Question 1

What is the correct yielding order for a Wisconsin driver entering a roundabout?

Accepted Answer

Yield to pedestrians and bicycles first, then to traffic already in the roundabout from the left, then to semitrucks — Wisconsin's roundabout rules direct a driver to yield to pedestrians and bicycles first, then to traffic already circulating in the roundabout from the left, then to semitrucks, and never to change lanes once inside.

Question 2

What should a Wisconsin driver do at a metered freeway entrance ramp to trigger the traffic signal?

Accepted Answer

Pull completely up to the white stop line so the tires trigger the pavement sensor — Wisconsin's metered ramps use a pavement sensor triggered when a vehicle's tires pull completely up to the white stop line; each lane has its own signal, and disobeying it (entering before it turns green) can result in a ticket.

Question 3

How many Diverging Diamond Interchanges (DDIs) does Wisconsin's current handbook list, and in which cities?

Accepted Answer

Four -- located near Janesville (two), Appleton, and Beloit — Wisconsin's handbook lists four DDIs: I-39/90 and WIS 11/Avalon Road south of Janesville, WIS 441 and Oneida Street in Appleton, I-39/90 and WIS 26/Milton Avenue in Janesville, and I-39/90 and WIS 81 in Beloit.

Question 4

What does Wisconsin's handbook recommend a driver do with their hands during a traffic stop?

Accepted Answer

Put your hands on top of the steering wheel in plain sight — Wisconsin's handbook advises putting your hands on top of the steering wheel in plain sight during a traffic stop, along with staying in the vehicle, rolling down the window, avoiding sudden movements, and saving any dispute over a ticket for court.

Question 5

In Wisconsin, which vehicle in a funeral procession is responsible for obeying traffic signs and signals for the whole procession?

Accepted Answer

The first (lead) vehicle in the procession — In a Wisconsin funeral procession, the lead vehicle follows the traffic signs and signals for the entire line of vehicles behind it; every vehicle must have its headlights on, and other drivers must not cut into or interfere with the procession.

Wisconsin: Driving Situations Questions

1. What is the correct yielding order for a Wisconsin driver entering a roundabout?

2. What should a Wisconsin driver do at a metered freeway entrance ramp to trigger the traffic signal?

3. How many Diverging Diamond Interchanges (DDIs) does Wisconsin's current handbook list, and in which cities?

4. What does Wisconsin's handbook recommend a driver do with their hands during a traffic stop?

5. In Wisconsin, which vehicle in a funeral procession is responsible for obeying traffic signs and signals for the whole procession?

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