Pennsylvania DOT Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is 0.08%

In Pennsylvania, a driver who is at least 21 years old can be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) if his or her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or higher. However, even with a lower BAC, he or she can still be charged with DUI if he or she was stopped by the police for driving erratically.

Source: What Constitutes a DUI (Driving Under the Influence); Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Controlled Substance; Chapter 4: Driving; Pennsylvania Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is 2 1/2 years.

If you refuse to submit to chemical testing for alcohol or drugs but are found guilty of DUI based on other evidence, your license will be suspended for up to 2 1/2 years, depending on your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) when you were tested.

Source: Pennsylvania's Implied Consent Law (Chemical Testing for Alcohol or Drugs); Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Controlled Substance; Chapter 4: Driving Record Information; Pennsylvania Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Listening to the radio

Any activity that uses your hands should be avoided while driving. Listening to the radio, on the other hand, can help you stay alert.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

There are many serious offenses for which your license will be suspended or revoked if you are convicted. Some of these offenses are careless driving, reckless driving, committing a felony involving the operation of a motor vehicle, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI), leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run), street racing, and vehicular homicide. [Suspensions and Revocations; The Pennsylvania Point System; Chapter 4: Driving Record Information; Pennsylvania Driver's Manual],

Source: 75 Pa. C. S. § 1532

Not quite. The answer is chemical testing for alcohol and drugs.

Under Pennsylvania's Implied Consent law, by operating a vehicle in Pennsylvania, you imply consent to chemical testing for alcohol and drugs upon request of a police officer.

Source: Pennsylvania's Implied Consent Law (Chemical Testing for Alcohol or Drugs); Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Controlled Substance; Chapter 4: Driving Record Information; Pennsylvania Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is one year.

Under Pennsylvania's Implied Consent law, if you are arrested for DUI and you refuse to submit to chemical testing for alcohol or drugs, your license will be suspended for one year even if a court finds you not guilty of DUI. If the court convicts you of DUI, your license will be suspended for up to 2 1/2 years and you will face other criminal penalties. Note that if you submit to chemical testing, fail the test with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of at least 0.08% but less than 0.10%, and are convicted of DUI, your license will not be suspended for a first offense.

Source: Pennsylvania's Implied Consent Law (Chemical Testing for Alcohol or Drugs); Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Controlled Substance; Chapter 4: Driving Record Information; Pennsylvania Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is 6

If a driver under the age of 18 accumulates at least six points, his or her driver's license will be suspended for 90 days.

Source: The Pennsylvania Point System; Chapter 4: Driving Record Information; Pennsylvania Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is emergency vehicles.

In Pennsylvania, backing up is not allowed on limited-access highways, except for emergency vehicles in the course of duty. If you back up on a highway, you risk getting hit by another vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is a full lane width.

Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to maneuver safely. Under Pennsylvania law, a motorcycle is entitled to a full lane width, and you may not drive in a way that deprives a motorcycle of the full use of a lane. Motorcyclists have the same legal rights and obligations as the operators of other motor vehicles.

Source: 75 Pa. C. S. § 3523

Not quite. The answer is 5 years

If you are convicted of driving without a valid license for the second time within a five-year period, your license will be suspended for six months. Each time that you are convicted of driving without a valid license, you will be fined $200. The only exception is if the offense occurred because your license had expired less than one year before, in which case you will only be fined $25. [Suspensions and Revocations; The Pennsylvania Point System; Chapter 4: Driving Record Information; Pennsylvania Driver's Manual], [75 Pa. C. S. § 1501],

Source: 75 Pa. C. S. § 1532

Not quite. The answer is Faster reaction time

Marijuana can cause decreased car handling performance; slower reaction times; impaired time, speed, and distance estimation; subjective sleepiness; impaired motor coordination; impaired night vision; and impaired ability to focus.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Even a small amount of alcohol can reduce a driver's reflexes, driving skill, and negatively affects depth perception.

Not quite. The answer is wait for a day or two.

The more alcohol that gets into your body to make you intoxicated, the longer it will take your liver to break it all down. The liver can break down about one standard drink (one ounce of hard liquor, a one-half glass of wine, or a 12-ounce can of beer) per hour. If you consume a great deal of alcohol, it can take as long as a day or two for your body to fully recover.

Not quite. The answer is The car must be parked at least 20 feet from the crosswalk.

In Pennsylvania, you may not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. (There are also many other places where you are not allowed to park. Check for signs that may prohibit or limit parking.)

Source: Parking, Everyday Driving Skills, Chapter 3: Learning to Drive, Pennsylvania Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Increased alertness

Alcohol can impair vision, slow down reactions, and dull judgement. Alcohol does not increase alertness.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Alcohol consumption before or during driving reduces a driver's reflexes, physical control over a vehicle, and awareness of the dangers on the roadway.

Not quite. The answer is Sleep

Stimulants, exercise, and music can help keep you awake, but the best remedy for drowsiness is sleep. If you're getting 9 hours of sleep and still feel tired, consult a physician.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

It is illegal for a minor between the ages of fifteen and twenty-one to be in possession of alcohol, consuming alcohol, attempting to purchase or purchasing alcohol, or having a BAC of 0.02% or greater.

Not quite. The answer is It varies from person to person

The amount of alcohol each person can drink before reaching the legal limit is different for each person and depends on a variety of factors.

Not quite. The answer is (a) your driving is visibly impaired

In any US state, you can be charged with driving under the influence (or whatever the equivalent term is in that state) if your driving is visibly impaired by any substance. However, there is still debate over what minimum blood tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) level should be considered evidence of driving under the influence. As of 2023, 14 states enforce zero tolerance of blood THC even for adult drivers. Five states have set numerical limits on blood THC; typically, 5 nanograms or more per milliliter of blood constitutes being under the influence. Other states have no policies on blood THC.