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WI Drivers Ed
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A steady red traffic light means: | Come to a full stop. Wait until traffic light turns green and there is no crossing traffic before you may go. |
| Can you turn right on a red light? | Yes, if there is no sign prohibiting it. |
| If there are 2 turn lanes, can you turn right on red from either lane? | No, you may only turn on red from the lane farthest to the right and if there is no sign prohibiting it. |
| Can you turn left on a red light? | Only if you are turning from a one-way to a one-way. |
| What does a flashing red traffic light mean? | Same as a stop sign: come to a full stop and them go when safe. |
| What does a red arrow mean? | Same as a red light: come to a full stop and wait until light turns green. |
| What does a steady yellow traffic light mean? | The light is about to change. You must stop if safe to do so. If you are in the intersection, you may continue through. |
| What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean? | Slow down, check for cross traffic and proceed with caution. |
| What does a yellow arrow mean? | The light is about to change. Stop if safe to do so. |
| What does a steady green light mean if you are moving forward? | Go through light but yield to emergency vehicles. Be sure cross traffic has cleared before moving. |
| What does a steady green light mean if you are turning left? | You may turn but only when it's safe to do so. Oncoming traffic has the right of way. Be alert for signs prohibiting left turns. |
| What does a green arrow mean? | You may turn in the direction of the arrow. |
| What do warning signs look like? | They are yellow with black lettering and are usually diamond shaped. |
| What do warning signs tell you? | They warn you about a special situation or that a hazard is ahead. |
| What do regulatory signs look like? | They are usually white or red with black, red, white or green letter or symobols. They are square, rectangle or have a special shape. |
| What do regulatory signs that prohibit a certain action look like? | The have a red circle with a red slash over the symbol |
| When should the maximum speed limit posted be driven? | Only in ideal driving conditions. Not when going around curves, when slippery, or foggy. |
| What should you do if the minimum speed limit is too slow for you? | Use another road. |
| What if you can't see traffic when stopped behind a stop sign? | Slowly move ahead and stop again before entering the intersection. |
| What does a yield sign mean? | You must slow down and tield the right of way to traffic in the intersection. |
| What does a reflective orange triangle on the back of a vehicle mean? | The vehicle is moving less than 25 mph. |
| Are the Amish required to use the reflective orange symbol on their buggy's since they do not go over 25 mph? | No; it is against their religigous beliefs. |
| When lights are flashing at a RR crossing sign but you know you can beat the train, do you need to stop? | Yes, you must stop when the lights are flashing. |
| What happens to the fines if you are pulled over in a construction zone? | They are doubled! |
| What color are construction signs? | They are orange with black letters or symbols. |
| What are refrence markers on the side of roads for? | They improve emergency response to highway incidents. |
| What does a solid white line on the edge of the road indicate? | The right edge of the traffic lane |
| What does a solid or dashed yellow line mean? | The left edge of traffic lanes going in your direction. |
| What if you see yellow lines on your right and white lines on your left? | You are going the wrong way! |
| When are white lane markings used? | In multiple lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction. For example; freeways and one-way streets. |
| If you want to pass a slow moving vehicle, what will the lane markings look like? | White, dashed lines. |
| Can you cross over a solid white line between lanes of traffic? | No, not unless there is a special situation such as avoiding a hazard or you are turning. |
| Who has the right-of-way in crosswalks? | The pedestrian. |
| Where should you stop when there is a pedestrian in a crosswalk or about to enter a crosswalk? | Before th stop line or if there is not a stop line, before the crosswalk |
| What are yellow lane markings? | Lines separating trafic moving in opposite directions. |
| What do two yellow lines betweeen lanes of traffic mean? | Neither side can pass. |
| What do dashed yellow lines between lanes of traffic mean? | You may pass but watch for oncoming traffic. |
| What do you do if there is 2 yellow lines between lanes of traffic. There is a dashed line on your side and a solid line on the oncoming traffic side? | You may pass but watch for oncoming traffic. Traffic on the other side may not pass. |
| What are shared center lanes for? | For making left turns by vehicles traveling in either direction. |
| What are metered ramps with traffic signals used for? | They more evenly space the number of vehicles merging with traffic on the freeway. It reduces congestion and stop and go traffic. |
| What can happen if you use the HOV lane on a metered ramp? | You may get a ticket. |
| If you go quick enough, can you get through the green metered ramp signal with the car ahead of you? | No, only 1 car per green light is allowed. You may be ticketed for going through another vehicles green light. |
| Do roundabouts reduce crashes? | Yes: by 90% for fatal crashes, 75% for injury crashes and 35% for overall crashes. |
