WorksheetsWisconsin DMV Permit Practice Test
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 32mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
If you have a probationary license or instructional permit you can use your cell phone when driving:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 6
a)
If you are just answering a call.
b)
As long as you don’t text.
c)
When you are reporting an emergency.
d)
All of the above
2.
What is the minimum number of driving hours an applicant under 18 must obtain before applying for a probationary license?
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 6
a)
50 hours total with 10 at night.
b)
40 hours total with 10 at night.
c)
30 hours total with 10 at night.
d)
20 hours total with 10 at night.
3.
If you are under 18 you have additional license restrictions for the first 9 months for:
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a)
The type and number of passengers that can be in your car.
b)
The reasons you can drive between midnight and 5am.
c)
Both
4.
Seatbelts are required by:
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a)
Only for children under 16 years old.
b)
Only for the driver.
c)
Everyone in the vehicle.
5.
At an intersection with stop signs on all 4 corners, to whom must you yield the right-of-way?
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 9
a)
All drivers who got there first.
b)
The driver on your right, regardless of who got there first.
c)
The driver on your left, regardless of who got there first.
d)
The driver across the intersection from you, regardless of who got there first.
6.
As you enter into a roundabout you should slow down and:
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a)
Yield to pedestrians and bicyclist crossing before entering the roundabout.
b)
Yield to any car coming from your left in the roundabout.
c)
Both
7.
In a roundabout, the driver who shouldn’t have to stop is:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 9
a)
Going straight through the roundabout.
b)
Is already in the roundabout.
c)
Going to the 1st right out of the roundabout.
8.
When is it OK to drive faster than the posted speed limit?
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 10
a)
Never
b)
If you don’t see any other traffic in your lane.
c)
As long as it takes to safely pass another vehicle.
9.
What is the maximum speed limit on residential and business streets with no posted speed limit?
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 10
a)
15 mph
b)
25 mph
c)
45 mph
d)
35 mph
10.
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit in a school zone when children or a crossing guard are present?
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 10
a)
10 mph
b)
15 mph
c)
20 mph
d)
25 mph
11.
What is the maximum speed limit in outlying parts of cities and villages with no posted speed limit?
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 10
a)
25 mph
b)
35 mph
c)
45 mph
d)
None of the above
12.
On a road with two lanes traveling in the same direction, you should drive in the:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 10
a)
Left lane to avoid vehicles entering the road.
b)
Right lane only when you plan to exit.
c)
Left lane except to pass.
d)
Right lane except to pass.
13.
You are merging onto an interstate highway. You should:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 10
a)
Select a safe gap and merge into the lane of traffic.
b)
Merge over two lanes at once and speed up.
c)
Always stop before entering the highway.
14.
When you are exiting a highway using an exit ramp:
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a)
Do not use your turn signal until you have moved onto the exit ramp or deceleration lane.
b)
Do not slow down until your vehicle has moved onto the exit ramp or deceleration lane.
c)
Do not slow to recommend speed unless the road conditions are poor
15.
At an intersection, before you turn left, you should:
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a)
Look to your left.
b)
Look left, right, straight ahead and then left again.
c)
Look to your right.
16.
Stopping distances and severity of crashes:
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a)
Decrease as vehicle speed increases.
b)
Are not affected by vehicle speed.
c)
Increase as vehicle speed increases.
17.
If the roadway is wet or icy you should ___________ following distance to the car in front of you.
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 13
a)
decrease the
b)
keep the same
c)
increase the
18.
In general when driving, how often should you check your rearview mirror for traffic behind you?
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 13
a)
Every 2-4 seconds
b)
Every 4-6 seconds
c)
Every 6-8 seconds
d)
Every 8-10 seconds
19.
You should allow even more space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when:
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a)
Your car is cold.
b)
There are no vehicles behind you.
c)
You follow a motorcycle.
d)
Both B and C.
20.
When the roadway has two right-turn lanes and no sign prohibits it, you may turn right on a red light:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 16
a)
From either right-turn lane if you stay in your lane.
b)
If you stop, yield to all traffic, turn and stay in your lane.
c)
Both A and B.
d)
You may not turn right on a red light when the roadway has two right-turn lanes.
