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2026 Pennsylvania Permit Test 16
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QUESTION 1 / 18
The top type of vehicular crash involving 16-year-old drivers in Pennsylvania is:
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A
Single vehicle/run-off-the-road.
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B
Being sideswiped on an interstate.
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C
Driving in reverse on a side street.
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D
Driving on the shoulder of a highway.
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QUESTION 2 / 18
You must stop at an intersection when you see a:
Choose one answer below.
A
Flashing red light.
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B
Steady yellow light.
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C
Yellow arrow.
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D
Flashing yellow light.
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QUESTION 3 / 18
Which of the following is true about the speed at which you travel?
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A
The safest speed to drive depends on many conditions.
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B
Driving slowly is always safest.
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C
The speed limit is always a safe speed.
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D
Accelerating is always dangerous.
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QUESTION 4 / 18
If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
Choose one answer below.
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Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.
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B
Stop on the first railroad track and watch for another train.
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C
Go through as soon as the train passes.
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D
Go through when one of the tracks is free.
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QUESTION 5 / 18
While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. What is the safest way to pass the bicyclist?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist while leaving him or her sufficient space.
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B
Continue driving straight. It is the bicyclist’s responsibility to get out of your way.
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C
Do not pass the bicyclist until you come to a traffic signal or stop sign.
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D
Honk at the bicyclist to let him or her know you are about to pass.
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QUESTION 6 / 18
Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:
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Just before changing lanes.
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B
At any time.
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C
After changing lanes.
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D
Early enough for others to know your plans.
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QUESTION 7 / 18
When you park on the roadway, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your four-way flashers.
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B
Park at an angle.
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C
Keep your turn signal on.
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D
Turn your lights on.
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QUESTION 8 / 18
When you are planning to make a turn, you should activate your turn signals:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only if there are other drivers following you.
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B
Just as the front of your car reaches the intersection.
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C
Three to four seconds before you reach the intersection.
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D
Two car lengths before reaching the intersection.
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QUESTION 9 / 18
When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:
Choose one answer below.
A
The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
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B
The decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
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C
The decreased noise of larger vehicles.
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D
The increased speed of larger vehicles.
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QUESTION 10 / 18
The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:
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A
Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.
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B
Presence of a stop sign.
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C
Use of your turn signals.
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D
Cars behind you.
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QUESTION 11 / 18
When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.
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B
Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.
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C
Yield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.
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D
Slow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.
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QUESTION 12 / 18
When making a right turn on a green light, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain your normal driving speed.
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B
Stop and look for nearby police cars.
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C
Yield to pedestrians.
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D
Increase your normal driving speed.
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QUESTION 13 / 18
Drivers may not pass from either side of a ____ centerline.
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A
Combination solid and broken yellow
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B
Single broken yellow
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C
Double solid yellow
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D
Single broken white
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QUESTION 14 / 18
This sign is used to warn drivers: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/alabama-lane_ends_merge_left(2).png
Choose one answer below.
A
That the right lane ends and traffic should merge left.
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B
That the road curves ahead.
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C
About upcoming intersections.
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D
About road construction.
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QUESTION 15 / 18
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-no_u_turn.png
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No U-turn.
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B
Two-way left turn.
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C
Minimum speed limit.
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D
No parking.
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QUESTION 16 / 18
If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:
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A
Allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane.
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B
Drive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle.
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C
Allow the motorcycle to use only half of a lane.
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D
Pass using the same lane as the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 17 / 18
If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:
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A
May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
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B
May no longer turn and must proceed straight.
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C
Still have the right-of-way to turn.
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D
No longer have to turn in the direction that the arrow indicated.
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QUESTION 18 / 18
When driving in traffic, it is safest to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fluctuate your speed to keep alert.
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B
Drive faster than the flow of traffic.
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C
Drive slower than the flow of traffic.
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D
Drive with the flow of traffic.
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