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Wisconsin DMV permit practice test 2

25 questions written from the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126), covering sharing the road, emergencies, alcohol and drugs, licensing laws and penalties, right of way 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.

25 questions
  1. Question 1What must vehicles in a funeral procession have on?

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    A: Headlights. Vehicles in a funeral procession must have their headlights on. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 6: Driving Situations — F. Funeral Processions, page 47.

  2. Question 2According to the handbook, how does the chance of a crash change when a teen driver has another teen in the vehicle?

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    A: It doubles. The chance of a crash doubles if a teen driver has another teen in the vehicle. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 8: Handling Emergencies — A. Avoiding Crashes, page 50.

  3. Question 3Is it illegal to drive under the influence of prescription or over-the-counter drugs in Wisconsin?

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    A: Yes, it is illegal to drive under the influence of any drugs. It is illegal to drive under the influence of any drugs, including prescription and non-prescription drugs. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 9: Dangerous Driving Behaviors — A. Alcohol, Drugs and Driving, page 53.

  4. Question 4How many questions are on the Wisconsin Highway Signs Test?

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    B: 15. The Highway Signs Test has 15 questions. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 1: Driving Test Requirements — B. Highway Signs Test, page 5.

  5. Question 5At an uncontrolled intersection with no signs or signals, whom should you yield to?

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    A: Vehicles coming from the right. At uncontrolled intersections, yield to vehicles coming from the right. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — A. Right-Of-Way, page 13.

  6. Question 6Using the four-second rule, you pick a fixed object ahead and start counting. You reach the object before you finish saying "one thousand four." What does this mean?

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    B: You are driving too fast. The handbook says that if you reach the object before you finish counting to "one thousand four," you are going too fast and should slow down. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — B. Understanding Vehicle Speed, page 14.

  7. Question 7What is the maximum speed limit in outlying parts of Wisconsin cities and villages with no posted limit?

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    B: 35 mph. The maximum in outlying parts of cities and villages with no posted limit is 35 mph. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — B. Understanding Vehicle Speed, page 14.

  8. Question 8Where should you begin slowing down when leaving a highway?

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    A: In the deceleration lane (off-ramp). The deceleration lane (off-ramp) is where you gradually slow down. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — B. Understanding Vehicle Speed, page 14.

  9. Question 9Why should you avoid coasting in neutral while driving?

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    A: You lose full control of the vehicle. Stay in gear so you have full control over your vehicle; do not coast in neutral. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — D. Stopping, page 16.

  10. Question 10Trees, buildings and parked cars block your view at an intersection. How should you approach it?

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    A: At a slow pace. Approach a blocked intersection at a slow pace. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — C. Intersections, page 15.

  11. Question 11During what hours must you use headlights in Wisconsin?

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    A: From a half hour past sunset to a half hour before sunrise. Headlights are required from a half hour past sunset to a half hour before sunrise. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — K. Communication, page 25.

  12. Question 12You park uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

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    A: All the way to the left. Uphill with a curb, turn your wheels all the way to the left before putting the car in park. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking, page 23.

  13. Question 13What is the hand signal for stopping or slowing down?

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    A: Arm pointing down toward the ground. To show you are stopping or slowing, point your hand to the ground. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — K. Communication, page 25.

  14. Question 14A yellow diamond sign shows a car with wavy skid marks. What does it mean?

    yellow and black diamond road sign
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    A: Slippery when wet; slow down. The Slippery When Wet sign warns the road ahead may be slippery; slow down. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — A. Warning, page 26.

  15. Question 15Which vehicle in a funeral procession must obey traffic signs and signals?

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    A: The first vehicle. The first vehicle in the line must follow traffic signs and signals; do not cut into the line. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 6: Driving Situations — F. Funeral Processions, page 47.

  16. Question 16You see a vehicle stopped on the side of the road ahead. How can you warn drivers behind you?

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    A: Tap your brake pedal three or four times. Warn vehicles behind you by tapping your brake pedal three or four times. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 8: Handling Emergencies — A. Avoiding Crashes, page 50.

  17. Question 17A medicine label says not to operate heavy machinery. Does this apply to driving?

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    A: Yes, it includes motor vehicles. If the label says not to operate heavy machinery, this includes motor vehicles. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 9: Dangerous Driving Behaviors — A. Alcohol, Drugs and Driving, page 53.

  18. Question 18How many questions must you answer correctly to pass the Wisconsin Highway Signs Test?

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    B: 12 of 15. You need 12 correct answers out of 15 (80%) to pass the signs test. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 1: Driving Test Requirements — B. Highway Signs Test, page 5.

  19. Question 19How far away should you stop for a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane?

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    B: At least 10 feet. Stop at least ten feet away until the person is off the roadway. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — A. Right-Of-Way, page 13.

  20. Question 20A vehicle is driving right next to you on a multi-lane road. What does the handbook suggest?

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    A: Move ahead of it or drop behind it when safe. Move ahead or behind the vehicle when safe to keep space all around your car. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — F. Space Between Vehicles, page 16.

  21. Question 21May you exceed the speed limit to pass another vehicle in Wisconsin?

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    C: No, never. You cannot drive over the speed limit to pass other vehicles. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — B. Understanding Vehicle Speed, page 14.

  22. Question 22You miss your exit on a highway. What should you do?

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    A: Go on to the next exit and come back. Do not back up; go on to the next exit and re-enter the road. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — I. Backing, page 22.

  23. Question 23Why does the handbook recommend slowing down early before a stop?

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    A: It allows a more gradual, safer stop. Slowing earlier allows a more gradual and safer stop; stopping without warning can cause a rear-end crash. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — D. Stopping, page 16.

  24. Question 24When crossing a multi-lane road, what must you be sure of before you go?

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    A: There is enough room to get all the way across. Make sure there is enough room to get all the way across before crossing traffic. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — F. Space Between Vehicles, page 17.

  25. Question 25How much farther do high beams let you see compared with low beams?

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    A: About twice as far. High beams let you see twice as far as low beams. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — K. Communication, page 25.

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