Handbook Provided Study Questions

Question 1

At an intersection, drivers turning left must yield to what?

Answer 1

Pedestrians, vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, and bicycles

Question 2

How far ahead should you look on an open highway?

Answer 2

10-15 seconds

Question 3

How can you see if there is a car on your blind spot?

Answer 3

Look over your shoulder

Question 4

At what times does Wisconsin law say you must turn on your headlights?

Answer 4

Between half-an-hour after sunset and half-an-hour before sunrise AND when you cannot see a vehicle or person on the road at a distance of 500 ft

Question 5

Besides the WI law recommended times, when else would you turn on your headlights?

Answer 5

On rainy, foggy, or snowy days, and when driving away from a rising or setting sun

Question 6

What is a good rule of thumb for turning on your headlights?

Answer 6

Turn on your headlights when you need to turn on your wipers

Question 7

You plan to pull into a driveaway just beyond an intersection. When should you signal?

Answer 7

After you cross the intersection

Question 8

Name two places you are likely to find slippery spots.

Answer 8

In shady spots and on overpasses/bridges

Question 9

You are on a freeway entrance and have to wait for a gap in traffic before you can enter the roadway. What should you do?

Answer 9

Slow down on the entrance ramp to wait, then speed up so you enter traffic at the same speed they are moving

Question 10

What does a yellow sign mean?

Answer 10

Special situation or a hazard ahead

Question 11

What does an orange sign mean?

Answer 11

Construction work ahead

Question 12

Under most conditions, what is the minimum safe following distance?

Answer 12

Minimum of four seconds

Question 13

What are conditions in which you would need extra following distance?

Answer 13

-Driving on slippery roads
-Driver wants to pass
-Following a motorcycle
-Following drivers who cannot see you (trucks, busses, etc.)
-Drivers who have heavy loads
-Being followed closely
-Following emergency vehicles
-Approaching railroad crossings,
-Stopping on a hill or incline

Question 14

What should you do if you are in an intersections and you hear a siren?

Answer 14

drive through the intersection, then pull over to the right and stop

Question 15

How do safety belts help you keep control of your car?

Answer 15

They protect you from injury and keep you behind the wheel

Question 16

What should you do if you are involved in a crash with another car?

Answer 16

-Stop at or near the crash site, and if possible get your vehicle off the road.
-Turn off ignition of wreaked vehicles.
-Alert oncoming traffic with warning devices.
-Get help for injured persons.
-Collect names and addresses of those involved.
-Exchange info with the other driver.
-Contact police and provide necessary info.
-If possible, report crash with State Patrol within 10 days if the police did not do so.

Question 17

How many drinks does it take to affect your driving?

Answer 17

One

Question 18

What drugs can affect your ability to drive safely?

Answer 18

Almost any drug, even prescription or over-the-counter medication

Question 19

What is ‘implied consent’?

Answer 19

You will honor any request by police to take an alcohol concentration or other drug test