WI Permit Practice Test 24

All 20 questions in test 24

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1. 1. 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. Only on yellow curbs, while hydrant fronts allow parking
   4. Nowhere on the block, because all curb parking is banned
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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. Each restriction stands on its own, so honoring one while ignoring the other still leaves the vehicle illegally parked. Ordinary curb space without those markings remains available where signs permit. Before leaving the car, scan the curb paint, hydrants, signs, and driveways together rather than judging the space by its size alone.

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

2. 2. 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 clear. A ritual ten-count, waiting for company, or rerouting wastes the efficiency roundabouts provide. Still scan the crosswalks and the left approach, because empty at a glance can change. Enter smoothly and keep your speed low inside.

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

3. 3. In Wisconsin, a driver has the right-of-way at an intersection. What search is still required?

   1. Proceed without searching, because right-of-way protects you
   2. Search only to the right, where traffic is fastest
   3. Search left, right and left again before going through
   4. Search only after entering the center
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   Search left, right and left again before going through. Even with the right-of-way, search left, right and left again before going through an intersection. Right-of-way does not protect against a driver who disobeys or misses a signal, so proceeding without searching is unsafe. Searching only to the right misses traffic from the left, and searching only after entering the center comes too late. The second look to the left catches the vehicle that arrived while you were looking right.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way

4. 4. In Wisconsin, an oncoming driver leaves bright headlights on and blinds you. Where should you look?

   1. Directly into their bright headlights to adjust your eyes faster
   2. Toward the right side of the road until they pass
   3. At the center line until your vision clears
   4. Down at your dashboard until they pass
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   Toward the right side of the road until they pass. If an oncoming driver forgets to turn off the brights, look toward the right side of the road, using the edge line to hold your lane without staring into the glare. Looking into the lights deepens blindness, the center line pulls you toward opposing traffic, and the dashboard removes the road entirely. A right-edge glance keeps you tracking straight while your eyes recover.

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

5. 5. In Wisconsin, your tires begin sliding on top of standing water and the car feels light. What should you do?

   1. Ease off the gas, keep the wheel straight, and wait for grip
   2. Brake hard at once to push the tires down through the standing water
   3. Turn sharply toward the drier edge of the lane
   4. Speed up so the tires climb out of the water faster
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   Ease off the gas, keep the wheel straight, and wait for grip. When tires begin sliding on top of water, ease off the gas, keep the wheel straight, and wait for grip to return. Hard braking, sharp steering, and added speed all demand traction the tires do not currently have. Let speed bleed off gently while the car tracks straight, and avoid any pedal or wheel input that could spin the car when grip suddenly returns at a lower speed.

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

6. 6. In Wisconsin, when must the driver fasten the seat belt and check passengers?

   1. After reaching the first stop sign on the trip
   2. Only on long highway trips with passengers
   3. Only when a police car is visible nearby
   4. Before starting, and make sure everyone else fastens too
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   Before starting, and make sure everyone else fastens too. Always fasten your seat belt before you start driving and make sure everyone else in the car fastens theirs too, because a crash can happen in the first block. Waiting for a stop sign, limiting checks to highways, or buckling only near police leaves the highest-risk start unprotected. Make the driver check a ritual: doors, belts, mirrors, then move. Passengers who resist can ride when they buckle.

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

7. 7. In Wisconsin, backing out of a tight spot with poor views, what help should a driver use when possible?

   1. A passenger leaning out to push the car
   2. The car behind honking to signal distance
   3. A person outside the car to help guide the backing
   4. No help, to finish the maneuver faster
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   A person outside the car to help guide the backing. When possible, use a person outside your car to help you back up, because that person can see the corners you cannot. A passenger should never lean out to push, and honking from behind gives crude distance cues at best. Agree on clear stop signals before moving, keep your window open to hear, and stop instantly if you lose sight of your helper.

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

8. 8. In Wisconsin, how does a driver know when the shoulder flex lane may be used?

