Printable WI Permit Practice Test

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

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

2. When should a Wisconsin driver slow down because the sight distance ahead is too short?

1. When the driver cannot see 10 to 15 seconds ahead
2. Only when the posted speed limit drops below 35 mph
3. When another vehicle is more than four seconds behind
4. Only after entering a school zone with children visible

3. What does “right-of-way” tell drivers?

1. Who goes first and who must wait
2. Which vehicle has the largest engine
3. When every driver may ignore pedestrians
4. How fast a vehicle must travel

4. 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

5. How old must someone be to operate a farm tractor or self-propelled farm machinery on a Wisconsin highway?

1. At least 16 years old
2. At least 14 years old
3. At least 18 years old
4. There is no minimum age

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

1. You do not have to stop when you are on the opposite side of the divided roadway
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 must stop unless the highway has four lanes

7. How many questions does the Wisconsin knowledge test include, and how many must an applicant answer correctly to pass?

1. 50 questions, with 40 correct required
2. 40 questions, with 32 correct required
3. 60 questions, with 48 correct required
4. 30 questions, with 24 correct required

8. A pedestrian is still in the intersection when your vehicle is ready to move. What must you do?

1. Yield until the pedestrian leaves the intersection
2. Proceed because a stop sign gives the vehicle priority
3. Sound the horn so the pedestrian clears faster
4. Drive around the pedestrian if the other lane is open

9. 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

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

1. On yellow curb markings or in front of fire hydrants
2. Only on the left side of a one-way street
3. Anywhere within one block of a business
4. On every road with a paved shoulder

11. How many answers must an applicant get right to pass Wisconsin's Knowledge test?

1. 40 of 50
2. 35 of 50
3. 45 of 50
4. 30 of 50

12. Unless another limit is posted, what is the maximum speed in outlying parts of Wisconsin cities and villages?

1. 35 mph
2. 25 mph
3. 45 mph
4. 55 mph

13. When are deer most active according to the Wisconsin handbook?

1. From sunset to sunrise
2. Only at noon on sunny days
3. Only during heavy snow
4. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

14. During the first nine months of Wisconsin GDL restrictions, when may a teen drive alone?

1. From 5 a.m. to midnight, anywhere
2. From midnight to 5 a.m., anywhere
3. From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., anywhere
4. Only during daylight hours

15. 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

16. How long does a Wisconsin driver under 18 still need a sponsor during the licensing process?

1. Until turning 18, including the probationary phase
2. Only until the instruction permit is issued
3. Only for the first 30 days after the road test
4. Until completing 10 hours of night driving

17. What does the pictured regulatory sign tell you to do?

1. Do not enter the roadway
2. Enter only after sounding the horn
3. Park outside the marked lane
4. Use the roadway only for a U-turn

18. What movement is prohibited by this regulatory sign?

1. Making a U-turn
2. Turning into a driveway
3. Moving from a one-way road to a two-way road
4. Changing speed before a curve

19. What does a Speed Limit sign indicate under Wisconsin guidance?

1. The maximum speed allowed in good driving conditions
2. A suggested speed that may always be exceeded to pass
3. The minimum speed required during daylight
4. The speed used only when the road is wet

20. What hazard does the round yellow railroad warning sign announce?

1. A railroad crossing where a train might be close
2. A mandatory roundabout movement
3. A no-bicycle zone beside the roadway
4. A school crossing with a reduced speed only

21. What category of Wisconsin road sign does this yellow diamond signal sign belong to?

1. Warning sign
2. Destination sign
3. Service sign
4. Route number sign

22. What action is associated with a Lane Ends warning?

1. Move to the other lane when it is safe
2. Stop in the ending lane and wait for traffic to clear
3. Pass on the shoulder before the lane disappears
4. Keep the ending lane by crossing the center barrier

23. What response does Wisconsin recommend for a Slippery When Wet warning?

1. Slow down when you see the sign
2. Increase speed to reduce time on the wet pavement
3. Brake hard while entering the slick section
4. Use the shoulder to avoid all opposing traffic

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

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

25. When may a driver enter a Wisconsin roundabout without waiting?

1. When there is no traffic in the roundabout
2. Whenever the driver signals a turn
3. Only after stopping inside the roundabout
4. When entering traffic is moving faster

26. What following-distance method does the Wisconsin handbook teach?

1. Use a four-second gap, adding time for adverse conditions
2. Stay one car length behind at every speed
3. Follow within one second whenever traffic is light
4. Match the vehicle ahead bumper to bumper

27. Why should Wisconsin drivers give motorcycles extra room when following them?

1. Motorcycles can stop faster than most vehicles
2. Motorcycles are required to travel below 25 mph
3. Motorcycles always have two riders
4. Motorcycles cannot use regular traffic lanes