| What is a truck apron? | The paved area on the inside of a rounabout for the rear wheels of large trucks to use when turning. Sometimes call "off tracking" |
| Can cars or pick-up trucks use the truck apron? | No. |
| Do you need to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists on a roundabout? | Yes. |
| Who has the right-of-way in a roundabout? | Traffic on your left, already in the roundabout and pedestrians. |
| Do you need to signal when you are exiting to the right in a roundabout? | Yes. |
| What happens if you encounter an emergency vehicle when you are in a roundabout? | Contine to your exit, then pull over. |
| What do you do if you encounter an emergency vehicle before you enter a roundabout? | Do not enter, pull over and allow the emergency vehicle to pass first. |
| What direction does traffic circulate in a roundabout? | Counterclockwise |
| What is one of the safest and most efficient intersection types? | The one-lane roundabout. |
| What can bicyclists do when they come to a roundabout? | Either go through the travel lane with traffic or exit the roadway and use the crosswalk. |
| When getting close to a roundabout with two or more lanes what is very important? | To observe the signs and arrow to determine which lane you need to be in before entering the roundabout. |
| In general, what lane should you be in if you want to make a left turn in a multiple lane turnabout? | The left lane. |
| If you want to go straight in a multiple lane turnabout what should you do? | Observe the signs carefully before you enter thee roundabout as the lane you need will vary. |
| In general, what lane should you use in a multiple lane turnabout if you want to turn right? | The right lane. |
| In general, is it legal or safe to back a vehicle in any travel lane? | No, not unless you are parallel parking or completing a Y turn. |
| Why is it illegal to back on to a travel lane? | Drivers do not expect a vehicle to be backing toward them and may not realize it until it is too late. |
| Is it okay to back up if you miss your turn or exit on a freeway? | No. Go to the next exit where you can exit and re-enter the freeway to go back to the exit you missed. |
| Is it ever okay to stop in a travel lane? | No. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road. |
| On a road with two or more lanes of travel in the same direction, when should you be in the left lane? | Only to pass. |
| On a road with three or more lanes of travel, which lane should you use? | Stay as far to the right as practical. |
| In general, should you ever drive on the unpaved shoulder of the road? | No |
| Is it ever okay to pass on an unpaved shoulder? | No |
| Is it ever okay to pass on a paved shoulder? | Yes, it may be used to pass a stopped vehicle or one that is slowing to make a left turn. |
| Why shouldn't you pass a vehicle on a multi-lane road on the right? | The driver may have difficulty seeing you and might suddenly change lanes in front of you. |
| What is the left lane of a multi lane road used for? | Passing. |
| Is it okay to swing wide into another lane while making a right turn? | No. |
| If a truck is in the left lane of a multi-lane road and has it's right turn signal on, is it okay to pass him on the right? | No. In order to make right turns, trucks may need to start in the left lane before turning right. They will hit you if you attempt to pass on the right. |
| Should you cross lane lines when turning? | No. |
| What lane should you turn into when making a left turn? | Always turn into the travel lane farthest to the left going in your direction. |
| Why should you turn into the travel lane farthst to the left going in your direction when making a left hand turn? | You cross the fewest lanes of traffic. |
| Where should you look when making a left hand turn across traffic? | Look left, right, across the intersection, then left again. |
| Should you turn your wheels while waiting to make a left hand turn? | No |
| Why shouldn't you turn your wheels while waiting to make a left hand turn? | If you are hit from behind, you could be pushed into oncoming traffic. |
| Can you make a U-turn at an intersetion with a traffic light? | No |
| Can you make a U-turn where a police officer is controlling traffic? | No |
| Can you make a U-turn in a business district? | No |
| In general, when is the only time you should make a Y-turn? | In residential areas on streets too marrow for a U-turn (it is also used in the drivers exam to test skill and judgement). |
| What does it mean if another vehicle or person has the right-of-way? | You must stop, they go first. |
| At an intersection with no signs or traffic lights, who has the right-of-way? | The vehicle to the right |
| At a 4 way stop, who goes first? | The vehicle that got there first. |
| If two vehicles arrived at a 4 way stop at the same time, who goes first? | The vehicle on the right. |
| Do you have to stop before crossing a sidewalk if you are entering a road from a driveway or parking lot? | Yes |
| When can you drive over a sidewalk? | Only to cross over it to get to the road from the driveway or parking lot. |
| If a blind person is crossing the road in the wrong spot, should you honk at them to let them know? | No |
| If you see a blind person (white cane or guide dog) in a road what should you do? | Stop at least 10 feet away until the person is off the road. |
| When turning left, do bicyclists need to stop for you if they want to cross? | No, bicyclists have the right-of-way |
| What must you do when you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction? | Pull over to the right edge of the road or as near to the right as possible. |
