2025 Pennsylvania Permit Test 9
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Pennsylvania. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Pennsylvania please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/pennsylvania/car.
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1. Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
Explanation
The only way to be sure you will have enough time to react to mistakes made by other drivers is to leave plenty of space between you and the vehicles around you.
2. At night, it is hardest to see:
Explanation
Compared to signs and other roadside objects, pedestrians are hardest to see at night.
3. After an emergency vehicle passes you with its siren on, you must:
Explanation
When you resume driving again after being passed by an emergency vehicle, you must remain at least 500 feet behind it.
4. Before switching on the ignition, you should:
Explanation
Develop a routine for entering and leaving your car. Before switching on the ignition, buckle your safety belt and see that all passengers do likewise.
5. After a train has passed, you should:
Explanation
Even at a railroad crossing with only one track, you should not immediately start across after a train has passed. Always check for other approaching trains before proceeding.
6. While backing, you should:
Explanation
When intending to back up, always check behind your vehicle before getting in. Children and small objects are difficult to see from the driver’s seat. While backing, turn your head so you can see through the rear window. Do not depend only on your mirrors or sensors.
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