Printable WI Permit Practice Test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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