21.
You are driving in the right lane on a multiple lane highway and want to change to the left lane. You should:
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a)
Look in your rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes.
b)
Look over your left shoulder for traffic on your left side before changing lanes.
c)
Look in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal.
d)
All of the above.
22.
You are driving in the left lane and want to change to the right lane. You should:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 17
a)
Check mirrors, signal and look over your left shoulder for vehicles before changing lanes.
b)
Check mirrors, signal and look over your right shoulder for vehicles before changing lanes.
c)
Check mirrors, signal and look over both shoulders for vehicles around your vehicle before changing lanes.
d)
Check mirrors, signal, look around your vehicle for other vehicles and accelerate slightly to change lanes.
23.
It is against the law to park within ____ feet of a fire hydrant.
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 18
a)
10
b)
15
c)
20
d)
25
24.
Backing can be dangerous. What speed is recommended for backing?
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 18
a)
No faster than a slow crawl.
b)
No faster than a slow walk.
c)
No faster than a slow jog.
d)
No faster than a slow run.
25.
When you park uphill on a street with a curb:
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a)
Keep the front wheels straight; set the parking brake.
b)
Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
c)
Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
d)
Turn the back wheels into the curb.
26.
When you park on a hill, which direction should your wheels be pointed when your vehicle is heading down hill?
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a)
Turn wheels sharply towards the side of the road or curb.
b)
Turn your wheels away from the side of the road or curb.
c)
Keep wheels straight and apply parking brake.
27.
You should sound a sharp blast on your horn when:
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a)
The driver ahead is driving under the speed limit.
b)
You exit an alley and cannot see what is ahead.
c)
Another vehicle is in danger of hitting you.
d)
All of the above.
28.
How far ahead of your intended turn should you normally activate your directional signal?
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 21
a)
25 feet
b)
50 feet
c)
75 feet
d)
100 feet
29.
An approaching driver at night blinds you by failing to dim their high-beam headlights. Where should you look?
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 21
a)
Toward the wheels of the approaching vehicle.
b)
Toward the right side of the road.
c)
Toward the left side of the road.
d)
Straight down the middle of the road
30.
When driving in fog, heavy rain or snow, use:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 21
a)
Low beams
b)
High beams
c)
Driving lights only
31.
If the traffic light is red and you want to turn right, you can turn when:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 32
a)
The traffic with the green light is clear.
b)
After you stop.
c)
Never, unless there is a sign saying you can.
32.
As you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 33
a)
Stop before crossing through.
b)
Slow down and proceed with caution.
c)
Wait for a green light.
33.
Drivers turning left must yield to:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 33
a)
Oncoming cars moving straight ahead or turning right.
b)
Passing cars.
c)
No one in particular.
34.
When turning left at an intersection:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 33
a)
You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
b)
Oncoming traffic and pedestrians should yield to you.
c)
You should never yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
35.
If you are driving on a highway with a single broken white line marking:
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a)
You cannot cross the line to pass.
b)
You may cross the line to change lanes.
c)
You may only change lanes if the you are in the left lane
36.
What does a single, dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?
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a)
You may pass if safe to do so.
b)
Both lanes go in the same direction.
c)
You may not pass.
d)
Both A and B
37.
What color are pavement lane markings that separate traffic moving in opposite directions?
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 35
a)
Yellow
b)
White
c)
Yellow and White
d)
Yellow, White and Black
38.
You want to pass on a 2-lane road. You can pass when the yellow line(s) in the center of the road is:
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a)
Both lines are solid.
b)
Your side is solid and the other is a dashed line.
c)
It’s a single dashed line.
39.
Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 39
a)
Vehicles in the roundabout.
b)
Bicyclists in the roundabout.
c)
Pedestrians in the roundabout
d)
All of the above
40.
To avoid hydroplaning, you should:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 44
a)
Keep a constant speed.
b)
Apply the brakes as soon as the car starts to skid.
c)
Slow down.
41.
Worn or bald tires:
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a)
Can make turning more difficult.
b)
Can cause hydroplaning.
c)
Can increase your stopping distance.
d)
All of the above.
42.
