Drivers ed

basic speed law

any speed under the absolute limit that is safe for existing road, weather, or traffic conditions

When backing a vehicle, what speed is best for control?

back no faster than a slow walk

As you drive through an intersection, an emergency vehicle is approaching with it's siren and lights flashing. What should you do?

clear the intersection, then pull over to the curb

when approaching an intersection where your view of the cross street is blocked, you need to:

come to the intersection slowly enough to stop if a vehicle suddenly appears.

when approaching a police car stopped on the side of the road with its emergency lights flashing, you should NOT:

continue driving in the lane next to the stopped carwhile paying attention to what is happening until you have gone by

When turning at an intersection, you should

cross as few lanes as possible

You experience a tire blowout while driving down the highway. you should:

decrease your speed, keep your vehicle went straight. Apply the brakes on the vehicle has almost stopped and move off the roadway

maximum speed limit

fastest speed you can go during good conditions

Guide signs

information on routes and location

Before crossing double rail tracks at an intersection, wait until the train:

is well down the track so you can see both sets of tracks are clear

before you enter an intersection, you must look:

left, right, ahead, left again.

When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should:

look from side to side and well ahead.

How can you see if there is a vehicle in your right blind spot?

look ver your right shoulder.

Studies have shown that people who use marijuana:

make more mistakes

Roadway marking

markings on the road giving instructions or words

When Following a motorcycle, you should allow:

more distance than for another vehicle

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?

move into the lane NOT nearest the stopped vehicle until you have gone by

You can move into a bus/bicycle lane to prepare for a turn

only when it is safe to do so

Who always has the right of way?

pedestrians in a crosswalk

You are on an undivided roadway. An emergency vehicle using it's siren and emergency lights approaches you. You should:

pull over to the side of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.

When parking your vehicle on a level surface, you should:

put it in park and set the parking brake.

Driver's who slow down gradually and avoid unnecessary braking:

save fuel and brakes

lane signal

signal, usually overhead, that Directs flow of traffic in A lane

Obstacles near intersections can block your view of oncoming vehicles from the side. How should you approach these blind intersections?

slowly enough to stop if avehicle appears suddenly

The vehicle is closed behind you and wants to pass:

slowly reduce your speed to increase room in front of your vehicle so there's plenty of space for the passing vehicle once it has passed you

advisory speed limit

speed limit set for special conditions such as sharp curves, hills, and other dangerous areas

A person with a guide dog is in the street ahead of you. What should you do?

stop at least ten feet away until they have safely crossed

what should you do if you see a person with a white cane in the middle of the street?

stop at least ten feet away until they have safely crossed

when you are on a rural, two-lane roadway, you should come to a complete stop if a school bus has:

stopped on the roadway and its' flashing red lights are on.

absolute speed limit

the maximum posted speed at which one may drive under normal conditions in good weather

Basic Speed Limit

the speed that it is safe to travel based on existing conditions

What is the only thing that will sober you up?

time

Traffic signal

traffic lights, arrows, flashing signals, and pedestrian signals

When the rear of your vehicle skids you should:

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.

When parking uphill with a curb, _____.

turn your front wheels away from the curb, put the vehicle in park, and set the parking brake.

To stop on snow covered roads in a vehicle without ABS you should:

use light braking, gently pumping the brakes

At night, fog may cause glare when your lights shine through it. How can you best reduce this glare and still be seen by other vehicles

use low beams

You are entering the freeway. You should check traffic on the freeway by:

using the side mirror and looking over your shoulder

going Slower than other vehicles can be as dangerous as speeding. Why is this true?

vehicles bunch up behind you and can cause a crash

Turn signals must be used:

whenever you plan to turn or change lanes

An intersection has stop signs at all corners. You mustyield to the right-of-way drivers:

who got their first

why is your blind spot especially dangerous?

you cannot see a vehicle in this area if you look only in your mirrors

You should allow for more space on the following large trucks because

need the extra room to see around the truck and for the truck driver to be able to see you

Approaching a snow plow on a Rural highway, you should:

slow down and give the plow as much room as possible

If you are overtaking a bicycle from the rear and there is an oncoming vehicle you should:

slow down and let the vehicle pass, then pass the bicycle

If you are being followed to closely you should:

slowly reduce speed to encourage the tailgater to drive around you

If the driver of an oncoming vehicle fails to dim their highbeams you should look:

toward the right of the roadway

pedestrian signal

traffic signal saying walk or don't walk for pedestrians

You're passing a truck. When is it safe to return to the driving lane in front of the truck?

when you can See both of the trucks headlights in your rearview mirror

What should you do if your cars turn signals do not work

you may continue to drive, using hand signals, but get them fixed as soon as possible

Do use your drivers license to state you want to participate in the organ donor program:

you should fill out the back of your driver license and tell your family so that your wishes are known

It's illegal alcohol concentration allowed for drivers under the age of 21?

