Wisconsin Permit Practice Test

How to use this WI practice test

1. Take the 65 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, which is what the examiners use.
4. Come back on a later day and retake the questions you missed. A score on questions you have not seen before tells you more than a repeat.

WI practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9
10. Test 10
11. Test 11
12. Test 12
13. Test 13
14. Test 14
15. Test 15
16. Test 16
17. Test 17
18. Test 18
19. Test 19
20. Test 20
21. Test 21
22. Test 22
23. Test 23
24. Test 24
25. Test 25

Printable WI practice test with answer key

65 sample practice questions from the WI bank

Every question below comes from the Wisconsin question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. When should a driver return from high beams to low beams?

   1. Only after entering a construction area
   2. Whenever the road has a center line
   3. When a vehicle comes toward you
   4. When following a vehicle at any distance
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   When a vehicle comes toward you. Wisconsin directs drivers to return to low beams when a vehicle is coming toward them. Full explanation in Test 1

   Study this in the handbook: The horn, headlights and turn signals

2. 2. What roadway feature does a Keep Right sign indicate ahead?

   
   1. A traffic island or obstacle divides the road
   2. The right lane is reserved for passing
   3. A one-way roadway requires every turn to be right
   4. A railroad gate blocks the left shoulder
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   A traffic island or obstacle divides the road. The Keep Right sign warns that a traffic island or other obstacle divides the road ahead. Full explanation in Test 2

   Study this in the handbook: Regulatory, destination and service signs

3. 3. Is it legal in Wisconsin to drive while under the influence of a prescription drug?

   1. No, driving under the influence of any drug, including a prescription drug, is illegal
   2. Yes, if a doctor prescribed the drug
   3. Yes, if you have taken the drug before without problems
   4. Yes, because the law covers only non-prescription drugs
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   No, driving under the influence of any drug, including a prescription drug, is illegal. Wisconsin says it is illegal to drive under the influence of any drugs, and the handbook names both prescription and non-prescription drugs. Full explanation in Test 3

   Study this in the handbook: Alcohol, drugs and implied consent

4. 4. What does an intersection or cross-road warning sign identify?

   
   1. A road that permits traffic in one direction only
   2. A lane reserved for turning vehicles only
   3. A railroad track that is no longer in use
   4. A place where two or more roads cross
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   A place where two or more roads cross. The intersection or cross-road warning identifies a location where roads meet or cross, alerting the driver to watch for traffic entering th Full explanation in Test 4

   Study this in the handbook: Warning and construction signs

5. 5. Until what age must children generally use a child safety seat in Wisconsin?

   1. Until they reach age eight
   2. Until they reach age two
   3. Until they reach age four
   4. Until they reach age twelve
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   Until they reach age four. Wisconsin generally requires a child safety seat until a child reaches age four. Full explanation in Test 5

   Study this in the handbook: Points, seat belts, child seats and insurance

6. 6. Why might a driver encounter this sign on an exit ramp?

   
   1. The ramp is reserved for emergency vehicles
   2. The ramp leads in the wrong direction
   3. The ramp is a legal passing lane
   4. The ramp ends at a railroad signal
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   The ramp leads in the wrong direction. Wisconsin uses the Do Not Enter sign on exit ramps when a driver could go the wrong direction. Full explanation in Test 6

   Study this in the handbook: Regulatory, destination and service signs

7. 7. Where does the Wisconsin handbook say parking is not allowed?

   1. Only on the left side of a one-way street
   2. On yellow curb markings or in front of fire hydrants
   3. Anywhere within one block of a business
   4. On every road with a paved shoulder
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   On yellow curb markings or in front of fire hydrants. The handbook identifies yellow curb markings and areas in front of fire hydrants as places where parking is not allowed. Full explanation in Test 7

   Study this in the handbook: Turns, passing, backing and parking

8. 8. Using Wisconsin's four second rule, you count "one thousand one" through "one thousand four" toward a stationary object. You reach the object before you finish counting. What does this mean?