   1. Signage tells the driver when the flex lane can be used
   2. Other drivers waving from the shoulder lane
   3. A radio traffic report at the top of the hour
   4. The shoulder looking empty for a long stretch
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   Signage tells the driver when the flex lane can be used. Signage tells you when the paved shoulder may be used as a flex lane, with overhead arrows opening or closing it. Waves from other drivers, radio reports, and an empty-looking shoulder do not open the lane legally. A solid yellow line separates this special lane from the general lanes. Enter only on the green arrow, and leave when a yellow or red X appears.

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

9. 9. In Wisconsin, what do brown destination signs show a driver?

   1. Fun or beautiful places, sometimes with the miles listed
   2. Hazards that lie just ahead on the road you travel
   3. Rules that drivers must obey at the next corner
   4. Services such as fuel and lodging found nearby
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   Fun or beautiful places, sometimes with the miles listed. Brown destination signs highlight fun or beautiful places, and some show how many miles it will take to reach the listed location. Hazard warnings use yellow warning signs, while rules appear on regulatory signs. Fuel and lodging belong to blue service signs. When a brown panel names a park or scenic place, use its mileage to decide whether to exit now or continue.

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

10. 10. In Wisconsin, a vehicle ahead has no view to its rear. How should the following driver respond?

    1. Follow closer so your car fills their mirrors
    2. Pass immediately on whichever side is open
    3. Honk continuously until they adjust mirrors
    4. Give extra space to the driver who cannot see behind
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    Give extra space to the driver who cannot see behind. Give extra space to someone who cannot see behind their vehicle, such as a driver of a tall van or a car with blocked rear glass. Following closer does not repair their view, instant passing may cross their blind swing, and honking cannot clear a window. Extra room compensates for the warning they cannot give themselves when slowing or backing.

    Study this in the handbook: The four second rule and space around you

11. 11. In Wisconsin, why can driving too slowly also be dangerous and ticketed?

    1. Slow driving is dangerous only for the slow driver
    2. Police ticket only drivers who exceed limits
    3. Slow driving can back up vehicles behind and cause a crash
    4. Backups behind slow cars never cause crashes
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    Slow driving can back up vehicles behind and cause a crash. Going too slow can cause vehicles to back up behind you and cause a crash, as frustrated drivers pass unsafely and rear gaps vanish. Police can ticket overly slow driving as well as speeding. The danger threatens the whole line, not only the slow driver. If you cannot maintain reasonable speed, use the right lane, let traffic pass at safe pull-offs, and check whether your vehicle needs service.

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

12. 12. In Wisconsin, headlights have failed at night and the driver is pulling toward the shoulder. What lights should be on?

    1. Parking lights only, with flashers off
    2. High beams aimed at oncoming traffic
    3. Emergency flashers and low lights, if they work
    4. No lights, to avoid confusing drivers
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    Emergency flashers and low lights, if they work. With failed headlights, put on your emergency flashers and low lights if they work, then pull off the road when safe. Flashers announce a crippled vehicle, while any remaining low light helps others judge your position. Parking lights alone understate the emergency, high beams blind oncoming drivers, and darkness hides you entirely. Once stopped, keep flashers on and stay clear of traffic.

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

13. 13. In Wisconsin, how should a driver treat parked vehicles along the side of the road?

    1. Pass them as closely as lane lines allow
    2. Give extra room for parked vehicles at the roadside
    3. Stop beside each parked vehicle to check it
    4. Honk at every parked vehicle before passing
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    Give extra room for parked vehicles at the roadside. Give extra room for parked vehicles on the side of the road, because doors open, people step out, and cars pull away without warning. Hugging the lane line, stopping beside each car, or honking at all of them either risks a door strike or disrupts traffic. Shift slightly left within your lane when you can, slow where people are visible, and watch for brake lights and turning wheels.

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

14. 14. In Wisconsin, what shape and colors identify a No Passing Zone sign?

    1. A white rectangle with red lettering
    2. A blue square with white symbols
    3. An orange diamond sign with black symbols and lettering
    4. A yellow pennant with black lettering
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    A yellow pennant with black lettering. The No Passing Zone sign is a yellow pennant, a sideways triangle, with black lettering. White rectangles carry other regulations, blue squares show services, and orange diamonds warn about construction. The pennant sits at the start of a stretch where passing is prohibited. When you see that yellow flag shape, stay in your lane until the zone ends and passing is allowed again.

