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Wisconsin DMV permit practice test 3

25 questions written from the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126), covering parking, signals and pavement markings, road signs, sharing the road, emergencies 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 1You park uphill on a road with no curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

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    B: All the way to the right. Uphill without a curb, turn your wheels all the way to the right. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking, page 23.

  2. Question 2A traffic light is not working because of a power outage. How should you treat the intersection?

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    A: As if the signal were a stop sign. If a traffic light loses power or is not working right, proceed as if the signal were a stop sign. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls — A. Traffic Signals, page 36.

  3. Question 3What does a yellow diamond sign with a plus-shaped cross mean?

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    A: A crossroad (intersection) is ahead. The Intersection / Cross Road sign warns of a place where two or more roads cross. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — A. Warning, page 26.

  4. Question 4How much room should you give a snowplow with flashing lights?

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    A: At least 200 feet. Give snowplows at least 200 feet of room when their lights are flashing red, amber or green. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 7: Driving Conditions — C. Winter, page 49.

  5. Question 5How should you use anti-lock brakes (ABS) in an emergency stop?

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    A: Apply firm, continuous pressure to the brake pedal. With ABS, apply firm, continuous pressure until the vehicle stops or the danger passes. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 8: Handling Emergencies — A. Avoiding Crashes, page 50.

  6. Question 6What is the only thing that will sober you up after drinking?

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    A: Time. Time is the only thing that will sober you up. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 9: Dangerous Driving Behaviors — A. Alcohol, Drugs and Driving, page 53.

  7. Question 7How many questions are on the Wisconsin Class D knowledge test?

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    C: 50. The knowledge test on traffic laws includes 50 questions. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 1: Driving Test Requirements — C. Knowledge Test, page 5.

  8. Question 8At an uncontrolled T-intersection, which traffic has the right-of-way?

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    B: Cross traffic on the through road. You should yield to cross traffic in an uncontrolled T-intersection. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — A. Right-Of-Way, page 13.

  9. Question 9In which situation should you leave additional seconds of following distance?

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    A: When following a motorcycle or bicycle. Extra space is needed when following trucks, buses, vans, motorcycles or bicycles, among other situations. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — F. Space Between Vehicles, page 17.

  10. Question 10Why can driving much slower than other traffic be dangerous?

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    B: Vehicles can back up behind you and cause a crash. Going too slow can cause vehicles to back up behind you and lead to a crash, and you could be ticketed. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — B. Understanding Vehicle Speed, page 14.

  11. Question 11What is a shared center lane used for?

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    A: Left turns or U-turns by vehicles from either direction. The shared center lane is only for vehicles turning left or making a U-turn, from either direction. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls — C. Special Lanes, page 40.

  12. Question 12You pass a driver who has been pulled over by police. What does the handbook advise?

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    A: Do not look at the roadside activity; it could cause a crash. Do not look at drivers who have been pulled over or other roadside activity, as this could cause a crash. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — E. Sight Distance Rule, page 16.

  13. Question 13While making a turn, may you change lanes?

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    B: No, stay in your lane while turning. Stay in your lane while you make your turn and do not change lanes while turning. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — G. Turning, page 18.

  14. Question 14An oncoming driver does not dim their high beams. Where should you look?

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    A: Toward the right side of the road. If an oncoming driver forgets to dim, look toward the right side of the road. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — K. Communication, page 25.

  15. Question 15You park facing downhill. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

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    A: All the way to the right. When parked downhill, turn your wheels all the way to the right and set the emergency brake. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking, page 23.

  16. Question 16In Wisconsin, when may you turn left on a steady red light?

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    A: When turning from a one-way street onto a one-way street, after stopping. You may turn left on red from a one-way onto a one-way street after stopping and yielding. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls — A. Traffic Signals, page 36.

  17. Question 17What does the Divided Highway warning sign tell you?

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    A: The road ahead becomes divided by a physical barrier such as a guardrail or median. The Divided Highway sign means traffic going in opposite directions will be separated by a physical barrier ahead. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — A. Warning, page 26.

  18. Question 18What is the minimum age to operate a farm tractor on Wisconsin highways?

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    C: 16. No one under 16 years old can operate a farm tractor or self-propelled farm machinery on highways. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 7: Driving Conditions — D. Farm Safety/Rural Driving, page 49.

  19. Question 19What are the three options the handbook lists for avoiding a crash?

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    A: Stop, turn or speed up. The three options are to stop, turn or speed up. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 8: Handling Emergencies — A. Avoiding Crashes, page 50.

  20. Question 20In Wisconsin, how is any amount of a controlled substance in your system treated while driving?

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    A: The same as operating impaired. The handbook says any amount of a controlled substance is the same as operating impaired. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 9: Dangerous Driving Behaviors — A. Alcohol, Drugs and Driving, page 53.

  21. Question 21How many correct answers are needed to pass the Wisconsin knowledge test?

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    C: 40. You must answer 40 of the 50 questions (80%) correctly. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 1: Driving Test Requirements — C. Knowledge Test, page 5.

  22. Question 22You are making a U-turn where U-turns are allowed. Whom must you yield to?

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    A: Approaching vehicles. A driver making a U-turn (or a left turn) must let approaching vehicles go first. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — A. Right-Of-Way, page 13.

  23. Question 23Someone is following you too closely. What should you do?

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    A: Slowly reduce your speed to encourage them to go around. If someone is tailgating, slowly reduce speed; this should encourage them to drive around you. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — F. Space Between Vehicles, page 17.

  24. Question 24The posted speed limit is the maximum. When should you drive slower than the limit?

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    B: When visibility or road conditions call for it. You may need to go slower than the limit depending on visibility and road conditions. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — B. Understanding Vehicle Speed, page 14.

  25. Question 25Above a reversible lane you see a red X. What does it mean?

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    A: The lane is closed. In reversible lanes, a red X means the lane is closed. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls — C. Special Lanes, page 40.

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