Take 2026 Pennsylvania Permit Test 9

QUESTION 1 / 18

Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:

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APrevents distractions from other vehicles.✓BAllows you time to react to unexpected situations.✓CKeeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.✓DKeeps other drivers alert.✓

QUESTION 2 / 18

At night, it is hardest to see:

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ARoad signs.✓BPedestrians.✓COther motorists.✓DStreet lights.✓

QUESTION 3 / 18

After an emergency vehicle passes you with its siren on, you must:

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ADrive closely behind the emergency vehicle.✓BDrive as quickly as the emergency vehicle.✓CAvoid driving closer than 500 feet behind the emergency vehicle.✓DDrive very slowly near the curb.✓

QUESTION 4 / 18

Before switching on the ignition, you should:

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ABe sure only backseat passengers have buckled their seat belts.✓BBe sure only adult passengers have buckled their seat belts.✓CBe sure only child passengers have buckled their seat belts.✓DBe sure all of the vehicle's occupants have buckled their seat belts.✓

QUESTION 5 / 18

After a train has passed, you should:

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ACheck again for approaching trains and proceed with caution.✓BWait for a green light.✓CImmediately proceed across the tracks.✓DBlow your horn and proceed.✓

QUESTION 6 / 18

While backing, you should:

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ARely only on your mirrors.✓BFlash your lights.✓COpen your door to see if it is safe to proceed.✓DTurn your head and look through the rear window.✓

QUESTION 7 / 18

You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

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AA solid green light✓BA flashing yellow light✓CA green arrow pointing left✓DA flashing red light✓

QUESTION 8 / 18

To help prevent crashes, you should:

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ACommunicate with other road users.✓BIgnore other drivers on the road.✓CDrive only on side streets and back roads.✓DAvoid driving during rush hour.✓

QUESTION 9 / 18

If a person under 21 years of age consumes alcohol but is not driving a motor vehicle, the penalty for a first offense is:

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AA 90-day driver license suspension and up to a $500 fine.✓BA six-month probation.✓CA sentence to a corrections institution.✓DPoints on their driving record.✓

QUESTION 10 / 18

People under 16 years of age who use a false identification card to buy alcohol will:

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AReceive a driving suspension that starts on their 16th birthday.✓BNot be able to take the driver’s exam until their 21st birthday.✓CReceive a driving suspension that starts on their 21st birthday.✓DBe sent to an alcohol safety education class.✓

QUESTION 11 / 18

When traveling behind a motorcycle:

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AAllow a following distance of at least two car lengths.✓BAllow at least two seconds of following distance.✓CAllow at least four seconds of following distance.✓DAllow a following distance of at least four motorcycle lengths.✓

QUESTION 12 / 18

While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words “Reduced speed, 35 mph." This means:

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AThat the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign.✓BThat the new 35 mph speed limit begins at the next speed limit sign.✓CThat you have plenty of time to slow down before the reduced speed zone.✓DThat you should reduce your speed to 35 mph, but only under poor weather conditions.✓

QUESTION 13 / 18

An "End school zone" sign indicates:

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AThat the speed limit is 20 mph.✓BThe beginning of a reduced speed zone.✓CThe increased possibility of encountering pedestrians.✓DThe end of a reduced speed zone.✓

QUESTION 14 / 18

This is a ____ sign. Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-yield.png

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AStop✓BWrong way✓CYield✓DDo not enter✓

QUESTION 15 / 18

You must use your headlights when other vehicles are not visible from ____ feet away.

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A1,000✓B1,500✓C1,800✓D1,200✓

QUESTION 16 / 18

At a four-way stop:

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AThe driver to arrive first has the right-of-way.✓BThe driver to arrive last has the right-of-way.✓COne driver should continue driving without stopping.✓DOne driver should wave the other drivers ahead.✓

QUESTION 17 / 18

If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

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ASound your horn.✓BWave your arms.✓CUse your emergency lights.✓DFlash your headlights.✓

QUESTION 18 / 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✓