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. If a Wisconsin driver refuses a requested PAC test, what minimum driving privilege consequence does the handbook describe?

1. Loss of driving privileges for at least one year
2. A warning with no license consequence
3. A three-month suspension only
4. A requirement to retake the signs test

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. What following gap does Wisconsin recommend as a normal starting point?

1. Ten feet behind the vehicle ahead
2. One car length at every speed
3. Two seconds only when roads are icy
4. Four seconds from a stationary reference point

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. 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

12. 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

13. When may a driver cross a dashed yellow centerline to pass?

1. When the vehicle ahead is farm equipment
2. Whenever the driver wants to save time
3. Only after sounding the horn twice
4. When passing is safe and the way is clear

14. What should a driver do after seeing a curved-road warning sign?

1. Move immediately onto the shoulder
2. Accelerate before the road changes direction
3. Stop in the travel lane until the curve ends
4. Slow down if needed to drive safely through the curve

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. For how long are Wisconsin graduated driver license restrictions required for a driver under 18, unless the driver turns 18 sooner?

1. The first three months
2. The first six months
3. The first nine months
4. Until the driver turns 21

20. 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

21. 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

22. What happens to points on second or future convictions under Wisconsin GDL restrictions?

1. They apply only after age 21
2. They are erased
3. They convert to driving hours
4. They double

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. On a road with more than one lane in your direction, how should you pass a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

1. Drive on the shoulder beside it
2. Stop in the lane nearest the vehicle
3. Move into the lane farthest from the stopped vehicle
4. Turn around before reaching it

29. Which steering response is recommended while a vehicle is hydroplaning?

1. Hold the wheel straight until the tires grip again
2. Swerve toward the nearest open lane
3. Use repeated hard braking to force traction
4. Turn toward the vehicle behind you

30. 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

31. What must Wisconsin drivers always do to avoid hitting pedestrians, bicyclists, or other vehicles?

1. Yield when needed
2. Assume pedestrians will stop
3. Proceed first after sounding the horn
4. Yield only when a police officer is present

32. In a Wisconsin construction zone, when may you hold and use your cellphone while driving?

1. Whenever you are below the posted speed limit
2. Whenever traffic is stopped
3. Only to report an emergency
4. Only if you are 18 or older

33. What must a driver do when a police car is stopped on the roadside with lights and sirens on?

1. Move over or slow down to give it room
2. Stop directly behind the police car
3. Pass without changing speed if the lane is open
4. Turn around before reaching the stopped vehicle

34. When are Wisconsin drivers required to use low-beam headlights?

1. Only when driving on an interstate highway
2. From a half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise
3. Only during rain, snow, or fog
4. Whenever the vehicle is parked and idling

35. What should you turn on during a roadside emergency in Wisconsin?

1. Emergency flashers
2. High beams only
3. The parking brake warning light
4. Interior dome lights only

36. Before receiving a probationary license, an applicant under 18 must hold the instruction permit for at least how long?

1. One year
2. Three months
3. Nine months
4. Six months

37. What cell phone use is permitted for a Wisconsin instruction permit or probationary license holder while driving?

1. Using any hands-free feature whenever desired
2. Using the phone only to report an emergency
3. Making personal calls if traffic is light
4. Using the phone only while stopped at a red light

38. When may a driver travel briefly in a Wisconsin reserved lane that is marked for special vehicles?

1. Whenever traffic in regular lanes is slow
2. When turning across it in the next half of a block
3. Only to pass a bicyclist at full speed
4. Anytime the lane has a white diamond

39. What do two solid yellow lines mean for passing?

1. Passing is allowed for both directions
2. No lane of travel can pass
3. Only trucks may cross to pass
4. Passing is required before the next curve

40. When making a left turn, what must you leave room for?

1. No traffic once your signal is on
2. Only vehicles parked behind you
3. A vehicle to pass on the shoulder
4. Oncoming traffic to turn in front of you

41. What headphone use does Wisconsin warn drivers not to do?

1. Drive with headsets or headphones covering or in both ears
2. Use one earbud for a navigation prompt
3. Keep the vehicle radio at low volume
4. Listen for emergency vehicles while driving

42. What does Wisconsin require to reinstate a revoked license once the revocation period is over?

1. Only a new vision test
2. A letter from the arresting officer
3. Proof of identity, a reinstatement fee, and possibly proof of financial responsibility
4. Nothing, because it restores itself

43. On a two lane road, what does a solid yellow line beside a dashed yellow line indicate?

1. The road is changing to one way traffic
2. Passing is forbidden for vehicles on both sides
3. Passing is allowed from the solid side only
4. Passing is allowed from the dashed side but not the solid side

44. What does Wisconsin say about exceeding the speed limit to pass another vehicle?

1. It is allowed only on two-lane rural highways
2. It is allowed for less than one mile
3. It is not allowed
4. It is required when traffic is backed up

45. When parallel parking in Wisconsin, how long should the parking space be compared with your vehicle?

1. Exactly the same length
2. About 10 to 15 feet longer
3. At least twice as long
4. About 3 to 6 feet longer

46. Why might Wisconsin’s safe driving speed be lower than the posted maximum?

1. Visibility and road conditions may require a slower speed
2. A driver may exceed the maximum when visibility is poor
3. The posted number applies only when traffic is heavy
4. A driver should always travel exactly at the posted number

47. At a steady green light, what must you remember before making a left turn?

1. Oncoming traffic has the right of way, so turn only when safe
2. The green light gives an unconditional left turn
3. You must wait for a red light before turning
4. Vehicles behind you have priority over oncoming traffic

48. What does a slow moving vehicle sign identify in Wisconsin?

1. A vehicle carrying hazardous cargo only
2. A vehicle that must travel at least 55 mph
3. A road closed to farm equipment
4. A vehicle that could travel at 25 mph or less

49. A Wisconsin driver is asked to take a prohibited alcohol concentration test and refuses. What consequence does the handbook describe?

1. The driver may refuse if no crash occurred
2. The driver receives only a written warning for a first refusal
3. The refusal changes the charge to a parking violation
4. The officer must arrest the driver, and driving privileges are lost for at least one year

50. If a Wisconsin crash has no injuries and the vehicle can move, what should the driver do when safe?

1. Leave it blocking traffic until a tow truck arrives
2. Move the vehicle off the road
3. Drive away without exchanging information
4. Stop in the middle of the road to take photos first