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Wisconsin DMV permit practice test 11

25 questions written from the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126), covering safe and defensive driving, road signs, licensing laws and penalties. 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.

25 questions

  1. Question 1Your car has air bags. Do you still need to wear a seat belt?

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    A: Yes. You still need to wear your seat belt even if your vehicle has air bags. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 12: Other Important Information — D. Seat Belts (Safety Belts), page 58.

  2. Question 2What happens to traffic fines in Wisconsin work zones?

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    A: They double. Traffic fines double in work zone areas. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — C. Construction, page 30.

  3. Question 3What is the minimum age for a Wisconsin probationary license?

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    C: 16. You must be at least 16 years old to receive a probationary license. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 2: Progression of Licenses — C. Probationary License, page 10.

  4. Question 4An orange sign warns of a flagger ahead. What must you do?

    orange and black and red diamond road sign
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    A: Follow the flagger's directions. You must follow the directions of a road construction flagger. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — C. Construction, page 30.

  5. Question 5If you are under 18, how long must you hold your Wisconsin instruction permit before getting a probationary license?

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    C: At least six months. Drivers under 18 must hold the instruction permit for at least six months and turn 16. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 2: Progression of Licenses — C. Probationary License, page 10.

  6. Question 6According to the Wisconsin handbook's work zone message, what is a leading cause of work zone crashes?

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    A: Tailgating. The handbook's work zone message says tailgating is a leading cause of work zone crashes; keep a safe distance. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — C. Construction, page 30.

  7. Question 7How many total hours of supervised practice driving must a Wisconsin teen complete before a probationary license?

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    C: 50. The supervised driving program requires at least 50 total hours: 40 in daylight and 10 in darkness. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 2: Progression of Licenses — C. Probationary License, page 10.

  8. Question 8What colors are destination signs that show directions and distances to cities?

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    A: Green or brown with white lettering. Destination signs are green or brown with white lettering. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — D. Destination, page 31.

  9. Question 9How many of a Wisconsin teen's required supervised driving hours must be during darkness?

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    B: 10. At least 10 of the 50 required practice hours must be during hours of darkness. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 2: Progression of Licenses — C. Probationary License, page 10.

  10. Question 10What do brown destination signs show?

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    A: Recreational or scenic places such as parks and historical areas. Brown signs show information about fun or beautiful places such as parks. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — D. Destination, page 31.

  11. Question 11Who verifies that a Wisconsin teen has completed the required supervised driving hours?

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    A: The teen's sponsor. Your sponsor must verify that you have driven a total of 50 hours, 10 of them during darkness. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 2: Progression of Licenses — C. Probationary License, page 10.

  12. Question 12What color are service signs, such as those pointing to a hospital or camping?

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    A: Blue with white letters or symbols. Service signs are blue with white letters or symbols. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — E. Service, page 32.

  13. Question 13For how long do Wisconsin's graduated driver license (GDL) restrictions normally last for a probationary driver under 18?

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    C: The first nine months. The GDL restrictions apply for the first nine months, unless the driver turns 18 before then. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 2: Progression of Licenses — C. Probationary License, page 10.

  14. Question 14What is the purpose of Wisconsin's mile marker (reference marker) signs?

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    A: To help you locate where you are and improve emergency response. Mile markers help you locate where you are and improve emergency response times to highway incidents. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — F. Mile Marker, page 32.

  15. Question 15Under Wisconsin GDL rules, during which hours may a probationary driver under 18 drive alone anywhere?

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    A: 5 a.m. to 12 a.m. (midnight). From 5 a.m. to midnight, a probationary driver may drive alone and go anywhere. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 2: Progression of Licenses — C. Probationary License, page 10.

  16. Question 16How often are Wisconsin mile marker signs posted?

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    A: Every one to two-tenths of a mile. Mile markers are posted at every one to two-tenths of a mile. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — F. Mile Marker, page 32.

  17. Question 17Between midnight and 5 a.m., when may a Wisconsin probationary driver under GDL restrictions drive alone?

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    A: Only when driving between home, school and/or work. From 12 a.m. to 5 a.m., you may drive alone only if driving between home, school and/or work. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 2: Progression of Licenses — C. Probationary License, page 11.

  18. Question 18What information does each Wisconsin mile marker include?

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    A: Direction of travel, route number and mile number. Each mile marker includes the direction of travel, route number and mile number. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — F. Mile Marker, page 32.

  19. Question 19Under GDL restrictions, how many passengers who are not family members or qualified adults may ride with a Wisconsin probationary driver?

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    B: One other person. Besides immediate family and one qualified licensed adult, only one other person may ride along. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 2: Progression of Licenses — C. Probationary License, page 10.

  20. Question 20What does a U.S. Route number sign look like?

    black and white shield road sign
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    A: Like a police badge, usually grey or white with black lettering. The U.S. route sign looks like a police badge and is normally grey or white with black lettering. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — G. Route Number, page 33.

  21. Question 21Which passengers may ride in any number with a Wisconsin probationary driver under GDL restrictions?

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    A: Immediate family members. Any number of immediate family members can ride along. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 2: Progression of Licenses — C. Probationary License, page 10.

  22. Question 22What does an Interstate Highway route sign look like?

    red and white and blue shield road sign
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    A: A shield with red on top and blue on the bottom. The Interstate sign is a shield with red on top, blue on the bottom and white lettering. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — G. Route Number, page 33.

  23. Question 23How long are Wisconsin GDL restrictions extended if you are convicted of a moving traffic violation?

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    C: Six months. GDL restrictions are extended six months for a moving violation conviction, a restriction violation, or any suspension or revocation. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 2: Progression of Licenses — C. Probationary License, page 11.

  24. Question 24Which Wisconsin route sign is described as looking like a milk jug with a spout?

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    A: State road. The Wisconsin state road sign looks like a milk jug with a spout and is white with black lettering. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — G. Route Number, page 33.

  25. Question 25At what age do Wisconsin's GDL hour and passenger restrictions stop applying?

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    B: 18. Once you turn 18, the GDL hours and passenger restrictions no longer apply. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 2: Progression of Licenses — C. Probationary License, page 11.

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