Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook Study Questions – 2011
THE DRIVER LICENSE
1)
To use your driver license to state you want to participate in the organ donor program:
a) you should fill out the back of your driver license and tell your family so that your
wishes are known.
b) you must be in excellent health.
c) you need special permission from your doctor.
2)
All licensed drivers in the state of Wisconsin must carry:
a) insurance on their vehicle.
b) emergency contact phone numbers.
c) their WI Driver’s License whenever driving.
3)
New WI residents with an out-of-state license are required to apply for a WI license within:
a) 1 year of becoming a resident of WI.
b) 60 days of becoming a resident of WI.
c) 3 years of becoming a resident of WI.
INSTRUCTION PERMIT
4)
At what age can a person receive a WI Instruction Permit?
a) 15 years of age or older
b) 15 ½ years of age or older
c) 16 years of age or older
THE PROBATIONARY LICENSE
5)
If you are under 18, in order to qualify for your probationary license, you must:
a) buy the examiner a cup of coffee.
b) have had your instruction permit for at least 4 months.
c) have not been convicted of any moving traffic violations in the past 6 months.
KEEPING THE DRIVER LICENSE
6)
If you receive six demerit points within any 12 month period, you:
a) will lose your privilege to drive.
b) will receive a warning letter.
c) will be asked not to drive for 2 months.
BEFORE YOU DRIVE
7)
You can save fuel and wear on your vehicle by:
a) driving during rush hour.
b) driving as fast as possible.
c) car pooling or ride sharing, riding a bicycle, taking the bus or walking.
8)
If you closely watch your speed, you can save fuel. Which is a true statement about getting more miles per gallon?
a) Start slowly, except when passing or entering high speed traffic. Quick starts can decrease fuel mileage.
b) Most vehicles get about 20% more miles per gallon at 70 mph than at 55 mph.
c) Varying your speed can add 1.3 miles per gallon.
9)
Drivers who slow down gradually and avoid unnecessary braking:
a) eliminate delays in heavy traffic.
b) save fuel and brakes.
c) waste fuel and brakes.
10) A vehicle that is not in good mechanical condition:
a) costs more to run and is more likely to break down or cause a crash.
b) should be driven only during daylight hours.
c) should only be driven short distances.
11) To ensure that other cars can see you when you are driving, you should inspect (and fix, if necessary):
a) your windshield wipers.
b) your rearview mirror.
c) your headlights and taillights.
12) Bald tires:
a) lose air pressure.
b) reduce traction and increase stopping distance.
c) are allowed if no bulges or ply separations are visible.
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13) Which statement about the tires on your vehicle is correct?
a) In cold weather, keep the tire pressure at a minimum for better traction.
b) Worn or bald tires do not affect how a vehicle handles.
c) Low air pressure in tires decreases fuel mileage.
14) The windows of your vehicle are covered with ice and snow. Before driving you should clear:
a) the windshield only.
b) windshield and rear window.
c) all windows.
15) By law, you must be able to see clearly through the windshield. Which statement below is true?
a) Don’t hang things from the mirror or clutter the windshield with decals.
b) Smoking does not cause a film build up on the windshield.
c) Window tinting can be added to all parts of all windows by the owner.
16) The correct time to adjust your seat and mirrors is:
a) after you have driven about a mile.
b) when you are stopped at a stop sign or light.
c) before starting to drive.
17) At what age must you wear safety belts or be secured in an approved car safety seat?
a) Two years old and younger.
b) All ages must wear safety belts or be secured in an approved car safety seat.
c) Three years old and older.
18) Wearing safety belts:
a) Keeps you from being thrown from the vehicle in a crash.
b) Is optional in vehicles equipped with air bags.
c) Does not help if your vehicle is hit from the side.
19) Safety belts:
a) should fit on your hip bones.
b) should not be worn by pregnant women.
c) should be worn by children under the age of two.
20) Safety belts:
a) keep you in a position to control the vehicle.
b) cause your body to speed up if you are in a crash.
c) are not required by law.
21) If your vehicle is equipped with air bags:
a) you do not need to wear safety belts.
b) you will need to push a button to make them inflate.
c) you still need to wear safety belts.