| What do you do if you hear or see an emergency vehicle and you are in a roundabout or an intersection? | Drive through the intersection or roundabout before you pull over. |
| Do you need to pull over and stop if the emergency vehicle is on the other side of a divided highway? | No. |
| Can you pass an emergency vehicle that is about to back into the driveway of a fire station? | No |
| How far behind a moving emergency vehicle do you need to stay if it's lights or siren is operating? | 500 feet. |
| How far away from an emergency vehicle must you stay if you are on a freeway or highway? | 500 feet. |
| What is the "move over law"? | When approaching a stopped government vehicle with flashing lights of any kind, you must move into the lane NOT nearest the stopped vehicle until you have safely passed it. |
| What if it is unsafe to move over when passing a stopped government vehicle with it's lights on? | You must slow down until you have safely passed it. |
| If a maintenance vehicle or tow truck is stopped on the side of the road with it's lights on what must you do? | Move over into a lane NOT nearest the vehicle or slow down if it is not safe to change lanes. |
| Should you honk the horn when passing people riding animals or being pulled by animals? Why or why not? | No, it may scare the animal. |
| What should you do when passing someone riding an animal or being pulled by an animal? | Slow down and keep a safe distance away while passing them. Don't honk the horn. |
| Do people in a funeral procession need to obey traffic signs and signals? | No, only the first vehicle in line. The rest of the vehicles can follow them through red lights etc. |
| Is it okay to cut through a funeral procession if you need to turn? | No. You must not interfere, you must wait. |
| What is the minimum distance you must stop from a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing? | 20 feet |
| Do you need to stop for a school bus with it's red lights flashing on the other side of the road if there is no median? | yes |
| Do you need to stop for a stopped school bus with it's red lights flashing if the road is separated by a median or other physical barrier? | No |
| When is it safe to begin driving after you've stopped for a school bus? | After the kids have completely left the roadway. |
| Do you need to stop for a stopped school bus with it's red lights flashing if it across an intersection and there is no median? | Yes |
| Should you always set your parking brake when you park? | Yes |
| What gear should you leave your vehicle in when it is parked? | "park" if it's an automatic or the lowest gear (1st) if it's a manual. |
| Should you set the parking brake when it is extremely cold outside? | No, not if the parking brake could freeze in the "on" position. You should still leave the car in "park" or the lowest gear. |
| Do you need to park your car so it is visible to vehicles approaching for either direction? | Yes, it is your responsibility to make sure you park where it can be seen. |
| If you need to park on a rural highway, how many feet must you leave cars to pass you? | 15 feet |
| If you need to park on a rural highway, your car must be visible for at least how many feet in either direction? | 500 feet |
| What needs to be on if you need to park on a rural highway after dark? | You parking lights and taillights must be on. |
| What side of the car should you exit your vehicle if you need to park on the side of the road? | The passenger side. |
| Can you leave the door of the drivers side open if you are parked on the side of a rural highway? | No |
| If parked facing up a hill WITHOUT a curb, which way should you turn the steering wheel? | Turn steering wheel to your right or so the back end of the car would roll away from the street. |
| If parked facing up a hill WITH a curb, which way should you turn the steering wheel? | Turn steering wheel to your left or so the wheels would roll into the curb. |
| If parked facing down a hill, which way should you turn the steering wheel? | Turn steering wheel to the right or so the car would roll away from the street. |
| How far away from a crosswalk or intersection do you have to be to park? | 15 feet |
| How far from a fire hydrant do you have to be to park? | 10 feet |
| How far from a RR crossing do you have to be to park? | 25 feet |
| What is the furthest distance from a curb you can park? | 1 foot |
| When parking, how far from a firestation driveway on the same side of street or directly across from the entrance must you stay? | 15 feet |
| When parking what is the minimum distance you must stay from a: driveway, private road, or area of curb lowered to allow access to sidewalk? | 4 feet |
| Can you park in front of a school (K-8th) between 7:30 and 4:30 on school days? | No |
| Is it ever legal to park on a bridge or overpass or in a tunnel or underpass? | No |
| Is it legal to park on the wrong side of a street? | No |
| Can you park on RR tracks? | No |
| Should your parking brake be on when you start your vehicle? | Yes |
| Should you drive with both hands on top of the steering wheel? | No |
| What is the proper hand position on the steering wheel? | Right hand at 3:00, left hand at 9:00 |
| Is it okay to let the steering wheel slide through your hands after completing a turn? | No |
| Should you look right in front of the car when driving? | No |
| Where should you be looking when driving? | Look down the road (10-15 seconds ahead) and on both sides of the road. |
| How can you avoid quick stops or panic stopping? | By paying attention to the road ahead and seeing events in advance. |
| What is the maximum speed, unless otherwise posted, in a school zone when kids are present? | 15 mph |
