Defensive Driving

Defensive Driving questions, Pennsylvania edition.

Each question links through to a full explanation, the rule it tests, and a citation back to the manual.

• How many areas of space around your vehicle does the manual say you must be able to manage? →
• How far ahead does the manual say you should be able to identify problem situations? →
• At what speed does the manual say a vehicle can begin to hydroplane on a wet roadway? →
• When does the manual tell you to avoid using cruise control? →
• A driver is following you too closely. What does the manual say to do first? →
• At speeds above 25 mph, the manual says which action is usually better for avoiding a collision? →
• Which hand positions on the steering wheel does the manual recommend? →
• You are driving through a work zone marked with a solid white line. What does the manual tell you about that line? →
• A loaded truck at 65 mph on a clear, dry roadway needs at least how much distance to come to a complete stop? →
• You are on a two-way street with parked cars close on your right and oncoming vehicles on your left. According to the manual, what should you do? →
• You cannot maintain at least 8 feet of clear space on either side of your vehicle in traffic. What does the manual tell you to do? →
• A bicyclist is ahead of you on your right and an oncoming vehicle is approaching from your left at the same time. What does the manual tell you to do? →
• You are driving a newer vehicle and its brake system warning light comes on. According to the manual, what should you expect? →
• As you prepare to slow down or stop for traffic ahead, what does the manual tell you to look for? →