Pennsylvania driver handbook

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   Failure to properly operate any of the vehicle controls will result in a failure of the Road Test. • Parallel Park: Park your vehicle midway between two (2) uprights in a space that is 24 feet long and eight (8) feet wide. Your entire vehicle must be completely inside the space, and you cannot make contact with any of the uprights to the rear

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   necessary because the high speed and heavy traffic on highways can cause drivers to miss seeing a single sign. Also, motorists may need to make one or more lane changes to exit. EXIT NUMBERS Exit numbers correspond with the mile markers. This change allows motorists to quickly calculate distances between exits, e.g., the distance between Exit 95 and Exit 20 is 75 miles. If

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   the top of the page Driving is a privilege and not a right. This privilege comes with many responsibilities. One very important responsibility is that you never mix drinking and driving. For the days and hours of operation of a Driver License Center nearest you, to download the most current forms, publications, and fact sheets or to access PennDOT’s online services, including scheduling your

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   the same time, alcohol robs your skills, making you feel dangerously confident. So, drinking drivers can be out of control and not even know it. • Many people believe only heavy drinking is risky. This is not true. Even drivers whose blood alcohol level is .04 (half of the “legal limit” of .08 for an adult 21 years of age or older) are between

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   of drivers ages 16 to 20 who died in motor vehicle crashes had been drinking. This is despite the fact that here in Pennsylvania, as well as in every other state in the U.S., there are zero tolerance laws , meaning you may not drink if you are under age 21. • If you are a driver under age 21 and your blood alcohol

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   drinking drivers. • Recent Pennsylvania statistics show that 30 percent of drivers ages 16 to 20 who died in motor vehicle crashes had been drinking. This is despite the fact that here in Pennsylvania, as well as in every other state in the U.S., there are zero tolerance laws , meaning you may not drink if you are under age 21. • If you

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   Chapter 3 - Learning to Drive PA Driver’s Manual - 33 - DID YOU KNOW?

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   Chapter 3 - Learning to Drive PA Driver’s Manual - 39 - · The maximum speed limit in Pennsylvania is 70. · The maximum speed limit on interstate highways is posted after each interchange. · On other highways the maximum speed limit would be posted at approximately ½ mile intervals. · In school zones, the speed limit is 15 mph when the lights on

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   highway, use your hazard (four-way) flashers to warn the drivers behind you. • Signaling when changing direction. Signaling tells others you want to make a turn, but it does not give you the right to make a turn. Under Pennsylvania law, you must always use your turn signals at least 100 feet before turning, if you are driving less than 35 mph. If you

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    not enter the roundabout when emergency vehicles are approaching, pull to the side. If in the roundabout, immediately exit the roundabout and pull to the side. NEVER STOP IN THE ROUNDABOUT. Bicyclists - Bicyclists have the option to function as a vehicle or pedestrian when using a roundabout. When acting as a vehicle, they will follow the same rules. NEVER OVERTAKE A BICYCLIST ACTING

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    20 percent involve rear-end collisions. Driver inattention and following too closely account for most of these crashes. PARKING If the street you are on has a curb, park as close to it as you can, but no more than 12 inches away. If it has no curb, pull as far off of the roadway as possible. When you must park on the roadway, use

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    Chapter 3 - Learning to Drive PA Driver’s Manual - 53 - Except in emergencies or unless a police officer tells you to do so, never stop, stand or park your vehicle at the following places:

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    feet of the nearest rail at a railroad crossing. • At any place where official signs prohibit parking. • At any place where official signs prohibit stopping. • In front of a public or private driveway. • Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. • Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. • Within 30 feet of any flashing signal, stop sign,

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    or on the side of a traffic lane that is clearly marked with at least two signal lamps, road flares, caution signs and/or any other traffic control device. If drivers cannot move over because of traffic or other conditions, they must reduce their speed to at least 20 miles per hour below the posted speed limit. In cases where law enforcement may not be

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    of 120 days. A table showing the number of points given for specific traffic violations can be found at www.dmv.pa.gov, in “The Pennsylvania Point System” fact sheet. POINT REMOVAL FOR SAFE DRIVING Three (3) points are removed from a driving record for every 12 consecutive months in which a person is not under suspension or revocation or has not committed any violation, which results

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    restored, your driving record will show five (5) points, regardless of the number of points that appeared on your record before your driving privilege was suspended, except in the cases of: • A 15-day suspension resulting from a hearing for the second accumulation of six (6) points. • Suspension for failing to respond to a citation. DRIVING WITHOUT INSURANCE • According to Pennsylvania state

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    (3) years. CHEMICAL TEST REFUSAL RESTORATION FEE Drivers who refuse to submit to a chemical test will be required to pay a chemical test refusal restoration fee. First offense is $500, second offense is $1,000, and third or subsequent offense is $2,000. The chemical test refusal restoration fee is in addition to the restoration fee required under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Title 75, section

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    injury, death or vehicle or property damage.) Penalty First Offense Second Offense Third Offense Sentence 2 days to 6 months in prison 30 days to 6 months in prison 90 days to 5 years in prison Fine $500 - $5,000 $750 - $5,000 $1,500 - $10,000 License 12-month suspension and 1 year Ignition Interlock requirement 12-month suspension and 1 year Ignition Interlock requirement 18-month

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    or does not meet state inspection requirements, you will not be allowed to take the Road Test. If your vehicle is equipped with seat belts, make sure they are clean and ready for use. You and the examiner will be required to wear them during the Road Test. The Knowledge Test consists of 18 multiple choice questions. You must answer 15 questions correctly to

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    tests. This manual is available on PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services website in the Commercial Driver Information Center. TESTS KNOWLEDGE TEST The Knowledge Test will measure your knowledge of traffic signs, Pennsylvania’s driving laws and safe driving practices. The Knowledge Test can be given in both written and

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    and ready for use. You and the examiner will be required to wear them during the Road Test. The Knowledge Test consists of 18 multiple choice questions. You must answer 15 questions correctly to pass the test. Possible driving situations are available on our website (www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/Teen- Drivers/Pages/default.aspx#.VpAM5aMo670) under

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    or causing their removal. A violation of this law, including any violation resulting from the conduct of any other persons present within any vehicle of which you are the driver, may result in a fine of up to $300 upon conviction. VEHICLE SAFETY AND EMISSIONS INSPECTION Your vehicle must have a safety inspection at an authorized inspection station every 12 months. The date on