| What is the maximum speed in an alley? | 15 mph |
| What is the maximum speed in an area where a bus has stopped to load or unload? | 15 mph |
| What is the maximum speed, unless otherwise posted, on residential and business streets? | 25 mph |
| What is the maximum speed, unless otherwise posted, in outlying parts of cities? | 35 mph |
| What is the maximum speed, unless otherwise posted, on any highway or freeway in WI | 55 mph |
| What is the maximum speed, unless otherwise posted, on rural interest and some freeways? | 65 mph |
| Do speed limit signs tell you the speed you should drive? | No, they tell you not to go faster than the speed shown. |
| Is it illegal to drive the posted speed limit if conditions make it unsafe? | Yes, you must drive slower than posted limits if conditions are bad. |
| Is it okay to go over the posted speed limit when passing a car? | No, you can never go over the posted speed limit. |
| How much time would you save driving 20 minutes at 66 mph instead of the posted 55 mph? | 3.6 minutes |
| Would it be worth saving 3.6 minutes if you were speeding at 66 mph instead of 55 mph knowing you could be pulled over, given a fine and assessed points that make your insurance go up? | No! |
| What is the single biggest contributor to crashes? | Failing to see what is happening. |
| Is it okay to quickly look down to read a map while driving? | No, pull off the road. |
| In motorcycle and bicycle crashes what is a big reason the drivers give for hitting them? | "I didn't see them" |
| Is it true that trucks and big vehicles look like they are traveling faster than they really are? | No, they look like they are coming slower than they really are. |
| Is it okay to look to the side to look at a crash or someone getting a ticket? | No, doing this may cause you to get in a crash because the driver ahead of you may have slowed down to look at it. |
| What does it mean to scan the roads? | Look ahead, to the sides and behind the vehicle. |
| Safe drivers look how many seconds ahead of their vehicle? | 10-15 seconds |
| What does looking 10-15 seconds ahead of your vehicle mean? | It's the distance your vehicle will travel in 10-15 seconds. |
| In the city, aproximately how far is 10-15 seconds? | About 1 block |
| On the highway, aproximately how far is 10-15 seconds? | About 4 city blocks or 1/4 mile. |
| What months are the highest deer/car crashes? | Oct and Nov |
| What time are deer most active and you must be more alert? | Dusk to dawn |
| Why should you scan the road when looking for deer at night? | You can see the reflection of you headlights in the eye's of the deer. |
| What should you do if you see your headlights reflect off a deers eyes? | Slow down, honk the horn and be ready to stop. |
| Is there usually just one deer crossing the road? | No |
| What is an intersection? | Any place where traffic merges or crosses: cross streets, driveways, parking lot entrances, RR crossings are examples |
| What should you do before entering an intersection? | Look to the left and to the right for vehicles or pedestrians. Make sure the path is clear all the way through the intersection and you will not have to block it if you need to stop. |
| Do you need to look both ways before crossing an intersection if your signal light just turned green? | Yes, many drivers try to hurry through an intersection on their red light and many drunk or reckless drivers run red lights. |
| What should you do if you are stopped at an intersection and your view of the cross street is blocked? | Slowly move ahead and stop again before entering the intersection. |
| Why is it important to look to the sides when you are near shopping centers or other busy areas? | There is a good chance someone will cross or enter the road in front of you. |
| What should you do before crossing an RR track? | Slow down and look up and down the tracks. Make sure there is room for your vehicle on the far side of the tracks if you need to stop. |
| What is the leading cause of RR fatalities? | Drivers assuming a train is not coming. |
| Why do you need to be very careful if following a bicyclist or motorcyclist across RR tracks? | They may swerve in order to cross the tracks at a 90 degree angle so their tires don't get caught in the tracks. |
| How often should you look behind you (check your mirrors) when driving? | Every 6 to 8 seconds |
| Why should you watch the traffic behind you every 6-8 seconds? | You can see if someone is following too closely or coming up too fast and it will give you time to do something about it. |
| When is it most important to check traffic behind you? | When changing lanes, slowing down, backing up, or driving down a long steep hill. |
| Why must you check traffic behind you when going down a steep hill? | Big vehicles build up speed going down steep hills and may not be able to stop |
| What are examples of changing lanes? | Changing from one lane to another, merging onto a roadway, entering a roadway from the curb or shoulder. |
| What two places do you have to check to make sure the lane is clear before changing lanes? | The side (check side mirrors) and behind your vehicle (rear view mirror). |
| How do you check your blind spot? | Turn your head and look over your shoulders to your left and/or right (behind you). |
| Where is the blind spot? | Near the rear corners of your vehicle. |
| Why is the area near the rear corners of your vehicle called blind spots? | You can't see vehicles in these areas through your mirrors. |
| Is it okay to take a lot of time checking your blind spot? | No, you must check quickly. You should never take your eyes off the road for more than an instant. |
