The traffic light is green, but stopped vehicles leave no room for your car beyond the intersection. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait before entering until there is room to clear the intersection
A green indication does not authorize blocking an intersection or crosswalk. Check that the far side can hold your whole vehicle.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 3 > Turning, Merging and Passing > Crossing Traffic; printed p. 46, physical PDF page 50. Current-law check: 75 Pa.C.S. 3710, September 12, 2026. ↗
At an intersection, you discover your lane is marked RIGHT TURN ONLY, but you wanted to go straight. What should you do?
Correct answer: Make the required right turn and find a lawful route afterward
Lane-use signs still apply when you chose the wrong lane. Do not improvise a conflicting movement through the intersection.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > Signs > Lane Use Control Signs, arrow with ONLY; printed p. 12, physical PDF page 16. Current-law check: 75 Pa.C.S. 3111(a), September 12, 2026. ↗
At an ordinary intersection with no signs or signals, two cars arrive from different roads at about the same time. Neither road is a through highway. The other car is on your right. Who should yield?
Correct answer: You should yield to the car on your right
In this situation, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Signs and special right-of-way rules can change the result.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 3 > Negotiating Intersections > Right-of-way rule 4; printed p. 48, physical PDF page 52. Current-law check: 75 Pa.C.S. 3321(a)-(b), September 12, 2026. ↗
You are traveling at 25 mph and will make a turn. What minimum continuous signaling distance does Pennsylvania law require before the turn?
Correct answer: The last 100 feet before the turn
At speeds below 35 mph, the signal must continue through at least the last 100 feet before turning. Signal early enough for other drivers to understand.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 3 > Communicating Your Intentions > Signaling when changing direction; printed p. 44, physical PDF page 48. Current-law check: 75 Pa.C.S. 3334(b), September 12, 2026. ↗
When overtaking a bicycle traveling in your direction, what minimum clearance does Pennsylvania law require?
Correct answer: At least four feet, while passing at a careful, prudent reduced speed
Leave at least four feet and reduce speed appropriately. Wait if you cannot make a safe pass with that clearance.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 5 > Safe Passing Is the Law, item1; printed p. 92, physical PDF page 96. Current-law check: 75 Pa.C.S. 3303(a)(3), September 12, 2026. ↗
What is the minimum clearance ordinary parking must leave from a crosswalk at an intersection under Pennsylvania's distance rule?
Correct answer: At least 20 feet
Standing or parking within 20 feet of an intersection crosswalk is prohibited, subject to the law's safety and traffic-control exceptions.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 3 > Parking > Prohibited places, intersection crosswalk; printed p. 53, physical PDF page 57. Current-law check: 75 Pa.C.S. 3353(a),(a)(2)(iii), September 12, 2026. ↗
A train has passed and the crossing gate is beginning to rise, but it has not fully opened. May you start driving through?
Correct answer: No; wait until the gate has opened and all crossing warnings permit safe travel
Do not start through a gate while it is opening or closing. Check that the warnings have ended and that no other train is approaching.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > Railroad Crossing Signals; printed p. 9, physical PDF page 13. Current-law check: 75 Pa.C.S. 3341(a),(b)(2), September 12, 2026. ↗
You share a car with a taller driver. In what order should you set up your driving position?
Correct answer: Adjust the seat for control and visibility, then adjust the mirrors
Mirror views depend on your seated position. First make sure you can reach the controls and see clearly, then set the mirrors for that position.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual PUB 95 (4-21), printed p. 31 / physical PDF p. 35: Choosing Safety First > Vehicle Checks, items 3 and 6 ↗
You and a car two lanes away could both move into the empty middle lane. What should you check?
Correct answer: Traffic beyond the adjacent lane that could move into the same space
A lane can appear empty while another driver is about to enter it. Check all relevant lanes before committing.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual PUB 95 (4-21), printed p. 38 / physical PDF p. 42: Looking Behind > Roads with three or more lanes ↗
You stop behind a truck on an uphill grade. Why should you leave plenty of room?
Correct answer: It may roll back as the driver starts moving
A truck may move backward briefly as its driver changes from braking to moving. Space reduces your exposure to that movement.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual PUB 95 (4-21), printed p. 57 / physical PDF p. 61: Following a Truck ↗
Another driver gestures angrily after a minor traffic misunderstanding. What is the safest response?
Correct answer: Avoid engaging and give the driver space
Retaliation distracts you and can escalate a misunderstanding. Focus on safe driving rather than proving a point.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual PUB 95 (4-21), printed p. 60 / physical PDF p. 64: Dealing with Road Rage ↗
Your tires begin riding on water and steering feels light. What should you do?
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator gradually and avoid abrupt braking or steering
Hydroplaning reduces tire contact with the road. Smoothly reducing speed helps traction return; sudden inputs can worsen loss of control.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual PUB 95 (4-21), printed p. 41 / physical PDF p. 45: Road Conditions > Hydroplaning ↗
One deer crosses the road ahead and disappears into the trees. What should you do next?
Correct answer: Remain cautious and watch for more deer following it
Deer often travel in small groups. One crossing can be a warning that others are nearby.
Source: PennDOT October2,2025 deer-safety notice > Safety tips ↗
You have managed to stop safely after the brakes partly failed. What should you do next?
Correct answer: Call for help and do not continue driving the vehicle
A safely completed stop does not repair the braking fault. Arrange help rather than risk another loss of braking.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual PUB 95 (4-21), printed p. 63 / physical PDF p. 67: If Your Vehicle Has Brake Failure > After stopping ↗
Is it safe to leave a gasoline car running in a garage attached to a home if the garage door is fully open?
Correct answer: No; carbon monoxide can still create a deadly hazard
CDC warns against running a car in an attached garage even with the door open. Carbon monoxide is odorless; smell is not a safety test.
Source: CDC Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Basics > Automobile, January12,2026 ↗
Which action is prohibited at a location marked by this sign?
Correct answer: Making a left turn
The red circle and slash over the left-pointing arrow prohibit a left turn.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > No Left Turn; printed page 11 (physical PDF page 15) ↗
What should you anticipate after seeing this sign?
Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead; look and listen for trains and be ready to stop
This is advance warning of a railroad crossing, not the crossing's stop line. Look and listen for trains and be prepared to stop when necessary.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > Railroad Crossing Ahead; printed page 16 (physical PDF page 20) ↗
A 16-year-old applicant's parent cannot accompany them to the Driver License Center. How should the parent complete the required DL-180TD consent?
Correct answer: Sign it in the presence of a notary
When the parent cannot accompany the minor, PennDOT requires the consent form to be signed before a notary. The applicant must still bring the completed form.
Source: Your parent or guardian completes the consent form; reviewed September 12, 2026. ↗
Each person below is sober and licensed to drive the learner's car. Who meets Pennsylvania's age-and-relationship rule for supervising a car learner?
Correct answer: The learner's 19-year-old spouse
The usual minimum is 21, but a spouse, parent, guardian or person in loco parentis may qualify at 18. The qualified supervisor must also sit beside the learner and provide immediate supervision.
Source: 75 Pa.C.S. §1505(b)(1)–(4), Learner must be accompanied; reviewed September 12, 2026. ↗
You damage an unattended parked car and cannot locate its owner. Which action satisfies the notice duties?
Correct answer: Secure a notice with the required details and notify police without unnecessary delay
After stopping, securely leave a conspicuous notice with your name, address, financial-responsibility information and registration number. Also notify the nearest authorized police department without unnecessary delay.
Source: 75 Pa.C.S. §3745(a), Accidents involving damage to unattended vehicle or property; reviewed September 12, 2026. ↗
