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2026 Pennsylvania Permit Test 12
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QUESTION 1 / 18
From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-center_turn_lane.png
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You may make left turns.
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B
You may make U-turns.
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C
You may pass slow-moving traffic.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 2 / 18
Your blind spot is the area of the road:
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A
You cannot see without moving your head.
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B
Directly behind your vehicle.
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C
You see in your rearview mirror.
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D
You see in your side mirror.
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QUESTION 3 / 18
Before switching on the ignition, you should:
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A
Be sure only backseat passengers have buckled their seat belts.
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B
Be sure only adult passengers have buckled their seat belts.
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C
Be sure only child passengers have buckled their seat belts.
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D
Be sure all of the vehicle's occupants have buckled their seat belts.
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QUESTION 4 / 18
____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.
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A
Only a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can
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B
Alcohol does not
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C
Even the smallest amount of alcohol can
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D
Only a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can
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QUESTION 5 / 18
Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when:
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A
They are driving with their pet as a passenger.
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B
They are driving with adult passengers.
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C
They are driving with teenage passengers.
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D
They are driving without any passengers.
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QUESTION 6 / 18
While backing, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on your mirrors.
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B
Flash your lights.
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C
Open your door to see if it is safe to proceed.
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D
Turn your head and look through the rear window.
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QUESTION 7 / 18
If a driver sees an animal on the roadway:
Choose one answer below.
A
No special action is required.
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B
The driver should honk their horn.
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C
The driver should pass the animal as closely as possible.
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D
The driver should be very cautious.
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QUESTION 8 / 18
You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop and look for a train.
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B
Slow down and look for a train.
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C
Look for a train, then speed up.
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D
Do what the vehicle ahead of you does.
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QUESTION 9 / 18
Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?
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A
As you drive faster, your tires become less effective.
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B
Water does not affect cars with good tires.
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C
Deep water is less dangerous than shallow water.
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D
As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.
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QUESTION 10 / 18
At a light rail intersection, always:
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A
Look both ways before crossing tracks.
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B
Pay attention and obey all traffic signals.
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C
Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.
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D
All of these.
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QUESTION 11 / 18
If you stop along the road at night:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn off all your lights.
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B
Use your parking lights only.
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C
Use your headlights only.
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D
Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams turned on.
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QUESTION 12 / 18
What is the meaning of this sign? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-traffic_signal_ahead.png
Choose one answer below.
A
The traffic signal ahead is displaying a red light.
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B
The traffic signal ahead is broken.
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C
The traffic signal ahead is displaying a green light.
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D
There is a traffic signal ahead.
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QUESTION 13 / 18
A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:
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A
Is in the right because bicyclists don’t have to obey traffic laws.
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B
Can be ticketed.
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C
Will always receive a warning from law enforcement.
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D
Will have their bicycle impounded.
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QUESTION 14 / 18
When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:
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Accelerate to avoid a red light.
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B
Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.
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C
Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.
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D
Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.
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QUESTION 15 / 18
The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:
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Speed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater.
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B
Slam on your brakes to get the other driver to back off.
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C
Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass.
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D
Ignore them.
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QUESTION 16 / 18
How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not speed when the roads are wet.
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B
Use tires with proper air pressure.
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C
Replace tires with bad tread.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 17 / 18
What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence.
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B
Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.
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C
Drive in the right lane only.
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D
Drive more slowly than the flow of traffic.
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QUESTION 18 / 18
When traveling behind a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allow a following distance of at least two car lengths.
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B
Allow at least two seconds of following distance.
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C
Allow at least four seconds of following distance.
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D
Allow a following distance of at least four motorcycle lengths.
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