| Why should you never take your eyes off the road for more than an instant? | Traffic ahead of you could suddenly stop. |
| What lanes do you need to keep track of when merging? | The lane in front of you and the lane you are entering. If more than 2 lanes, you must check far lane to make sure someone is not moving into the same lane you want to enter. |
| Do you have to check behind your vehicle when you slow down? | Yes. |
| True or False: You should try to do as little backing up as possible. | True. |
| Why is backing up so dangerous? | It's hard to see behind your vehicle. |
| Do you need to check behind your vehicle before you get in your car? | Yes. |
| Is it okay to use only your rearview and side mirrors when backing up? | No. |
| Do you need to turn your body and look through the back window when you back up? | Yes. |
| How fast should you back up? | No faster than a slow walk. |
| Is your vehicle easier to steer while you are backing up? | No. |
| Is it best to use a person outside the vehicle to help you back up? | Yes. |
| How much farther can you see with your high beams than with your low beams? | Twice as far. |
| What 3 places is it very important to use your high beams? | Construction areas, unfamiliar roads, where there may be people along side of the road. |
| You must dim your high beams whenever you come within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle. | 500 feet |
| You must use your low beams whenever you are closer than how many feet behind another vehicle? | 500 feet |
| Should you use your low beams or high beams in fog, when snowing, or when raining hard? | low beams |
| Why should you NOT use your high beams in fog, when snowing or when raining hard? | The light from the high beams will reflect back causing glare and make it more difficult to see. |
| Is it okay to drive with your parking lights on? | No. |
| When is the only time you can use your parking lights? | When parking. |
| What should you do if a driver approaching you fails to dim their headlights? | Quickly flash your high beams. If that doesn't work, look to the right side of the road and follow the edge of the road until you pass him |
| The law says you must have your headlights on a half hour before or after sunset? | after |
| The law says you must have your headlights on a hald hour before or after sunrise? | before |
| The law says you must have your headlights on if you can't see a vehicle or person on the road at a distance of how many feet? | 500 feet |
| How far is 500 feet? | About 1 block |
| What is a good rule to follow: If you turn on your wipers, turn on your what? | headlights |
| Do you need to wait a half hour after sunset or a half hour before sunrise to turn on your headlights? | No. |
| What should you do if driving away from the rising or setting sun? | Turn on your headlights because others can't see you because of the glare. |
| Do the daytime running lights replace the need to turn on your headlights at night or when foggy, raining or snowing? | No |
| When should you give your horn a sharp blast (as opposed to a light tap)? | If there is danger for example: another vehicle may hit you or you have lost control of your vehicle and are moving towards someone. |
| Should you give your horn a light tap when you can't see what is ahead? (ex a steep hill, sharp curve, or exiting a narrow alley) | Yes |
| Should you give your horn a sharp blast or a light tap if there is no immediate danger? | light tap |
| Should you use a light tap on your horn to encourage someone to go faster? | No |
| Should you honk your horn to inform another driver about their error? | No |
| Should you honk your horn when you see your friend? | No |
| Should you honk your horn to let a blind person know it's safe to cross the street? | No |
| Where should you try to park if your vehicle breaks down on the highway? | So it can easily been seen by other drivers far in advance |
| Should you call 911 if your vehicle is stalled on the highway? | Yes |
| Should you try to stop your vehicle just over a hill or just around a curve if it stalls? | No |
| How can you signal others that you have an emergency when your call stalls? | Raise your hood or tie a white cloth to the attenna, side mirror or door. |
| Do you need to put on your 4 way flashers when your vehicle stalls? | Yes |
| Should you put emergency flares or cones behind your vehicle if it stalls? | Yes, if you have them. |
| Where should you stand if your vehicle stalls on th highway? | On the side of the road where you are safe from traffic |
| Why shouldn't you drive in the area on either side and slightly to the rear of another vehicle? | You are in their blind spot and they can't see you. |
| True or False: Truck drivers can see the road better because they sit twice as high as the driver of cars? | False |
| True or False: Truck drivers can see the road AHEAD of them better than cars | True |
| What is the "no zone"? | The area of a truck where it is very difficult for the driver to see you. Vehicles should not drive in the "no zone" |
| What is a good rule of thumb to follow when driving with truckers? | If you can't see the truck or bus drivr in their side mirror, they can't see you. |
| In general, others drivers expect you to ________________________. | keep doing what you are doing. |
| Do you need to signal even if nobody else is around? | Yes, you may not see someone |
| How many feet should you signal before you turn? | 100 feet |
| Should you signal 100 feet before you turn if there is a street 50 feet ahead of where you want to go? | No, wait until you have passed the street then signal your turn. |
