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), “Chapter 3 - Learning to Drive: Parking”, page 53. Handbook PDF
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Question 4 of 18 · Safe driving practices
When choosing a spot for a U-turn in PA, how far away should drivers from every direction be, and able to see you clearly?
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Correct answer: D. At least 500 feet away
A U-turn is only allowed when it won't endanger others. Traffic from all directions should be at least 500 feet away and have a clear view of you.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), “Chapter 3 - Learning to Drive”, page 46. Handbook PDF
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Question 5 of 18 · Licensing rules
In PA, how far ahead of its current expiration date may a vehicle be taken in for its next safety inspection?
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Correct answer: D. Up to 90 days
A vehicle may be inspected up to 90 days before its present inspection sticker expires. The inspection is required every 12 months.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), “Chapter 5 - Laws and Related Issues”, page 92. Handbook PDF
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Question 6 of 18 · Sharing the road
You are in a car and approach a stopped vehicle from behind in a lane next to it. What should you do before passing?
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Correct answer: B. Slow down and pass only when sure no pedestrians are crossing in front of it
A stopped vehicle can hide pedestrians crossing in front of it, so you must slow down and not pass until you are sure the way is clear of walkers.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), “SPECIAL CIRCUSTANCES AND EMERGENCIES”, page 55. Handbook PDF
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Question 7 of 18 · Speed limits
In PA, on highways other than interstates, about how far apart are the signs that show the maximum speed limit posted?
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Correct answer: B. About every half mile
On non-interstate highways, Pennsylvania posts the maximum speed limit at roughly half-mile intervals. Interstates instead post it after each interchange.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), “Chapter 3 - Learning to Drive”, page 39. Handbook PDF
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Question 8 of 18 · Safe driving practices
In PA, you turn on your windshield wipers because of light rain during the daytime. What must you do with your headlights?
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Correct answer: A. Turn them on, with tail lights lit too
State law requires headlights whenever wipers are used continuously or intermittently because of weather. Daytime running lights are not enough because the tail lights must be lit as well.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), “Key points to remember are: 1 6”, page 40. Handbook PDF
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Question 9 of 18 · Safe driving practices
In PA, which of these situations means you are not allowed to pass the vehicle in front of you?
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Correct answer: D. You are 80 feet away from a tunnel entrance
Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of a bridge, elevated structure or tunnel. The other situations are outside that limit or are not restricted.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), “Chapter 3 - Learning to Drive”, page 47. Handbook PDF
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Question 10 of 18 · Safe driving practices
A driver is tailgating you on a multi-lane road. What is the recommended first response?
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Correct answer: A. Move over to the right lane if you can
The manual advises moving to the right lane when possible to get away from a tailgater. Only with no right lane should you gently reduce speed to encourage them to pass.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), “Key points to remember are: 1 6”, page 37. Handbook PDF
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Question 11 of 18 · Signals & pavement markings
You are approaching an intersection with no pedestrian signals, and the traffic light has just turned from green to steady yellow while you are well back from it. What does the yellow light tell you?
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Correct answer: D. A red light will soon appear, so slow down and prepare to stop
A steady yellow warns that a steady red is coming. A driver who can stop safely before the intersection should slow down and get ready to stop.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), “CHAPTER 2:”, page 7. Handbook PDF
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Question 12 of 18 · Road signs
A yellow warning sign shows that a railroad crossing lies very close to the intersection ahead, on the road that crosses yours. You plan to turn onto that road. What should you be ready to do?
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Correct answer: A. Stop if a train is approaching the crossing
This advance sign warns that the side road has a crossing just past the corner. If you turn there and a train is coming, you need to be prepared to stop.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), “WARNING SIGNS”, page 17. Handbook PDF
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Question 13 of 18 · Sharing the road
After you finish passing a bicyclist on the road, what is the safest way to handle your speed?
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Correct answer: B. Avoid slowing or stopping abruptly in front of them
Stopping or slowing quickly after passing a bicyclist could cause the rider to run into the back of your vehicle. Horn use close to bicyclists should also be avoided unless needed to prevent a crash.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), “SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND EMERGENCIES”, page 56. Handbook PDF
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Question 14 of 18 · Signals & pavement markings
A sign beside a traffic signal says LEFT TURN YIELD ON GREEN, and your signal shows a solid circular green light. How should you make your left turn?
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Correct answer: D. Yield to oncoming traffic and turn when there is a safe gap
This sign tells drivers that a left turn is permitted on green but is not protected. You must give way to oncoming vehicles and turn only when it is safe.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), “SIGNS”, page 12. Handbook PDF
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Question 15 of 18 · Parking
Your vehicle breaks down and you must leave it on the roadway. What should you turn on to warn other drivers?
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Correct answer: D. Your four-way flashers
When you have to park on the roadway itself, use your four-way flashers so passing drivers notice the vehicle and leave room.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), “Chapter 3 - Learning to Drive: Parking”, page 52. Handbook PDF
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Question 16 of 18 · Road signs
A yellow sign warns that a narrow bridge is ahead. An oncoming driver in a wide truck is taking up part of your lane on the bridge. What should you do?
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Correct answer: D. Wait until the wide vehicle has cleared your lane
Lanes on a narrow bridge or underpass are tight and usually have no shoulder. Slow down, stay in your lane, and wait for an oncoming wide vehicle to clear.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), “WARNING SIGNS”, page 15. Handbook PDF
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Question 17 of 18 · Licensing rules
Your car has a self-parking system. How may this feature be used while you perform the parallel parking maneuver on the PA Road Test?
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Correct answer: B. It must be turned off and not used during the test
Cars with self-parking systems are allowed for the test, but the feature must be disabled and cannot be activated at any point during the Road Test.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), “TESTS”, page 6. Handbook PDF
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Question 18 of 18 · Alcohol & drugs
Under Pennsylvania's Zero Tolerance law, a driver younger than 21 can be charged with DUI at what blood alcohol content?
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Correct answer: B. 0.02% or higher
Zero Tolerance lowers the DUI threshold for drivers under 21 from the adult limit of 0.08% to 0.02%, so almost any measurable alcohol can lead to a charge.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), “CHAPTER 4:”, page 84. Handbook PDF
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