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Pennsylvania DMV Flashcards

Every question in the Pennsylvania bank as a flashcard, not only the 70 road sign cards. Read the question, flip for the answer and a short explanation from the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), then sort it into Still learning or Know it.

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How many questions must an applicant answer correctly to pass Pennsylvania's Knowledge Test?
Answer: 15 of 18
Handbook, p. 5
For a Pennsylvania driver of legal drinking age, which BAC range is labeled General Impairment?
Answer: .08 to .099
Handbook, p. 83
A Pennsylvania driver younger than 21 has a BAC of .02 percent. How does the manual classify that reading?
Answer: It is driving under the influence under the under-21 rule
Handbook, p. 33
What is Pennsylvania's maximum speed limit under the posted-speed guidance in PUB 95?
Answer: 70 mph
Handbook, p. 39
Two vehicles approach an intersection from different roads at about the same time with no controls. Who yields in Pennsylvania?
Answer: The driver coming from the left yields to the driver coming from the right
Handbook, p. 48
Which pedestrian situation requires a Pennsylvania driver to yield even when there is no traffic light?
Answer: A person crossing at an intersection, whether or not a crosswalk is painted
Handbook, p. 48
How long is a Pennsylvania learner's permit application valid, and how old may the physical exam be?
Answer: One year from the physical examination, which may be no more than six months before the 16th birthday
Handbook, p. 1
What must a Pennsylvania driver do at the yield line before entering a roundabout?
Answer: Yield to circulating traffic and enter only when there is an adequate gap
Handbook, p. 48
A Pennsylvania driver faces a steady red light and wants to turn right. What must happen first?
Answer: Stop, check for pedestrians and traffic, then turn if permitted
Handbook, p. 7
When entering a Pennsylvania public highway from a private driveway, when may the driver proceed?
Answer: After waiting until the main road is clear
Handbook, p. 48
A bicyclist approaches a red traffic light in Pennsylvania. What does the manual require?
Answer: Stop at the red light, just as a motorist must
Handbook, p. PDF page 3
In a roundabout, how may a bicyclist legally behave under PA rules?
Answer: Either as a vehicle or as a pedestrian, following the rules for that choice
Handbook, p. 50
Inside a Pennsylvania roundabout, what must a motorist do when a bicyclist is using the roadway?
Answer: Do not pass the bicyclist within the roundabout
Handbook, p. 50
Under Pennsylvania rules, who is required to report certain medical conditions that could impair safe driving?
Answer: The diagnosing physician
Handbook, p. 33
After the first 6 months, how many non-family minor passengers may a junior license holder carry (absent a violation history)?
Answer: No more than three passengers under 18 who are not immediate family
Handbook, p. 4
When may a Pennsylvania driver cross a double yellow centerline to pass a bicyclist?
Answer: When necessary to provide the required clearance and the pass can be made safely
Handbook, p. 92
What message category is normally shown by a yellow diamond sign in Pennsylvania?
Answer: A warning about a roadway condition or hazard ahead
Handbook, p. 13
A red, eight-sided sign appears ahead. What action does its shape identify?
Answer: Stop
Handbook, p. 10
On a Pennsylvania two-way road, the centerline has a solid yellow line on your side and a broken yellow line on the other side. May you pass?
Answer: No, passing is prohibited from your side
Handbook, p. 22
How must a Pennsylvania driver respond to a flashing red traffic signal?
Answer: Make a complete stop, then proceed only after the intersection is clear
Handbook, p. 8
What does a flashing yellow traffic signal tell a Pennsylvania driver to do?
Answer: Slow down, look, and proceed with care
Handbook, p. 8
Which location is listed as one where a Pennsylvania driver may not stop, stand, or park?
Answer: Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection
Handbook, p. 53
What general instruction applies to the places Pennsylvania lists as prohibited stopping, standing, or parking locations?
Answer: Never stop, stand, or park there except in an emergency or when directed by a police officer
Handbook, p. 53
What must a vehicle parked in a Pennsylvania space reserved for people with disabilities display?
Answer: An authorized registration plate or parking placard
Handbook, p. 12
On dry pavement, what following distance does Pennsylvania's manual recommend as a safe space cushion?
Answer: A four-second following distance
Handbook, p. 35
You approach a Pennsylvania school bus on an undivided roadway while its red signals flash. Which stopping rule applies?
Answer: Stop at least 10 feet away until the red signals stop, the arm retracts, and children are safe
Handbook, p. 58
What occurs when a Pennsylvania driver's tires hydroplane on a wet roadway?
Answer: The tires lose grip and ride like skis on a film of water
Handbook, p. 41
If a Pennsylvania driver's vehicle starts to hydroplane, which response follows the manual?
Answer: Keep both hands on the wheel, ease off the gas, and do not slam the brakes or turn suddenly
Handbook, p. 41