| Should you wait to turn on your turn signal until you've passed all vehicles waiting to entere the street and all streets and driveways? | Yes |
| When should you tap your brake pedal 3 or 4 times? | If you need to stop or slow down at a place where another driver may not expect it. |
| If you are driving 60 mph, will it take twice the distance to stop than if you were going 30 mph? | No, it takes over 3 times farther to stop, not 2 times. |
| What are 3 road conditions where, to be safe, you need to slow down? | before a sharp curve, when the road is slippery, when there is standing water on the road. |
| Is it important to pay attention to the condition of your tires and the condition of the roadway? | Yes |
| Do you need to have a certainl amount of air in your tires to be safe? | Yes |
| How do you know how much air should be in your tires? | Check your owners manual. |
| Do your tires have more traction on gravel and dirt roads or concrete and asphalt roads? | concrete and asphalt |
| What are two dangers of driving on dirt or gravel roads? | It's easier to skid when turning and it will take much longer to stop |
| What will happen if you go too fast around a curve? | Your tires won't grip the road and your car will skid. |
| What can happen if you need to brake while driving in a curve? | You car may skid. |
| What should you do when it start raining, snowing or sleeting? | Slow down. |
| Why do you need to slow down when the road is slippery? | Your tires don't grip the road as well. |
| How much should you slow down when it starts to rain? | About 10 mph |
| How much should you slow down when driving on packed snow? | Slow your speed in half |
| How fast can you drive when the roads are icy? | You must slow to a crawl |
| Is it safe to drive on ice? | No, if at all possible, do not drive when the roads are icy |
| On cold, wet days, what areas freeze first and dry out last? | Shady spots on the road |
| Why can bridges and overpasses have icy spots even when the rest of the road is not icy? | There is no earth under them to insulate against the cold. |
| When is ice the most slippery and unsafe? | When the temperature is around freezing and the ice gets wet. |
| Is ice more slippery when the temperature is around freezing or when it's really cold? | When it's around freezing because the ice becomes wet and gets even more slippery. |
| At what speed do your tires start to ride up on the water on the road like water skiis? | Over 35 mph (miles per hour) |
| Most tires have good traction when the road is wet up to what speed? | 35 mph |
| What is it called when you tires act like water skiis on the road? | hydroplaning |
| In heavy rain, what speed will your tires loose all traction? | 50 mph |
| Do wide tires or thin tires loose traction more easily? | Wide tires |
| Are wide tires or thin tires safer on wet roads? | Thin tires |
| What can happens to tires that are worn and their tread is bad? | They loose traction at much lower speeds than if they have good tread. |
| What is the best way to prevent hydroplaning? | Slow down in the rain or when the road is wet. |
| What are 3 things you must do if you tires loose traction? | ease your feet of the gas, keep wheels straight, do not push on brake until wheels grip road again. |
| Should you ever try to turn your wheels if you loose traction? | Only if it's an emergency. |
| What will happen if you try to turn when you loose traction? | Your vehicle will skid. If you must turn, turn very slowly. |
| Why is the first snow storm of the year always the worst for driving? | Drivers forget safe winter driving skills. |
| What do people do wrong when driving in the winter? | Drive too fast, try to stop too quickly. |
| When should you never use your cruise control? | On slippery roads. |
| What road conditions and what months are posted speed limits designed for? | Summer months on dry pavement |
| In the winter, how should you brake? | Use light braking by gently pumping the brakes. |
| Should you drive at the posted speed limit's in the winter? | No, drive well below the posted speed limits. |
| Should you leave earlier in the winter to get somewhere than you would in the summer? | yes |
| What does use your head, use your feet on slippery roads mean? | That you should never use your cruise control on slippery roads. |
| Should you use your high beams to see better in a snow storm? | No, it will cause glare |
| Should you use your headlights in a snowstorm? | Yes. |
| What should you do when you encounter a snow plow. | Slow down and give them as much room as possible. |
| How many feet must you stay behind a snow plow when the posted speed is above 35 mph? | 200 feet |
| Each time you pass someone on the road, there is a greater chance for a _____________ | collision |
| Aproximately how much time does speeding save? | Only a couple of minutes for each hour of driving |
| Why is there a greater chance of a collision each time you pass someone? | The vehicle you are passing may change lanes, oncoming traffic may appear from "nowhere". |
| What is the "right" speed to drive when you are drving with a bunch of traffic? | Drive the same pace with traffic....not slower, not faster |
| Can driving slower than other vehicles be just as bad as driving too fast? | Yes |
| Can you get a ticket for driving too slow? | Yes |
| What happens if you drive too slow? | Vehicles bunch up behind you and causes other traffice to pass you. |
| What should you do if vehicles are lined up behind you? | Pull over when safe to do so and let them pass you. |
| When merging, how fast should you be going when you enter traffic? | The same speed the traffic is moving. |
