Pennsylvania Permit Practice Test 3
25 questions written from the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
For a driver age 21 or older in Pennsylvania, at what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) are you considered to be driving under the influence?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (PUB 95). 12 of the 20 Pennsylvania questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Pennsylvania or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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For a driver age 21 or older in Pennsylvania, at what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) are you considered to be driving under the influence?
- A .02 or higher
- B .10 or higher
- C .08 or higher
- D .05 or higher
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C. .08 or higher
Drivers 21 and older are considered to be driving under the influence at a BAC of .08 or higher. You can still be convicted at a lower BAC if police see you driving erratically.
You are in the left lane of a one-way street, facing a red light at a cross street that is also one-way going left. No sign prohibits turning. What may you do?
- A Wait for the green, because left turns on red are never allowed
- B Turn left without stopping if the way is clear
- C Stop, yield to pedestrians and traffic, then turn left
- D Turn left only if a green arrow sign is posted
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C. Stop, yield to pedestrians and traffic, then turn left
Pennsylvania allows a left turn on red from a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless a sign forbids it. You must stop first and yield to pedestrians and other traffic, just as for a right on red.
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On dry pavement, what following distance does the Pennsylvania manual recommend?
- A At least 4 seconds
- B One car length per 10 mph
- C At least 3 seconds
- D At least 2 seconds
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A. At least 4 seconds
Pennsylvania teaches a 4-second following distance on dry pavement. Count from when the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object until you reach it; under four seconds means you are too close.
What is the license penalty for failing to obey a railroad crossing gate or barrier in Pennsylvania?
- A A 30-day suspension
- B A fine only, with no suspension
- C A one-year suspension
- D A 60-day suspension
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A. A 30-day suspension
Going around or ignoring a railroad crossing gate or barrier brings a 30-day suspension in Pennsylvania. Never move forward or go around a gate while it is down.
You need to cross the double yellow centerline to give a bicyclist enough room. Is that allowed in Pennsylvania?
- A Only on roads with a 25 mph limit
- B Yes, if necessary and if you can do it safely
- C No, never cross a double yellow line
- D Only if the bicyclist waves you around
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B. Yes, if necessary and if you can do it safely
Pennsylvania allows you to cross a double yellow line to keep four feet of clearance from a bicycle, as long as it is necessary and safe. Check for oncoming traffic first.