   1. Your following distance is safe
   2. You should speed up to keep pace
   3. You are driving too slowly
   4. You are going too fast
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   You are going too fast. Wisconsin's four second rule uses a stationary object, such as a tree, sign or house, as a checkpoint. Full explanation in Test 8

   Study this in the handbook: Speed limits and the sight distance rule

9. 9. What does a dashed yellow center line allow when it is safe?

   1. Parking in the center of the roadway
   2. Passing other vehicles
   3. Turning only at a traffic signal
   4. Driving against traffic without checking
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   Passing other vehicles. A dashed yellow line separates opposing traffic but indicates that passing may be allowed when it is safe to do so. Full explanation in Test 9

   Study this in the handbook: Lane lines, crosswalks and special lanes

10. 10. How often must a Wisconsin driver license be renewed?

    1. Every eight years
    2. Every four years
    3. Every two years
    4. Every twelve years
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    Every eight years. Wisconsin sets the renewal cycle at eight years. Full explanation in Test 10

    Study this in the handbook: The probationary license and GDL restrictions

11. 11. In Wisconsin, where must a driver avoid lingering while traveling beside other vehicles?

    1. In the right lane of a multi-lane road itself
    2. Behind a vehicle at a four-second gap distance
    3. Where another driver cannot see your car in their view
    4. In clear view of the other driver mirrors
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    Where another driver cannot see your car in their view. Avoid driving in a blind spot where another driver view of you is blocked, because that driver may change lanes directly into you. Full explanation in Test 11

    Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians, emergency vehicles and school buses

12. 12. In Wisconsin, a flashing yellow arrow appears for your left turn. What must you do before turning?

    1. Turn immediately, because the arrow gives you the right of way
    2. Yield first, then turn with caution when clear
    3. Stop for a full minute, then turn without yielding
    4. Turn only after the arrow becomes a steady red light
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    Yield first, then turn with caution when clear. Before turning at a flashing yellow arrow, yield first, then turn with caution. Full explanation in Test 12

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic lights and arrows

13. 13. In Wisconsin, during brake failure after pumping the pedal, what should the driver look for?

    1. A downhill slope to gain speed for steering
    2. A line of parked cars to rub against
    3. A railroad crossing to use its gate as a stop
    4. A safe place to slow to a stop
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    A safe place to slow to a stop. During brake failure, after pumping the pedal, look for a safe place to slow to a stop. Full explanation in Test 13

    Study this in the handbook: Avoiding crashes, crash duties and roadside emergencies

14. 14. In Wisconsin, after a train passes on double tracks, when should a driver cross?

    1. As soon as the caboose passes the crossing sign
    2. While the first train still blocks your view of the far track completely
    3. Immediately when the warning lights stop flashing
    4. After waiting until the train is far away and the tracks look clear
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    After waiting until the train is far away and the tracks look clear. On double tracks, a passing train can hide a second train on the far track. Full explanation in Test 14

    Study this in the handbook: Railroad crossing signs and rules

15. 15. In Wisconsin, a large truck is turning at a corner ahead. Why should nearby drivers leave it extra space?

    1. Trucks turn faster than cars on corners
    2. Trucks may stop and unload at every corner
    3. Buses always turn without signaling first
    4. Trucks and buses may cross the center line during a turn
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    Trucks and buses may cross the center line during a turn. Leave extra space to large vehicles such as trucks and buses because they may cross the center line during a turn, swinging wide to keep the Full explanation in Test 15

    Study this in the handbook: Turns, passing, backing and parking

16. 16. In Wisconsin, a bus lane ahead is painted red instead of plain black pavement. What should a driver do?

    1. Treat the color as decoration and drive in it freely
    2. Assume red paint means parking is allowed there
    3. Follow the street lettering and posted signage for that lane
    4. Ignore the lane because only white paint counts
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    Follow the street lettering and posted signage for that lane. Bus and bike lanes might be painted red, green or gray to stand out, and drivers must follow the street lettering and posted signage that ex Full explanation in Test 16

    Study this in the handbook: Lane lines, crosswalks and special lanes

17. 17. In Wisconsin, how is driving classified after a measurable amount of a controlled substance has been used?