RULES OF THE ROAD – TRAFFIC SIGNALS
22) If you see a police officer directing traffic, what should you do?
a) If there is a traffic light, do as the light directs no matter what the officer directs.
b) Stop and park your vehicle.
c) Do as the police officer directs.
23) Unless a sign says you can not, you may turn right at a red light if:
a) you stop and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles before turning.
b) you slow down and proceed with caution.
c) you can never turn right on a red light.
24) After stopping, you can turn right on red:
a) only from the travel lane farthest to the right.
b) from any lane.
c) only if there is a right turn arrow.
25) A flashing red traffic light means:
a) slowly proceed ahead without stopping if the way is clear and safe.
b) stop. Go only when the way is safe and clear.
c) stop. Wait until the light stops flashing.
26) You are approaching an intersection and the traffic light is yellow. What should you do?
a) Increase speed to hurry through the intersection.
b) You may proceed through the intersection at normal speed.
c) Slow down and stop before entering the intersection if you can do so safely.
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27) A flashing yellow traffic light means:
a) slowly proceed ahead without stopping if the way is clear and safe.
b) stop. Go only when the way is safe and clear.
c) stop. Wait until the light stops flashing.
28) When you come to a flashing yellow light, you must:
a) Wait for the green light.
b) Slow down and carefully cross the intersection.
c) Stop before crossing the intersection.
29) You are waiting at an intersection and the traffic light changes to green. You may go ahead:
a) immediately.
b) when the intersection is clear of pedestrians and other traffic.
c) after waiting 5 to 10 seconds.
30) A green arrow (for your lane) showing at the same time as a red traffic control light means:
a) You must stop first. Then you man go in the direction shown by the arrow.
b) If it is safe to do so, you may go in the direction shown by the arrow without stopping.
c) When the traffic control light turns green, you may go in the direction shown by the arrow.
RULES OF THE ROAD – TRAFFIC SIGNS
31) You are coming to an intersection with these pavement markings. What do the markings tell you?
a)
b)
c)
You may make a right turn from only the right lane.
The two lanes will merge into one.
The vehicle in the right lane must turn right.
32) “No Passing Zone” signs are yellow and pennant shaped. Where are they found?
a) One hundred feet after the start of a solid yellow line on your side of the roadway.
b) Facing you, on the side of the road to your right.
c) Facing you, on the side of the road to your left.
33) A yellow pennant NO PASSING ZONE sign will always be placed:
a) on the left side of the roadway.
b) on the right side of the roadway.
c) in the middle of the roadway.
34) A yield sign means you should:
a) slow down and yield to traffic on the road you want to enter or cross.
b) Check both ways but keep a steady speed.
c) Come to a full stop and check both ways before proceeding.
35) Some vehicles have a red-edged, orange triangular sign on the back. What does this sign mean?
a) slow moving vehicle
b) emergency vehicle
c) park maintenance vehicle
36) Railroad crossings that are marked with a sign reading “Exempt” mean:
a) trains no longer use that track.
b) you do not need to check for trains on these tracks.
c) certain types of vehicles are exempt from stopping before crossing these tracks.
37) Which is a true statement about crossing railroad tracks?
a) You may drive around a railroad crossing barrier if there are not trains in sight.
b) Look both ways, even if the warning sign is not flashing.
c) Tracks marked “exempt” are no longer used by trains.
38) Before crossing double railroad tracks, you should wait until the train:
a) has cleared the roadway.
b) is well down the track so you can see that both sets of tracks are clear.
c) is out of sight.
39) Orange colored signs and flags mean “be alert for”:
a) carpool lanes.
b) speed zones.
c) road work and people working.
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40) If you see orange signs and cones on the roadway, you must:
a) slow down because the road ends.
b) change lanes and maintain speed.
c) slow down and watch for road construction workers and equipment.
RULES OF THE ROAD – PAVEMENT MARKINGS
41) Crosswalks are special areas set aside for people to cross the street. Which is a true statement about crosswalks?
a) Most crosswalks are at intersections, but some are in the middle of a block.
b) Vehicles do not need to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.
c) Right-of-way is determined by who gets to the crosswalk first.
42) A stop line is painted on the roadway to give pedestrians a walkway (crosswalk) in front of your stopped vehicle.
