Pennsylvania PennDOT Motorcycle Practice Test 4
Test 4 of 6. 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. A driver is thinking about overtaking a slower vehicle and sees this sign a short distance ahead. What does it mean for that pass?
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Answer B: The pass must be finished before the restricted section begins
The sign marks the start of a section where passing is prohibited, so a driver may not be on the left side of the road beyond it; any pass has to be completed before that point or not started at all.
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2. Under Pennsylvania's Move Over Law, what must a driver do who cannot change lanes near an emergency response area or a disabled vehicle?
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Answer C: Slow to at least 20 mph below the posted speed limit
Pennsylvania requires a driver who cannot move into a non adjacent lane to reduce speed to at least 20 miles per hour below the posted limit.
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3. Are motorcycles subject to Pennsylvania's vehicle emissions inspection program?
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Answer C: No, motorcycles are listed among the vehicle types exempt from the program
Motorcycles are among the vehicle types listed as exempt from Pennsylvania's emissions inspection program, along with classic, antique, and collectible vehicles.
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4. 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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5. When can Pennsylvania post a 25 mph limit in a residence district under the statute's default speed provisions?
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Answer C: Only if the highway is not a numbered traffic route and is classified as a local highway
The 25 mph residence district limit applies where the highway is not a numbered traffic route and is functionally classified by the department as a local highway.
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6. A sign at the intersection prohibits U-turns, but the opening looks wide and clear. What may you do?
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Answer B: Obey the sign and turn around somewhere else
A prohibition applies whatever the traffic looks like at that moment, usually because of sight distance or conflicts you cannot see from the lane.
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7. In the code that governs pavement markings, what does a double line stand for?
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Answer B: A maximum restriction
The marking code is consistent: a double line means the strongest restriction, a solid line discourages or forbids crossing, and a broken line is permissive.
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8. How does the mandatory jail minimum change for a second general impairment DUI offense in Pennsylvania compared to a first offense at that same tier?
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Answer B: A first offense has no mandatory jail time, while a second offense carries a minimum of 5 days
A first general impairment offense carries no mandatory jail time, but a second offense within the same tier carries a mandatory minimum of 5 days along with a 12 month license suspension.
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9. Besides equipment standards, what performance requirement must a Pennsylvania motor scooter meet to avoid being rejected for use on public roads?
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Answer B: It must be powerful enough to keep up with the flow of traffic
PennDOT states that a scooter must be powerful enough to keep up with traffic, since an underpowered scooter would impede the normal flow of a roadway.
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10. How does Pennsylvania sentence a driver who refuses chemical testing after a DUI arrest, compared to a driver who tested at a known BAC?
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Answer A: The refusing driver faces highest BAC category penalties regardless of their actual level
A driver who refuses breath or chemical testing in Pennsylvania faces the penalties of the highest BAC category, including the most severe suspension and incarceration terms, regardless of their actual level of impairment.
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11. 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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12. What is the main danger of grabbing the front brake lever abruptly?
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Answer D: The front wheel can lock, and a locked wheel cannot steer or balance
The front brake must be squeezed progressively so that weight transfers onto the front tire before full braking force is asked of it.
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13. What is the highest speed limit Pennsylvania may post on a freeway where the only access is by interchange ramps?
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Answer A: 65 or 70 mph
Pennsylvania law allows a maximum posted speed of 65 or 70 mph on freeways, meaning limited access highways reached only by interchange ramps.
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14. At a freeway exit, the paved triangle between the ramp and the through lanes is filled with diagonal white lines. What do they mean?
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Answer A: Stay out of that area, because it is not meant to be driven on
Chevron and diagonal markings fill paved areas that traffic is not intended to use, so drivers should keep out of them.
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15. A sign on a freeway restricts trucks to the two right-hand lanes. What should a car driver expect in those lanes?
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Answer A: More heavy vehicles and slower changes of speed
A truck lane restriction concentrates heavy vehicles on the right, and those vehicles accelerate, brake and change lanes far more slowly than cars.
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16. How much is the standard Pennsylvania driver license restoration fee after a suspension for operating an uninsured vehicle?
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Answer D: 94 dollars
The standard driver license restoration fee following a suspension for operating an uninsured vehicle in Pennsylvania is 94 dollars.
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17. What is the Pennsylvania statutory speed limit in a designated school zone?
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Answer C: 15 mph
Pennsylvania sets a 15 mph maximum speed limit in a designated school zone under the special speed limitations section of the Vehicle Code.
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18. You are driving in fog so thick that you can barely see the vehicle ahead. Which pavement marking is the best guide for staying in your lane?
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Answer A: The white edge line on the right side of the road
The right edge line keeps you positioned away from oncoming traffic and is easy to follow at low speed. Following tail lights closely tempts you to drive faster than you can see.