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★ Drivers Ed Course Test Questions and Answers 20

Before driving, carefully plan your route to:
A.) Avoid driving through intersections.
B.) Ensure that you reach your destination.
C.) Reduce the number of trips you need to make.
D.) Avoid oncoming traffic.

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Reduce the number of trips you need to take
Route planning - before driving, carefully plan your route to include all of your destinations. This can help reduce the total number of trips you need to make it during the week


Pedestrians include ______.
A.) skateboarders and rollerbladers
B.) bicyclists and emergency transport vehicles
C.) people parking their vehicles
D.) people sitting at an outdoor cafe

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skateboarders and rollerbladers
EXPLANATION: A person on foot, a skateboard, or roller skates is considered to be Pedestrians.


Pedestrians have ___
A.) no right to use the Highway Transportation System
B.) to get out of your way when you're driving
C.) a right to use the Highway Transport System
D.) to be on the sidewalk or crosswalk at all times

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a right to use the Highway Transport System


As a pedestrian, what does a flashing orange hand, or flashing DON'T WALK, mean?
A.) You must yield to vehicles.
B.) You may cross, but you must yield to vehicles.
C.) You may not begin to cross the street.
D.) You must stop walking.

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You may not begin to cross the street.


Pedestrians, bicyclists, and skateboarders _____ the rules of right-of-way when they use the road.
A.) must follow
B.) may ignore
C.) may choose to follow
D.) must not follow

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must follow


A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be:
A.) A deaf person.
B.) A person involved with a traffic study.
C.) A blind person.
D.) None of the above.

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A blind person.


If you see a police car behind you with its lights on, you should _____.
A.) tap your brakes to let them know you see them
B.) put on your hazard lights and pull over
C.) pull over as soon as you can do so safely
D.) look for your driver license before you pull over

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pull over as soon as you can do so safely


What will your phone do in Do Not Disturb mode?
A.) Alert you of incoming calls
B.) Alert you of incoming messages
C.) Mute itself from all vibrations and alerts
D.) Turn off until you restart it

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Mute itself from all vibrations and alerts


If someone runs a red light in front of you, and you choose NOT to slow down or steer away, you will _____.
A.) not be at fault if there is a collision
B.) be partially at fault if there is a collision
C.) have to appear in court if there is a collision
D.) probably not be involved in a collision

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be partially at fault if there is a collision


Headlights, signal lights, and taillights exist so you can ___.
A.) customize your vehicles appearance
B.) avoid getting a ticket
C.) communicate with other drivers
D.) buffer your car in case of a collision

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communicate with other drivers


If you are using your high beams at night, you should remember to do what?
A.) Flicker them constantly
B.) Tailgate cars
C.) Switch to low beams for oncoming traffic
D.) Also turn on the fog lights

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Switch to low beams for oncoming traffic


In the case of driving in bad weather, at night, or behind trucks or motorcycles, you should _____.
A.) maintain a two-second following distance
B.) maintain a four-second following distance
C.) increase your following distance to at least four seconds
D.) increase your following distance to at least five seconds

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increase your following distance to at least five seconds


During bad weather, you should travel _____ the posted speed limit.
A.) above
B.) below
C.) at exactly
D.) around

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below


Which of the following is NOT a safe skill you can use regarding motorcycles?
A.) Recognizing that motorcyclists may need to weave around a hazard
B.) Giving motorcycles extra space for their shorter stopping distance
C.) Keeping an eye out for them in summer months and warm weather
D.) Adjusting your driving so that they are always in your blind spots

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Adjusting your driving so that they are always in your blind spots


Without _____, motorcycle riders are at risk of severe injury in a crash.
A.) proper protection
B.) quick thinking
C.) sharp skills
D.) a lot of horsepower

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proper protection

Wear a helmet and protective clothing, and insist that your passengers do too. Without proper protection, motorcycle riders are at risk of severe injury in a crash.


