Pennsylvania PennDOT Permit Practice Test 7
Test 7 of 10. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 15 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Pennsylvania test.
- Questions18
- Correct to pass15
- Passing score83%
- Minimum age16 years
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1. Which of these is a recognized exception to Pennsylvania's full-stop requirement at a railroad grade crossing?
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Answer D: A street car crossing located within a business or residential area
Pennsylvania exempts a street car crossing within a business or residential area from the full-stop requirement that otherwise applies at railroad grade crossings.
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2. What extra consequence follows a second offense of operating a Pennsylvania vehicle without a required ignition interlock device?
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Answer D: A 1 year license suspension plus an additional 1 year of ignition interlock
A second offense of illegally operating a vehicle without a required ignition interlock adds a 1 year license suspension plus another 1 year ignition interlock requirement.
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3. As a driver keeps drinking, in what order are driving abilities usually lost?
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Answer C: Judgment, then vision, reaction time and coordination
Alcohol reaches the parts of the brain that handle judgment first, and only later does it visibly affect sight, reactions and muscle control.
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4. What is the function of a regulatory sign?
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Answer A: To inform road users of traffic laws or regulations that apply at that location
Regulatory signs state requirements that carry the force of law where they are posted, so disregarding one is a violation rather than a lapse of judgment.
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5. A person using a wheelchair is waiting to cross at a corner ahead. How should you treat that person?
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Answer B: As a pedestrian with the right of way at the crossing
A wheelchair or a mobility scooter user has the rights of a pedestrian, so yield the whole crossing and wait until the crossing is finished.
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6. What happens in Pennsylvania if liability insurance is not maintained on a registered vehicle?
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Answer D: The vehicle registration privilege can be suspended for three months, or a 500 dollar civil penalty can be paid instead
Pennsylvania suspends the vehicle registration privilege for three months when liability insurance lapses, although the owner may instead pay a 500 dollar civil penalty plus restoration fees once in any 12 month period.
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7. In Pennsylvania, which drivers face the penalties of the highest rate DUI tier?
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Answer D: Drivers at .16 and above, and also drivers who refuse chemical testing at any level
Pennsylvania applies the highest rate tier to a blood alcohol concentration of .16 and above and also to any driver who refuses chemical testing, whatever the actual level.
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8. Besides school signing, which warning signs may also use a fluorescent yellow-green background?
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Answer C: Pedestrian and bicycle warning signs
Pedestrian crossing, bicycle and playground warning signs may use either the standard yellow or the fluorescent yellow-green background, which draws extra attention where people outside vehicles are present.
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9. A yellow diamond reading DIP warns a driver about
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Answer A: a short, sharp depression in the road surface
A dip is an abrupt low point that can jolt a vehicle or scrape its underside, so speed should be reduced before reaching it.
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10. What insurance related benefit does a Pennsylvania driver aged 55 or older receive for completing a PennDOT-approved Mature Driver Improvement Course?
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Answer D: At least a 5 percent discount on vehicle insurance
A Pennsylvania driver 55 or older who completes a PennDOT-approved Basic Mature Driver Improvement Course is entitled to at least a 5 percent discount on their vehicle insurance.
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11. Why do many motor scooters fail their required Pennsylvania equipment inspection?
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Answer B: They lack equipment such as fenders, turn signals, and lights required for motorbikes
PennDOT notes that many scooters lack equipment such as fenders, turn signals, and lights that are required to meet the state's equipment standards for motorbikes.
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12. What night driving restriction applies to a Pennsylvania junior driver's license holder?
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Answer B: No driving between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or spouse 18 or older
A Pennsylvania junior driver may not drive between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or spouse age 18 or older, with limited exceptions for documented employment and emergency service.
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13. Which of the following is an acceptable form of proof of insurance for a registered Pennsylvania vehicle?
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Answer A: A valid insurance binder good for 30 to 60 days
Pennsylvania accepts a valid insurance binder, good for 30 to 60 days, as one of several acceptable forms of proof of insurance, alongside an ID card, a declaration page, or a carrier letter.
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14. How does the maximum fine for a second Pennsylvania Move Over Law conviction compare to a first conviction?
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Answer A: It doubles, rising from up to 250 dollars to up to 500 dollars
A second Move Over Law conviction in Pennsylvania carries a maximum fine of up to 500 dollars, double the maximum for a first offense.
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15. You are about to pass a long tractor-trailer on a two-lane road. What should you expect?
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Answer B: You will need more clear road, since the vehicle is much longer
A tractor-trailer can be 70 feet long, so passing it takes more distance and more time than passing a car at the same speed difference.
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16. How much supervised practice must a Pennsylvania permit holder under 18 complete before the road test?
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Answer C: 65 hours, including 10 at night and 5 in bad weather
Pennsylvania requires 65 hours of behind the wheel skill building, of which at least 10 hours must be at night and 5 hours in bad weather.
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17. What is the default annual safety inspection requirement for a registered vehicle operated on a Pennsylvania highway?
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Answer C: A registered vehicle must bear a valid certificate of inspection unless it falls into a specific listed exemption
Pennsylvania regulation requires a registered vehicle moved on a highway to bear a valid certificate of inspection, unless the vehicle falls under one of a specific list of exemptions.
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18. At what ages can PennDOT issue a junior driver's license in Pennsylvania?
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Answer C: 16 or 17 years old
Pennsylvania law allows the department to issue a junior driver's license to a person who is 16 or 17 years old.