Hardest Questions (Pennsylvania) (Pennsylvania) - 2026 DMV Practice Test

Question 1:

When you drive near parks and playgrounds, you should expect children:

not to cross unless they are with an adult.

to know when it is safe to cross.

to stop at the curb before crossing the street.

to suddenly run into the street.

Question 2:

This sign tells drivers:

they must wait for the traffic signal to turn green before turning right or left.

they may not turn right or left during the red light.

All of the above.

Question 3:

A steady yellow light means:

Be prepared to stop for the red light.

Drive with caution.

Be prepared to go. The light will soon be green.

Question 4:

What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?

Shift to a lower gear.

Tie a white cloth on the left door handle.

Brake lightly.

Question 5:

Drivers should allow a larger space cushion when stopping:

at a stop sign.

on an up-hill.

at an intersection.

at a yield sign.

Question 6:

Which shape is a railroad advance warning sign?

Crossbuck

Round

Pentagon

Question 7:

What is the most important rule to remember in any emergency?

Do not panic.

Run away.

Call the police.

Question 8:

This road sign is:

a speed reduction sign.

a warning sign.

a regulatory sign.

Question 9:

What should you do if your headlights suddenly go out?

Brake immediately and activate your emergency lights.

Use your emergency lights, parking lights or directional signals.

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

Question 10:

The ‘Slower Traffic Keep Right’ sign is used:

at most intersections.

on multiple lane highways.

in school zones.

Question 11:

A large vehicle is backing up to unload goods. You should:

enter one of the blind spots and wait.

try to pass close behind.

be patient and wait until the large vehicle has completed its backup maneuver.

Question 12:

When driving behind a motorcycle:

allow a following distance of at least 4 motorcycle lengths.

allow a following distance of at least 2 car lengths.

allow at least 2 seconds of following distance.

allow at least 4 seconds of following distance.

Question 13:

Blind spots around a large vehicle are _________________ than the blind spots around a car.

larger and deeper

less dangerous

narrower and shorter

Question 14:

When entering a traffic circle or roundabout, you must yield the right-of-way to:

Vehicles entering from your left

Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout

Vehicles waiting on your right

Emergency vehicles parked outside

Question 15:

If you remain in the back blind spot of a large vehicle:

you increase the chance of a crash.

the large vehicle will take much longer to stop.

you can reduce fuel consumption.

Question 16:

Directions given by traffic officers ___________ signs, signals or pavement markings.

take precedence over

are less important than

must obey

Question 17:

If a traffic officer signals you to drive through a red light:

you must do it.

you must wait for the red light to turn green.

you must not obey the officer. Signs and signals take precedence over directions given by traffic officers.

Question 18:

This road sign means:

Winding road

Side road ahead

Slippery when wet

Question 19:

A vehicle that enters a road from a driveway:

has the right-of-way.

must yield to traffic approaching from the right, while it has the right-of-way over vehicles approaching from the left.

must stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway and to pedestrians.

Question 20:

A 4-way stop sign means:

The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first.

Traffic from all four directions must stop.

There are four stop signs at the intersection.

All of the above.

Question 21:

Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:

early enough so other drivers know your intention.

after changing lanes.

at any time.

just before changing lanes.

Question 22:

This sign warns drivers that:

they cannot go straight ahead.

they will soon be facing oncoming traffic.

a shared lane starts ahead.

Question 23:

At a stop sign there is no stop line or crosswalk. You must stop:

before you enter the intersection.

at the next crosswalk.

after you enter the intersection, if you have a clear view of traffic on the intersecting roadway.

Question 24:

You must come to a full stop at a yield sign:

Always.

Never.

If traffic conditions require it.

Question 25:

Left turns on a red light are allowed:

from a one-way street into a one-way street.

Never.

at intersections, after stopping, if the way is clear.

Question 26:

A four-way stop sign means:

traffic from all four directions must stop.

if two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

All of the above.

Question 27:

This sign indicates:

A slow-moving vehicle

A no-passing zone

Yield

Question 28:

In case of skidding, drivers should NOT:

take their foot off the gas pedal.

pump the brakes gently if they are about to hit something.

tap the gas pedal with their foot.

Question 29:

Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.

orange

yellow

black

white

Question 30:

The first sign drivers see when approaching a highway-rail intersection is usually:

a crossbuck sign.

an advance warning sign.

a speed limit sign.

Question 31:

If one of your tires blows out while driving, you should:

apply the brakes firmly and steer toward the right edge of the road.

pump the brakes.

hold the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and steer smoothly.

Question 32:

Destination signs are ______ with ____ letters and symbols.

green; white

blue; white

white; black

Question 33:

Service signs are ____ with ____ letters and symbols.

blue; white

white; black

green; white

Question 34:

What does it mean If an oncoming driver flashes headlights at you during a period of low visibility?

Your headlights are too bright. You should turn them off.

Your vehicle was difficult to see. You should turn on your headlights.

Your headlights are too bright. You should use parking lights instead.

Question 35:

ABS is the acronym for:

Anti-Braking System

Average-Beam System

Anti-Locking Brake System

Question 36:

When a hazard is seen ahead, reaction distance:

is the sum of perception distance and braking distance.

equals total stopping distance minus perception distance.

is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes.

Question 37:

When driving on wet roads, you should:

drive the speed limit.

not be concerned about speed.

drive slightly faster than the speed limit.

drive 5 to 10 miles below the speed limit.

Question 38:

When children are close, what should you do before you back out of a driveway?

Rely on your mirrors.

Get out of the car and check behind the car.

Look through your back window for children.

Question 39:

You can pass on the right:

when a vehicle ahead makes a right turn.

when a vehicle ahead makes a left turn.

when a vehicle that is approaching from the opposite direction is prepared to turn left.

Question 40:

This sign means:

You can only park between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM.

Parking is not allowed at 8:30 AM and at 5:30 PM

No parking between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM.

Question 41:

A red traffic sign means?

Do not enter.

Stop.

All of the above.

Question 42:

When you make a left turn from a two-way road into a four-lane highway, you must:

enter the left lane, to the right of the center line.

enter the right lane, to the left of the center line.

go straight through the intersection, and then make the turn.

Question 43:

This sign tells drivers that:

left and right turns are not allowed.

a divided highway is ahead.

they cannot go straight ahead.

Question 44:

When following a motorcycle, drivers must remember that motorcycles can ____________ than other vehicles.

accelerate much faster

stop much more quickly

stop much more slowly

Question 45:

At a stop sign there is no stop line, you must stop:

before you enter the intersection.

before you enter the crosswalk.

after you enter the crosswalk.

Question 46:

What is the meaning of blue traffic signs?

A blue background indicates a regulatory sign.

They give directional information.

Blue indicates road user services.

Question 47:

When following motorcycles, drivers should:

reduce the minimum following distance.

try to pass them as they have different braking capabilities than other motor vehicles.

keep more space in front of their vehicle.

Question 48:

The yield sign is ___ and white, with ___ letters.

yellow; black

red; red

red; white

Question 49:

A driver can legally pass on the right of another vehicle:

that is preparing to turn left, if there is room to go by safely.

anytime.

None of the other answers is correct.

anytime, if the vehicle is a bicycle.

Question 50:

When they see this sign, drivers:

should be prepared to make sharp turns at a high speed.

need to be prepared to turn right and then left quickly.

should not speed up or brake quickly.

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