Wisconsin DMV Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is large front, side, and rear blind spots.

Trucks and buses have significant blind spots on all sides—front, rear, and sides, much larger than those of cars. If you tailgate these vehicles, you are likely to be in these blind spots, making you invisible to the driver. It's safest to pass trucks and buses promptly and avoid lingering in their blind spots to prevent accidents.

Not quite. The answer is They're all the same

All of the answers contain the same amount of alcohol.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

If you are driving, check the label before you take a drug for warnings about its effect(s). If you are not sure whether it is safe to take the drug and drive, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any side effects. Drugs taken for headaches, colds, hay fever or other allergies, or those to calm nerves can make a person drowsy and can affect his or her driving. Other prescription drugs can affect your reflexes, judgment, vision, and alertness in ways similar to alcohol.

Not quite. The answer is your vision is already restricted.

Drinking alcohol and driving at night is especially dangerous because your vision is already restricted since it is dark out and more difficult to see.

Not quite. The answer is Listening to the radio

Any activity that uses your hands should be avoided while driving. Listening to the radio, on the other hand, can help you stay alert.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

How fast you drink, the number of drinks you've had, and how much you weigh all affect your blood alcohol concentration (BAC).

Not quite. The answer is slow down and use caution.

A reflective triangular orange emblem on the rear of a vehicle identifies it as a slow-moving vehicle. Wisconsin law defines a slow-moving vehicle as any of the following: (1) a vehicle that usually travels at less than 25 mph, (2) a lightweight (under 2,000 pounds) terrain utility vehicle, or (3) a vehicle (such as a motorized bicycle or moped) requiring a special restricted operator's license. Slow-moving vehicles include farm tractors, animal-drawn vehicles, and roadway maintenance vehicles. If you approach one of these vehicles, slow down and proceed with caution. Be patient; the driver may pull over to let you pass.

Source: WI Stat § 347.245

Not quite. The answer is $500.

Failure to maintain vehicle liability insurance may result in a fine of up to $500.

Source: Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Requirement; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook

Not quite. The answer is Any of the above

If you plan to consume alcohol, also plan to use public transportation, a taxi, or a designated driver to get home.

Not quite. The answer is for passing slower vehicles.

On multilane roads, the leftmost lane should be used for passing slower vehicles. If you pass on the right, the other driver may have difficulty seeing you and might suddenly change lanes in front of you.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles already traveling on the highway.

When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you must yield the right-of-way to vehicles already traveling on the highway before you merge into the proper lane.

Not quite. The answer is Always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island.

When approaching a roundabout, yield to vehicles and bicyclists within the circulating roadway. Look to your left to see if there is an appropriate gap in traffic. (If not, you may need to stop until an appropriate gap becomes available.) Always enter the roundabout to the right and proceed on the right side of the central island.

Not quite. The answer is 2

If you consume just two "standard" alcoholic drinks, your driving may become impaired to the point that you can be arrested. (One standard drink is 1.5 ounces of hard liquor, 5 ounces of wine, or 12 ounces of beer.)

Source: If You Drink, When Can You Drive?; Drinking and Driving; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook

Not quite. The answer is It varies from person to person

The amount of alcohol each person can drink before reaching the legal limit is different for each person and depends on a variety of factors.

Not quite. The answer is A slow-moving vehicle

This emblem on the rear of a vehicle identifies it as a slow-moving vehicle. Wisconsin law defines a slow-moving vehicle as any of the following: (1) a vehicle that usually travels at less than 25 mph, (2) a lightweight (under 2,000 pounds) terrain utility vehicle, or (3) a vehicle (such as a motorized bicycle or moped) requiring a special restricted operator's license. Slow-moving vehicles include farm tractors, animal-drawn vehicles, and some road construction machinery. If you approach one of these vehicles, slow down and proceed with caution. Be patient; the driver may pull over to let you pass.

Source: WI Stat § 347.245

Not quite. The answer is Increased alertness

Alcohol can impair vision, slow down reactions, and dull judgement. Alcohol does not increase alertness.

Not quite. The answer is No, never.

It is dangerous to do any activity that takes your eyes off the road while driving such as removing clothing, applying makeup, reading, eating or drinking. Do not hold a person, pet, or package in your lap or arms.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

Alternatives to drinking and driving include taking a taxi, using public transportation, or riding with a designated driver. What about walking? Walking under the influence of alcohol actually increases a pedestrian's risk of being involved in an accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has found that 37% of pedestrians killed in traffic accidents had an alcohol concentration (AC) of 0.08 or above (i.e., legally intoxicated), while only 13% of the drivers in those accidents did. [If You Drink, When Can You Drive?; Drinking and Driving; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook],

Source: "Traffic Safety Facts: Pedestrians"; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; August 2013; https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/811748

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

You must also be aware of potential distractions and impairments: 1) Alcohol, drugs, and even some medications can degrade your driving abilities. 2) Listening to extremely loud music or using devices such as cell phones, GPS, and intercoms can also affect your focus when driving. 3) Adjusting electronic controls and features of your vehicle can be distracting and quickly degrade your ability to scan for hazards and react to them. 4) Emotional and physical states such as fatigue, anger, illness, stress, and fear can also impair your driving skills.

Not quite. The answer is 2

If the DMV declares you a habitual offender, you may be able to apply for an occupational license after two years. With an occupational license, you may drive no more than 12 hours per day and no more than 60 hours per week. You may only drive to and from work, school, or church or for vital household needs such as purchasing food or medications or keeping medical appointments. [Occupational License; Keeping the Driver License; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook],

Source: "Occupational License"; Wisconsin Department of Transportation; https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/susp-or-rvkd/occ-license.aspx