Where should you stop?
a) When the front wheels of your vehicle are on the stop line.
b) When the front wheels of your vehicle are just before the stop line.
c) When the front wheels of your vehicle are about 50 feet before the stop line.
43) Yellow lane markings separate:
a) traffic lanes on one-way streets.
b) vehicles going in opposite directions (two-way street).
c) bicycles from regular traffic.
44) A solid yellow line on your side of the center of a two-lane road means:
a) you may pass at any time.
b) pass only with extreme caution.
c) do not pass.
45) Passing is very dangerous. When are you allowed to pass?
a) When there is a solid yellow line on your side of the roadway.
b) When you see a yellow pennant sign.
c) When there is a dashed (broken) yellow line on your side of the center marking.
46) A traffic lane marking with HOV is reserved for:
a) Heavy and oversized vehicles.
b) High Occupancy Vehicles.
c) High overhead vehicles.
47) Before entering a roundabout, yield:
a) to vehicles already in the roundabout.
b) to pedestrians and bicyclists.
c) to both a and b.
RULES OF THE ROAD – GERNERAL RULES ABOUT TRAFFIC LANES
48) If you miss your exit on a freeway, you should:
a) get off at the next exit and re-enter the freeway to go back to the exit you missed.
b) turn around at the next median crossover.
c) back up on the road or shoulder.
49) If you are driving below the posted speed limit on a multiple lane road, you should drive in the:
a) far right lane and continually observe traffic conditions around you.
b) far left lane to avoid vehicles entering and leaving the roadway.
c) far right lane only at entrances and exits.
50) It is lawful to pass on the right on a two-lane, two-way road if:
a) both of the following conditions exist.
b) the vehicle ahead is turning left.
c) the pass is completed without driving off the pavement.
RULES OF THE ROAD - TURNING
51) You can move into a bus/bicycle lane to prepare for a turn:
a) whenever you plan to turn.
b) only when it is safe to do so.
c) never.
52) When turning at an intersection, you should:
a) turn into any lane if no other traffic is present.
b) turn from any lane if no other traffic is present.
c) cross as few lanes of traffic as possible.
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53) To turn right off a four-lane roadway, you must turn from:
a) the lane to the right of the center of the road.
b) Either lane, depending on oncoming traffic.
c) The travel lane nearest the right curb or edge of the roadway.
54) When you are preparing to turn into a side road or driveway, what should you do?
a) Look in the mirrors quickly for vehicles behind you.
b) Tighten your safety belt.
c) Activate the four way warning lights.
55) When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive:
a) close to the right hand side of the road.
b) close to the center line.
c) to the left of the center line.
56) At which location may you make a U-turn?
a) Any intersection where there is a traffic control signal.
b) Mid-block on any street in a business district.
c) Any rural, two-lane highway when making a U-turn can be done in a safe manner.
RULES OF THE ROAD – RIGHT-OF-WAY
57) Which Driver must yield the right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection?
a) All drivers must yield.
b) The driver with traffic to their right.
c) The driver with traffic to their left.
58) An intersection has stop signs at all corners. You must yield the right-of-way to the drivers:
a) on your right, no matter who got there first.
b) who got there first.
c) on your left, no matter who got there first.
59) You and a motorcycle are approaching each other at an intersection. You are planning to turn left. The motorcycle
driver plans to go straight. Who must yield?
a) Neither driver must yield.
b) The motorcycle driver.
c) You.
60) Who always has the right of way?
a) Pedestrians in the crosswalk.
b) Traffic coming to a four-way stop after you.
c) Vehicles entering the freeway.
61) A person with a guide dog or white cane is in the street ahead of you. What should you do?
a) Stop at least ten feet away until they have safely crossed the street.
b) Flash your headlights to get their attention.
c) Nothing. The guide dog will keep the person safe.
62) You are on an undivided roadway. An emergency vehicle using its’ siren and emergency lights approaches you.
You should:
a) immediately stop where you are until the emergency vehicle has passed.
b) pull over to the side of the roadway and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.
c) slow down and proceed with caution until a traffic officer directs you to stop.
63) As you drive through an intersection, an emergency vehicle is approaching with its’ siren and lights flashing. What
should you do?
a) If the emergency vehicle is coming towards you, continue driving.
b) Clear the intersection, then pull over to the curb.
c) Stop immediately, even if you are in the middle of the intersection.
