A 3-minute lesson from the Wisconsin course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
The more distance you keep from others, the more time you have to react. That matters most around people on foot and emergency vehicles on a call.
Know the rule
Avoid driving right next to other drivers on multi-lane roads: move ahead or drop back. Give extra room to vehicles parked at the side of the road, and avoid driving in another driver's blind spot.
When you see emergency lights and hear sirens, pull over to the side of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed. Do not stop in the middle of an intersection.
Approaching an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing: move into a lane not nearest the stopped vehicle and stay in the farthest lane until you've passed it.
You hear a siren behind you just as your light turns green and you're about to enter the intersection. Don't stop in the middle of the intersection. Proceed carefully through it if needed, then pull to the side and stop until the vehicle passes.
Put it into practice
On a four-lane highway you see a squad car on the right shoulder with lights flashing. Move to the left lane if it's safe and stay there until you're past; if you can't move over, slow down.
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.
Is it legal to drive on a sidewalk in Wisconsin?
Yes, in residential areas only
Yes, but only at low speed
Yes, if no pedestrians are present
No, except when crossing it
Answer: No, except when crossing it
It is illegal to drive on a sidewalk unless you are crossing it.