| Should you ever drive to the end of a merge ramp and stop? | No |
| What are two reasons you should not stop at the end of a merge ramp? | You can't speed up to the same speed as traffic and drivers behind you won't expect you to stop and will rear end you |
| If you have to wait for a space to merge onto a roadway, what should you do? | Slow down early on the entrance ramp so you have room to speed up before you have to merge. |
| When merging do you or the traffic already on the road have the right of way? | Traffic already moving on the roadway has the right of way |
| When should you slow down to exit a highway onto an exit ramp | Do not slow down until you move into the exit ramp |
| If you are driving on a road and need to turn and there is not an exit ramp, what should you do? | Tap your brakes quickly but safely and try not to reduce your speed too early. |
| What should you do if you see a slow moving vehicle head on the road? | Try to change lanes. If you can't change lanes, slow down early. |
| Why do you need to lower your speed in heavy traffic? | Lower your speed to have time to react in crowded space/traffic |
| Why are parking lots considered a trouble spot? | They are busy areas with vehicles, cars, pedestrians, bicyclists and traffice is stopping, starting and moving in different directions. |
| Why is rush hour a dangerous time? | There is heavy traffice and drivers are in a hurry. |
| Why are narrow bridges and tunnels a trouble spot? | Vehichles approaching eachother are forced close together. |
| Is a toll booth a dangerous area? | Yes because vehicles are changing lanes, preparing to stop, and speeding up. |
| Are schools, playgrounds, residential streets and RR crossings trouble spots? | Yes. |
| True or False: It takes much longer and farther to stop than many people think. | true |
| If you have good brakes and the road is dry, it will take about how many feet to stop when driving 50 mph? | Will take about 400 feet to stop (about 1 city block) |
| How many feet will it take to stop if you are driving 30 mph? | About 200 feet (or 1/2 a city block). |
| Knowing it takes 400 feet to stop a car if you're driving 50 mph, and you cannot see 400 feet ahead, what should you do? | Slow down. It will be impossible to stop in time. |
| How far will your headlights allow you to see at night? | About 400 feet |
| Aproximately how far will you be able to see in heavy rain, a snowstory or thick fog? | 200 feet |
| If you cannot see over 200 feet in front of you (about 1/2 a city block) what speed should you not drive over? | 30 mph |
| What should you do if it rains so heavy you cannot see? | Pull off the road in a safe place. Do not stop on the road. |
| If you've driven on a road a hundred times will you know what's just over the hill or around the curve? | No, you will never know what's on the other side of the hill or around the curve. A car may be stalled for ex. |
| What are two dangers with passing parked cars? | They may block your view, people may get out of a vehicle or walk out from between parked cars. |
| When are the most deers hit? | Oct and Nov |
| When are deer most active? | Dusk to Dawn |
| What should you do if you see a deer? | Reduce your speed and honk the horn. Look for other deer, there are usually more than one. |
| What is the "Four Second Sight-Distance" rule? | Pick an object as far as you can clearly see. Start counting. If you reach the object before you count "four", you are driving too fast. |
| What does the four second sight distance rule ensure? | That you drive at a speed where you can always safely stop. |
| Can you get a ticket for driving the speed limit if it is raining or snowing? | Yes, the posted limits are for ideal conditions. You can get a ticket for driving too fast under those conditions. |
| Speed limit's take into account things you can't see such as....... | side roads, driveways, the amount of traffic that normally uses the road |
| Under ideal conditions, how many seconds should be between vehicles? | 4 seconds |
| What is tailgating? | When a driver follows too closely to the car ahead of them. |
| Why does tailgating cause rear end crashes? | There is not enough room for the tailgater to stop if the car ahead of him stops. |
| How can you make sure you are 4 seconds away from the car in front of you? | Watch the rear of the vehicle ahead of you as it passes an object. Count how long it takes you to reach that spot. You should count to "four" or you are too close. |
| Do you need more than 4 seconds between you and the vehicle in front of you when the road is slippery? | yes, if the vehicle ahead of you stops, you may hit them with only 4 seconds between. |
| Why should you slow down with the vehicle behind you wants to pass you? | It allows the pass to be completed sooner and it allows more room in front of your vehicle. |
| Why do you need more than 4 seconds between your vehicle and a motorcycle or bicycle? | If the cycle falls you will need more room to prevent hitting the driver. |
| Why should you leave more than 4 seconds between you and a truck, bus, van or something pulling a trailer? | They can't see you and have a very large blind spot (up to 200 feet). Falling back lets you see ahead of them more. |
| If you are pulling a trailer or have a heavy load (truck for ex) why should you increase the distance between you and and the car ahead more than 4 seconds? | The extra weight increases your stopping distance. |
| Why do you need to leave more than 4 seconds between you and the car in front when it's dark or bad weather? | So you can see ahead and have time to get stopped if necessary. |
