Pennsylvania Permit Test: Safe Driving Practice Questions

Correct answer: 4 seconds

A 4-second following distance lets you steer or brake to avoid a hazard on dry pavement.

Source: Chapter 3 – Everyday Driving Skills: Managing Space

Correct answer: Eight feet

Without at least 8 feet of space on one side as an escape path, allow more space ahead by increasing following distance.

Source: Chapter 3 – Everyday Driving Skills: Managing Space

Correct answer: 12 to 15 seconds ahead

Look 12 to 15 seconds ahead—about a block in the city or a quarter mile at highway speeds.

Source: Chapter 3 – Everyday Driving Skills: Managing Space

Correct answer: Left, then right, then left again

Follow the left-right-left rule: vehicles from the left are closest to you.

Source: Chapter 3 – Everyday Driving Skills: Managing Space

Correct answer: Check behind the vehicle before getting in, then look through the rear window

Check behind your vehicle before getting in, then turn your head to look through the rear window; don't rely on mirrors or sensors alone.

Source: Chapter 3 – Everyday Driving Skills: Managing Space

Correct answer: No more than about a second

Check blind spots quickly over your shoulder; do not take your eyes off the road ahead for more than a second.

Source: Chapter 3 – Everyday Driving Skills: Managing Space

Correct answer: Part of Lincoln's head is covered by the tread

Place Lincoln's head into a groove; if any part of his head is covered by tread, you have a safe amount.

Source: Chapter 3 – Choosing Safety First: Vehicle Checks

Correct answer: At least as high as the top of your ears

Adjust the head restraint so its top is at least as high as the top of your ears.

Source: Chapter 3 – Choosing Safety First: Vehicle Checks

Correct answer: No

Nothing may hang from the rearview mirror while moving; tags and placards may be attached only when parked.

Source: Chapter 3 – Choosing Safety First: Vehicle Checks

Correct answer: .10

Being awake 18 hours is like a .05 BAC, and 24 hours awake is like a .10 BAC.

Source: Chapter 3 – Driver Factors

Correct answer: Stop driving

The best thing to do if you start feeling tired is to stop driving.

Source: Chapter 3 – Driver Factors

Correct answer: More likely to crash than when alone or with adults

Statistics show teen drivers carrying teen passengers are more likely to crash than when driving alone or with adults.

Source: Chapter 3 – Driver Factors

Correct answer: No; one ear only, for communication

Headphones or earpieces may be used in only one ear, and only for communication purposes.

Source: Chapter 3 – Driver Factors

Correct answer: $50

Texting while driving is a primary summary offense carrying a $50 fine (manual edition 4-21).

Source: Chapter 5 – Laws and Related Issues

Correct answer: Drivers and front-seat passengers, plus passengers 8 to 17 in any seat

All drivers and front-seat passengers must buckle up, and passengers 8 to under 18 must wear belts wherever they sit.

Source: Chapter 5 – Laws and Related Issues