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The best way to prevent hydroplaning is to drive __________ in heavy rain.

. no more than 35 mph

If you see anyone in the roadway with a guide dog or a white cane, you must stop at least _________ until the pedestrian is off the roadway.

10 feet away

In order to avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn, you should look at least...

10 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle

Before making a turn at an intersection, you should signal at least __________ before your intended turn.

100 feet

Unless otherwise directed by law enforcement officers, you must park your vehicle parallel and within_________ of the curb.

12 inches

When driving when must your headlights be on?

30 minutes after sunset and 30 before sunrise

The arrow-marked sign means

A road entering a curve ahead

A driver must _______ for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road.

Come to a complete stop

What does this regulatory sign indicate? (Red outside triangle with white on the inside)

Drivers must reduce speed or stop if necessary

What does this flashing yellow light indicate?

Drivers must slow down and proceed with caution

_________ are the mobile devices that are often used on some roads to give drivers an advance warning of construction zones.

Flashing arrow signs

_________ occurs on wet roads when your tires start to ride on water instead of the road.

Hydroplaning

A _________ indicates the outer edge of the traffic lane, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

Solid white line

You must avoid driving next to other vehicles on multilane roads because

Someone may crowd your lane

What does this sign indicate?

The maximum allowable speed when children are present near a school zone.

What is the maximum allowable speed for driving in outlying parts of cities or semi-urban districts outside cities?

Thirty-five miles per hour

Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate

a barrier

A sign with an orange background and black letters indicates

a construction zone sign

On a multilane road, if you see _________ on the side of your lane, you are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

a dashed white line

When you decide to leave the interstate, you must get into a

a deceleration lane

This sign indicates that

a deer crossing is ahead

What does this warning sign mean?

a downgrade is ahead

This sign shows the location of

a hospital service

What does this sign mean?

a school zone ahead

This triangle-shaped orange-colored sign represents

a slow-moving vehicle

On a divided highway, _________indicates the left edge of traffic lanes going in the same direction as you.

a solid or broken yellow line

When making a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance of the turn and make

a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street.

This curved arrow-marked sign means

a traffic island or divider ahead

This traffic sign indicates

a yield sign ahead

When you're driving through a roundabout, which of the following statements is FALSE? a. Always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island. b. Yield to vehicles and bicyclists within the circulating roadway. c. Put on your right turn signal to tell drivers that you intend to exit. d. Don't try to pass bicyclists within the roundabout.

a. Always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island.

What should you do if you are meeting a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching at the same time? a. Slow down and let the vehicle pass first, so you can give extra room to the bicycle b. Stop your vehicle until the oncoming vehicle has passed you c. Reduce your speed and share the lane with the bicycle, allowing other vehicle to pass d. Pass the bicycle quickly to give extra room to the oncoming vehicle

a. Slow down and let the vehicle pass first, so you can give extra room to the bicycle

All of the following are tips to remember when you travel through a work zone EXCEPT a. increase your speed b. prepare for the unexpected. c. change lanes to provide greater distance from workers. d. watch for speed limit signs.

a. increase your speed

Which of the following indicates a proper hand signal indicating a left turn? a.the left hand pointing straight out b.both hands pointing up c.the right hand pointing down d.the left hand pointing up

a.the left hand pointing straight out

If you travel at 50 mph, it can take __________ to react to a hazard and to bring your vehicle to a stop.

about 400 feet

If you find a "speed zone ahead" sign, you are approaching

an area where a reduced speed limit has been established.

You must not use _________ to exit the freeway, even in a traffic jam.

an entrance ramp

This black-and-yellow sign is

an object marker in the roadway

Talking on a cell phone while driving increases your chances of being in a crash by

as much as four times

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about safety belts? a. Seat belts should be worn low and snug on the hips and tight across the shoulder. b. You will be trapped after an accident if you wear a safety belt. c. They slow your body down with your car. d. They keep you from being thrown from the car.

b. You will be trapped after an accident if you wear a safety belt.

When changing lanes, to make sure there are no other vehicles in ________, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

blind spots

Which of the following statements is NOT true about blind spots? a. The best way to compensate for blind spots is to turn and glance over either shoulder. b. You have two blind-spot areas to the left and right back sides of your car. c. Larger vehicles have smaller blind spots. d. Don't drive in another driver's blind spot.

c. larger vehicles have smaller blind spots.

Which of the following statements about highway driving is NOT true? a. you must not tailgate on highways b. you can't exceed the speed limit to pass another vehicle c. you may drive any speed on highways, within the posted speed limit d. you must reduce your speed under adverse conditions

c. you may drive any speed on highways, within the posted speed limit

Before changing lanes, drivers should

check mirrors and look over shoulder toward the ear

If you miss your turn or exit on a freeway, you must

continue on to the next exit

When driving in a roundabout and if approached by an emergency vehicle using a siren, air horn or a red or blue flashing light

continue to your exit, then pull to the right

Which of the following is one of the safest and most efficient intersections? a. A two-lane roundabout b. A T-intersection c. A four-lane intersection d. A one-lane roundabout

d. A one-lane roundabout

Which of the following actions escalate road rage? a. Blowing the horn b. Forcing a car off the road c. Keeping a good distance d. Both a. and b.

d. Both a. and b.

