Pennsylvania DMV Permit Test Speed, Passing, and Parking Summary

When no limit is posted, Pennsylvania sets 35 mph in an urban district, 25 mph in a residential district, and 55 mph in other locations.

Wrong choices

• 25 mph: 25 mph is the limit for a residential district.
• 45 mph: 45 mph is not the unposted limit for any district.
• 55 mph: 55 mph is the unposted limit for other locations, outside urban and residential districts.

Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters need room to connect hoses quickly.

Wrong choices

• No closer than 30 feet: 30 feet is the distance for a stop sign, yield sign, or flashing signal at the side of the road.
• No closer than 20 feet: 20 feet is the distance for a crosswalk at an intersection or a fire station driveway.
• No closer than 10 feet: 10 feet is too close. The rule is 15 feet.

The school zone speed limit is 15 mph when the lights on the school zone sign are flashing, or during the times shown on the sign. Watch for children.

Wrong choices

• 25 mph: 25 mph is the unposted limit for a residential district, not a school zone.
• 20 mph: The school zone limit is 15 mph, not 20.
• 35 mph: 35 mph is the unposted limit for an urban district.

On a two-lane road, you pass on the left, using the lane for oncoming traffic, and only where lines and signs allow it and the lane is clear far enough ahead.

Wrong choices

• On the right, using the shoulder: Passing on the shoulder is not allowed.
• On whichever side has more room: You may not pick a side. On a two-lane road, you pass on the left.
• Only on the right: Passing on the right is not the rule on a two-lane road.

If you are driving less than 35 mph, you must signal at least 100 feet before turning. At 35 mph or more, signal at least 300 feet before.

Wrong choices

• 50 feet: 50 feet is too short. The rule is at least 100 feet.
• 200 feet: 200 feet is more than enough, but it is not the minimum in the rule.
• 300 feet: 300 feet is the rule at 35 mph or more.

A posted speed limit is the maximum safe speed under ideal road, traffic, and weather conditions. In rain, snow, fog, or heavy traffic, you should drive slower.

Wrong choices

• The speed you must drive at all times: You should drive slower than the limit when conditions are poor.
• The lowest speed allowed on that road: A speed limit sign shows the maximum, not the minimum.
• A suggested speed that you may go over when traffic is light: The limit is the law, not a suggestion. You may not go over it.

Park as close to the curb as possible, but no more than 12 inches away. If there is no curb, pull as far off the roadway as you can.

Wrong choices

• No more than 18 inches: 18 inches is too far. The rule is 12 inches.
• No more than 24 inches: 24 inches would leave your car sticking out into traffic.
• No more than 6 inches: Being within 6 inches is fine, but the limit in the rule is 12 inches.

When no limit is posted, the speed limit is 55 mph in other locations, outside urban districts (35 mph) and residential districts (25 mph).

Wrong choices

• 45 mph: 45 mph is not an unposted limit in Pennsylvania.
• 50 mph: 50 mph is not an unposted limit in Pennsylvania.
• 65 mph: Higher limits apply only where they are posted.

Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Parked cars there would block drivers' view of people crossing.

Wrong choices

• No closer than 15 feet: 15 feet is the distance for a fire hydrant.
• No closer than 30 feet: 30 feet is the distance for a stop sign, yield sign, or flashing signal at the side of the road.
• No closer than 10 feet: 10 feet is too close. The rule is 20 feet.

When no limit is posted, the speed limit is 25 mph in a residential district. It is 35 mph in an urban district and 55 mph in other locations.

Wrong choices

• 15 mph: 15 mph is the school zone limit when the lights are flashing.
• 35 mph: 35 mph is the unposted limit for an urban district.
• 20 mph: 20 mph is not an unposted limit in Pennsylvania.