    1. As ordinary driving, if no alcohol was also used
    2. As operating while impaired under Wisconsin law
    3. As a minor equipment issue handled without arrest
    4. As legal driving, when the use happened days earlier
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    As operating while impaired under Wisconsin law. Wisconsin classifies driving after a measurable amount of a controlled substance has been used as operating while impaired. Full explanation in Test 17

    Study this in the handbook: Alcohol, drugs and implied consent

18. 18. In Wisconsin, you must back up in a tight parking area with people walking nearby. How fast should you back up?

    1. At normal road speed, to clear the area quickly
    2. As fast as the backup camera shows a clear path
    3. No faster than a slow walking pace
    4. At whatever speed keeps other drivers from waiting
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    No faster than a slow walking pace. When backing is necessary, back up no faster than a slow walking pace. Full explanation in Test 18

    Study this in the handbook: Turns, passing, backing and parking

19. 19. In Wisconsin, what makes a roadway divided for the school bus stop exception?

    1. Painted double yellow lines without any barrier
    2. A wide paved shoulder on each side
    3. Street lights mounted in the center median
    4. A barrier between lanes going in opposite directions
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    A barrier between lanes going in opposite directions. A divided highway has a barrier between lanes going opposite directions, which is why drivers on the opposite side need not stop for a schoo Full explanation in Test 19

    Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians, emergency vehicles and school buses

20. 20. In Wisconsin, you reach an intersection controlled by a flashing red signal. How must you respond?

    1. Make a full stop, then proceed when it is safe
    2. Slow down and proceed with caution without stopping
    3. Stop only when cross traffic is already in the intersection
    4. Treat the signal as a green light for your direction
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    Make a full stop, then proceed when it is safe. A flashing red signal requires a full stop, followed by proceeding when safe. Full explanation in Test 20

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic lights and arrows

21. 21. In Wisconsin, what does a steady green arrow permit a driver to do?

    1. Drive straight through against a red light
    2. Turn opposite to the direction of the arrow
    3. Park in the lane the arrow points toward
    4. Turn in the direction the arrow points
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    Turn in the direction the arrow points. A steady green arrow permits you to turn in the direction the arrow points, during a phase when oncoming and crossing traffic should be held Full explanation in Test 21

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic lights and arrows

22. 22. In Wisconsin, a green arrow glows above one lane of a flex lane while you drive toward it. What does that arrow tell you about that lane?

    1. The lane is closing, so merge out of it right away
    2. The lane is closed and cannot be used at all today
    3. Only buses and car pools may enter that open lane
    4. The lane with the green arrow is open for use
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    The lane with the green arrow is open for use. On a flex lane, a green arrow over the lane tells you the lane is open for use. Full explanation in Test 22

    Study this in the handbook: Lane lines, crosswalks and special lanes

23. 23. In Wisconsin, at a metered freeway ramp, why should a driver pull fully up to the white stop line?

    1. So the tires trigger the sensors in the pavement
    2. So the driver can see over the freeway wall ahead clearly
    3. So following cars can pass on the ramp
    4. So the signal stays green for the next car
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    So the tires trigger the sensors in the pavement. At a metered ramp, pull completely up to the white stop line so your tires trigger the sensors in the pavement that call for your green. Full explanation in Test 23

    Study this in the handbook: Roundabouts, metered ramps and funeral processions

24. 24. In Wisconsin, you look for parking along a block with yellow curb markings and a fire hydrant. Where is parking not allowed?

    1. Only in front of hydrants, while yellow curbs allow parking
    2. On yellow curb markings or in front of fire hydrants
    3. On yellow curb markings, but hydrant fronts allow parking
    4. Nowhere on the block, because curb parking needs a permit
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    On yellow curb markings or in front of fire hydrants. Parking is not allowed on yellow curb markings or in front of fire hydrants. Full explanation in Test 24

    Study this in the handbook: Turns, passing, backing and parking

25. 25. In Wisconsin, a pedestrian with a guide dog is crossing near your stopped vehicle. How far away should you stop until that person is clear?

