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You must obtain a learner's permit before you operate a motor vehicle on public roadways in Pennsylvania. You will need to take and pass the vision, knowledge and road tests to get your driver’s license. The Pennsylvania DMV written test covers the information found in the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual, and includes questions on road rules, traffic laws, road signs and markings, and safe driving practices. The PA DMV written test consists of 18 questions, and you'll need at least 15 correct answers to pass (83%). After passing the DMV knowledge test, the examiner will give you a learner's permit, which is valid for 1 year.
1. When you must park on the roadway, you should:
Turn your lights on.
Keep your turn signal on.
Park at an angle.
Use your four-way flashers.
2. If another vehicle is approaching you head-on in your lane, you should slow down, _______, and sound your horn.
pull over to the right
stay in the center of your lane
steer left
None of the other answers is correct.
3. The blood alcohol content (BAC) for drivers under 21 to be charged with driving under the influence is:
0.04%.
0.05%.
0.07%.
0.02%.
4. This road sign means:
pedestrian crossing
Pedestrian crossing.
Pedestrians must give the right-of-way.
Residential care home ahead.
School crossing.
5. When driving on wet roads, you should:
Reduce your speed by 5 to 10 mph.
Drive slightly faster than the speed limit.
not be concerned about speed.
Drive the speed limit.
6. What does this sign indicate?
parallel railroad crossing
Train intersection.
Parallel railroad crossing (side road).
Low ground clearance railroad crossing.
Parallel railroad crossing (crossroad).
7. If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, you should:
Accelerate.
Steer left.
Steer right.
Pump your brakes.
8. This road sign means:
cross road sign
All traffic must turn.
Warning, crossroad ahead.
Yield sign ahead.
You must turn right at the intersection.
9. You must look for bicyclists in the same lane used by motor vehicles because they:
Are not expected to follow the same rules of the road as motorized vehicles.
Must ride facing oncoming traffic.
Illegally share lanes with motor vehicles.
Are entitled to share the road with you.
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