64) You are on a 4-lane highway and a tow truck, with its emergency lights on, is picking up a stalled car on the shoulder
of the road. You are required to:
a) Slow down until you have passed the stopped vehicles if you cannot move over into the lane not nearest
the stopped vehicles.
b) Do nothing. Tow trucks are not considered emergency vehicles.
c) Put on your flashers to warn the traffic behind you of the upcoming problem.
65) Which answer is correct if you are approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road and it has its
emergency lights flashing:
a) Do nothing different as long as all the vehicles are on the shoulder of the road.
b) Move into the lane not nearest the stopped vehicle until you have gone by.
c) Honk your horn when you are within 100 feet to warn the people you are coming.
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66) When approaching a police car stopped on the side of the road with its emergency lights flashing, you should NOT:
a) Slow down until you have passed the stopped vehicle, if unsafe to move over.
b) Move out of the lane nearest the stopped vehicle until you have gone by.
c) Continue driving in the lane next to the stopped car while paying attention to what is happening until you
have gone by.
67) Which one of the following statements is true about vehicles in a funeral procession?
a) Only the first car must obey traffic signs and signals.
b) Only the first car needs to have its headlights on.
c) They do not have to yield to emergency vehicles.
RULES OF THE ROAD – SCHOOL BUSES
68) When stopping for a school bus with its’ red stop lights activated, how far away should you stop?
a) It does not matter how far as long as you stop.
b) 100 or more feet away.
c) 20 or more feet away.
69) When you are on a rural two-lane roadway, you should come to a complete stop if a school bus has:
a) come to a complete stop on the shoulder portion of the highway.
b) stopped on the highway and its’ flashing red lights are on.
c) activated its’ yellow caution lights and is stopped for railroad tracks.
70) You are NOT required to stop when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights and activated STOP arm
when:
a) there is more than one lane of traffic going in the same direction.
b) you approach it from the front and the bus is on the opposite side of a divided roadway.
c) you are driving on a one-way street.
71) While traveling on a 4-lane divided roadway, you see a school bus stopped on the other side of the median. It has
its flashing red lights activated. You should:
a) come to a complete stop until the school bus is in motion.
b) continue driving at a safe speed.
c) reduce speed and proceed with caution until the school bus is in motion.
RULES OF THE ROAD - PARKING
72) When parking your vehicle on a level surface, you should:
a) put it in PARK (or in gear if it has a manual transmission) and make sure the wheels are straight.
b) put it in PARK (or in gear if it has a manual transmission) and set the parking brake.
c) put it in NEUTRAL, make sure the wheels are straight, and set the parking brake.
73) When parking on a hill, which of the following should you do?
a) Put the transmission in neutral.
b) Check for traffic behind you before opening the door.
c) Keep the front wheels straight.
74) When parking uphill on a roadway with a curb, you should:
a) turn the front wheels away from the curb.
b) put the transmission in neutral.
c) keep the front wheels straight.
75) Which one of these parking situations is legal?
a) Parked in loading zone.
b) Parked 11 feet from a fire hydrant.
c) Parked 11 feet from a crosswalk.
76) Which one of these parking situations is illegal?
a) Parked on the wrong side of the roadway.
b) Parked at least 4 feet from a driveway.
c) Parked at least 15 feet from a crosswalk.
SAFE DRIVING TIPS – SPEED LIMITS
77) What is the normal speed limit in a school zone when children are present?
a) 35 mph
b) 25 mph
c) 15 mph
78) What is the normal speed limit in a residential area where no speed limits are posted?
a) 35 mph
b) 25 mph
c) 15 mph
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79) Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in residential areas of Wisconsin is:
a) 30 mph
b) 25 mph
c) 20 mph
80) Driving above the posted speed limit:
a) may result in a speeding ticket.
b) is legal if driving conditions are good.
c) is legal when passing.
81) Driving 15 mph slower than the traffic flow tends to:
a) Make a crash less likely to happen.
b) Does not change the chances of being in a crash.
c) Makes a crash more likely to happen.