    1. At least 3 feet away, the bicyclist passing distance
    2. At least 20 feet away, the school bus stopping distance
    3. At least 10 feet away until the person is clear
    4. Directly at the crosswalk line, if the dog looks calm
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    At least 10 feet away until the person is clear. A driver should stop at least 10 feet away from a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane until that person is clear. Full explanation in Test 25

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

26. 26. A school bus displays flashing red lights on the opposite side of an undivided road. What must you do?

    1. Stop only if the bus driver gestures
    2. Continue if you are traveling in the opposite direction
    3. Pass slowly after checking for children
    4. Stop at least 20 feet from the bus
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    Stop at least 20 feet from the bus. A school bus with flashing red lights requires a stop at least 20 feet away. Full explanation in Test 1

    Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians, emergency vehicles and school buses

27. 27. On a Wisconsin railroad crossbuck assembly, what may a sign below the X-shaped Railroad Crossing sign tell you?

    
    1. The speed limit for the next town
    2. The train's exact arrival time
    3. The number of tracks at the crossing
    4. The distance to the nearest hospital
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    The number of tracks at the crossing. A Wisconsin railroad crossbuck assembly may include a separate sign listing how many tracks must be crossed. Full explanation in Test 2

    Study this in the handbook: Railroad crossing signs and rules

28. 28. Two solid yellow lines separate your lane from oncoming traffic. Which vehicle may you pass across them when it is safe?

    1. A slow farm tractor
    2. Any vehicle going below the speed limit
    3. A bus that makes frequent stops
    4. A vehicle going less than half the speed limit that is not farm equipment
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    A vehicle going less than half the speed limit that is not farm equipment. Two solid yellow lines mean no lane of travel can pass. Wisconsin lists narrow exceptions. Full explanation in Test 3

    Study this in the handbook: Lane lines, crosswalks and special lanes

29. 29. What does this yellow warning sign showing a truck on a slope tell you, and what should you do?

    
    1. A truck stop is ahead, so get ready to pull over
    2. The road ahead is closed to trucks
    3. A runaway truck ramp is ahead, so move left
    4. A hill is ahead, so slow down if needed to stay safe
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    A hill is ahead, so slow down if needed to stay safe. This is the Hill warning sign. Wisconsin says you will see it when there is a hill ahead, and you should slow down if needed to stay safe. Full explanation in Test 4

    Study this in the handbook: Warning and construction signs

30. 30. Before crossing railroad tracks, what should a Wisconsin driver do even if warning signs are not flashing?

    1. Stop on the tracks to check for traffic
    2. Shift gears while crossing to gain speed
    3. Look both ways and listen for a train
    4. Cross quickly without checking if the gate is raised
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    Look both ways and listen for a train. The handbook calls for checking both directions before crossing railroad tracks, even when the warning devices are not flashing. Full explanation in Test 5

    Study this in the handbook: Railroad crossing signs and rules

31. 31. What guidance does the Wisconsin handbook give regular license holders about cell phone use while driving?

    1. Use a phone only for navigation, with no other restriction
    2. Use a handheld phone freely when traffic is moving slowly
    3. Avoid using a cell phone and try the vehicle’s hands-free option if use is necessary
    4. Turn the phone off by law in every situation
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    Avoid using a cell phone and try the vehicle’s hands-free option if use is necessary. For regular license holders, the handbook says to avoid using a cell phone while driving and, if use is necessary, try the vehicle’s hands-f Full explanation in Test 6

    Study this in the handbook: Alcohol, drugs and implied consent

32. 32. A school bus has flashing red lights on the other side of a divided highway. What is the rule for you?