.00%

How many feet before a turn must you signal?

100 feet

what is the normal speed limit in a school zone when children are present?

15 MPH

When stopping for a school but with its' red stop lights activated, how far away should you stop?

20 or more feet away

On roads with a speed limit of 35 mph or more, you should stay how many feet behind the snow plow?

200 feet

what is the normal speed limit in a residential area where no speed limits are posted?

25 mph

The following another vehicle on the road, your minimum following distance should be:

4 seconds behind the vehicle

Dim your lights for an oncoming vehicle whenever you come within:

500 feet (about one block)

New WI residents with an out-of-state license are required to apply for a WI license within:

60 days of becoming a resident of Wisconsin

Maintain control of your vehicle when driving on icy, slippery roads, you should:

Avoid braking, steering, or sudden sharp turns

What place usually freezes before the rest of the roadway

Bridges and overpasses

Railroad crossings that are marked with a sign reading "exempt" mean

Certain types of vehicles do and don't have to stop before crossing the tracks

When getting ready to make a left turn from a two way street, you should drive:

Close to the center line

A vehicle that is not in good mechanical condition:

Costs more to run and is more likely to break down or cause a crash.

If you see a police officer directing traffic, what should you do?

Do as the police officer directs

A solid yellow line on your side of the center of a two lane road means:

Do not pass

By law, you must be able to see clearly through the windshield. Which statement below is true?

Don't hang things from the mirror or clutter the windshield with decals.

If you are driving below the posted speed limit on a multiple lane road, you should

Drive in the far right lane and continually observe traffic conditions

A green arrow (for your lane) showing at the same time as a red traffic control light means:

If it is safe to do so, you may go in the direction shown by the arrow without stopping.

Headlights help others see you when it's raining snowing or foggy. What is a good rule about using headlights?

If your windshield wipers are on, your headlights should be too

Using drugs or alcohol before driving:

Impairs driving performance

The main benefit of ABS is to:

Keep the wheels from locking up while breaking

Safety belts:

Keep you in a position to control the vehicle and keep you from being thrown from the vehicle in a crash

When the roadway is wet the best way to keep from hydroplaning is to:

Keep your speed down

A yellow pennant NO PASSING ZONE sign will always be placed

Left side of the roadway

As you drive faster, it is most important to:

Look farther ahead to scan possible hazards

When you back up a car:

Look over your right shoulder through the rear window

Which statement about the tires on your vehicle is correct?

Low air pressure in tires decreases fuel mileage

Right turn on red

Making a right turn, when safe, at a red traffic signal

Crosswalks are special areas set aside for people to cross the street. Which is a true statement about crosswalks

Most crosswalks are at intersections, but some are in the middle of a block

Make room for vehicles entering the freeway by:

Moving over a lane if there is no one next to you

After stopping, you can turn right on red:

Only from the travel lane farthest to the right

which of the following statements is true about vehicles in a funeral procession?

Only the first car must obey traffic signs and signals

When you were driving, it is safest to use a cell phone:

Only when you pull over to the side of the roadway and stop

which one of these parking situations is legal? - Parking 10 feet from a fire hydrant, parking in a loading zone, or parking 11 feet from a crosswalk?

Parking 10 feet from a fire hydrant

What is a special concern when it first starts raining?

Pavement can become very slippery.

right of way

Privilege to use the roadway before other

If you closely watch your speed, you can save fuel. Which is a true statement about getting more miles per gallon?

Quick starts can decrease fuel mileage

When changing lanes you should

Quickly look over your shoulder to make sure the lane is clear

You come to the top of a hill and find a truck stalled in the road. What is the best way to warm the car following you?

Quickly tap the break pedal 3 to 4 times

Bald tires:

Reduce traction and increase stopping distance

If you intend to turn 50 feet beyond an intersection, where should you start to signal?

Signal after crossing the intersection.

If you see orange construction signs and cones on a roadway, you must:

Slow and watch for road construction workers and equipment

To keep control of a vehicle while in a curve you should:

Slow before entering the curve

When you come to a flashing yellow light, you must:

Slow down and cross carefully

Driving on snow covered roads, you should:

Slow down and increase following distance

You are approaching an intersection and the traffic light is yellow. What should you do?

Slow down and stop before entering the intersection because the light is about to turn red

Some vehicles have a red-edged, orange triangular sign on the back. What does this sign mean?

