WI DMV WI DMV Traffic Laws and Road Signs

Question 1

What does a flashing red traffic light mean in Wisconsin?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely, then proceed when safe

Answer

A flashing red light must be treated as a stop sign — come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Question 2

In Wisconsin, what is the speed limit in a school zone unless otherwise posted?

Accepted Answer

20 mph

Answer

Wisconsin school zones have a default speed limit of 20 mph when children are present unless a different limit is posted.

Question 3

A white diamond painted on the road in Wisconsin typically indicates what?

Accepted Answer

High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane

Answer

White diamond markings on the pavement designate high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) or carpool lanes.

Question 4

What shape is a warning sign in Wisconsin?

Accepted Answer

Diamond

Answer

Warning signs in Wisconsin and throughout the US are diamond-shaped and typically yellow or orange.

Question 5

When approaching a yield sign in Wisconsin, a driver must:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and give right-of-way to traffic in the intersection

Answer

At a yield sign, drivers must slow down and give the right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection or roadway.

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