    
    1. You must stop unless the highway has four lanes
    2. You must stop at least 20 feet away every time
    3. You may pass only after the bus driver waves you through
    4. You do not have to stop when you are on the opposite side of the divided roadway
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    You do not have to stop when you are on the opposite side of the divided roadway. The handbook makes an exception for a divided highway or roadway when you are on the side opposite the stopped school bus. Full explanation in Test 7

    Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians, emergency vehicles and school buses

33. 33. What score is required to pass Wisconsin's separate Highway Signs test?

    1. 10 correct out of 15
    2. 12 correct out of 15
    3. 13 correct out of 20
    4. 8 correct out of 10
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    12 correct out of 15. The separate Highway Signs test contains 15 questions, and an applicant must answer 12 correctly. That is an 80 percent passing score. Full explanation in Test 8

    Study this in the handbook: The vision, signs, knowledge and skills tests

34. 34. A yellow diamond sign shows a counterclockwise circle symbol with a plaque below it. What does the sign warn you about?

    
    1. A U-turn lane is ahead
    2. A detour is ahead
    3. A roundabout is ahead
    4. The road ahead is closed and traffic must turn back
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    A roundabout is ahead. This is the Roundabout Ahead warning sign. Full explanation in Test 9

    Study this in the handbook: Warning and construction signs

35. 35. How long are Wisconsin GDL restrictions extended if the teen breaks one of them?

    1. Thirty days
    2. Six months
    3. One year
    4. Until age 21
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    Six months. The graduated driver license restrictions are extended six months if the driver is convicted of a moving traffic violation, violates any of Full explanation in Test 10

    Study this in the handbook: The probationary license and GDL restrictions

36. 36. In Wisconsin, driving through a busy parking lot and downtown block, what speed habit is required?

    1. Match the fastest car leaving the lot
    2. Speed between rows to spend less time there
    3. Roll stops to keep traffic moving downtown
    4. Slow down in parking lots, malls and downtown areas
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    Slow down in parking lots, malls and downtown areas. Slow down in parking lots, shopping malls and downtown areas, where cars back out, doors open, and people walk between vehicles. Full explanation in Test 11

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

37. 37. In Wisconsin, you may travel briefly in a reserved lane marked for special vehicles only in which situation?

    1. When the general lanes are crowded at rush hour today
    2. When following a bus that is using the reserved lane
    3. When your trip in the lane stays under five minutes
    4. When turning across it in the next half of a block
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    When turning across it in the next half of a block. A driver may travel briefly in a reserved lane marked for special vehicles when turning across it in the next half of a block. Full explanation in Test 12

    Study this in the handbook: Lane lines, crosswalks and special lanes

38. 38. In Wisconsin, in a crash where someone is injured or killed, what two actions come first?

    1. Move vehicles first, then decide about calling
    2. Drive the injured person yourself at once
    3. Call 911 and stay on the scene without moving the vehicles
    4. Exchange insurance cards and both drive away
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    Call 911 and stay on the scene without moving the vehicles. If someone is injured or killed, call 911, stay on the scene, and do not move the vehicles, preserving positions that investigators need to Full explanation in Test 13

    Study this in the handbook: Avoiding crashes, crash duties and roadside emergencies

39. 39. In Wisconsin, roads have turned icy before a planned trip. What is the best choice?

    1. Drive, but only in the left lane
    2. Drive, but tailgate a truck for guidance
    3. Try to avoid driving on the icy roads
    4. Drive, because ice matters only on bridges
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    Try to avoid driving on the icy roads. When roads are icy, try to avoid driving at all, because ice can remove nearly all grip without warning. Full explanation in Test 14

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

40. 40. In Wisconsin, how should the shoulder belt be worn and adjusted?

    1. Under the arm, hanging loosely over the arm
    2. Behind the back, so only the lap belt shows
    3. Across the chest, with about a fist of space to your chest
    4. Tight enough that no space remains at all
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    Across the chest, with about a fist of space to your chest. Wear the shoulder belt across your chest and adjust it so you can put your fist between the belt and your chest, snug without cutting in. Full explanation in Test 15

    Study this in the handbook: Points, seat belts, child seats and insurance

41. 41. In Wisconsin, what makes reversible lanes different from normal lanes?

