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2026 Pennsylvania Permit Test 18
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QUESTION 1 / 18
You may cross solid yellow lines:
Choose one answer below.
A
To pass traffic moving in the same direction.
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B
During daylight hours only.
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C
At any time.
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D
When making turns.
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QUESTION 2 / 18
When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and keep moving in your lane.
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B
Keep driving in your lane.
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C
Pull to the right curb and stop.
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D
Stop exactly where you are.
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QUESTION 3 / 18
When approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and/or flashing lights, a driver must immediately:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull to the right and stop.
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B
Pull to the right and slow down.
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C
Pull to the right and turn on their vehicle's four-way flashers.
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D
Stop and let the emergency vehicle pass.
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QUESTION 4 / 18
When driving in traffic, it is safest to:
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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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QUESTION 5 / 18
Drive below the posted speed limit when:
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A
Anything makes conditions less than perfect.
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B
You see a police car.
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C
Entering a highway where there are other cars.
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D
You are on a four-lane road.
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QUESTION 6 / 18
When a truck driver behind you wants to pass your vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Your speed should remain steady or decrease.
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B
You should stop.
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C
You should change lanes.
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D
Your speed should increase.
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QUESTION 7 / 18
When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
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 8 / 18
The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:
Choose one answer below.
A
Through shallow water.
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B
More quickly.
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C
More slowly.
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D
Through deep water.
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QUESTION 9 / 18
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-flagger_ahead.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Pedestrians ahead.
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B
End of construction zone.
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C
School crossing ahead.
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D
Flagger ahead.
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QUESTION 10 / 18
Defensive driving is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.
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B
Defending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.
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C
Following the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.
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D
Quickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.
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QUESTION 11 / 18
A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down.
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B
Pass with caution.
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C
Do not pass.
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D
Keep right on hills.
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QUESTION 12 / 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 13 / 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 14 / 18
When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Near the center of the street.
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B
Close to the left side of the street.
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C
Close to the right side of the street.
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D
Past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn.
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QUESTION 15 / 18
You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:
Choose one answer below.
A
There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane.
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B
There are pedestrians crossing.
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C
You are turning right.
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D
You are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow.
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QUESTION 16 / 18
What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?
Choose one answer below.
A
Your seat belt
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B
The steering wheel
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C
Your rearview mirror
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D
Your seat
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QUESTION 17 / 18
Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are divided by ____ lines.
Choose one answer below.
A
White
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B
Red
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C
Black
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D
Yellow
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QUESTION 18 / 18
At a light rail intersection, always:
Choose one answer below.
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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