28. What does an eight-sided red stop sign require?

1. A complete stop, followed by waiting until the path is clear
2. A rolling slowdown when no traffic is visible
3. A yield only to vehicles approaching from the left
4. A stop only when a pedestrian is present

29. What does the Wisconsin handbook say is the only thing that will sober a driver up?

1. Time
2. Coffee
3. Cold air
4. A short nap in the vehicle

30. When may Wisconsin driving privileges be suspended or revoked for demerit points?

1. After 12 or more points within any 12-month period
2. After 4 points in any five-year period
3. Only after points are earned on two licenses
4. After 20 points within a single week

31. What insurance must a vehicle have before it is driven in Wisconsin?

1. Valid liability car insurance
2. Collision coverage only
3. A vehicle warranty instead of insurance
4. Insurance only when traveling outside Wisconsin

32. A pedestrian with a white cane is approaching a roadway. How far away should you stop?

1. At least 10 feet away until the person is off the roadway
2. No closer than 3 feet, then proceed slowly
3. At least 25 feet away until another driver passes
4. Only at the nearest stop line

33. Why should a Wisconsin driver avoid coasting in neutral?

1. Staying in gear helps keep full control of the vehicle
2. Neutral makes the headlights turn off automatically
3. Neutral is required before every gradual stop
4. Coasting is allowed only on divided highways

34. When turning at an intersection, when should you begin signaling?

1. About three seconds, or about 100 feet, before the turn
2. Only after entering the intersection
3. About 10 feet before turning
4. After the turn is complete

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

1. When a vehicle comes toward you
2. Whenever the road has a center line
3. Only after entering a construction area
4. When following a vehicle at any distance

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

1. Wait and do not drive around the gate
2. Drive around it if no train is visible
3. Cross after the gate reaches halfway down
4. Stop under the gate until the bell ends

37. What should you do at a flashing yellow traffic signal?

1. Slow down, check for cross traffic, and proceed with caution
2. Stop and wait for a green arrow
3. Speed through before the signal changes
4. Ignore the signal because it is not operating

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

1. Passing other vehicles
2. Parking in the center of the roadway
3. Turning only at a traffic signal
4. Driving against traffic without checking

39. What should a driver do when the tires begin sliding on top of water?

1. Ease off the gas, keep the wheel straight, and wait for grip
2. Press the brake pedal firmly and turn toward the shoulder
3. Accelerate until the tires cut through the water
4. Turn sharply before the vehicle reaches the road edge

40. What should you do when emergency lights and sirens announce an approaching emergency vehicle?

1. Pull to the side of the road and stop
2. Stop in the center of the intersection
3. Keep driving until the emergency vehicle sounds its horn
4. Follow closely behind the emergency vehicle

41. When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, which lane should you use?

1. The lane not nearest the stopped vehicle
2. The lane nearest the stopped vehicle
3. The shoulder between the vehicle and curb
4. Any lane without slowing

42. What does a steady yellow traffic light tell a driver approaching an intersection?

1. The light is about to turn red, so slow and stop before entering
2. Speed up because the light guarantees extra crossing time
3. Stop wherever the vehicle is if the light changes
4. Proceed without checking because yellow gives priority

43. Which description identifies Wisconsin's Stop sign?

1. An eight sided red sign with white letters
2. A round blue sign with white arrows
3. A yellow diamond with black lettering
4. A downward pointing red and white triangle

44. If the parking brake causes a skid after brake failure, what should the driver do?

1. Release the parking brake
2. Pump the accelerator
3. Open the driver door
4. Turn sharply into oncoming traffic

45. What should you do after a tire blowout while driving?

1. Hold straight, lift off the gas, and slow gradually
2. Brake hard and steer onto the shoulder immediately
3. Turn sharply toward the centerline
4. Release the steering wheel so the tire can settle

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

1. Until they reach age four
2. Until they reach age two
3. Until they reach age eight
4. Until they reach age twelve

47. What does a single dashed yellow line between opposing traffic lanes mean?

1. You may pass when it is safe
2. No vehicle may cross the line
3. Traffic travels in the same direction
4. The road is approaching a railroad crossing

48. Where should you not stop when yielding to an approaching emergency vehicle?

1. In the middle of an intersection
2. On the side of the road
3. In a legal parking area
4. Behind the stop line

49. A school bus displays flashing red lights across an undivided Wisconsin roadway. What action is required?

1. Stop at least 20 feet away
2. Continue because the bus is facing the other way
3. Stop only if children are visible
4. Pass after slowing to 15 mph

50. After stopping at a steady red light, when may you turn right in Wisconsin?

1. When it is safe and no sign prohibits the turn
2. Whenever the road is empty, without stopping
3. Only after the signal turns yellow
4. Only when a vehicle behind sounds its horn