    1. Each lane changes its speed limit every hour
    2. Each lane is reserved only for buses all day
    3. Each lane allows parking during rush hour
    4. Each lane has different operational hours for its direction
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    Each lane has different operational hours for its direction. Reversible lanes run in different directions at different times, so each lane has different operational hours for the direction it carries. Full explanation in Test 16

    Study this in the handbook: Lane lines, crosswalks and special lanes

42. 42. In Wisconsin, a driver needs to read directions and eat a meal. When should each be done?

    1. Read at red lights; eat on straight highways
    2. Read while rolling slowly; eat at stop signs
    3. Pull over to read directions; eat only when the car is parked
    4. Read directions aloud to yourself while driving
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    Pull over to read directions; eat only when the car is parked. If you need to read directions, pull over to a safe location, and eat when your car is parked, not while driving. Full explanation in Test 17

    Study this in the handbook: Distracted and drowsy driving

43. 43. In Wisconsin, a flashing yellow traffic signal hangs over the road ahead. What should you do?

    1. Make a full stop, then proceed when it is safe to go
    2. Proceed at full posted speed, because flashing yellow always means go ahead
    3. Slow down, check for cross traffic, and proceed with caution
    4. Stop and wait for the signal to turn steady green
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    Slow down, check for cross traffic, and proceed with caution. At a flashing yellow traffic signal, slow down, check for cross traffic, and proceed with caution. Full explanation in Test 18

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic lights and arrows

44. 44. In Wisconsin, positioning for a left turn, where should the driver keep the vehicle?

    1. Close to the right curb to hide from traffic
    2. Close to the center line while checking that the path is clear
    3. In the crosswalk where pedestrians can see better
    4. Straddling two lanes to block followers
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    Close to the center line while checking that the path is clear. Position for a left turn close to the center line, after checking mirrors and confirming your path ahead is clear. Full explanation in Test 19

    Study this in the handbook: Turns, passing, backing and parking

45. 45. In Wisconsin, you are approaching an intersection when the traffic light turns steady yellow. What should you do?

    1. Speed up to enter before the light turns red ahead
    2. Enter at full speed whenever you are within one block
    3. Stop only if a police officer is watching the corner
    4. Slow down and stop before entering if possible
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    Slow down and stop before entering if possible. At a steady yellow traffic light, slow down and stop before entering if possible. Full explanation in Test 20

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic lights and arrows

46. 46. In Wisconsin, a railroad sign has a Tracks out-of-service panel across it. What does that panel mean?

    1. Trains use the tracks only at night
    2. Drivers must stop longer than usual there
    3. The tracks are no longer in use
    4. Buses must still stop and open the door
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    The tracks are no longer in use. A Tracks out-of-service panel placed across a railroad sign means the tracks are no longer in use. Full explanation in Test 21

    Study this in the handbook: Railroad crossing signs and rules

47. 47. In Wisconsin, when may a driver use hand signals instead of vehicle turn signals?

    1. Whenever the driver prefers not to use the lever
    2. Only while driving in a parade or funeral line
    3. Only after the vehicle passes inspection that day
    4. When the car has no turn signals or others cannot easily see them
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    When the car has no turn signals or others cannot easily see them. Hand signals may be used when your car does not have turn signals or when other drivers cannot easily see the signals your car has, such as Full explanation in Test 22

    Study this in the handbook: The horn, headlights and turn signals

48. 48. In Wisconsin, what is the core rule for handling distractions while driving?

    1. Concentrate on driving and keep your eyes on the road
    2. Handle distractions quickly at highway speed
    3. Look away only for two seconds at a time
    4. Let passengers steer during distractions
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    Concentrate on driving and keep your eyes on the road. Concentrate on driving and keep your eyes on the road, because distraction at any speed steals the seconds that prevent crashes. Full explanation in Test 23

    Study this in the handbook: Alcohol, drugs and implied consent

49. 49. In Wisconsin, a driver reaches an empty roundabout with no traffic inside. What should the driver do?

