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Pennsylvania State Driving Quiz (2026)
This free Pennsylvania DMV practice quiz includes real permit-style questions based on the official Pennsylvania Driver Handbook. Use it to check your readiness, identify weak topics, and continue studying with our full Pennsylvania driving course.
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Pennsylvania State Driving Quiz (2026) | 10 Practice Questions
Pennsylvania - 10 Questions
Q1. At a STOP sign, what is required?
- A. Slow down and proceed if clear
- B. Stop completely before the crosswalk or stop linePennsylvania law requires a full stop at STOP signs.
- C. Honk twice then proceed
- D. Stop only if pedestrians are present
Q2. What is the legal BAC limit for drivers aged 21 and older?
- A. 0.02%
- B. 0.05%
- C. 0.08%0.08% BAC or higher is considered DUI in Pennsylvania.
- D. 0.10%
Q3. When should headlights be used?
- A. Only at night
- B. From sunset to sunrise or when visibility is less than 500 feetThis is the legal requirement in Pennsylvania.
- C. Only in heavy rain
- D. Only on highways
Q4. What must you do when a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights?
- A. Proceed if on the opposite side of a two-lane road
- B. Stop in both directions unless separated by a median or barrierTraffic on both sides must stop unless separated by a barrier.
- C. Stop only if following the bus
- D. Stop only during school hours
Q5. What is the recommended following distance in normal driving conditions?
- A. 1 second
- B. 2 seconds
- C. 3 secondsThe three-second rule provides a safe following distance.
- D. 5 seconds
Q6. What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?
- A. Brake hard
- B. Accelerate quickly
- C. Ease off the gas and steer straightGradually slowing down and steering straight helps regain control.
- D. Turn sharply
Q7. When is it legal to turn right on a red light?
- A. Never
- B. After a full stop and yielding to traffic and pedestriansYou must stop and yield before turning.
- C. Only if no cars are visible
- D. Only during daytime
Q8. What should you do at a railroad crossing with flashing red lights?
- A. Stop and wait until lights stop flashingYou must stop until it is safe to cross.
- B. Slow down and cross if clear
- C. Proceed if no train is visible
- D. Honk and drive quickly
Q9. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
- A. Passing is allowed
- B. Lane ends ahead
- C. Passing is not allowedA solid yellow line on your side prohibits passing.
- D. Highway exit only
Q10. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
- A. Brake hard
- B. Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to goSteering into the skid helps regain control.
- C. Accelerate
- D. Turn sharply in the opposite direction
1. At a STOP sign, what is required?
2. What is the legal BAC limit for drivers aged 21 and older?
3. When should headlights be used?
4. What must you do when a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights?
5. What is the recommended following distance in normal driving conditions?
6. What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?
7. When is it legal to turn right on a red light?
8. What should you do at a railroad crossing with flashing red lights?
9. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
10. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?