If you are under 21 years of age, you can be arrested for driving with a. an alcohol content of .03 b. an alcohol content of .08 c. an alcohol content of .01 d. all of the above

d. all of the above

If an emergency vehicle approaches while you are driving in a roundabout, you must a. slow down, move over to the right, and let the emergency vehicle pass first. b. stop in the middle of the roundabout. c. move over to the center of the roundabout and allow the emergency vehicle to pass. d. continue to your exit, pull over, and let the emergency vehicle pass.

d. continue to your exit, pull over, and let the emergency vehicle pass.

High beam headlights should be used at night.. a. where there may be people along the side of the road b. on unfamiliar roads and in construction areas c. whenever there are no oncoming vehicles d. in all instances

d. in all instances

Being constantly aware of the driving conditions, planning ahead, anticipating dangers, and taking the right actions so as to avoid obstacles or other vehicles is known as

defensive driving

Do not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by

drivers approaching from either direction

Wisconsin law makes it compulsory for _________ in a passenger vehicle to wear safety belts before traveling.

everyone

Unbalanced tires and low tire pressure can cause

faster tire

If you have already started through an intersection when the signal light changes, you must

follow through and proceed to clear the intersection

You should use _________ rule at night, to make sure you are not over-driving your headlights.

four-second sight distance

If a vehicle stalls on the tracks and the motorist sees a train coming, the motorist must

get out and walk clear of tracks

Flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones to

guide drivers into the correct lane

If there is another driver tailgating you, you should NOT

increase your speed

On a three-lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right while driving because

it is a slow moving vehicle

When entering an interstate highway from the acceleration lane, you must

keep pace with other traffic

On multi-lane roads, the __________ is intended for passing

left-most lane

On multilane roads, the _________ lane is intended to be used for passing slower vehicles.

leftmost

If a car approaches you with bright headlights, you must __________ to prevent being temporarily blinded.

look toward the right edge of the road

A curb painted with yellow lines indicates that the driver

may stop only long enough to load or unload

When you are following a vehicle that makes frequent stops, you should allow _________ than usual.

more following distance

When driving at night, you must dim your headlights whenever you are within _____ of an oncoming vehicle.

one block

When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least

one block ahead

When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least

one vehicle length

You should not start to pass if you are within _________ of a hill or curve.

one-third of a mile

Traffic warning signs in work zones are usually (color)

orange

This warning sign alerts drivers that

pedestrian crosswalks are ahead

If an emergency vehicle is moving in your lane using red flashing lights or siren, you are required to

pull over to the right edge of the road and stop

While driving, if you need to read a map or directions, you should

pull over to the side of the road in a safe place and then read the map

This sign indicates that

railroad crossing ahead

On a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, you must stay in the _________, except when passing.

right lane

This figure warns of

road workers ahead

When changing lanes, to make sure there are no other vehicles in ________, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

rubberneck

To avoid panic stops, you must make sure you are

seeing hazards in advance

What does this warning sign indicate?

sharp turn to the right

What should you do when a driver behind you wants to pass?

slow down to provide room in front of your vehicle

A wide white line painted across a traffic lane before you enter an intersection is known as a

stop line

When a road is slippery due to rain, snow or sleet, you must reduce your speed about _________ to get a good grip on the road.

ten miles per hour

Where there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, what do two solid yellow lines mark?

the center of the roadway

If drivers approaching from opposite directions reach a stop sign at about the same time, then

the driver turning left must yield to the driver going straight or turning right.

When turning corners, drivers must turn the steering wheel using

the hand-over-hand technique

Yellow pavement markings on the road indicate

the left edge of a roadway

hese rounded arrow marks convey that

there is a circular intersection ahead

While parking on the right side of the street, you must turn your wheels sharply __________, if there is a curb and your vehicle faces uphill.

to the left

Motorists entering a highway from the entrance ramp must yield the right-of-way to

traffic already traveling on the highway

When you exit a high-speed, two-lane roadway, you must _________ if you have traffic following you.

try not to slow down too suddenly

You must stop a minimum of _________ feet from a stopped school bus when the bus is on your side with its red lights flashing.

twenty

If you are waiting for a gap in traffic to make a turn, and an approaching vehicle has its turn signal on, you must _______ and then start your turn if it is safe.

wait till the other driver starts to turn

This rectangle-shaped black-lettered sign that says "Fines Doubled" will be seen in

work zones

When approaching an intersection where there are no signs or traffic lights, you must

yield vehicles to the right

A flashing yellow arrow means

you must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

This curved arrow sign indicates that

you should not take a u-turn

A solid white line between lanes of traffic means

you should stay in your lane

You must NOT pass a vehicle from the left when

your lane has a solid yellow center line


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