    1. Enter without waiting, since no traffic is in the roundabout
    2. Stop fully and count to ten before entering
    3. Wait for another car to enter first
    4. Back up and take a different road
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    Enter without waiting, since no traffic is in the roundabout. If there is no traffic in the roundabout, you do not need to wait to enter; slow, yield-check for pedestrians and bicycles, and roll in when Full explanation in Test 24

    Study this in the handbook: Roundabouts, metered ramps and funeral processions

50. 50. In Wisconsin, what is the first step a driver takes when reaching a roundabout?

    1. Speed up to claim a gap before others
    2. Slow down, then yield to pedestrians and bicycles
    3. Stop fully in every case before looking
    4. Enter first, then check for pedestrians
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    Slow down, then yield to pedestrians and bicycles. As you reach a roundabout, slow down first, then yield to pedestrians and bicycles before yielding to circulating traffic and semitrucks. Full explanation in Test 25

    Study this in the handbook: Roundabouts, metered ramps and funeral processions

51. 51. Which action is prohibited when crossing railroad tracks?

    1. Waiting for a clear path on the other side
    2. Looking both ways before crossing
    3. Stopping on the tracks
    4. Checking for a train even when warning signs are dark
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    Stopping on the tracks. Never stop on railroad tracks. A stopped vehicle can be trapped in the path of a train, and the handbook also warns drivers not to enter unl Full explanation in Test 1

    Study this in the handbook: Railroad crossing signs and rules

52. 52. You are in a Wisconsin crash and someone is injured. Which statement about leaving the scene is correct?

    1. You may leave once you have called 911
    2. You may leave if your vehicle still runs
    3. You may leave after moving your vehicle off the road
    4. It is a crime to leave the scene
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    It is a crime to leave the scene. When someone is injured or killed in a crash, Wisconsin says it is a crime to leave the scene. Full explanation in Test 2

    Study this in the handbook: Avoiding crashes, crash duties and roadside emergencies

53. 53. How should you approach an intersection when trees, buildings, or parked vehicles block your view?

    1. Rely on the vehicle ahead without looking
    2. Accelerate so you clear the obstruction quickly
    3. Stop in the middle of the cross street
    4. Approach at a slow pace
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    Approach at a slow pace. A blocked intersection requires a slow approach because the obstruction can hide a vehicle, cyclist, or pedestrian. Full explanation in Test 3

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

54. 54. What must a driver do when a railroad crossing gate is lowering?

    1. Cross after the gate reaches halfway down
    2. Drive around it if no train is visible
    3. Wait and do not drive around the gate
    4. Stop under the gate until the bell ends
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    Wait and do not drive around the gate. A lowering railroad gate means the crossing is closing for a train, so wait and never drive around or under the gate. Full explanation in Test 4

    Study this in the handbook: Railroad crossing signs and rules

55. 55. What is the purpose of Wisconsin warning signs?

    1. To authorize parking in any nearby lane
    2. To list the driver's license renewal date
    3. To identify only services such as hospitals
    4. To alert drivers to a special situation or hazard ahead
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    To alert drivers to a special situation or hazard ahead. Warning signs communicate that a special situation or hazard is ahead. Full explanation in Test 5

    Study this in the handbook: Warning and construction signs

56. 56. A pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane is near the roadway. How far away should a driver stop until that person is clear?

    1. Only at the edge of a marked crosswalk
    2. At least 3 feet
    3. At least 20 feet
    4. At least 10 feet
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    At least 10 feet. The handbook gives special protection to a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane. Full explanation in Test 6

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

57. 57. What does Wisconsin’s handbook say about assuming that the vehicle on the right always goes first?

    1. Do not make that assumption because each situation can differ
    2. Make that assumption at every intersection
    3. Use it only at four-way stops
    4. Ignore it whenever the road is wet
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    Do not make that assumption because each situation can differ. Wisconsin’s handbook cautions that a vehicle on the right is not automatically first in every encounter. Full explanation in Test 7

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

58. 58. Your engine stops working while you are driving. What does Wisconsin tell you to do?

