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Pennsylvania: Right of way & turning — Part 3 Practice Test

Questions in this part include: “In a roundabout, which direction does traffic move, and what does this make every turn into or out of the circle?”

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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Pennsylvania Driver's Manual" (Pub 95), Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Bureau of Driver Licensing.

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  1. A vehicle entering a public highway from an alley, private road, or driveway must:

    A blue car on a concrete driveway facing a two-lane asphalt road with a double yellow centre line; lawns, houses, trees and a mailbox along the road.
    • Sound its horn before entering
    • Always yield to pedestrians only
    • Wait until the main road is clear
    • Proceed if traveling under 15 mph
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    Correct answer: Wait until the main road is clear

    A vehicle entering a public highway from an alley, private road or driveway must wait until the main road is clear.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 48 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. At a four-way stop where all vehicles have stopped, who should move forward first?

    Multiple cars arriving at a four-way stop intersection
    • The largest vehicle
    • The vehicle turning right
    • The vehicle on the left, always
    • The first vehicle to arrive
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    Correct answer: The first vehicle to arrive

    At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 48 · Open this page in the manual

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  3. At a four-way stop, if two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, who yields?

    Multiple cars arriving at a four-way stop intersection
    • The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
    • The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left
    • Both must wait for a police officer
    • Whoever arrived from the north
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    Correct answer: The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right

    If two vehicles reach a four-way stop at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 48 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. At a four-way stop, if two vehicles are facing one another, what should they do?

    Multiple cars arriving at a four-way stop intersection
    • Wait for a third vehicle to arrive
    • Both can proceed with caution, watching for possible turns
    • Only the heavier vehicle may proceed
    • The vehicle turning must always wait a full minute
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    Correct answer: Both can proceed with caution, watching for possible turns

    If facing one another, both drivers can proceed with caution, watching for possible turns.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 48 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. If you end up in a lane marked for turns only but wanted to go straight through the intersection, what must you do?

    A lane marked with a turn arrow and the word ONLY
    • Reverse and change lanes immediately
    • Proceed straight anyway
    • Make the turn
    • Stop and wait for the light to cycle
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    Correct answer: Make the turn

    If you end up in a lane marked for turns only when you want to go straight through, you must make the turn.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 48 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. If you end up in a lane marked for through traffic only but wanted to turn, what must you do?

    A blue car in the left lane of a two-lane ONE WAY street signals right as it nears an intersection, while a line of cars fills the right lane beside it
    • Turn anyway, using extra caution
    • Stop in the lane and wait
    • Cross into the turn lane at the last moment
    • Continue straight through the intersection
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    Correct answer: Continue straight through the intersection

    If you want to turn but end up in a lane marked for through traffic, you must continue straight through the intersection.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 48 · Open this page in the manual

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  7. At an intersection with dual (two) left turn lanes, what must you avoid doing while turning?

    At a red light, a blue car and a red car signal left side by side in two left-turn lanes marked ONLY, beside a grey car in the through lane.
    • Changing lanes during the turn
    • Using your turn signal
    • Turning into the lane closest to the centerline
    • Watching for the driver turning next to you
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    Correct answer: Changing lanes during the turn

    Do not change lanes during the turn, as this will cause you to crash into the driver turning next to you.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 48 · Open this page in the manual

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  8. Making a right turn onto a divided highway is:

    A blue car on a narrow two-lane road approaching a divided highway with a grass median, as a car approaches on each side of the highway
    • Illegal without a special permit
    • No different from a right turn at any other intersection
    • Only allowed at signalized intersections
    • Prohibited unless a police officer directs traffic
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    Correct answer: No different from a right turn at any other intersection

    Making a right turn onto a divided highway is no different from making a right turn at any other intersection.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 49 · Open this page in the manual

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  9. What is the correct way to turn left onto a divided highway?