It’s a good idea to eat ________ you get into the car.
A.) before
B.) during
C.) after
D.) whenever

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before


If you're required to wear glasses or contact lenses, it's a good idea to _____.
A.) keep an extra pair in your trunk
B.) keep an extra pair in your glove box
C.) avoid driving at night
D.) avoid driving when it's raining

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keep an extra pair in your glove box


Always look out for animals, especially at
A.) intersections
B.) railroad crossings
C.) night, dusk, and dawn
D.) 2:00 p.m.

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night, dusk, and dawn


Deep water can _____.
A.) cause your vehicle to catch on fire
B.) be the safest path across an intersection
C.) protect your vehicle from a collision
D.) stall your vehicle

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stall your vehicle


Vehicles run most efficiently at:
Vehicles run most efficiently at what speed
A.) Maximum Speed
B.) Varying Speed
C.) Constant Speed
D.) none of the above

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Constant Speed


Accelerating gently while you drive will minimize the use of fuel. True or False
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE


When attempting to stop on a slippery road, the best action to take is to
A.) Apply the brakes quickly and firmly.
B.) Apply the brakes in slow, steady strokes.
C.) Shift to a lower gear, do not use the brakes.
D.) Shift into neutral, do not use the brakes

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Apply the brakes in slow, steady strokes.


If you see an interesting building or car you admire, you should:
A.) Honk as you pass to show appreciation
B.) Slow down while you look at it
C.) Stop before giving it your attention

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Stop before giving it your attention


Drivers must use turn signals when:
A.) Changing lanes and making turns
B.) Entering and exiting freeways
C.) Driving toward or away from a curb or roadside
D.) All of the above

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All of the above


When it is foggy, you should slow down and turn on your:
It is very foggy. You should slow down and turn on your:
A.) Low-beam lights
B.) High-beam lights
C.) Emergency flashers

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Low-beam lights


When driving at night using high-beams, dim your lights when you are within _______ ft of a vehicle travelling in your direction.
A.) 300
B.) 400
C.) 200

Get the CORRECT Answer

300


Safety belts work against _____ to keep you from being thrown forward.
A.) inertia
B.) centrifugal force
C.) potential energy
D.) kinetic energy

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inertia


In vehicles equipped with a steering wheel-mounted air bag, sitting such that the driver’s chest is closer than ____ inches from the steering wheel increases the chance of arm, neck or facial injury in the event of a crash.
A.) 10 inches
B.) 5 inches
C.) 2 inches

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10 inches


_____ have larger blind spots and longer stopping distances compared to other vehicles.
A.) Sports cars
B.) Bicycles
C.) Motorcycles
D.) Vans and trucks

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Vans and trucks


_____ buses returning to the road from designated pull-out areas.
A.) Yield to
B.) Honk at
C.) Pay no special attention to
D.) Speed up to drive past

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Yield to


A _______ sign indicates that a driver may need to stop and wait until the roadway is clear of traffic before proceeding.
A.) Stop
B.) Yield
C.) Service
D.) Regulatory

Get the CORRECT Answer

Yield


When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?
A.) Under no circumstances
B.) When you can clearly see in both directions
C.) When the gate does not seem to be working correctly

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Under no circumstances

★ Drivers Ed Course Test Questions and Answers 19

Rules of the ______ are established by the state government to regulate vehicles and govern traffic. Choose one
A.) Road
B.) Country
C.) Highway

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Road


The driver of any vehicle about to enter a freeway or highway must yield the __________ to all traffic. Choose one
A.) Right-of-way
B.) Back
C.) Stop

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Right-of-way


Wisconsin State Statute 346.18 is also commonly known as: Choose one
A.) Wisconsin Act 105
B.) Wisconsin Act 173
C.) Taxpayer Relief Act

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Wisconsin Act 173
Failure to yield violation, As of August 1,2012, any person who receives a citation and is convicted for failure to yield under Wisconsin statute 346.18 will be required to attend a failure to yield right-of-way course.


