PA PERMIT TEST STUDY GUIDE Flashcards

PA PERMIT TEST STUDY GUIDE Flashcards When entering a roundabout/circular intersection, who has the right of way?pedestrians, and then the circulating traffic What is the consequence for speeding in a school-zone?3 points on your driving record & a fine What do you do if your vehicle starts to skid? look and turn the wheel in the direction you want to go What is the maximum speed limit for travelling through a school-zone?

15 MPH

What do you do when their is a flashing yellow light?slow down and proceed with caution What do warning signs do?warn you about conditions on or near the road When their is snow/ice, what should you do? 1. increase your following distance to 5-6 seconds2. reduce speed by 5-10 MPH3. don't use cruise control Who has to wear seatbelts?All front seat passengers, and anyone under 18 When traffic signals are displayed vertically, what is the order of the colors; from north to south?red, yellow, green When you come to an intersection, what should you do?follow the left-right-left rule On a multi-lane highway, what does a single broken white line mean?it's to show the 2 lanes of same-direction traffic, which can pass each other if their are safe conditions Is it legal to drive without insurance?no What are regulatory signs?signs that tell what you must, or must not do according to

Pennsylvania Law (ex: speed limit signs, traffic direction

signs, turning/parking restrictions, etc.) On the interstate, how do you know if it's an east-west route?the number will be 1-2 even numbers If 21 or over, what is the max blood alcohol level?0.08% What do you do when their is a steady red 'X' over a traffic lane?do NOT go into the lane, you are not allowed to use the traffic lane What do you do when a traffic light is non-functioning?treat it as a 4-way stop sign What is the minimum consequence of underage DUI? $500 fine (plus legal costs) Should you use your brakes when skidding? no What is a safe following distance?4 seconds What do you do when their is a steady yellow 'X' over a traffic lane?get ready to switch lanes What do you do if a driver coming at you has his/her high beams on?flash your high beams at him; if that doesn't work, look towards the right side of the road to avoid being blinded When driving in fog and snow, should you use low beams or high beams?low beams What do warning signs look like?usually diamond shaped w black symbols and a yellow background When exiting a roundabout/circular intersection, who has the right of way?pedestrians, and then the vehicles exiting the intersection Can you turn right at a red light?yes, unless there is a "no turn on red" sign

At a 4-way stop, who has the right-of-way first? the vehicle who arrived to the stop first. if 2 vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the right goes first What do regulatory signs look like?usually black & white, vertical, rectangular/square. some may be black, white, & red; others may be red & white.How far away from a motorcycle should you stay? 3 or 4 seconds What is the maximum speed limit in PA?70 MPH In dry conditions, do motorcyclists stop slower or faster than other motor vehicles?faster What position should you hold the steering wheel? either 9 and 3, or 8 and 4 When can you turn left at a red light?if you are in the left lane, turning left from a one-way street to another one-way street What do you do when their is a flashing red light?treat it as a stop sign; stop and wait until the intersection is clear and then proceed When should you put on your turn signal? 3-4 seconds before the turn If under 21, what is the max blood alcohol level? 0.02% What do you do if you find your vehicle hydroplaning?1. keep hands on wheel2. slowly release gas3. turn slowly4. if you have to break, break gently How far from the curb can you park?no more than 12 inches When a school bus has it's red lights flashing, and it's stop arm extended, what must you do?stop at least 10 feet away If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, what should you do?turn the wheel to the left When should you use your low beams?when you are within 500 feet of another vehicle, and following closer than 300 feet behind another vehicle On the interstate, how do you know if it's a north-south route?the number will be 1-2 odd numbers If under 18, how many passengers can you have? the same number as seatbelts When traffic signals are displayed horizontally, what is the order of the colors; from left to right?red, yellow, green