82) When driving on a crowded highway, does reducing your speed by 15 mph?
a) decrease your chances of a collision
b) increase your chances of a collision
c) has no affect on you or other traffic
83) As you drive faster, it is most important to:
a) look farther ahead.
b) turn on your headlights.
c) drive with both hands on the steering wheel.
Absolute Speed Limit: ___________________________________________________________________
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Basic Speed Limit: ______________________________________________________________________
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Common Speed Limit: ___________________________________________________________________
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Advisory Speed Limit: ___________________________________________________________________
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SAFE DRIVING TIPS – SEEING WELL
84) When looking ahead, you should:
a) look from side to side and well ahead.
b) look at the middle of the road.
c) look directly in front of your vehicle.
85) Which of the following statements about “Looking Ahead” is true?
a) You should look 10 to 15 seconds ahead in order to scan the entire scene.
b) At highway speeds, you should look no more than a block ahead.
c) At night, you should look 30 seconds ahead.
86) Before you enter an intersection, you should look:
a) right, left, then right again.
b) left, then right.
c) left, right, across, and left again.
87) When approaching an intersection where your view of the cross street is blocked, you need to:
a) come to the intersection slowly enough to stop if a vehicle suddenly appears.
b) drive the posted speed limit.
c) put your vehicle in neutral.
88) Check your rearview mirror often for traffic behind you. This way you can see if someone is following too closely.
Check your rearview mirror every:
a) 2 to 3 seconds.
b) 6 to 8 seconds.
c) 20 to 30 seconds.
89) When changing lanes, what is the proper way to check the “blind spot”?
a) Look in the outside mirrors.
b) Quickly look over your shoulder, either right or left, toward the direction you intend to go.
c) Look in the rearview mirror.
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90) How can you see if there is a vehicle in your right “blind spot”?
a) Look in your rearview mirror.
b) Look over your right shoulder.
c) Keep your eyes on the road. Other traffic will watch out for you.
91) When you back up a car:
a) Depend on both side and rear view mirrors.
b) Rely on your rear view mirror.
c) Look over your right shoulder through the rear window.
92) When baking out of a driveway, you should:
a) rely on your rearview mirror.
b) look over your right shoulder through the rear window.
c) depend on both side and rearview mirrors.
93) When backing a vehicle, what speed is best for control?
a) Back about as fast as a slow run.
b) Back no faster than a slow walk.
c) Back at the posted speed limit.
94) Dim your lights for an oncoming vehicle whenever you come within:
a) 1,000 feet (about two blocks).
b) 500 feet (about one block).
c) 250 feet (about a half block).
95) When driving through the fog, which headlight beams should you use?
a) high beams
b) low beams
c) either high or low beams
96) When is it legal to drive using fog lights?
a) any time you drive
b) night driving only
c) during bad weather
97) Parking lights should be used:
a) to make a parked vehicle visible to others at night.
b) as a legal alternative to headlights when driving at night in cities.
c) when driving through fog.
98) If the driver of an oncoming vehicle fails to dim their high beams, you should look:
a) straight ahead.
b) towards the center of the roadway.
c) toward the right side of the roadway.
99) Wisconsin law says headlights must be used when driving:
a) from sunrise to sunset.
b) from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
c) from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise.
100)
Car headlights must be lighted:
a) at all times.
b) dusk to dawn only.
c) whenever the existing light is too dim for you to see 500 feet ahead.
SAFE DRIVING TIPS - COMMUNICATING
101)
What can you do to make sure others see your vehicle?
a) Turn on your windshield wipers.
b) Turn on your headlights.
c) Always use your high beam headlights.
102)
Using headlights during the day when it is raining or visibility is reduced:
a) is not legal.
b) helps you see through the rain.
c) makes your vehicle more easily seen by others.
103)
Headlights help others see you when it is raining, snowing or foggy. What is a good rule about using
headlights?
a) If your windshield wipers are on, your headlights should also be on.
b) If you have a bright colored vehicle, others can see you without headlights.
c) Headlights are useful only at night.
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104)
If you are driving when it is raining, what should you do to help others see you?
a) Turn on your emergency flashers.
b) Turn on your headlights.
c) Turn on your parking lights.
