Practice drivers ed test
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