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Question 1 of 18Safe driving and hazards

How far should you sit from the airbag in the steering wheel?

1. AA. About 2 inches
2. BB. About 5 inches
3. CC. It does not matter
4. DD. At least 10 inches

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Question 2 of 18Signals and pavement markings

What does a steady yellow light mean?

1. AA. The light is about to turn red
2. BB. Speed up to beat the red light
3. CC. Go ahead, the way is clear
4. DD. Pedestrians may now cross

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Question 3 of 18Parking and stopping

In many states, what does a curb painted red mean?

1. AA. Parking for 20 minutes
2. BB. No stopping or parking
3. CC. Loading only
4. DD. Parking for disabled drivers

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Question 4 of 18Signals and pavement markings (Pennsylvania)

You are on a Pennsylvania highway entrance ramp. Which line pattern shows you are going the right way?

1. AA. Yellow line on your right, white on your left
2. BB. White lines on both your right and your left
3. CC. White line on your right, yellow on your left
4. DD. Yellow lines on both your right and your left

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Question 5 of 18Sharing the road

You are turning right and a cyclist is riding in the bike lane next to you. What should you do?

1. AA. Let the cyclist pass, then turn
2. BB. Turn in front of the cyclist
3. CC. Honk, then make your turn
4. DD. Speed up so you turn first

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Question 6 of 18Sharing the road

Why should you stay well back from a snowplow?

1. AA. It always drives faster than cars
2. BB. It throws snow and may stop suddenly
3. CC. It has no lights or signals
4. DD. It must yield to all other cars

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Question 7 of 18Right of way (Pennsylvania)

You are inside a Pennsylvania roundabout when an emergency vehicle comes. What should you do?

1. AA. Exit the circle, then pull over
2. BB. Stop right where you are in the circle
3. CC. Speed up and go around one more time
4. DD. Pull onto the center island and wait

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Question 8 of 18Signals and pavement markings

A traffic light shows a steady red light and a green arrow pointing right. What may you do?

1. AA. Turn right with care, yielding to people crossing
2. BB. Go straight once cross traffic clears
3. CC. Turn left after a full stop
4. DD. Nothing until the red light turns green

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Question 9 of 18Parking and stopping

How should you start to parallel park?

1. AA. Pull up beside the car in front of the space
2. BB. Back straight into the space from behind it
3. CC. Drive in nose first and then straighten out
4. DD. Stop behind the space and wait for a gap

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Question 10 of 18Right of way

At an intersection with no signs, you want to turn left. An oncoming car is going straight. What should you do?

1. AA. Turn first, since you got there first
2. BB. Turn while signaling
3. CC. Wave the car through and turn in front of it
4. DD. Yield to the oncoming car

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Question 11 of 18Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Pennsylvania)

According to the Pennsylvania manual, what is the chemical test refusal restoration fee for a first refusal?

1. AA. $100
2. BB. $500
3. CC. $1,000
4. DD. $2,000

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Question 12 of 18Road signs

Orange signs are used for:

1. AA. Schools and crossing children
2. BB. Parks and places to visit
3. CC. Speed limits on highways
4. DD. Work zones and road work

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Question 13 of 18Right of way (Pennsylvania)

What is the Pennsylvania penalty for not stopping for a school bus with red lights flashing and stop arm out?

1. AA. 60-day suspension, 5 points and a fine
2. BB. 30-day suspension, 3 points and a fine
3. CC. 90-day suspension, 6 points and a fine
4. DD. A fine only, with no points or suspension

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Question 14 of 18Speed and following distance

When should you leave more space between you and the car ahead?

1. AA. Only on dry, sunny days
2. BB. Only when driving in cities
3. CC. Only when the car ahead is small
4. DD. In rain, fog, or at night

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Question 15 of 18Parking and stopping (Pennsylvania)

When you park along a curb in Pennsylvania, what is the farthest your car may be from it?

1. AA. 6 inches
2. BB. 12 inches
3. CC. 18 inches
4. DD. 24 inches

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Question 16 of 18Safe driving and hazards

You are on a dark, empty road with no cars ahead or coming toward you. Which headlights help you see best?

1. AA. Parking lights only, to save the battery
2. BB. Low beams only, even on empty roads
3. CC. High beams, until another car comes near
4. DD. Hazard lights, so others know you are there

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Question 17 of 18Road signs

What does this sign tell you is ahead?

1. AA. A railroad crossing ahead
2. BB. Another road crosses yours
3. CC. A hospital entrance
4. DD. The end of a divided road

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Question 18 of 18Road signs

A sign over a lane says "RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT". You are in that lane. What must you do?

1. AA. Go straight if no one is behind you
2. BB. Turn right at the intersection
3. CC. Turn left from that lane
4. DD. Stop and wait for a green arrow

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