105)
The “blind spot” is:
a) the area directly underneath your vehicle.
b) the area directly in front of your vehicle.
c) the area alongside and slightly to the rear of your vehicle that you cannot see by looking only in the mirrors.
106)
You are driving on a divided roadway with two lanes of traffic going in each direction. Another
vehicle moves alongside you and stays there. To free up one lane, you should:
a) adjust your speed so traffic does not get bunched up behind you.
b) maintain your speed and lane position.
c) let the other driver take action to clear the lane.
107)
Why is your “blind spot” especially dangerous?
a) In this area, the driver of the other vehicle can be blinded by your headlights.
b) In this area, the driver of the other vehicle cannot see your vehicle.
c) You cannot see a vehicle in this area if you look only in your mirrors.
108)
What is the “No Zone”?
a) The area alongside, 200 feet behind and 20 feet in front of large trucks.
b) Only the area directly behind a large truck.
c) Only the area directly in front of a large truck.
109)
Turn signals must be used?
a) only when other traffic is approaching you.
b) only when other traffic is following you.
c) whenever you plan to turn or change lanes.
110)
Wisconsin law says you must do which one of the following before passing another vehicle on a rural two-lane
road?
a) Shift down into passing gear.
b) Flash your headlights.
c) Signal with directional signals before changing lanes.
111)
How many feet before a turn must you signal?
a) 200 feet before the turn.
b) 150 feet before the turn.
c) 100 feet before the turn.
112)
If you are turning at an intersection, when should you start signaling?
a) It doesn’t matter where you start to signal as long as you remember to signal.
b) About one block (500 feet) before the turn.
c) About three seconds (100 feet) before the turn.
113)
If you intend to turn 50 feet beyond an intersection, where should you start to signal?
a) Signal 100 feet before your intended turn.
b) Signal after crossing the intersection.
c) Do no signal for the turn because it would be too confusing for other drivers.
114)
You come over the top of a hill and find a truck stalled in the road. Which of the following is the best way to
warn the car following you?
a) Sound your horn.
b) Use your hand signal for slowing down.
c) Tap your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly.
115)
What should you do if your car’s turn signals do not work?
a) do not drive the car until the turn signals are fixed.
b) you may continue to drive, using hand signals, but get them fixed as soon as possible.
c) you may continue to drive during daylight hours only not using any type of signal.
SAFE DRIVING TIPS – ADJUSTING SPEED
116)
You should always travel:
a) at the speed of other traffic, no matter how fast others are going.
b) if road and weather conditions allow, no more than the posted speed limit.
c) according to road and weather conditions, even if you exceed the posted speed limit.
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117)
To keep control of your vehicle while in a curve, you should:
a) slow down while in the curve.
b) slow down before entering the curve.
c) maintain the same speed in the curve as when going straight.
118)
Which of the places listed below usually freeze before the rest of the roadway?
a) gravel driveways.
b) paved parking lots.
c) bridges and overpasses.
119)
When the temperature is near freezing, ice is wet and is:
a) More slippery than at colder temperatures.
b) No longer a threat.
c) Not as slippery as at colder temperatures.
120)
What is a special concern when it first starts raining?
a) pavement can become very slippery.
b) clouds can hide wet spots on the road.
c) stopping distances become shorter.
121)
Hydroplaning (tires riding on top of the water):
a) is not a danger if you have front-wheel drive.
b) can occur at low speeds if tires are bald.
c) will only occur with extra-wide, high performance tires.
122)
When the roadway is wet, the best way to keep from hydroplaning is to:
a) drive at a constant speed.
b) keep your speed down.
c) firmly apply the brakes.
SAFE DRIVING TIPS – WINTER DRIVING
123)
When driving on snow covered roads, you should:
a) maintain speed if you are driving a vehicle with front wheel drive.
b) maintain speed but increase following distance.
c) slow down and increase following distance.
124)
On a rural highway, when approaching a snow plow with its amber lights activated, you should:
a) slow down and give the plow as much room as possible. Stay at least 200 feet behind it.
b) stop immediately and wait until the snow plow passes.
c) maintain speed and steer straight
125)
When approaching a snowplow on a rural highway, you should:
a) maintain speed and steer straight.
b) slow down and give the plow as much room as possible.
c) stop immediately and wait until the snow plow passes.
