Driver's Ed
You are extremely tired but need to drive somewhere soon. You decide to eat a large meal in hopes that it will wake you up. Is this a good idea? No, eating large amounts of food can make you even more tired. Yes, eating food is a good way to wake yourself up.
no, eating large amounts of food can make you even more tired
Which of the following health conditions does NOT affect your driving? A cough. A sore leg. A stiff neck. None of the above
none of the above
How far ahead can you see during a heavy rain, snowstorm, or thick fog? Not much more than 100 feet ahead. Not much more than 200 feet ahead. Not much more than 300 feet ahead. Not much more than 400 feet ahead.
not much more than 200 feet ahead
Which gear must an automatic transmission car be in in order to start? 1st. 2nd. Any gear. Park.
park
What should you do to protect yourself if your vehicle is about to be hit from the rear? All of the above. Keep your foot off the brake. Press yourself against the back of your seat and put your head against the headrest. Turn your vehicle to create a "glancing blow".
press yourself against the back of your seat and put your head against the headrest
How many vehicles can pass through each green light when the ramp is metered? 1 vehicle. 2 vehicles. 3 vehicles. As many vehicles can pass before the light turns red.
1 vehicle
What is the minimum distance you have to stop away from a school bus with its red lights flashing? 10 feet. 15 feet. 20 feet. 25 feet.
20 feet
How far behind a snowplow must you stay on a road with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or more? 100 feet. 200 feet. 250 feet. 300 feet.
200 feet
According to the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, how much time do you save if you travel 66 mph for 20 miles instead of 55 mph in a 55 mph zone? 1.6 minutes. 2.4 minutes. 3.6 minutes. 3.8 minutes.
3.6 minutes
According to the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, what is the best hand position to use on a steering wheel? 10 and 2. 8 and 4. 9 and 3. Whatever is most comfortable for you.
9 and 3
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. at least 20 to 25 seconds ahead of your vehicle. at least 20 to 30 seconds ahead of your vehicle. at least 30 seconds ahead of your vehicle.
at least 10 to 15 seconds ahead
If you are stopping at an intersection where there is a crosswalk but no stop sign where should you stop? Before entering the crosswalk. Just inside the crosswalk. Slightly past the crosswalk. Where you think the stop line would be.
before entering the crosswalk
What color are service signs? Blue. Green. Red. Yellow.
blue
What course of action can you take if you get 6 demerit points in a 12-month period? All of the above. Complete an approved traffic safety course. Pay a fee to get your points back. Stop driving to prevent getting anymore demerit points.
complete an approved traffic safety course
How do you avoid having the parking brake lock up? Apply the emergency brake as far as it will go. Hold in the brake release button or foot brake release. None of the above. Repeatedly apply and release the emergency brake very quickly.
hold in the brake release button or foot brake release
If you are making a left turn, you must begin: in the center lane. in the intersection. in the leftmost lane. in the rightmost lane.
in the leftmost lane
The term "right-of-way" is best defined as... letting another vehicle/pedestrian go before you. waiting until the lane is clear. when a vehicle turns right. when the law requires a road user to "yield the right-of-way" to another vehicle or pedestrian.
letting another vehicle/pedestrian go before you
Which of the following actions should you take before you call 911 in case of a crash, stalled vehicle, or other emergency? All of the above. Do not move your car no matter what. Get out of your vehicle. Locate the nearest reference marker.
locate the nearest reference marker
What should you do if you are stopped at a controlled intersection and your view of the cross street is blocked? As long as you stop, you may continue through the intersection. Look left, right, and left again. Slowly move ahead and stop again before entering the intersection. Stick your head out the window until you can see.
slowly move ahead and stop again before entering the intersection
What should you do to stay safe if you have to travel in another vehicle's blind spots? Drive very slowly through their blind spots so you don't surprise them. Flash your headlights so they see you coming more easily in their mirrors. Honk your horn so they know you are there. Speed up or drop back to make yourself more visible to the other driver.
speed up or drop back to make yourself more visible to the other driver
When are points doubled if you have your Probationary license? Only for the second traffic violation you are convicted of. Only if you receive a violation for speeding. Starting with the first traffic violation you are convicted of. Starting with the second and subsequent traffic violations you are convicted of.
starting with the second and subsequent traffic violations you are convicted of
What should be the last step you take if your gas pedal sticks? Apply the brakes. Pull off the road. Shift into neutral. Turn off the engine.
turn off the engine
What should you do if a child falls into multiple child safety seat categories? None of the above. Pick whichever seat you want to put the child in. Use the less protective child safety seat of the different categories. Use the most protective child safety seat of the different categories.
use the most protective child safety seat of the different categories
What condition causes oil to come to the surface of asphalt and make the road slippery for a while? Extremely cold days. When ice starts to melt. When it starts to rain on a cold day. When it starts to rain on a hot day.
when it starts to rain on a hot day
When may you travel in an HOV lane? All of the above. When there are no other cars on the ramp. When you have the appropriate amount of people in your vehicle. When you think traffic in the other lanes is moving too slow.
when you have the appropriate amount of people in your vehicle
Other than when Wisconsin law requires it, when else should you turn on your headlights? During the daytime. When you have passengers in the car. When you see an emergency vehicle. Whenever you turn on your windshield wipers.
whenever you turn on your windshield wipers
How far ahead should you look when you are on the open highway? 10 to 15 seconds. 15 to 20 seconds. 3 to 5 seconds. 5 to 10 seconds.