    1. Turn the key off right away
    2. Shift into park while still rolling
    3. Hold the steering wheel, keep the key on, and pull to the side when safe
    4. Stop in your lane and wait for help
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    Hold the steering wheel, keep the key on, and pull to the side when safe. If the engine stops while you are driving, Wisconsin says to hold the steering wheel and keep the key in the on position, then pull the car Full explanation in Test 8

    Study this in the handbook: Avoiding crashes, crash duties and roadside emergencies

59. 59. In severe weather, which parts of the road freeze before the rest of the roadway?

    1. Bridges and overpasses
    2. Intersections with traffic lights
    3. Streets in the middle of town
    4. Lanes next to parked cars
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    Bridges and overpasses. Wisconsin reminds drivers that in severe weather, bridges and overpasses freeze before the rest of the roadway. Full explanation in Test 9

    Study this in the handbook: Bad weather, skids, winter and rural roads

60. 60. In which situation does the Wisconsin handbook recommend using low beam headlights?

    1. Only when parked and idling
    2. When using windshield wipers
    3. Only when driving on a divided highway
    4. When no vehicle has a license plate
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    When using windshield wipers. The handbook recommends using low beam headlights when you are using your windshield wipers, as well as when it is rainy, snowy, or foggy. Full explanation in Test 10

    Study this in the handbook: The horn, headlights and turn signals

61. 61. In Wisconsin, besides dividing lanes, what do road lines help a driver judge?

    1. Which lane leads toward the next town center
    2. How many cars are parked along the next block ahead of you
    3. Which houses have driveways along that street
    4. Passing permission, road curves and distance to the curb
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    Passing permission, road curves and distance to the curb. Road lines divide lanes and also tell you when you can pass, warn where the road curves, and show how close you are to a curb. Full explanation in Test 11

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic lights and arrows

62. 62. In Wisconsin, a driver is very angry after an argument. What does the handbook advise about driving?

    1. Drive faster to work off the angry feeling quickly
    2. Not while very worried, excited, afraid, angry or depressed
    3. Drive only on familiar streets while feeling upset
    4. Drive with the radio loud to change your mood
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    Not while very worried, excited, afraid, angry or depressed. Emotions strongly affect safe driving, so do not drive if you are very worried, excited, afraid, angry or depressed. Full explanation in Test 12

    Study this in the handbook: The horn, headlights and turn signals

63. 63. In Wisconsin, when is it proper to push hard on the horn?

    1. When a friend waves from a front porch nearby
    2. When traffic ahead moves too slowly for you
    3. When you enter a quiet neighborhood street
    4. Warn when your car is about to hit or be hit by another
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    Warn when your car is about to hit or be hit by another. Push hard on the horn only to warn someone when you are about to hit them or they are about to hit you. Full explanation in Test 13

    Study this in the handbook: The horn, headlights and turn signals

64. 64. In Wisconsin, a police officer is directing traffic at an intersection where lights also work. Whose directions must a driver follow?

    1. The traffic light, because lights always outrank people
    2. The driver who arrived first at the corner
    3. The police officer directing traffic
    4. The directions painted on the pavement only
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    The police officer directing traffic. When an officer directs traffic, follow the officer, even where a working light or sign says something different. Full explanation in Test 14

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic lights and arrows

65. 65. In Wisconsin, another vehicle keeps driving right beside yours on a multi-lane road. What should you do?

    1. Stay beside it for as many miles as possible
    2. Speed up and cut directly in front of it
    3. Move ahead or drop behind that vehicle when it is safe
    4. Slow suddenly so it must brake behind you
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    Move ahead or drop behind that vehicle when it is safe. If a vehicle drives right next to you, move ahead or drop behind it when safe, because side-by-side travel removes both escape routes. Full explanation in Test 15

    Study this in the handbook: Speed limits and the sight distance rule