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WI DMV Traffic Laws and Road Signs Flashcards

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  1. What does a flashing red traffic light mean in Wisconsin?

    Answer: Stop completely, then proceed when safe

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

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

    Answer: 20 mph

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

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

    Answer: High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane

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

  4. What shape is a warning sign in Wisconsin?

    Answer: Diamond

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

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

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

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

  6. In Wisconsin, a solid yellow center line means:

    Answer: No passing is permitted

    A solid yellow center line indicates that passing is not permitted from that side of the roadway.

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