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

15. 15. In Wisconsin, a driver with a regular license feels a phone call cannot wait while driving. What guidance applies?

    1. Hold the phone up to your ear whenever traffic is light
    2. Avoid using a cell phone and try the vehicle hands-free option if use is necessary
    3. Answer every call at once, because regular license holders face no phone guidance at all
    4. Hold the phone in your lap so it stays out of sight
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    Avoid using a cell phone and try the vehicle hands-free option if use is necessary. For regular license holders, the guidance is to avoid using a cell phone while driving and try the vehicle hands-free option if use is necessary. Light traffic, an unrestricted feeling, or hiding the phone in your lap does not answer that guidance. The safest choice is to let the call wait or pull over; if contact truly cannot wait, hands-free keeps both hands available for the wheel.

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

16. 16. In Wisconsin, what do the colors of road lines tell a driver about the roadway?

    1. Whether the roadway is one-way or two-way
    2. Whether the posted speed limit will soon rise
    3. Whether parking is free on that block
    4. Whether trucks may use the left lane
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    Whether the roadway is one-way or two-way. Line colors tell you whether you are on a one-way or a two-way roadway, which changes where opposing traffic can appear. Yellow generally separates opposing flow, while white separates same-direction lanes. That color clue does not set future speed limits, parking prices, or truck lanes. Checking color as you turn onto a new street helps you avoid expecting traffic from the wrong direction.

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

17. 17. In Wisconsin, you turn onto a residential street with no speed limit sign posted. What speed applies unless a sign sets a different limit?

    1. 35 miles per hour, the outlying city district maximum
    2. 15 miles per hour, the school zone limit when children are present
    3. 45 miles per hour until a posted sign appears on the block
    4. 25 miles per hour on the residential street
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    25 miles per hour on the residential street. Unless a sign sets a different limit, 25 miles per hour applies in a Wisconsin residential area. That default holds on residential streets even when no sign is posted on the block. The 35 mile per hour outlying district figure and the 15 mile per hour school zone figure answer different situations, so borrowing either one misstates the residential rule. Conditions such as parked cars, children and driveways can still require a slower speed.

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

18. 18. In Wisconsin, how often should you check the rearview mirror to notice a vehicle tailgating you?

    1. Every 30 to 40 seconds, a few times each mile
    2. Every 6 to 8 seconds while driving
    3. Only when you plan to change lanes or turn soon
    4. Only after the driver behind honks or flashes lights
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    Every 6 to 8 seconds while driving. Check the rearview mirror every 6 to 8 seconds to notice tailgating and other changes behind you. That regular rhythm catches a closing vehicle long before a honk or flashing lights announce it. Waiting half a minute, or checking only before turns and lane changes, leaves long blind stretches behind your vehicle. Brief glances keep the picture current without taking your eyes from the road ahead for long.

    Study this in the handbook: The four second rule and space around you

19. 19. In Wisconsin, you approach a marked crossing area where people walk across the intersection. What is that crossing area for?

    1. Bicyclists to pass stopped cars on the right side
    2. Drivers to stop with their front wheels inside it
    3. Pedestrians to walk safely across the intersection
    4. Buses to load passengers at the corner of the road
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    Pedestrians to walk safely across the intersection. A crosswalk exists for pedestrians to walk safely across the intersection. That marked space is not a passing lane for bicyclists, a stopping bed for front wheels, or a bus loading area. Drivers must respect the space by stopping before it and yielding to people inside it. Scanning the full crosswalk before turning catches the walker hidden by parked cars, pillars, or other waiting vehicles at the corner.

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

20. 20. In Wisconsin, a police officer asks a driver to take a prohibited alcohol concentration test. What must the driver do?

    1. Refuse the test without any consequence at all
    2. Choose a different test than the one requested
    3. Take the test only after arriving at the station house
    4. Agree to take the test the officer requests
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    Agree to take the test the officer requests. If a police officer requests a prohibited alcohol concentration test, the driver must agree to take the test. Refusing brings arrest and loss of driving privileges for at least a year, so refusal is not a free choice. Substituting a preferred test or delaying for a preferred place also misses the duty. Consent to the requested test keeps the driver inside the law that governs every Wisconsin stop.

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