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Insurance, Fuel & Vehicle Care

A 2-minute lesson from the Wisconsin course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.

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You can't legally drive in Wisconsin without liability insurance, and you have to be able to prove it. Keeping your car in good shape and driving smoothly also saves fuel and money.

Know the rule

You must have valid liability car insurance to drive in Wisconsin, issued by an approved business in Wisconsin.

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Know the rule

You must present proof of insurance if a police officer requests it. If you're from another state, proof from your state's insurance company is accepted.

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Know the rule

If you're driving someone else's car, it's your job to make sure it has insurance.

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Ways to save fuel

  • Carpool or ride share
  • Ride a bike, take a bus or walk
  • Avoid driving during heavy traffic periods
  • Slow down little by little, which saves fuel and your brakes
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Know the rule

Stop-and-go driving causes extra wear and tear on the vehicle.

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Know the rule

A vehicle not in good working condition costs more to run and could break down and crash. Low tire air pressure decreases fuel mileage.

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Driver Education Grant Program

A state program that pays for classroom and/or behind-the-wheel driver training for income-eligible teens (wisconsindmv.gov/degrant).

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Put it into practice

A friend lets you borrow their car for an errand. Before you drive, confirm the car is insured. If an officer stops you, it's your responsibility, and you'll need to show proof of insurance.

Check your understanding

Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.

What type of insurance must you carry to drive in Wisconsin?
  1. Full comprehensive coverage only
  2. No insurance is required if you own your car outright
  3. Collision coverage only
  4. Valid liability car insurance

Answer: Valid liability car insurance

You must have valid liability car insurance to drive in Wisconsin.

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What must you do if a police officer requests proof of insurance?
  1. Present it
  2. Only provide it if you caused a crash
  3. Mail it to the DMV within 30 days instead
  4. You can refuse without consequence

Answer: Present it

You must present proof of insurance if a police officer requests it.

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Who is responsible for making sure a borrowed car has insurance?
  1. Only the car's owner, never the driver
  2. The owner's insurance agent
  3. You, the driver
  4. No one; your license covers it

Answer: You, the driver

If you are driving someone else's car, it's your job to make sure it has insurance.

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Where must your car insurance be issued from to be valid in Wisconsin?
  1. Only a state-run insurance office
  2. An approved business in Wisconsin
  3. Any insurer, approved or not
  4. The Wisconsin DMV

Answer: An approved business in Wisconsin

Insurance must be issued by an approved business in Wisconsin.

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If you're driving someone else's car, it's your responsibility to make sure it's insured.
  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

It's your job to make sure a car you're driving is insured, even if it's not yours.

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What does low air pressure in your tires do, according to the handbook?
  1. Decreases fuel mileage
  2. Improves traction in snow
  3. Increases fuel mileage
  4. Shortens stopping distance

Answer: Decreases fuel mileage

Low air pressure in tires decreases fuel mileage.

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