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Train for Your Drive Test in Pennsylvania 2021

(From the 2021 Pennsylvania driver handbook)

Number of tests:	24
Number of questions:	18
Passing score:	15

Directions: If you need to get a driving license in Pennsylvania, you have to pass a DMV learner's permit test to demonstrate your understanding of highway signs and markings, traffic laws and safe driving practices. Our mock driving permit tests are based on the information contained in the DMV driver’s manual. To pass the knowledge test, you must demonstrate a basic understanding of Pennsylvania traffic laws.

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1.

When a truck driver behind you wants to pass your vehicle:

Your speed should remain steady or decrease.
You should stop.
You should change lanes.
Your speed should increase.

Explanation ▾

When a truck passes your vehicle, you will make it easier and safer for the truck driver if you reduce your speed slightly and then keep your reduced speed steady. In any event, do not increase your speed while the truck is passing you.

2.

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

Quickly tap your brake pedal a few times first.
Use your emergency brake.
Look over your shoulder for traffic in your blind spot.
Get ready to blow your horn.

Explanation ▾

If you are going to brake where other drivers may not expect it, quickly tap your brake pedal three or four times.

3.

This sign is used to warn drivers:

alabama lane ends merge left(2) road sign

That the right lane ends and traffic should merge left.
That the road curves ahead.
About upcoming intersections.
About road construction.

Explanation ▾

This sign indicates that the right lane on a multilane roadway ends ahead. Traffic in the right lane must merge left.

4.

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

Follow the directions indicated by the traffic light.
Follow the directions given by the officer.
Honk at the officer.
Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.

Explanation ▾

Traffic signals are placed at intersections to keep traffic moving and to help prevent crashes. Drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists must obey these signals, except in instances when an officer is directing traffic.

5.

If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should:

Turn on your high beams.
Turn off your headlights.
Sound your horn.
Flash your high beams.

Explanation ▾

If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, flash your high beams quickly a few times. If the driver does not dim their lights, look toward the right side of the road. This will keep you from being blinded by the other vehicle’s headlights.

6.

This is a ____ sign.

pennsylvania yield road sign

Stop
Wrong way
Yield
Do not enter

Explanation ▾

This triangular sign is a "Yield" sign. When you see this sign, you must slow down to check for traffic and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and approaching cross traffic. Stop only if it is necessary to do so.

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