Pennsylvania Permit Test (PennDOT Knowledge Test) — All Questions
4 questions
Unless otherwise posted, the general maximum speed limit on most Pennsylvania roads is:
- a.35 mph
- b.45 mph
- c.55 mph✓
- d.75 mph
The default maximum speed limit in Pennsylvania is 55 mph unless a different limit is posted; some interstates and the turnpike are posted higher, up to 70 mph.
The 'basic driving rule' for speed means you must:
- a.Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions✓
- b.Always match the posted limit exactly
- c.Drive at least 45 mph on any highway
- d.Keep up with the fastest traffic
You must always drive at a speed that is safe for road, weather and traffic conditions, which may be well below the posted limit in rain, snow, fog or heavy traffic.
In Pennsylvania, when your wipers are on continuously due to rain or snow, you must also:
- a.Turn on your hazard lights
- b.Turn on your headlights✓
- c.Reduce your following distance
- d.Use your high beams in fog
State law requires headlights to be on whenever your wipers are in continuous use because of weather, which also helps other drivers see you.
If your vehicle starts to hydroplane on a wet road, you should:
- a.Brake hard immediately
- b.Accelerate to push through the water
- c.Turn the wheel sharply
- d.Ease off the gas and keep the wheel steady until you regain traction✓
During hydroplaning the tires ride on water and lose grip; gently release the accelerator, avoid hard braking or turning, and hold the wheel steady until the tires regain contact.