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WPDSA Drivers-Ed Review Questions
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How many hours of driving must you have accumulated to qualify for your probationary license? ✔✔20 daytime 10 nighttime
"Before granting a driver's license, most states test for:" ✔✔visual requirements and traffic knowledge
The speed limit on a residential or business street that does not have a posted speed limit would be: ✔✔15 mph
How often should you check your rear view mirror for traffic behind you while driving? ✔✔every 6-8 seconds
When should you NOT use your horn? ✔✔when pulling out of a narrow alley
When is it legal to exceed the posted speed limit? ✔✔when you're passing another vehicle
The meaning of broken white lines on the roadway is? ✔✔separate lanes of traffic
A red circle and diagonal slash on a sign means that: ✔✔the action isn't allowed
What type of sign is a speed limit sign? ✔✔regulatory
"If the railroad tracks are marked "EXEMPT", you do not have to stop if the red lights are flashing." ✔✔false
You __________ hazards when you adjust your vehicle speed to handle one hazard at a time. ✔✔seperate
All the actions you take to drive a vehicle safely are known as the: ✔✔The Driving Task
The __________ make up rules and regulations to control drivers and vehicles. ✔✔DMV/DOT
The number one cause of death for young people 15 - 24 years of age is: ✔✔vehicle crashes
When driving straight ahead, your main attention should usually be directed: ✔✔to your planned path of travel
The three parts of the Highway Transportation System (HTS) are ✔✔people, vehicles, and roadways
The primary purpose of the Highway Transportation System (HTS) is to: ✔✔move people and goods from place to place
The gear selector position used for normal forward driving is: ✔✔drive (D)
The alternator warning light indicates ✔✔trouble in the electrical system
Once you have entered your car, the first thing you should adjust if it needs to be adjusted is the: ✔✔drivers seat
The gauge that tells how many miles you have put on the vehicle since it was built is the: ✔✔odometer
The lever that is behind the steering wheel on the left side is the: ✔✔turn signal lever
The odometer indicates trouble in the cooling system. ✔✔false
If the turn signal does not flash and stays solid green, one of your light bulbs is burnt out. ✔✔false
In most cases, the safest way to turn the car around is to: ✔✔go around the block
The first step when pulling to the curb from traffic is to: ✔✔make sure it is safe and legal
When parking your car on a hill without a curb, you should turn your wheels: ✔✔towards the grass or ditch
Turning the steering wheel too much resulting in hitting the curb when making a right turn is known as: ✔✔over steering
Which type of turn about is the safest? ✔✔driveway right back-in
When making a left turn at an average intersection, how many lanes of traffic do you interfere with? ✔✔four
The four steps to the intersection safety formula are: ✔✔know, show, slow, go
How can you identify that a street is one-way to traffic? ✔✔all white lane lines
Why are expressways safer to drive on than city or rural roadways? ✔✔intersection and cross traffic is eliminated
What sign could help motorist services find you on the expressway if you needed help? ✔✔mile markers
Expressway collisions tend to be more serious than those on other types of roads because: ✔✔the average speed is higher
At what point should you slow down when exiting an expressway? ✔✔before you get to the exit
In which direction will Interstate Highway 17 go? ✔✔north
What type of highway in Wisconsin is indicated with a letter? ✔✔county
The rough areas built into the roadway to warn you to stop or slow ahead are: ✔✔speed bumps
The part of the map that explains the markings and symbols on a map is the: ✔✔legend
Why do car drivers tailgate motorcycles? ✔✔because you can see past the motorcycle
What type of vehicle may suddenly cross your path, without warning, in the winter? ✔✔snowplow
If a large truck passes you at high speeds, you should expect: ✔✔wind gusts
When is it legal for drivers with a probationary license to use a cell phone while driving? ✔✔Only to report a police/fire/medical emergency
At what alcohol level can you be arrested for OWI (operating while intoxicated) in WI? ✔✔0.8% or greater
Alcohol is a major factor in what percent of traffic deaths each year? ✔✔20-30%
The law that states you will agree to take a test to determine your BAC if arrested is: ✔✔OUI (operating under the influence)
A person with a chronic illness might be licensed to drive if that person: ✔✔provides medical proof that the illness is under control
Night blindness means a driver: ✔✔cannot see well when driving at night
During the fall, wet leaves on the road can: ✔✔reduce traction and vehicle control
When braking in an emergency stop, you should ✔✔avoid locking the brakes
Before driving in the winter, you should make sure what is clear of snow and ice? ✔✔all windows, lights, and mirrors
The main thing you can do to prevent hydroplaning is: ✔✔to have new tires put on your vehicle
Hydroplaning is caused by a combination of: ✔✔standing water, tire condition, and speed of vehicle
Why can a bridge surface freeze before adjoining road surfaces do? ✔✔cold air circulates above and below the bridge
The cause for most passenger compartments fires is: ✔✔faulty electrical system
If you lock your brakes when stopping suddenly, you will: ✔✔lose steering control
Holding your foot over the brake is known as: ✔✔covering the clutch