A tow truck is stopped on the Pennsylvania shoulder while responders work nearby. What does the Move Over law require?
Answer: Move to a nonadjacent lane when possible, or reduce speed at least 20 mph below the posted limit
Handbook, p. 43
What should a Pennsylvania driver do if the vehicle's brake system warning light appears and braking weakens?
Answer: Push harder on the pedal, shift to a lower gear, and move toward the roadside or next service station
Handbook, p. 62
According to Pennsylvania's driver manual, what does the law say about the right-of-way at intersections?
Answer: It identifies who must yield, and drivers must still avoid a crash
Handbook, p. 48
At a steady red light in Pennsylvania, where should you stop before waiting for permission to proceed?
Answer: Before the marked stop line or crosswalk
Handbook, p. 7
After establishing Pennsylvania residency, how soon must a new resident obtain a Pennsylvania driver's license?
Answer: Within 60 days
Handbook, p. 3
Before taking the road test for a junior license, a Pennsylvania learner's permit holder must complete at least how many hours of adult-supervised skill-building driving?
Answer: 65 hours, including at least 10 at night and 5 in bad weather
Handbook, p. 2
During what hours are junior license holders in Pennsylvania generally prohibited from driving, absent an exception for travel to/from employment or volunteer service?
Answer: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Handbook, p. 3
For the first six months on a Pennsylvania junior license, with no parent, guardian, person in loco parentis, or spouse aged 18 or older in the car, how many passengers under 18 who are not immediate family may a driver carry?
Answer: No more than one
Handbook, p. 4
A driver under 18 in Pennsylvania who accumulates 6 or more points, or is convicted of driving 26 mph or more over the posted limit, faces what mandatory suspension for a first occurrence?
Answer: 90-day suspension
Handbook, p. 79
What is required for a young Pennsylvania driver to qualify for an early unrestricted license before age 18?
Answer: One year without a responsible crash or Vehicle Code conviction, an approved driver-training course, and required adult consent
Handbook, p. 4
When a Pennsylvania driving record reaches six or more points for the first time, what notice is sent?
Answer: A written notice allowing a special point examination or Driver Improvement School
Handbook
After a Pennsylvania driver completes 12 consecutive months without a qualifying violation or sanction, how many points are removed?
Answer: 3 points
Handbook, p. 79
What happens if a Pennsylvania learner does not pass the road test within three years of the physical exam?
Answer: They must start over with a new permit application and retake the knowledge test
Handbook, p. 6
Which Pennsylvania violation is listed with a 30-day suspension?
Answer: Failure to comply with a railroad crossing gate or barrier
Handbook, p. 79
PennDOT finds that a registered Pennsylvania vehicle lacked insurance for at least 31 days. Which consequence follows?
Answer: The registration is suspended for three months, and the driving privilege may also be suspended for three months
Handbook, p. 80
After a Pennsylvania conviction for fleeing or attempting to elude police, which penalty combination is stated in PUB 95?
Answer: One-year suspension, $500 fine, court costs and possible imprisonment
Handbook, p. 81
What is the minimum age for a Pennsylvania Class A or Class B license, and what does Class B cover?
Answer: Age 18, with Class B covering any single vehicle rated over 26,000 pounds such as a large motor home
Handbook, p. 4
Which three factors make Pennsylvania DUI penalties more severe?
Answer: Higher BAC, more serious crash injuries or damages, and more DUI convictions
Handbook, p. 82
Which situation also places a Pennsylvania case in the Highest Rate DUI table regardless of BAC?
Answer: Refusal of chemical testing
Handbook, p. 82
A Pennsylvania driver refuses a first chemical test and is later found not guilty of DUI. What license consequence remains?
Answer: An automatic one-year suspension of the driving privilege
Handbook, p. 82
What does Pennsylvania's driver manual list as the minimum penalty for underage drinking?
Answer: Up to $500 plus court costs
Handbook, p. 84
An adult is convicted of knowingly supplying alcohol to a minor in Pennsylvania for the first time. What minimum fine does the manual list for that first offense?
Answer: At least $1,000
Handbook, p. 84

How to use these flashcards

Go through the deck once and be honest: press Know it only when you could have said the answer before you flipped. Then switch to Still learning and repeat until that pile is empty. Your piles are saved on this device only, with no account.

Flashcards build recall. The real test asks you to pick from choices under time pressure, so finish with a full Pennsylvania practice test or a fixed 20 question test, and drill the road sign test with pictures.

Every card is written from the official Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95). Page updated 2026-10-16. How we check every question. Spot something wrong? Use Report a mistake under any card.

Reviewed against the official Pennsylvania handbook and DMV pages by Kevin Vu · Method: each answer is matched to the handbook text, and fees and rules to the official DMV page · How we check: our method · Last updated 2026-10-16