20 questions from the Wisconsin driver handbook. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. What does the 'Do Not Enter' sign indicate according to the handbook?
Answer: You cannot enter. The handbook defines the Do Not Enter sign as indicating that entry is prohibited, typically for wrong-way exits or one-way streets.
Wisconsin driver handbook, page 28: “Do Not Enter – You cannot enter.”
2. How far behind a large truck is the area considered a 'No-Zone' where the driver cannot see you?
Answer: About 200 feet. The handbook defines the rear blind spot, or No-Zone, for large trucks as extending approximately 200 feet behind the vehicle.
Wisconsin driver handbook, page 56: “This area is about 200 feet behind and 20 feet in front of large trucks.”
3. What is the correct procedure when approaching a railroad crossing with blinking lights?
Answer: Wait until the lights stop flashing and the track is clear before continuing. The handbook instructs drivers to wait for the lights to stop flashing and ensure the track is clear before proceeding.
Wisconsin driver handbook, page 34: “Wait until the lights stop flashing and the track is clear to continue.”
4. What should a driver do before crossing railroad tracks, even if the warning signs are not flashing?
Answer: Look both ways to ensure the tracks are clear. The handbook mandates looking both ways before crossing railroad tracks regardless of whether the signs are flashing.
Wisconsin driver handbook, page 34: “Before you cross railroad tracks make sure to look both ways, even if the railroad signs are not flashing.”
5. How is the sign for a State Road described in the Wisconsin Driver Handbook?
Answer: It looks like a milk jug with a spout at the bottom. The handbook specifically describes the State Road sign as resembling a milk jug with a spout at the bottom.
Wisconsin driver handbook, page 33: “State Road – The sign looks like a milk jug with a spout at the bottom. This sign is white with black lettering.”
6. How are warning signs described in terms of color and shape in this section?
Answer: Yellow with black lettering or symbols, mostly diamond shaped. The handbook specifies that warning signs are characterized by a yellow background with black text or symbols and are predominantly diamond-shaped.
Wisconsin driver handbook, page 26: “These signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols. Most are diamond shaped.”
7. Which type of vehicle is prohibited from driving in a flex lane?
Answer: Large trucks. The handbook states that large trucks are not allowed to drive in the flex lane.
Wisconsin driver handbook, page 42: “No large trucks can drive in the flex lane.”
8. What is the recommended practice for using a cell phone while driving for regular license holders?
Answer: Use the 'Hands-free' option if you need to use your phone. The handbook advises regular license holders to use the hands-free option if phone usage is necessary.
Wisconsin driver handbook, page 53: “If you need to use your phone while driving, try the “Hands-free” option that your vehicle has.”
9. If you are already inside a roundabout when an emergency vehicle with sirens on enters, what should you do?
Answer: Safely exit at the next right, then pull over. The instructions specify that drivers already in the roundabout must exit at the next right turn before pulling over to yield.
Wisconsin driver handbook, page 43: “If you are already in the roundabout, safely exit at the next right, then pull over.”
10. How should a driver adjust their following distance when driving in adverse conditions such as rain, snow, or ice?
Answer: Add a second for every adverse condition. The handbook instructs drivers to increase their following time by one second for each adverse condition encountered.
Wisconsin driver handbook, page 14: “Add a second for every adverse condition such as heavier traffic, rain, snow and/or ice.”
11. According to the handbook, under what condition may you cross two solid yellow lines to pass another vehicle?
Answer: When the vehicle ahead is traveling less than half the speed limit and it is safe. The handbook specifies that passing is allowed if the vehicle is slower than half the speed limit and it is safe, but excludes farm equipment from this exception.
Wisconsin driver handbook, page 39: “You can pass a vehicle going less than half the speed limit if it is safe, except if it is farm equipment.”
12. What action must a driver take when encountering a Stop sign?
Answer: Come to a complete stop and wait until the path is clear. The handbook mandates a complete stop and waiting for a clear path, distinguishing it from a yield or slow-down instruction.
Wisconsin driver handbook, page 29: “You must come to a complete stop and wait until your path is clear before continuing.”
13. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection with no traffic signals or signs, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
Answer: The vehicle arriving from the right. The handbook specifies that drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the right at uncontrolled intersections.
Wisconsin driver handbook, page 13: “Vehicles coming from the right when there are no signals or traffic lights (uncontrolled intersections)”
14. How should you use your headlights when driving in winter conditions?
Answer: Turn on your headlights and do not use your high beams. The winter driving tips state that drivers should turn on headlights but avoid using high beams.
Wisconsin driver handbook, page 49: “Turn on your headlights and do not use your high beams (brights)”
15. How should you determine when it is safe to return to your driving lane after passing another vehicle?
Answer: When you see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. The handbook specifies seeing both headlights in the rearview mirror as the indicator that sufficient space exists to merge back.
Wisconsin driver handbook, page 22: “Once you see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror it is safe to return to the driving lane.”
16. What is the minimum property damage threshold that requires reporting a crash to the police?
Answer: $1,000. The handbook specifies that crashes must be reported to police if property damage equals $1,000 or more.
Wisconsin driver handbook, page 51: “Property damage of $1,000 or more”
17. What does a yellow "X" signal indicate on a reversible lane overhead light?
Answer: The lane is changing, and drivers should move to a green arrow lane. The handbook defines the yellow X specifically as a signal that the lane is changing and instructs drivers to move to a lane with a green arrow.
Wisconsin driver handbook, page 40: “Yellow “X” – Lane is changing. Move to a Green “arrow” lane”
18. When approaching a roundabout, which direction does traffic move?
Answer: Counterclockwise. The handbook states that traffic flow within a roundabout is counterclockwise.
19. What is the recommended following distance rule for driving behind another vehicle?
Answer: The four second following distance rule. The handbook identifies the 'four second following distance rule' as the standard for maintaining space in front of the vehicle.
Wisconsin driver handbook, page 16: “Use the “four second following distance rule” as explained previously when you are driving behind someone.”
20. Under what condition is the graduated driver license restriction period extended by six months?
Answer: If the driver is convicted of a moving traffic violation. A conviction for a moving traffic violation is listed as a cause for extending the restriction period by six months.
Wisconsin driver handbook, page 11: “The graduated driver license restrictions will be extended six months if: • You are convicted of a moving traffic violation”