126)
On roads with a speed limit of 35 mph or more, you should stay how many feet behind the snowplow?
a) 100 feet
b) 150 feet
c) 200 feet
127)
To maintain control of your vehicle when driving on icy, slippery roads, you should:
a) avoid braking, steering, or sudden, sharp turns.
b) use heavy, stabbing brake pedal pressure when stopping.
c) drive on the shoulder of the road.
SAFE DRIVING TIPS – ADJUSTING TO TRAFFIC
128)
Going slower than other vehicles can be as dangerous as speeding. Why is this true?
a) It causes excessive tire wear on your vehicle.
b) Pedestrians are more likely to be hit.
c) Vehicles bunch up behind you and could cause a crash.
129)
Generally, driving below the posted speed limit on a busy highway:
a) can be as dangerous as speeding.
b) requires less attention to traffic conditions around you.
c) has little affect on other drivers and traffic.
130)
On a two-lane roadway, when you drive so slowly that you hold up other traffic, you should:
a) either speed up or, when it is safe, pull off the road so traffic behind can pass.
b) stay at your speed and hold your lane position.
c) slow down even more.
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131)
You are entering a freeway. You should check traffic on the freeway by:
a) using the rearview mirror.
b) using both the side and rearview mirrors.
c) using the side mirror and looking over your shoulder.
132)
Make room for vehicles entering the freeway by:
a) maintaining your speed and position.
b) stopping.
c) moving over a lane if there is no one next to you.
CUSHION OF SPACE
133)
When following another vehicle on the road, your minimum following distance (under ideal conditions) should
be:
a) four seconds behind the vehicle.
b) ten seconds behind the vehicle.
c) ten feet behind the vehicle.
134)
Defensive drivers keep plenty of space between their vehicle and other vehicles around them. Where should
this “cushion of space” be?
a) To only the front and rear.
b) On all sides.
c) To only the rear.
135)
If a vehicle is close behind you and wants to pass:
a) slowly reduce your speed to increase room in front of your vehicle so there is plenty of space for the
passing vehicle once it has passed you.
b) signal the vehicle when it is safe for them to pass.
c) increase your speed, above the speed limit if necessary, to get the vehicle off your tail.
136)
When following a motorcycle, you should allow:
a) the same distance as for another vehicle.
b) less distance than for another vehicle.
c) more distance than for another vehicle.
137)
You should allow for more space when following large trucks because:
a) other drivers tend to pull behind large trucks before they try to pass them.
b) you need the extra room to see around the truck and for the truck driver to be able to see you.
c) if you follow too closely, you will get caught in the wind caused by the truck.
138)
You should allow an extra cushion of space:
a) when following a station wagon.
b) when following drivers whose view to the rear is blocked.
c) when following a passenger vehicle.
139)
If you are being followed too closely ( tailgated), you should:
a) speed up to increase the distance from the vehicle behind you.
b) apply your brakes to slow down, then resume speed.
c) slowly reduce speed to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.
140)
If you are overtaking a bicycle from the rear and there is an oncoming vehicle, you should:
a) pass the bicycle even if it means getting closer to the other vehicle.
b) slow down and let the vehicle pass, then pass the bicycle.
c) give room to the vehicle even if it means moving closer to the bicycle.
141)
You are passing a truck. When is it safe to return to the driving lane in front of the truck?
a) When you are one car length ahead of the truck.
b) When your rear bumper is even with the front bumper of the truck.
c) When you can see both of the truck’s headlights in your rearview mirror.
142)
Trees, buildings and parked vehicles near intersections can block your view of vehicles coming from
the side. You need to approach these “blind” intersections:
a) slowly enough to be able to stop if a vehicle suddenly appears.
b) at the posted speed limit.
c) with your vehicle in neutral.
INATTENTIVE DRIVING
143)
Being distracted from, or not giving your full attention to your driving, could result in:
a) getting to your destination quicker.
b) getting into a serious crash resulting in injury or death and a ticket for inattentive driving.
c) getting a traffic citation for improper vehicle equipment.
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144)
When you are driving, it is safest to use a cellular phone:
a) only when driving through a residential area.
b) only when you pull over to the side of the roadway and stop.
c) anytime.
