Pennsylvania Permit Practice Test 3

Correct answer: At least one hour

It takes a person of average weight at least one hour to process the alcohol in each drink. Having more than one drink per hour is very likely to push your blood alcohol level over the legal limit.

Correct answer: 16 years old — you cannot apply before your 16th birthday

You must be at least 16 years of age to apply for a non-commercial learner’s permit. You cannot apply before your 16th birthday.

Correct answer: Use your four-way flashers and make sure you can be seen at least 500 feet in both directions

When you must park on the roadway, use your four-way flashers, give passing vehicles enough room, and make sure your vehicle can be seen at least 500 feet in both directions.

Correct answer: Take a written special point examination

When a record reaches 6 or more points for the first time, the driver receives a written notice to take a special point examination. A second time reaching 6 points requires a departmental hearing.

Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way to drivers already in the circle

Drivers entering a circular intersection or roundabout must yield the right-of-way to drivers already in the circle.

Correct answer: Part of Lincoln’s head is covered when you place the penny in the tread

Place a penny head-first into the tread. If any part of Lincoln’s head is covered by the tread, you have a safe amount of tread. If his whole head is visible, the tread is too worn.

Correct answer: Complete the pass quickly and not linger alongside in the blind spot

Pass quickly and do not stay alongside the truck in its blind spot. Move back into your lane only when you can see the front of the truck in your rearview mirror.

Correct answer: Caution — slow down, look and proceed with care

A flashing yellow light means caution. Slow down, look, and proceed with care.

Correct answer: Watch the vehicle ahead pass a fixed object, then count the seconds until you reach the same spot

Watch the rear bumper of the vehicle ahead pass a road marking or roadside object, then count how many seconds it takes you to reach that same spot. Fewer than four seconds means you are following too closely.

Correct answer: Left turns only, by drivers traveling in either direction

A center lane marked by a solid outer line and a broken inner line on each side may only be used for left turns. Drivers traveling in either direction use it to begin their left turns.

Correct answer: Reduce your concentration, perception, judgment, and reaction time

Even the smallest amount of alcohol reduces your concentration, perception, judgment, memory, and reaction time. Alcohol can also make you feel dangerously confident while your skills are impaired.

Correct answer: A Parent or Guardian Consent Form (DL-180TD)

Applicants under 18 must have a parent, guardian, person in loco parentis, or spouse 18 or older complete the Parent or Guardian Consent Form (DL-180TD). If that person cannot accompany the applicant, the form must be signed before a notary.

Correct answer: 15 feet

Never stop, stand, or park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, except in an emergency or when directed by a police officer.

Correct answer: Help improve driving habits and ensure safe driving

The purpose of the point system is to help improve driving habits and ensure safe driving. Points are added to a record when a driver is found guilty of certain violations.

Correct answer: Still stop or yield as necessary to avoid a crash

Never insist on having the right-of-way — it may result in a crash. Even when another driver is legally required to yield, you are still required to stop or yield as necessary to avoid a collision.

Correct answer: Can easily reach the pedals and controls and have a clear view out the windshield

Adjust the driver’s seat so you can easily reach the pedals and other controls and have a clear view out the windshield, then set your mirrors.

Correct answer: Keep to the far side of your lane and hold a steady speed

Help the truck driver by keeping to the far side of your lane and holding a steady speed. Do not increase your speed while the truck is passing you.

Correct answer: Treat it as a four-way STOP sign

A non-functioning traffic signal should be treated as though it were a four-way STOP sign.

Correct answer: Driving too fast for conditions

When the road is wet or slippery, or you cannot see well, drive below the posted limit. Even within the posted limit, you can be ticketed for driving too fast for conditions.

Correct answer: Tells others you want to turn, but does not give you the right to make the turn

Signaling tells others you want to make a turn, but it does not give you the right to make the turn. If your turn signals do not work, use hand signals.