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2026 Pennsylvania Permit Test
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QUESTION 1 / 18
If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Follow the directions given by the crossing guard.
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B
Copy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the crossing guard's instructions.
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C
Assume the guard is not supposed to be directing traffic.
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D
Follow rules that would be in place if no children were present.
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QUESTION 2 / 18
From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-traffic_signal_ahead_blank.png
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A
Red, yellow, green.
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B
Red, green, yellow.
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C
Green, red, yellow.
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D
Green, yellow, red.
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QUESTION 3 / 18
You may turn right on red if you:
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A
Stop first and check for traffic and pedestrians.
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B
Are facing a red arrow.
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C
Are in the left lane.
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D
Slow down first.
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QUESTION 4 / 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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A
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 5 / 18
As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to beat the red light.
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B
Apply the brakes sharply to stop.
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C
Be prepared to stop in the center of the intersection.
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D
Be prepared to stop before the intersection.
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QUESTION 6 / 18
If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to get out of the aggressive driver’s way.
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B
Stare at the driver as he or she is passing you.
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C
Speed up as he or she is passing you.
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D
Block the passing lane.
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QUESTION 7 / 18
When approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop five feet away from the bus.
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B
Stop only if you see children are present.
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C
Stop and remain stopped until it appears safe to proceed.
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D
Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn.
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QUESTION 8 / 18
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-school_crossing.png
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A
Pedestrians only.
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B
Intersection ahead.
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C
Hiking trails ahead.
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D
School crossing ahead.
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QUESTION 9 / 18
You are coming to an intersection and have a green light. Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Honk your horn.
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B
Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrians.
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C
Stop to let the pedestrians cross safely.
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D
Drive close to the pedestrians and frighten them so they’ll think twice before crossing against a red light.
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QUESTION 10 / 18
If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit in your car and wait for help.
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B
Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.
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C
Sound your horn at passing motorists.
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D
Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic.
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QUESTION 11 / 18
On a freeway, you realize you missed your turn or exit. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make the turn quickly from your lane of travel.
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B
Stop and back up.
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C
Continue driving until you reach the next turn, exit, or other location where you can safely turn around.
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D
Signal other drivers to stop so you can turn.
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QUESTION 12 / 18
If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.
Choose one answer below.
A
Your horn
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B
Your headlights
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C
Hand signals
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D
Your emergency flashers
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QUESTION 13 / 18
If your blood alcohol level is 0.04 percent, you:
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A
Are two to seven times more likely to have a crash than a person who has not consumed any alcohol.
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B
Are above the legal blood alcohol limit but fine to drive.
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C
Can be very sure that you will drive safely.
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D
Should drink plenty of coffee before getting behind the wheel of your car.
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QUESTION 14 / 18
“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:
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A
Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.
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B
Frequent rest stops.
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C
Too much sleep the night before your trip.
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D
Short trips on expressways.
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QUESTION 15 / 18
When driving on an interstate:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop on the shoulder of the road if you are tired.
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B
You should always use cruise control.
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C
Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes.
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D
You should change lanes often.
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QUESTION 16 / 18
If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull next to the driver and yell at them.
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B
Let it go.
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C
Flash your high beams at the driver.
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D
Get back at the other driver by cutting them off.
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QUESTION 17 / 18
If you are following a truck that swings left before making a right turn at an intersection, you should remember that it is very dangerous to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to squeeze between the truck and curb to make a right turn.
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B
Apply your brakes until the truck has completed the turn.
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C
Violate the four-second following distance rule.
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D
Honk your horn at the truck driver.
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QUESTION 18 / 18
Traffic fatalities in work zones are most commonly the result of:
Choose one answer below.
A
Tire blowouts.
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B
Hydroplaning due to water sprayed on the roadway.
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C
Loss of steering control after driving over wet paint.
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D
Carelessness and speeding.
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