BE IN SHAPE TO DRIVE
145)
If you are driving and find that nothing seems to help you stay awake, you should:
a) increase your speed to get away from other vehicles.
b) stop and take a rest break as soon as it is safe to do so.
c) move over to the right lane and continue driving.
146)
Who can drink and drive safely?
a) Drivers over the age of 19.
b) No one.
c) Experienced drivers.
147)
What is the only thing that will sober you up?
a) Time
b) Fresh air
c) Coffee
148)
Wisconsin has an “implied consent” law. What does this law mean?
a) Anyone who drives in WI agrees to submit to a PAC test for intoxication if asked by a police officer.
b) If asked by a police officer to submit to screening for alcohol, you may refuse without penalty.
c) You may contact an attorney before an arrest is mode for operating under the influence of intoxicants.
149)
What is the legal alcohol concentration (AC) allowed for drivers under the age of 21?
a) 0.05%
b) 0.00%
c) 0.10%
OTHER DRUGS AND DRIVING
150)
What does the use of marijuana do:
a) causes altered perception
b) nothing
c) causes an accident
151)
Using drugs or alcohol before driving:
a) impairs driving performance
b) is legal for persons over the age of 21.
c) has no bearing on traffic crashes.
152)
Which one of these statements about drugs is true?
a) Alcohol is not considered a drug.
b) A driver may use any prescription drug while driving.
c) Use of drugs, prescription or non-prescription, can lead to crashes and/or arrest.
153)
When is it legal to drive after taking a drug that negatively affects your driving?
a) Never
b) If it is a prescription drug, in the daytime only.
c) In an emergency.
154)
Studies have shown that people who use marijuana:
a) are more alert.
b) drive as safely as those who have not used it.
c) make more mistakes.
EMERGENCIES
155)
You experience a tire blow out while traveling down the highway. You should:
a) pump the brakes and turn the vehicle toward the shoulder of the road to keep from losing control.
b) increase your speed and turn the vehicle toward the ditch to avoid striking other vehicles.
c) decrease your speed, keep your vehicle going straight, and apply the brakes when the vehicle has almost
stopped.
156)
If you have a sudden tire blow out:
a) firmly apply the brakes.
b) slow down and, when your vehicle has almost stopped, lightly apply the brakes.
c) pump the brakes.
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157)
The main benefit of ABS (Anti-lock Brakes) is to:
a) allow you to drive faster.
b) eliminate the need to rotate the tires.
c) keep the wheels from locking up while braking.
158)
The proper way to use ABS (anti-lock brakes) in an emergency situation is to:
a) pump the brakes.
b) brake firmly, then release.
c) apply firm, continuous pressure to the brake pedal until the vehicle has stopped or the danger has passed.
159)
To stop on snow covered roads in a vehicle without ABS (anti-lock brakes), you should:
a) use light braking, gently pumping the brakes.
b) apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
c) use only the emergency brake.
160)
You are driving on a rural two-lane, two-way road and there is an oncoming vehicle. Suddenly, it swerves into
your lane and is headed straight for you. What is the best action to take to avoid a crash?
a) Swerve to the left (into the oncoming lane).
b) Swerve to the right, going off the road if necessary.
c) Sound your horn.
161)
When the rear of your vehicle skids, you should:
a) shift to NEUTRAL and pump the brakes until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
b) brake hard and turn the wheel in the direction opposite the skid.
c) turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the vehicle to go. As soon as it begins to straighten out,
turn the steering wheel back the other way.
162)
To help avoid injury in a crash:
a) inflate the air bag.
b) wear your safety belts.
c) cover your face with your hands.
163)
If your vehicle is hit from the side, which safety system will protect you?
a) The safety belt
b) The airbag
c) The seat
164)
What should you do if you are involved in a motor vehicle crash?
a) Determine if there are injuries. The crash does not have to be reported if there are not injuries.
b) Call the police. Stay at the scene of the crash. Do not move any vehicle involved unless it is blocking
traffic.
c) Drive away as quickly as possible.
165)
Which statement about crashes is true?
a) A crash must be reported when there is $1,000 or more damage to any one owner’s property.
b) A crash must be reported only when there is an injury.
c) A crash must be reported only if all parties agree that the authorities must be notified.
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