If the vehicle you are driving starts to hydroplane, you should:
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a)
Pump the brake to slow the vehicle.
b)
Allow the vehicle to slow to a manageable speed.
c)
Increase speed slightly.
43.
When a vehicle is hydroplaning the:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 44
a)
Windshield wipers cannot keep the windshield clear of rain.
b)
Tires lose contact with the road surface.
c)
Spray from large trucks reduce visibility.
44.
Which of the following road surfaces freeze first and tend to thaw last?
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 44
a)
Tunnel
b)
Intersection
c)
Bridge
45.
Before driving after a winter snowfall, you should clear snow from your car’s:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 45
a)
Headlights
b)
Turn signals
c)
Windows
d)
All of the above
46.
If you find yourself in a skid:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 45
a)
Brake lightly
b)
Stay off the brakes
c)
Brake abruptly
47.
The law requires you to stay at least how far behind a snowplow with its red or amber lights on?
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a)
200 feet
b)
300 feet
c)
400 feet
d)
500 feet
48.
If you are going to stop or slow down where another driver does not expect you to:
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a)
Blow horn constantly.
b)
Wave left arm out the window.
c)
Quickly tap the brake pedal several times.
49.
If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash:
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a)
Stop
b)
Call the police.
c)
Determine if anyone is injured.
d)
All of the above.
50.
It is necessary for you to make an emergency stop. You should:
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a)
Blow your horn at passing cars to let them know you have stopped.
b)
Get out of the vehicle once you have stopped.
c)
Turn on your emergency flashers and stay in your vehicle if you can.
51.
If you experience a tire blowout:
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a)
Tap or pump the brakes.
b)
Slow down gradually and use brakes lightly.
c)
Apply the brakes firmly.
52.
The Implied Consent law in WI means that:
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a)
Drivers under 21 cannot drive after drinking any alcohol.
b)
Penalties become more severe after the first OWI.
c)
Drivers must submit to alcohol testing when asked by a police officer.
d)
A 2nd OWI requires your vehicle to have an Ignition Interlock Device.
53.
If you are stopped and the officer suspects you have been drinking, you can refuse the BAC test:
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a)
Never
b)
If you haven't been drinking.
c)
If you think you will fail.
54.
Any use of a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 49
a)
It causes the driver to be concerned about the cost of the call.
b)
It occupies the driver’s hands, eyes and mind.
c)
It draws the attention of the other drivers as it is an illegal activity.
55.
How many alcoholic drinks does it take to affect your driving ability?
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 49
a)
3
b)
2
c)
1
56.
If you are getting tired while driving, you should:
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a)
Stop and either get rest or change drivers.
b)
Drink something with caffeine.
c)
Open a window.
57.
If you approach a stopped emergency vehicle using its visual signals:
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a)
Move over to the far lane and slow down.
b)
Increase your speed to get around the incident as quickly as possible.
c)
Stop and see what happened.
58.
What is the minimum distance you must stop from a school bus with its red lights flashing?
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 51
a)
15 feet
b)
20 feet
c)
25 feet
d)
30 feet
59.
When a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing, you must stop:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 51
a)
Only until the kids are out.
b)
If the bus is on the same side of the road as you are.
c)
Until the lights stop flashing and the kids are clear.
60.
If you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming car is approaching:
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a)
Slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bike.
b)
Give room to the vehicle even if it means moving closer to the bicycle.
c)
Speed up to pass the bike before the car comes.
61.
Trucks have serious blind spots. The blind spot behind a large truck can be up to:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 52
a)
80 feet
b)
100 feet
c)
150 feet
d)
200 feet
62.
When sharing the road with large trucks, other drivers should:
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 52
a)
Never travel in a “No Zone”.
b)
Quickly and safely move through any “No Zone”.
c)
Blow your horn to let the truck driver know you are in the “No Zone”.
63.
While driving, how can you conserve gasoline by looking well ahead of your vehicle?
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a)
By reducing the need to stop quickly.
b)
By accelerating quickly around slow-moving traffic.
c)
By slowing down gradually.
d)
Both A and C.
64.
When driving at night you should
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook page 59
a)
Always use your high beams.
b)
Look directly at the headlights of the oncoming vehicle.
c)
Increase your following distance.
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