Wisconsin DMV permit practice test
25 questions written from the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126), covering licensing laws and penalties, right of way, following and passing, speed limits, lanes, highways and freeways and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Wisconsin DMV test has 50 questions and you need 40 right.
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Question 1What minimum visual acuity does the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook require for regular car applicants?
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A: 20/40 in one eye, corrected or uncorrected. The handbook requires visual acuity of at least 20/40 in one eye, with or without corrective lenses. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 1: Driving Test Requirements — A. Vision Screening, page 5.
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Question 2At a four-way stop, two drivers arrive at the same time. Who goes first?
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B: The driver on the right. When drivers reach a four-way stop at the same time, the driver on the right goes first. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — A. Right-Of-Way, page 13.
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Question 3What following distance rule does the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook recommend?
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C: Four-second rule. Wisconsin teaches the Four Second Following Distance Rule. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — B. Understanding Vehicle Speed, page 14.
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Question 4Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in Wisconsin residential areas?
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C: 25 mph. Unless otherwise posted, the residential speed limit is 25 miles per hour. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — B. Understanding Vehicle Speed, page 14.
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Question 5On a multi-lane road, where should you drive if you are going slower than most traffic?
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B: In the far-right lane. Drive in the far-right lane of a multi-lane road if you are slower than most traffic. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — B. Understanding Vehicle Speed, page 14.
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Question 6How far ahead should you be able to see to keep good control of your vehicle?
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C: 10 to 15 seconds. Drivers need to be able to see 10 to 15 seconds ahead of their vehicle. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — E. Sight Distance Rule, page 16.
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Question 7Which of these does the Wisconsin handbook count as an intersection?
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A: A driveway. Intersections include cross streets, driveways, parking lot entrances and railroad crossings. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — C. Intersections, page 15.
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Question 8At a railroad crossing, what should you do before crossing?
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A: Stop, look both ways and listen for a train. Stop before the crossing, look both ways, listen for the train and make sure there is room on the other side. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — E. Sight Distance Rule, page 16.
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Question 9Where does Wisconsin law not allow parking, according to the handbook?
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A: Where there are yellow markings on the curb. Parking is not allowed where there are yellow markings on the curb or in front of fire hydrants. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking, page 22.
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Question 10What is the hand signal for a right turn?
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A: Arm bent at the elbow, hand pointing up. For a right turn, bend your elbow and point your hand up. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — K. Communication, page 25.
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Question 11A school crossing guard signals you to stop while your traffic light is green. What should you do?
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A: Follow the crossing guard and stop. You must follow the directions of police, crossing guards and other workers even if they differ from the light or sign. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs, page 26.
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Question 12You are already inside a roundabout when an emergency vehicle with its siren on enters. What should you do?
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A: Exit at the next right, then pull over. If you are already in the roundabout, safely exit at the next right, then pull over; avoid stopping inside it. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 6: Driving Situations — A. Roundabouts, page 43.
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Question 13Under Wisconsin's handbook guidance, what may happen to a deer you hit with your car?
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A: You may keep it; if you do not want it, the next motorist may keep it. If you hit a deer you can keep it; if not, the next motorist can. Call police so they can issue a tag. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 6: Driving Situations — E. Watch for Deer, page 47.
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Question 14What alcohol concentration is allowed for Wisconsin drivers under 21?
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A: 0.00%. The legal alcohol concentration for drivers under 21 is 0.00%; you cannot have any alcohol in your system. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 9: Dangerous Driving Behaviors — A. Alcohol, Drugs and Driving, page 53.
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Question 15What field of vision does Wisconsin require for regular car and motorcycle applicants?
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B: 70 degrees from the center of each eye. Applicants need a 70-degree field of vision measured from the center of each eye. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 1: Driving Test Requirements — A. Vision Screening, page 5.
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Question 16At a four-way stop, a bicyclist arrived before you. Who goes first?
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B: The bicyclist, because they arrived first. You yield to the bicyclist or driver who arrives first at a four-way stop. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — A. Right-Of-Way, page 13.
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Question 17Under the four-second rule, how much time should you add for each adverse condition such as rain, snow, ice or heavy traffic?
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B: One second. Add a second for every adverse condition such as heavier traffic, rain, snow and ice. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — B. Understanding Vehicle Speed, page 14.
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Question 18What is the normal speed limit in a Wisconsin school zone when children are present?
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B: 15 mph. The normal school zone limit when children are present is 15 miles per hour. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — B. Understanding Vehicle Speed, page 14.
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Question 19You are merging onto a highway from an acceleration lane. Whose responsibility is it to find a safe gap in traffic?
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A: Yours, as the merging driver. Highway drivers may slow down or move over, but it is the merging driver's job to find a safe gap and merge legally. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — B. Understanding Vehicle Speed, page 14.
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Question 20What does Wisconsin's Sight Distance Rule tell you to do if you cannot see 10 to 15 seconds ahead?
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A: Slow down. If you cannot see 10 to 15 seconds ahead, you must slow down. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — E. Sight Distance Rule, page 16.
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Question 21Before going through an intersection, even when you have the right-of-way, how should you search?
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A: Left, right and left again. Search left, right and left again, because some drivers do not obey or notice signals. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — C. Intersections, page 15.
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Question 22You must use your headlights when you cannot see a person or vehicle how far away?
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B: 500 feet. Low beams are required when you cannot see a vehicle or person 500 feet (about one block) away. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — K. Communication, page 25.
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Question 23When parking on a level surface with an automatic transmission, what should you do?
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A: Put the vehicle in Park and set the parking brake. On a level surface, put the vehicle in Park (or in gear if manual) and set the parking brake. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking, page 22.
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Question 24What does a driver's arm extended straight out the window mean?
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A: Left turn. To signal a left turn, point your hand straight out the driver's side window. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — K. Communication, page 25.
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Question 25What color and shape are most warning signs?
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A: Yellow diamond with black letters or symbols. Warning signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols, and most are diamond-shaped. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — A. Warning, page 26.
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