When you need to slow down or make a stop you should?
A.) Look though the car ahead and the one beyond it
B.) Focus on the vehicle ahead of you
C.) Brake only if there is a vehicle ahead of you
D.) Put maximum pressure on the brake

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Look though the car ahead and the one beyond it


When going in reverse, your head and body position should be ______.
A.) Both hands on the steering wheel and looking forward into the rearview mirror
B.) Your left hand at the top of the steering wheel, looking forward into the rearview mirror and side mirrors
C.) Your left hand at the top of the steering wheel and your head and neck turned to the right so you can see out the back window
D.) All of the above

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Your left hand at the top of the steering wheel and your head and neck turned to the right so you can see out the back window


What is the best way to drive over a pothole if you can't swerve around it?
A.) Brake only when you are directly over the pothole
B.) Pump the brakes softly before and directly over the pothole
C.) Press the brakes and slow down before reaching the pothole but then let go as you go over the pothole
D.) Press the brakes only after you pass the pothole

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Press the brakes and slow down before reaching the pothole but then let go as you go over the pothole


When you can do it safely, _____ instead of relying heavily on your brakes.
A.) Use your emergency brake
B.) Roll through STOP signs
C.) Coast to a stop
D.) Weave side to side

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Coast to a stop

EXPLANATION: When you can do it safely, coast to a stop instead of relying heavily on your brakes. If you can see a red light ahead, there's no point in maintaining your speed all the way up to the point where you hit your brakes. You'll still have to sit behind the light until it changes. Instead, try taking your foot off the accelerator and coast a bit before you brake.


Scanning the road can be thought of as a _____.
A.) way to improve your mileage
B.) way to reduce your mileage
C.) comprehensive drive test
D.) systematic search process

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systematic search process


In which of the following situations should you use your vehicle's hazard lights?
A.) You're stopped on the side of the road with an engine that won't start.
B.) You're driving toward the shoulder because you hear a strange noise.
C.) You're driving in the rain and your headlights aren't functioning.
D.) You're driving slowly because you just spilled coffee on your lap.

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You're stopped on the side of the road with an engine that won't start.


Stay at least _____ behind the vehicle ahead of you at all times.
Stay at least blank behind the vehicle ahead of you at all times
A.) 3 seconds
B.) 4 seconds
C.) 3 car lengths
D.) 4 car lengths

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3 seconds


When driving you should stay at least _______________.
A.) 20 feet behind the vehicle in front of you
B.) 1 car length for each 10 mph of speed behind the vehicle in front of you
C.) 3 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you
D.) 3 yards behind the vehicle in front of you

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3 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you

When driving you should stay at least 3 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you


If you find yourself boxed in by a vehicle on your left or right, _____ to clear the space beside you.
If you find yourself boxed in by a vehicle on your left or right _____________ clear the space beside you.
A.) speed up or slow down briefly
B.) cut your speed in half
C.) gently steer left and right
D.) honk as loud as possible

Get the CORRECT Answer

speed up or slow down briefly


Give the most space to _____.
A.) the largest vehicle
B.) the fastest road user
C.) a potential drunk driver
D.) the biggest hazard

Get the CORRECT Answer

a potential drunk driver


When scanning the road, glance away from the road ahead for _____.
A.) at least one second
B.) no more than one second
C.) at least two seconds
D.) no more than two seconds

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no more than two seconds


Which of the following doesn’t challenge your skills of scanning?
A.) An unseen traffic cone
B.) A distracted pedestrian
C.) Downhill slope
D.) A billboard

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Downhill slope


Before you change lanes, _____ what's coming up in your lane and in your target lane, as well as what's directly behind you.
A.) Think only about
B.) Think ahead about
C.) Dont think about
D.) Try to guess

Get the CORRECT Answer

Think ahead about


When driving at night you should, answer option
A.) adjust your rearview mirror for night use
B.) always turn your heigh beam on
C.) put away your prescription glasses
D.) use your phone for illumination

Get the CORRECT Answer

adjust your rearview mirror for night use


If you or your friends decide to drink you should answer option
A.) plan ahead for a ride
B.) be the one driving
C.) ask your friends to drive
D.) only drive a moped

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plan ahead for a ride


For younger drivers which of the following is not considered a risk factor answer option
A.) inexperience
B.) teen passengers
C.) distractions
D.) too many adults in the car

