Take 2026 Pennsylvania Permit Test 20

QUESTION 1 / 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?

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ASlow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist while leaving him or her sufficient space.✓BContinue driving straight. It is the bicyclist’s responsibility to get out of your way.✓CDo not pass the bicyclist until you come to a traffic signal or stop sign.✓DHonk at the bicyclist to let him or her know you are about to pass.✓

QUESTION 2 / 18

You may pass another vehicle if the line dividing your lane from the lane you wish to enter is a ____ line.

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ABroken white✓BDouble solid yellow✓CSolid yellow✓DSolid white✓

QUESTION 3 / 18

If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:

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AFollow the directions indicated by the traffic light.✓BFollow the directions given by the officer.✓CHonk at the officer.✓DCheck to see what the cars next to them are doing.✓

QUESTION 4 / 18

The posted speed limit shows: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/district-of-columbia-speed_limit_25.png

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AOnly a recommended driving speed.✓BThe exact speed at which you must travel to avoid a ticket.✓CThe maximum safe driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions.✓DThe maximum safe driving speed under all road conditions.✓

QUESTION 5 / 18

You must stop at an intersection when you see a:

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AFlashing red light.✓BSteady yellow light.✓CYellow arrow.✓DFlashing yellow light.✓

QUESTION 6 / 18

When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

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APull onto the shoulder.✓BSplit the difference.✓CLet the car pass and then pass the bike.✓DPass the bike quickly.✓

QUESTION 7 / 18

When you park on the roadway, you should:

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AUse your four-way flashers.✓BPark at an angle.✓CKeep your turn signal on.✓DTurn your lights on.✓

QUESTION 8 / 18

You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:

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AHe or she is deaf.✓BHe or she is a police officer.✓CHe or she is blind.✓DHe or she has poor balance.✓

QUESTION 9 / 18

____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

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AOnly a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can✓BAlcohol does not✓CEven the smallest amount of alcohol can✓DOnly a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can✓

QUESTION 10 / 18

A steady yellow light at an intersection means:

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AGo.✓BYield to other cars.✓CSlow down and prepare to stop.✓DStop.✓

QUESTION 11 / 18

When traveling at highway speeds on a dry road, a safe following distance is at least:

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AThree seconds.✓BTwo seconds.✓CFour seconds.✓DTwo car lengths.✓

QUESTION 12 / 18

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

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ARoad conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.✓BPresence of a stop sign.✓CUse of your turn signals.✓DCars behind you.✓

QUESTION 13 / 18

What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

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AHonk your horn to make others aware of your presence.✓BLook ahead and maintain a safe following distance.✓CDrive in the right lane only.✓DDrive more slowly than the flow of traffic.✓

QUESTION 14 / 18

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

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AMay still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.✓BMay no longer turn and must proceed straight.✓CStill have the right-of-way to turn.✓DNo longer have to turn in the direction that the arrow indicated.✓

QUESTION 15 / 18

If you need to slow down or stop when other drivers may not expect it, you should:

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AQuickly tap your brake pedal a few times first.✓BUse your emergency brake.✓CLook over your shoulder for traffic in your blind spot.✓DGet ready to blow your horn.✓

QUESTION 16 / 18

A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should:

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ASlow down and proceed with care.✓BContinue normally through the intersection.✓CStop and proceed when a green light appears.✓DStop and proceed when the way is clear.✓

QUESTION 17 / 18

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

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AMaintain your normal driving speed.✓BStop and look for nearby police cars.✓CYield to pedestrians.✓DIncrease your normal driving speed.✓

QUESTION 18 / 18

If a traffic light at an intersection is broken or not functioning, you should:

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AStop and wait for it to be repaired.✓BStop and wait for a police officer to arrive.✓CContinue as if the intersection is a four-way stop.✓DContinue as you normally would.✓