10 to 15 seconds
When is it most important to look both ways at an intersection? Just after the light has turned green because this is when drivers on the cross street are more likely to hurry through the intersection. When you are at an intersection of a shopping mall because there is a higher volume of cars. When you are at an intersection with many streets. When you are sitting at a red light.
Just after the light has turned green because this is when drivers on the cross street are more likely to hurry through the intersection.
What is the penalty for a driver receiving their first OWI? A $10,000 fine and 5 years in prison. A fine and a license revocation of 6 months or more. A minimum of a one-year license revocation and an Ignition Interlock Device installed in their vehicle. Having their vehicle seized.
a fine and a license revocation of 6 months or more
A general rule to follow about keeping space between your vehicle and other road users is: all of the above. avoid driving next to other vehicles on multi-lane roads. give extra space to pedestrians and bicyclists. keep as much space as you can between yourself and oncoming vehicles.
all of the above
High-beam headlights should be used at night: All of the above. On unfamiliar roads or construction areas. Whenever there are no oncoming vehicles. Where there may be people long the side of the roadway.
all of the above
What can happen if you brake too quickly? All of the above. You can lose control. You can make it harder for others to react to you and stop. You can skid.
all of the above
When should you have a mechanic check your brakes? All of the above. If the brake pedal goes to the floor. If they are making a lot of noise. If they smell like they are burning.
all of the above
Where should you allow more following distance behind a motorcycle or moped? All of the above. When the roadway isn't very smooth. When there are potholes. When you are approaching a railroad crossing.
all of the above
Which of the following situation(s) would cause your restrictions to be extended 6 months? All of the above. If you are convicted of a moving traffic violation. If you violate the restrictions of your Probationary license. If your license is revoked or suspended for any reason.
all of the above
Which of the following statements is true about large trucks in roundabouts? All drivers should be cautious and avoid passing large trucks in roundabouts. All of the above. Large trucks may cross into other lanes while turning in roundabouts. Large trucks need more space than normal-sized vehicles in roundabouts.
all of the above
Which of the following statements is true about large trucks in roundabouts? All drivers should be cautious and avoid passing large trucks in roundabouts. All of the above. Large trucks may cross into other lanes while turning in roundabouts. Large trucks need more space than normal-sized vehicles in roundabouts.
all of the above
Which of the following items leads you to being declared a habitual offender? Either of these. If you are convicted of 12 or more minor traffic violations within 5 years If you are convicted of 4 or more major traffic violations within 5 years. None of these.
either of these
True or False: A law enforcement officer is allowed to stop a driver solely to determine if they have proof of insurance. False True
false
True or False: In the event your engine dies, it is impossible to turn the steering wheel. False. True.
false
True or False: Motorcycles are not entitled to a full parking space. False. True.
false
True or False: You should always drive with your thumbs wrapped around the steering wheel spokes. False. True.
false
When are you allowed to drive alone and travel anywhere with the restrictions placed on your Probationary license? All of the time. From 5 a.m. to midnight. From midnight to 5 a.m. Never.
from 5 am to midnight
To turn off of a four-lane roadway, you must turn from: from the leftmost lane of the road. from the sidewalk. from the travel lane nearest to the right curb or edge of the roadway. the lane to the right of the center of the road.
from the travel lane nearest to the right curb or edge of the road way
What do posted speed limits tell you? None of the above. That you cannot go faster than the speed that is posted. The general speed you should try to stay near. The speed at which you should drive.
that you cannot go faster than the speed that is posted
Yellow pavement markings on the road indicate: a no-passing zone. a stop line at a stop sign. the left edge of a roadway. the right edge of a roadway.
the left edge of a roadway
What is "implied consent"? A book you must read before you can get your license. A form your parents must sign before you can drive. An agreement your passengers must sign before they ride in your car. The obligation to honor any request by police to take an alcohol concentration test.
the obligation to honor any request by police to take an alcohol concentration test
Aside from having a hard time getting up to speed, why is it not safe to completely stop on an entrance ramp? All of the above. It is illegal. It will make it harder for vehicles already on the freeway to yield to you. Traffic behind you will not expect you to stop and could run into you from the rear.
traffic behind you will not expect you to stop and could run into you from the rear
True or False: Bicyclists are entitled to a full traffic lane. False. True.
true
True or False: If you hit a deer, you are entitled to keep it. False. True.
true