    A car with its left signal on at a STOP sign where a side road meets a divided highway with a median, with traffic on both roadways
    • Turn left immediately after crossing the first roadway, before reaching the barrier
    • Always wait for a traffic signal, even if none exists
    • Cross the first roadway when there is a safe gap, then turn left on the other side of the barrier
    • Turn left only from the right lane
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    Correct answer: Cross the first roadway when there is a safe gap, then turn left on the other side of the barrier

    Cross the "first" roadway when there is a safe gap from the left, then turn left on the other side of the barrier when there is a safe gap from the right on the "second" roadway.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 49 · Open this page in the manual

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  10. At a two-way stop sign, to cross a 30 mph street, about how large a gap do you need in both directions?

    A blue car waits at a STOP sign with a CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP plaque as cars approach from the left and right, a question mark on each one's distance.
    • About 3 seconds
    • About 12 seconds
    • About 20 seconds
    • About 6 seconds
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    Correct answer: About 6 seconds

    You need about a 6-second gap in both directions to cross a 30 mph street.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 49 · Open this page in the manual

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  11. When turning right at an intersection with a two-way stop, the manual recommends allowing a gap of about how many seconds between you and any vehicle approaching from the left?

    A blue car waits at a STOP sign with a CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP plaque as cars approach from the left and right, a question mark on each one's distance.
    • 4 seconds
    • 6 seconds
    • 8 seconds
    • 12 seconds
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    Correct answer: 8 seconds

    Allow a gap of about 8 seconds between you and any vehicle approaching from the left when turning right.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 49 · Open this page in the manual

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  12. When turning left from a minor street onto a major street, the manual recommends allowing a gap of about how many seconds from any vehicle approaching from the right?

    A blue car waits at a STOP sign with a CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP plaque as cars approach from the left and right, a question mark on each one's distance.
    • 5 seconds
    • 9 seconds
    • 7 seconds
    • 12 seconds
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    Correct answer: 9 seconds

    If turning from a minor onto a major street, allow a 9-second gap between you and any vehicle approaching from the right.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 49 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. To avoid a "tangle turn" with an oncoming left-turning driver, you should turn:

    Two cars facing each other in an intersection, both with left turn signals on
    • After you reach the center "X" of the intersection
    • Only after the other driver has completed their turn
    • Before you reach the center "X" of the intersection
    • Into the lane farthest from the centerline
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    Correct answer: Before you reach the center "X" of the intersection

    By turning before you reach the "X" at the center of the intersection, you avoid a "tangle turn" with the other left-turning driver.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 49 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. What is the most important rule when starting a left turn, according to the manual?

    A blue car turning left on green, with an oncoming car, a car on the cross street and a pedestrian in the crosswalk
    • Complete the turn as quickly as possible
    • Always turn before oncoming traffic arrives
    • Turn only when a passenger confirms it is safe
    • Never start until all lanes you must cross are clear
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    Correct answer: Never start until all lanes you must cross are clear

    Most important: never start a left turn until you can see all the lanes you need to cross are clear.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 49 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. On a road designed with a jughandle where signs say NO LEFT TURN and ALL TURNS FROM RIGHT LANE, how do you make a left turn?

    A divided road with a NO LEFT TURN and ALL TURNS FROM RIGHT LANE sign and a jughandle ramp curving off to the right
    • Use a right turn lane that curves back, then turn left
    • Cross oncoming traffic directly, as on any other road
    • Perform a U-turn instead
    • Wait for a police officer to stop traffic
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    Correct answer: Use a right turn lane that curves back, then turn left

    With a jughandle, you use a right turn lane curving back to intersect the major road at a traffic light, then turn left.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 50 · Open this page in the manual

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  16. In a roundabout, which direction does traffic move, and what does this make every turn into or out of the circle?

    • Clockwise; every turn is a left turn
    • Counterclockwise; every turn is a right turn
    • Clockwise; every turn is a right turn
    • Counterclockwise; every turn is a left turn
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    Correct answer: Counterclockwise; every turn is a right turn

    Traffic in a roundabout moves counterclockwise, so that all turns into and out of the circle are right turns.

    Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 50 · Open this page in the manual

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