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DMV Test Wisconsin 080598
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69
Driving Skills
9th Grade
12/18/2013

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Term
I may not park closer than how many feet to a crosswalk or entrance to a fire station?
Definition
15 feet
Term
On the road with two or more lanes of traffic, moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should be driven:
Definition
In the right lane
Term
The best vision when driving in fog at night is obtained by:
Definition
Lower headlight beams
Term
A flashing yellow light means:
Definition
Proceed with caution
Term
The parking distance between two cars is
Definition
2 feet
Term
When driving in a school zone when children are present I should:
Definition
Drive cautiously at 15 mph
Term
The speed limit in a residential district is?
Definition
25 mph
Term
When parking on an upgrade, the front wheels should be turned:
Definition
Away from the curb
Term
When parking on a downgrade, the front wheels should be turned:
Definition
Towards the curb
Term
The amber delineators on the freeway are used to:
Definition
Outline the exit and entrance ramps
Term
If my vehicle becomes disabled on the freeway, I should:
Definition
Use the car momentum to get well onto the shoulder, and rise the hood of my car, waiting for a patrolman
Term
When I meet a school bus on a non-divided highway with its lights flashing, I must
Definition
Come to a complete stop, wait until the lights are turned off
Term
When driving with a temporary instruction permit at night, the accompanying driver:
Definition
Must be at least 25 with 2+ years of driving experience
Term
I must dim my headlights within 500 feet:
Definition
When meeting or overtaking another vehicle
Term
When entering a city street or highway from a driveway, you must:
Definition
Stop before crossing the sidewalk and yield to pedestrians and vehicles
Term
Your signal to turn must be given at least:
Definition
50 feet before intersection
Term
The proper minimum following distance between your car and the car ahead is:
Definition
4 seconds
Term
If two cars approach an uncontrolled intersection from different directions:
Definition
The car to the left yields to the car from the right
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When making a left turn from a one-way street:
Definition
Signal 100 feet before turning and turn from next to the center line of the road
Term
Motorcyclists are:
Definition
entitled to a full lane
Term
When parallel parking, you should park no closer than:
Definition
1 foot (12 inches) to the car ahead and behind you
Term
A red light and a green arrow means
Definition
when clear, proceed in the direction of the arrow
Term
In case of a crash involving property damage of 1,000.00 or greater and/or personal injury:
Definition
report to the DMV within 10 days
Term
Alcohol related crashes are what % of crashes?
Definition
50%
Term
It is illegal to transport open intoxicants:
Definition
in the passenger compartment
Term
A driver assessment program is:
Definition
a program that all persons convicted of DIU must attend to reinstate their license
Term
As I enter the freeway, I should:
Definition
Go the same speed as the flow of traffic
Term
You should be looking ____ ahead of traffic
Definition
10-15 seconds
Term
When you have anti-lock breaks:
Definition
you can stop faster without loosing control
Term
When following a motorcycle:
Definition
allow a four second space cushion
Term
When passing on the highway at 55 mph, how many feet do you need?
Definition
800 feet
Term
How far from the corner must you signal for a turn?
Definition
3-4 seconds
Term
When is pavement most slippery?
Definition
During the heaviest down pour
Term
When the temperature is right around freezing, which type of road is most slippery?
Definition
Bridges, overpasses, and shady spots
Term
When parallel parking along the curb, the wheels of your car must be within:
Definition
1 foot (12 inches) of the curb
Term
How many feet away must you park from a fire hydrant?
Definition
10 feet
Term
When you are driving in fog, smoke, snow or heavy rain you should:
Definition
drive with your headlights on low beam
Term
If the right wheels of your car leave the pavement you should:
Definition
Turn back onto the pavement sharply but slowly
Term
If you are involved in a crash with a parked car, and cannot locate the owner you should:
Definition
leave a note with your name, address and phone number on the windshield
Term
Head lights are required for driving when?
Definition
1/2 and hour after sunset to 1/2 before sunset
Term
When driving in a funeral procession:
Definition
use of headlights is optional
Term
If you are driving and someone cuts in front of you:
Definition
slow down and steer right
Term
There are many crashes in uncontrolled intersections because:
Definition
people forget to yield
Term
The most important reason to not follow a truck is:
Definition
because you cannot see the traffic ahead
Term
To whom must you yield the right of way to?
Definition
Pedestrians, moving traffic (when you start from a parked position), traffic and pedestrians when you are turning left
Term
Wearing eyeglasses would be an example of a what on your license?
Definition
a restriction
Term
What situation can cause problems with your vehicle when you are not moving?
Definition
Defective exhaust
Term
To safely cross a line of traffic in the city from a complete stop, you need a gap of at least:
Definition
1/2 a block
Term
Reduce your speed by ___ when you are driving on a road packed with snow
Definition
1/2
Term
If the rear of your car begins to skid, you should:
Definition
stay off the breaks!
Term
What type of license do you need to drive a moped?
Definition
Class D
Term
What causes hydroplaning?
Definition
worn tires
Term
Where should head restraints be adjusted to and why?
Definition
Behind your head, to protect from whiplash
Term
Do saftey belts trap you inside a car?
Definition
Yes, but they keep you from becoming knocked out
Term
Where do most traffic deaths occur?
Definition
within 25 miles of home
Term
If a vehicle is hit, which way will passengers slide?
Definition
Towards the point of crash, not away from it
Term
Who must obey traffic laws in a funeral procession
Definition
only the first vehicle
Term
You cannot park within ____ feet of a crosswalk
Definition
15
Term
You cannot park within ____ feet of a fire hydrant
Definition
10
Term
You cannot park with __ feet of a railroad crossing
Definition
25
Term
You cannot park withing __ feet of a driveway or private road
Definition
4
Term
Where are appropriate hand placements on the wheel?
Definition
3 and 9 or 2 and 10
Term
How often should you check your mirrors?
Definition
every 6-8 seconds
Term
What is the hand signal for a left turn?
Definition
hand pointing straight out
Term
What is the hand signal for a right turn?
Definition
hand pointing up
Term
What is the hand signal for stopping or slowing?
Definition
hand pointing down
Term
How many seconds to pass will you need traveling 55 mph?
Definition
10
Term
How to stop quickly with ABS:
Definition
- press on break pedal as hard as you can. you will fill it pushing back. you will hear noises ABS makes when it is working
- do not let up the pedal, ABS will only work when the brake pedal is pushed down hard and held
Term
How to stop without ABS:
Definition
- apply brakes as hard as you can, without locking them
- as soon as the vehicle stops push down on the pedal again, this will keep the vehicle stopped
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