| If someone is tailgating you, why should you leave more than 4 seconds between you and the car in front of you? | So you would have time to stop more slowly and not be worried about being hit from behind. |
| Why do you need more than 4 seconds between your vehicle and an emergency vehicle? | Emergency vehicles need more room to operate. |
| What vehicles are required to come to a stop at RR crossings? | Transit buses, school busses, vehicles carrying hazardous material (gasoline tankers for ex). |
| Why should you leave more than 4 seconds between your vehicle and a bus or gas tanker when approaching a RR track? | They will need to come to a stop at the RR track. |
| Why should you leave more than 4 seconds between you and the vehicle ahead when you're stopped on a hill? | The vehicle may roll back when it starts moving. |
| What can you do to maintain a safe distance between you and the car behind you? | Keep a steady speed and signal in advance. |
| What should you do if you want to parallel park and there is traffic coming behind you? | Put on your turn signal. Pull next to the space. Allow vehicles to pass you before you park. |
| What are "turnout" areas ? | Areas sometimes on the side of a road that allow you to pull over and let people pass you. |
| What is tailgating? | When a vehicle is following another vehicle too closely. |
| What should you do if you are being tailgated and there is no lane to your right to move in to? | Wait until the road ahead is clear and passing is legal then slowly reduce your speed. This will encourage the driver to pass you. |
| If a truck or large vehicle is tailgating you, should you quickly slow down to make them pass? | No, never quickly slow down. They cannot stop quickly and will rear end you. |
| Should you continue to drive next to someone on the highway? | No. |
| Why shouldn't you continue to drive next to another vehicle on the highway? | They may try to change lanes or crowd the center lane and run in to you. |
| Where should you drive in your lane of traffic (right, left, or center) | Drive in the center. |
| What should you do if someone is trying to merge in front of you? | Move to the left lane if safe to do so. Gradually slow down to allow them enough room to merge. |
| Why should you try to move away (as far to the left as safe) when driving past a parked car? | Someone could step out from the vehicle, from between 2 parked vehicles, or the vehicle could suddenly pull out. |
| Should you ever share your traffic lane with a pedestrian or bicylist? | No, they are entitled to a full traffic lane. |
| Are bicycle's considered a "vehicle"? | Yes. |
| How much is the minimum amount of room you need to pass a bicycle? | 3 feet |
| What should you do if you need to pass a bicyclist but there is oncoming traffic? | Wait behind the bicyclist until it is safe to pass (no oncoming traffic).` |
| What does "split the difference" between hazards mean? | You should have equal distance between two hazards (drive down the center). |
| If you are driving between two hazards (ex an oncoming truck and a parked car) where should you drive? | The oncoming truck is more of a hazard so drive a little closer to the parked car side. |
| When trying to cross traffic, is it safe to stop halfway to wait for a gap to enter or cross the next lanes of traffic? | No, stopping halfway is only safe when there is a median divider large enough for your vehicle. Never stop if part of your vehicle will be in the way of other traffic. |
| When turning left are oncoming vehicles the only thing you need to watch for? | No, make sure there are no pedestrians or bicylist crossing or blocking your path where you would need to wait for them to cross. It would leave your vehicle a sitting duck in oncoming traffic. |
| Why is it NOT safe to turn or pull out if an oncoming vehicle has their turn signal on? | They may want to turn after the pass you or they may have forgotten they had their signal on. |
| If an oncoming driver has their turn signal on, when do you know it's safe for you to pull out or turn in front of them? | Wait u ntil they begin their turn and you are postive it's safe to pull out. |
| Why should you never trust a motorcyclists turn signals? | Their turn signals don't cancel out after they've completed a turn like most cars. It's easy to forget they are still on. |
| How many vechicles can you safely pass at a time? | One |
| What is the only side you should pass a vehicle on? | Left side |
| How much above the speed limit can you go when you pass someone? | Zero....it is never okay to speed. Not even when passing. |
| At 55 mph, how much of a gap do you need to safely pass a car? | 10 second gap. |
| How many feet will you go in 10 seconds if you drive 55 mph? | Over 800 feet |
| How many feet do you need to safely pass a car? | 1600 feet |
| How much of a mile is 1600 feet? | 1/3 of a mile. |
| True or False: It is easy to judge the speed of oncoming vehicles. | False. It is very difficult to judge the speed of oncoming vehicles. |
| Do oncoming trucks appear to be moving faster or slower than they really are? | Truks appear to be going slower, they are acutally moving must faster than you think. |
| True or False: A vehicle far away, appears to standing still (not moving) | True |
| In oncoming traffic appears to be moving (is getting larger), it is still safe to quickly pass the car in front of you? | False, If you can see the oncoming vehicle moving (getting larger), it is NOT safe to pass the vehicle in front of you. |
| Is it easier or harder at night to judge the distance of whether it is safe to pass? | It's harder to judge distance at night. |
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