Wisconsin permit test: sharing the road
Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, trucks, buses and slow vehicles. 5 questions.
How much room must you give a bicyclist when passing?
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Sample sharing the road questions
How much room must you give a bicyclist when passing?
- A At least ten feet
- B At least one foot
- C At least three feet
- D At least two feet
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C. At least three feet
Give bicyclists at least three feet when you pass, and wait for oncoming traffic to clear first. Cyclists can move into your path quickly and without warning.
How far behind a large truck does its rear No-Zone extend?
- A About 200 feet
- B About 20 feet
- C About 500 feet
- D About 50 feet
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A. About 200 feet
No-Zones are areas where truck drivers cannot see you: about 200 feet behind and 20 feet in front. Drop back or pass quickly so you do not linger there.
Why should you be especially patient around farm equipment on rural roads?
- A It may lack brake lights or turn signals
- B It has the right-of-way at all times
- C It is not allowed on public roads
- D It must stop every quarter mile
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A. It may lack brake lights or turn signals
Farm equipment moves slowly, its drivers may have trouble seeing or hearing traffic, and it may not have brake lights or turn signals. Slow down, keep your distance and pass only when safe.
Livestock are being moved along the highway ahead. What should you do?
- A Yield, slow down and keep a safe distance
- B Flash your high beams to get attention
- C Sound your horn so they move aside
- D Drive around them at normal speed
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A. Yield, slow down and keep a safe distance
In Wisconsin you should yield the right-of-way to livestock on or along the highway. Do not honk; slow down and keep a safe distance.