Slow moving vehicle

minimum speed limit

Slowest speed you can go during good conditions

On a 2 Lane Road Way, when you drive so slowly that you hold up other traffic, you should:

Speed up, or when it is safe, pull off the road so behind traffic can pass you

A flashing red light means

Stop, go only when safe

You are driving on a rural, 2-lane, 2 Way Rd. and there's an oncoming vehicle. Suddenly, it's swerved into your lane and is headed straight for you. What is the best action to take to avoid a crash

Swerve to the right, going off the road if necessary

International symbols

Symbols used on signs in many different countries

yield

To allow another vehicle to go before you

Parking lights should be used:

To make a parked vehicle visible to others at night.

Before entering a roundabout, yield

To vehicles in the roundabout already, and to pedestrians and bicyclists

What can you do to make sure others see your vehicle?

Turn on your headlights

Yellow lane markings separate

Vehicles going in opposite directions (two way street)

You are waiting at an intersection and the traffic light changes to green. You may go ahead:

When the intersection is clear of pedestrians and other traffic

Passing is very dangerous. When are you allowed to pass?

When there is a dashed line on your side of the center marking

school zone

You are within one block of a school

Unless a sign says you cannot, you may turn right at a red light if:

You stop and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles before turning.

To ensure that other cars can see you when you are driving, you should inspect (and fix if necessary):

Your headlights and taillights.

The windows of your vehicle are covered with ice and snow. Before starting out, you should clear ________.

All windows

school crossing

An area where children cross the street

flashing traffic signal

Flashing light that indicates stop or use caution

At which location can you make a UTurn

Any two lane roadway when turning can be done in a safe manner

You should allow an extra cushion of space when:

Following drivers who is view to the rear is blocked

To safely enter the freeway from an access Lane, what should you do?

look for a gap in traffic already on the freeway. Increase your speed so you can enter the gap at freeway speed.

warning signs

alert you of hazardous areas or road conditions

railroad crossing

an area where trains cross the roadway

If you were driving and find that nothing seems to help you stay awake, you should:

and take a rest break as soon as it safe to do so

Wisconsin has an implied consent law. what does that mean?

anyone who drives in Wisconsin agrees to submit a chemical test for intoxication if asked by a police officer

Should you do if you are involved in the motor vehicle crash?

call the police. Stay at the scene of the crash. If your car can be moved, Get it off the road so it does not Block traffic or cause another crash

Which statement is true about crashes

crash must be reported when there's $1000 or more damage to anyone owners property

What statement is true about drugs?

drugs, prescription or nonprescription, can we to crashes and/or arrest

The proper way to use ABS in an emergency situation is to:

from continuous pressure to the brake pedal until the vehicle has stopped or the danger has passed

Service Signs

give information about food lodging gas etc.

Regulatory signs

informs you of traffic laws and procedures

When the temperature is near freezing, ice is wet and is:

more slippery than at colder temperatures

If you are turning at an intersection, when should you start signaling?

About three seconds before the turn

you should always travel:

According to road and weather conditions

At what age must you wear seatbelts or be secured in an approved car safety seat?

All ages

The correct time to adjust your mirrors is:

Before starting to drive

Generally driving below the posted speed limit on a busy highway:

Can be as dangerous as speeding

Hydroplaning:

Can occur at low speeds if tires are bald

You can save fuel and wear on your vehicle by

Car pooling or ride sharing, biking, bussing, or walking

Wisconsin law says headlights must be used when driving:

From Half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise

If you miss your exit in a freeway, you should

Get off at the next exit and re-enter the freeway to go back to the exit you missed.

If you are under 18, in order to qualify for your probationary license, you must:

Have not been convicted of any moving traffic violations in the past 6 months

To turn right off a four lane roadway, you must turn from:

Th travel lane nearest the right curb or edge of the roadway

the blind spot is:

The Area along side and slightly to the rear of your vehicle that you cannot see it by looking only in the mirrors.

What is the "No-Zone?"

The blind spots on the right, left, front, and behind a truck or large vehicle where drivers can't see you.

Common speed limit

The speed according to speed of other traffic, as long as the other traffic is not speeding

It is lawful to pass on the right on a two-lane, two-way road if:

The vehicle ahead is turning left and the pass is completed without driving off the pavement

All licensed drivers in the state of Wisconsin must carry

Their WI drivers license whenever driving

To help avoid injury in a crash:

Wear your safety belt

A stop line is painted on the roadway to give pedestrians a walkway in front of your stopped vehicle. Where should you stop.

When your front wheels are just before the stop line

If you receive six demerit points within any 12 month period, you:

Will receive a warning letter

You are not required to stop for a school bus displaying red lights and a stop sign if...

You approach it from the front and the bus is on the opposite side of a divided roadway.