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too many adults in the car


For younger drivers, which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor?
A.) Inexperience
B.) Impaired driving
C.) Driving at night
D.) Driving during the day

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Driving during the day


For younger drivers, which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor?
A.) Inexperience
B.) Teen passengers
C.) Distractions
D.) Driving alone

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Driving alone


New drivers tend to underestimate _____________ while overestimating their own abilities.
A.) Traffic laws
B.) Other drivers
C.) Driving dangers
D.) Car condition

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Driving dangers


In the U.S. highway numbering system, north-south routes have numbers that end in _____.
A.) "0"
B.) "1"
C.) a letter
D.) an even number

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"1" (odd number)

EXPLANATION: Odd and even numbers are used to indicate north-south routes (end with an odd number) ,and east-west routes (end with an even number.) The U.S. highway system uses a numbering system to identifyeach highway. The driver can use this numbering system to be aware of where they are at all times, andin conjunction with mile markers, give accurate position information to others in case of being stranded.A good thing to remember is that major north-south routes have numbers that end with an odd number,and east-west routes have numbers that end with an even number, so you can easily tell if you're goingthe right direction.


Routes that run generally east-west have odd numbers and those running north-south have even numbers.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE.


In order to safely support traffic flow, you should
In order to safely aid traffic flow, you should:
A.) keep up with traffic even if it is faster than the speed limit
B.) travel faster than the other cars on the road
C.) stay to the left if you are traveling slower than the rest of the traffic
D.) stay to the right if you are traveling slower than the rest of the traffic

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stay to the right if you are traveling slower than the rest of the traffic

EXPLANATION: Safe driving tips
* always use your signal when changing directions
* Maximize the space between you and other cars early for turns, stops, or change of lanes
* When visibility is poor, always give yourself extra space between other vehicles
* When visibility, road conditions, and weather is poor, always give yourself extra space between other vehicles
* use multiple seconds for the appropriate distance between you and the vehicle ahead
* managing the space around your vehicle reduces and avoids distractions
* driving at slower speeds than traffic flow may impede other vehicles on the road that are traveling at normal and safe speeds
* you should stay to the right if you are traveling slower than the rest of the traffic
* the tailgating vehicle is a hazard to you because braking suddenly may result in the tailgater hitting you from the rear
* use defensive driving skills to defend yourself against possible collisions due to other drivers


At a red traffic light, you must stop _____.
A.) unless you're in a hurry
B.) in the crosswalk
C.) before the vehicle next to you stops
D.) behind the stop line if there is one, and at least one car length behind the vehicle in front of you if there is one

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behind the stop line if there is one, and at least one car length behind the vehicle in front of you if there is one


At a red traffic light, you must stop:
A.) behind the stop line if there is one
B.) by braking rapidly and swiftly
C.) before the vehicle next to you stops
D.) unless you're in a hurry

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behind the stop line if there is one


An arrow signal with a left-pointing arrow _____.
A.) only applies to cars in the far-left lane
B.) only applies to left-turning traffic
C.) will only be found in urban areas
D.) will only be found in rural areas

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only applies to left-turning traffic


When turning left or right, remember to
A.) drive no less than 10 mph below the speed limit
B.) activate your turn signal 200 ft in advance
C.) yield to vehicles and pedestrians in your path
D.) take the widest turn possible

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yield to vehicles and pedestrians in your path


Which of the following is required in order to make a protected left turn?
A.) a left green arrow
B.) no oncoming traffic
C.) a left-turn-only lane
D.) a large enough gap

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a left green arrow


Two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different streets at the same time
A.) The driver on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left
B.) The driver on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right
C.) Both vehicles must stop
D.) Neither vehicle must stop

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The driver on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right


A traffic light that is not working should be treated the same as a
A traffic light that is not working should be treated the same as ____________
A.) Do not enter sign
B.) Stop sign
C.) Yield sign
D.) Yellow warning signal

Get the CORRECT Answer

Stop sign


The safest place to pull over in an emergency is:
A.) Beyond the edge of a guardrail
B.) The right lane
C.) The left lane
D.) The median

Get the CORRECT Answer

The right lane

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