Comprehensive Pennsylvania DMV Cheat Sheet for Safe Driving

Comprehensive Pennsylvania DMV Cheat Sheet for Safe Driving Flashcards If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.If you see orange construction signs and cones on a

freeway, you must:

Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.

While backing, you should:Turn your head and look through the rear window.

The "Four-second rule" refers to how one should: Follow another car.

Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when: There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:Look left first, then right, then left again There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive

faster, you should:

Move into the right lane when it is safe.You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You

should drive:

Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.

When passing a bicyclist, you should:Give them at least four feet of space.

Your ability to stop is affected by:The condition of the road.

When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?Never.

You may cross solid yellow lines:When making turns.

You may turn left on a red light if:You are turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street.What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?Slow down and be prepared to stop.

To help prevent crashes, you should:Communicate with other road users.

When you are planning to make a turn, you should activate

your turn signals:

Three to four seconds before you reach the intersection.Drive below the posted speed limit when: Anything makes conditions less than perfect.

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:Under no circumstances.

Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:Yield to pedestrians

When driving on slick roads, you should: Take turns more slowly than usual.

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you

may:

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your

lane. You should:

Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.The most important thing to remember about speed

management and curves is that you must:

Slow down before you enter the curve.

When exiting a highway, you should slow down: Once you have moved into the exit lane.If your car breaks down on a highway, you should: Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.

If a vehicle is equipped with airbags:Seat belts should still be worn.

If there are no signals at a railroad crossing, you should:Slow down and be prepared to stop if you see or hear a train approaching.When should you yield your legal right-of-way? Whenever it helps prevent collisions

When driving on slippery roads, you should: Increase your following distance.

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:On an incline.

Roads freeze quickly when they are:Shaded.

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and

the vehicle ahead when you:

Are being tailgated by another driver.

It is best to keep a space cushion:On all sides of the vehicle.

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide

dog:

At all times.You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You

should:

Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors

and:

Glance over your shoulder.Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is

considered a distraction because:

It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind.When you drive through an area where children are

playing, you should expect them:

To run out in front of you without looking.You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?Right, toward the side of the road When driving on wet roads, you should:Increase your following distance to five or six seconds.

When driving at night, you should:Increase your following distance

You should use your horn when:It may help prevent a collision.

At an intersection with a yield sign, you should: Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?Right, toward the side of the road If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should; Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.When traveling behind a motorcycle:Allow at least four seconds of following distance Your brake lights tell other drivers that you Are slowing down or stopping.You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection.There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle

damage. You should:

Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.When making a turn, you must ____ your speed. Reduce You should not start across an intersection if you know you

will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else

out-of-the-ordinary:

Causes traffic congestion.

On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by: Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is

to:

Stop driving.When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of

parked vehicles to your right. You should steer:

A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles.If you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol

and you refuse to take the blood test, you will receive a:

Driver license suspension.To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way

road, you must:

Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the

street when your signal light changes to green. You should:

Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or

unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road

ahead. You should:

Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist

to the right, you should:

Let the car pass and then pass the bike.

If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:Let it go.

If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing

your lane, you should:

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.When driving through a work zone, it is a good safety

practice to:

Double your usual following distance.

Check your rearview mirrors:Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn.

You should:

Signal and keep your wheels straight.The speed limit is ____ miles per hour when yellow lights are flashing on a school zone speed limit sign.15 A flashing red light at a railroad crossing means:Stop. Do not proceed until signals are deactivated.You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the

right-of-way to:

All approaching vehicles.What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.You may turn right on red if you:Stop first and check for traffic and pedestrians.If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?It harms both driving skills and judgement.The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on

the:

Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.If a traffic light at an intersection is broken or not

functioning, you should:

Continue as if the intersection is a four-way stop.You drive defensively when you:Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

Drivers entering a roundabout or traffic circle: Must yield to drivers already in the roundabout or traffic circle.Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear

bumper):

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:The truck driver to stop the vehicle.Drivers who eat and drink while driving: Have trouble controlling their vehicles.When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your

lane if you:

See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror.You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle

that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.You do not have to stop for a school bus that is stopped

with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended if you:

Are driving on the opposite side of a divided highway.If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will

most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a

street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard.What should you do first?Take your foot off the gas pedal.When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be

driving:

At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.Hand signals A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that

vehicles:

Next to the broken line may pass.To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you

should:

Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always

means:

Slow-moving vehicle.It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive

with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

0.08 percent.

When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use: Low beams.

After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:Watch for children walking along the side of the road.

To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:Over your shoulders

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs

your driving is permitted:

Under no circumstances.

If you experience a tire blowout, you should: Let the car slow to a stop.

If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane,

you should:

Blow your horn, steer right, and brake.