SPECIAL POINTS EXAM PA
The Special Point Examination includes driving scenarios with
questions about safe driving decisions. - ANSWERS-TRUE.
In all four driving scenarios included in the book, driver X (me) acted
unsafely in some way to help cause an accident. - ANSWERS-TRUE.
Always look for Driver X's responsibility -- what could I have done to
avoid a vehicle crash?
What's the most common way drivers earn multiple suspensions? -
ANSWERS-not paying attention to or responding to PennDOT
correspondence.
What are the four most common unsafe driving practices? -
ANSWERS-(a) distraction (b) drowsy driving (c) drugs/alcohol (d)
speeding
True/False: once you are in the point system, there's no way to ever
become points-free. - ANSWERS-FALSE.
How early should I show up for the SPE? - ANSWERS-(at least) 15
minutes early
True/False: if I arrive late for the SPE, I will still be allowed to take
the exam. - ANSWERS-FALSE.
,True/False: I must bring all exam materials, including exam booklet,
answer sheet, and pencils. - ANSWERS-FALSE. These will be
provided for me by PennDOT.
How many questions will be on the SPE? - ANSWERS-20
True/False: half of the questions on the SPE will be True/False. -
ANSWERS-FALSE. ALL of them will be True/False.
How long may I take for the SPE? - ANSWERS-up to 45 minutes.
About how long do I have to answer each question on the SPE? -
ANSWERS-over 2 minutes per question.
True/False: I'll have 30 minutes to finish the SPE exam. - ANSWERS-
FALSE. 45 minutes.
True/False: I'll have 60 minutes to finish the SPE exam. - ANSWERS-
FALSE. 45 minutes.
True/False: I'll have 45 minutes to finish the SPE exam. - ANSWERS-
TRUE.
True/False: I'll be able to use my notes, but not my study guide, for
the SPE. - ANSWERS-FALSE. no use of notes or study guide.
, True/False: I should use the bathroom before the exam because you're
not allowed to leave the room during the SPE. - ANSWERS-TRUE.
True/False: you may leave the exam room ONCE only to use the
bathroom during the exam. - ANSWERS-FALSE. You will not be
permitted to leave the exam room for the SPE at all.
True/False: If a driver does not pass the SPE within 30 days of
notification from PennDOT, PennDOT will send them another letter
informing them that their license will be suspended. - ANSWERS-
TRUE.
True/False: Driving while tired has no effect on the risk of a serious
crash. - ANSWERS-FALSE.
How does one end up having to take the special points exam? -
ANSWERS-earning 6 or more points for the first time
How long does one have to pass the SP exam? - ANSWERS-within
30 days of your notification letter.
What is PennDOT's goal? - ANSWERS-To help you improve your
driving and avoid future violations.
What information do I need to take to the exam? - ANSWERS-
Notification letter and driver's license.
The Special Point Examination includes driving scenarios with
questions about safe driving decisions. - ANSWERS-TRUE.
In all four driving scenarios included in the book, driver X (me) acted
unsafely in some way to help cause an accident. - ANSWERS-TRUE.
Always look for Driver X's responsibility -- what could I have done to
avoid a vehicle crash?
What's the most common way drivers earn multiple suspensions? -
ANSWERS-not paying attention to or responding to PennDOT
correspondence.
What are the four most common unsafe driving practices? -
ANSWERS-(a) distraction (b) drowsy driving (c) drugs/alcohol (d)
speeding
True/False: once you are in the point system, there's no way to ever
become points-free. - ANSWERS-FALSE.
How early should I show up for the SPE? - ANSWERS-(at least) 15
minutes early
True/False: if I arrive late for the SPE, I will still be allowed to take
the exam. - ANSWERS-FALSE.
,True/False: I must bring all exam materials, including exam booklet,
answer sheet, and pencils. - ANSWERS-FALSE. These will be
provided for me by PennDOT.
How many questions will be on the SPE? - ANSWERS-20
True/False: half of the questions on the SPE will be True/False. -
ANSWERS-FALSE. ALL of them will be True/False.
How long may I take for the SPE? - ANSWERS-up to 45 minutes.
About how long do I have to answer each question on the SPE? -
ANSWERS-over 2 minutes per question.
True/False: I'll have 30 minutes to finish the SPE exam. - ANSWERS-
FALSE. 45 minutes.
True/False: I'll have 60 minutes to finish the SPE exam. - ANSWERS-
FALSE. 45 minutes.
True/False: I'll have 45 minutes to finish the SPE exam. - ANSWERS-
TRUE.
True/False: I'll be able to use my notes, but not my study guide, for
the SPE. - ANSWERS-FALSE. no use of notes or study guide.
, True/False: I should use the bathroom before the exam because you're
not allowed to leave the room during the SPE. - ANSWERS-TRUE.
True/False: you may leave the exam room ONCE only to use the
bathroom during the exam. - ANSWERS-FALSE. You will not be
permitted to leave the exam room for the SPE at all.
True/False: If a driver does not pass the SPE within 30 days of
notification from PennDOT, PennDOT will send them another letter
informing them that their license will be suspended. - ANSWERS-
TRUE.
True/False: Driving while tired has no effect on the risk of a serious
crash. - ANSWERS-FALSE.
How does one end up having to take the special points exam? -
ANSWERS-earning 6 or more points for the first time
How long does one have to pass the SP exam? - ANSWERS-within
30 days of your notification letter.
What is PennDOT's goal? - ANSWERS-To help you improve your
driving and avoid future violations.
What information do I need to take to the exam? - ANSWERS-
Notification letter and driver's license.
