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Pennsylvania Permit Test: Sharing the Road Practice Questions
Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, large trucks and buses.
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Question 1
Pennsylvania's Move Over law: you approach an emergency response area. What must you do?
Only slow down 5 mph
Stop behind the vehicles
Move to a non-adjacent lane, or slow to 20 mph below the limit
Honk and keep your speed
Correct answer: Move to a non-adjacent lane, or slow to 20 mph below the limit
Move into a lane not adjacent to the response area or disabled vehicle; if you can't, reduce speed to at least 20 mph below the posted limit.
Source: Chapter 3 β Emergency Vehicles and Situations; Move Over Law
Question 2
How many points does a Move Over law conviction carry?
5
None
3
2
Correct answer: 2
A Move Over violation adds 2 points, with fines up to $500 for a first offense.
Source: Chapter 3 β Emergency Vehicles and Situations; Move Over Law
Question 3
What is the maximum fine for a first Move Over law offense?
$500
$1,000
$250
$100
Correct answer: $500
Fines are up to $500 for a first offense, $1,000 for a second and $2,000 for a third or later.
Source: Chapter 3 β Emergency Vehicles and Situations; Move Over Law
Question 4
A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing and stop arm out. How far away must you stop?
At least 20 feet
At least 50 feet
At least 10 feet
At least 25 feet
Correct answer: At least 10 feet
Stop at least 10 feet from the bus whether behind it, coming toward it, or at an intersection where it is stopped.
Source: Chapter 3 β School Buses
Question 5
What is the penalty for failing to stop for a school bus with red lights flashing and stop arm extended?
A warning
A 15-day suspension
60-day suspension, 5 points and a fine
2 points only, since no child was struck
Correct answer: 60-day suspension, 5 points and a fine
Failing to stop brings a 60-day license suspension, five points and a fine.
Source: Chapter 3 β School Buses
Question 6
When do you NOT have to stop for a stopped school bus with red lights flashing?
On the opposite side of a divided highway with a median or barrier
If no children are visible
If you are behind the bus
On any four-lane road
Correct answer: On the opposite side of a divided highway with a median or barrier
The only exception is when you are on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a barrier or median; then slow and proceed with caution.
Source: Chapter 3 β School Buses
Question 7
After stopping for a school bus, when may you proceed?
When red lights stop, the arm is withdrawn and children are safe
After 30 seconds
When the bus driver waves
As soon as the doors close
Correct answer: When red lights stop, the arm is withdrawn and children are safe
Remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn and children have reached a safe place.
Source: Chapter 3 β School Buses
Question 8
When passing a bicyclist, how much space must you leave?
At least 4 feet
At least 2 feet
At least 6 feet
At least 3 feet
Correct answer: At least 4 feet
Allow at least 4 feet when passing a bicycle; you may cross a double yellow line to do so if it is safe.
Source: Chapter 5 β Laws and Related Issues
Question 9
To keep 4 feet from a bicyclist, may you cross a double yellow center line?
Only if the cyclist signals
Yes, if necessary and safe
No, never
Only on one-way streets
Correct answer: Yes, if necessary and safe
If necessary and safe, you are permitted to cross the double yellow line to keep 4 feet of clearance.
Source: Chapter 5 β Laws and Related Issues
Question 10
May a bicyclist ride slower than the posted minimum speed?
Only in bike lanes
No, they must keep up
Only on the shoulder
Yes, and they may not be cited for impeding traffic
Correct answer: Yes, and they may not be cited for impeding traffic
Bicyclists must obey traffic laws but may travel below the minimum speed and can't be cited for impeding traffic.
Source: Chapter 5 β Laws and Related Issues
Question 11
After passing a bicyclist, what should you avoid?
Moving back into your lane before the bicyclist is far behind
Signaling
Checking your mirror
Slowing down or stopping quickly
Correct answer: Slowing down or stopping quickly
Don't slow or stop quickly after passing a cyclist, or they may crash into you.
Source: Chapter 3 β Sharing the Road with Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Motorcyclists
Question 12
What following distance should you allow behind a motorcycle?
Half a lane
At least 4 seconds
1 second
2 car lengths, since motorcycles stop more slowly
Correct answer: At least 4 seconds
Allow the same 4-second following distance or more you would allow for other vehicles, and more in bad conditions.
Source: Chapter 3 β Sharing the Road with Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Motorcyclists
Question 13
By law, how much of the lane is a motorcyclist entitled to?
One complete lane
The right third
Half a lane
Whatever space is left
Correct answer: One complete lane
You must allow the motorcyclist or moped driver to use one complete lane.
Source: Chapter 3 β Sharing the Road with Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Motorcyclists
Question 14
When is it safe to wave a pedestrian across in front of traffic?
At mid-block crossings
At night with flashers on
Never
When you are first in line
Correct answer: Never
It is never safe to wave a pedestrian into the line of traffic, especially at unmarked or mid-block locations.
Source: Chapter 3 β Sharing the Road with Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Motorcyclists
Question 15
Approaching a stopped vehicle from behind, what should you do before passing it?
Honk to warn anyone ahead, then pass on the left
Pass on the right shoulder
Honk and pass
Slow down and make sure no pedestrians are crossing in front
Correct answer: Slow down and make sure no pedestrians are crossing in front
Slow down and don't pass until you're sure no pedestrians are crossing in front of the stopped vehicle.
Source: Chapter 3 β Sharing the Road with Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Motorcyclists
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