Wisconsin DMV permit practice test 5
25 questions written from the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126), covering following and passing, speed limits, lanes, highways and freeways, safe and defensive driving, turns and intersections 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 1Which of these is a reason to increase the space in front of your vehicle?
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A: You are stopped on a hill or incline. Leave extra space if you stop on a hill, approach a railroad crossing, carry a heavy load, or are being tailgated. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — F. Space Between Vehicles, page 17.
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Question 2When merging into traffic, what speed should you try to match?
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A: The speed traffic is currently moving. When you merge, try to enter at the same speed traffic is moving and avoid forcing others to change speed. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — B. Understanding Vehicle Speed, page 14.
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Question 3How are reversible lanes marked on the pavement?
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A: Double dashed yellow lines. Each reversible lane has double dashed yellow lines. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls — C. Special Lanes, page 40.
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Question 4Which emotional state does the handbook say should keep you from driving?
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A: Being very angry or afraid. Do not drive if you are very worried, excited, afraid, angry or depressed. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — K. Communication, page 24.
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Question 5When preparing to turn left, where should you position your vehicle in your lane?
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A: Close to the center line. For a left turn, keep close to the center line and check for pedestrians crossing on the left. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — G. Turning, page 18.
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Question 6A train has just passed at a crossing with two tracks. Before crossing, what should you do?
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A: Wait until the train is far away so you can see the other track is clear. Before crossing double tracks, wait until the train is far away so you can see the tracks are clear. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — H. Railroad Crossing, page 35.
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Question 7When you finish parallel parking, about how far should your vehicle be from the curb?
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A: About 1 foot. You should be about a foot from the curb and at least 2 feet from the vehicles in front and behind. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking, page 24.
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Question 8What does a steady red arrow mean?
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A: Stop and wait for the light to turn green. A steady red arrow means stop and wait for the light to turn green. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls — A. Traffic Signals, page 36.
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Question 9A yellow diamond sign shows two lanes with one line ending (lane reduction). What does it mean?
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A: A lane ends ahead; move to the other lane when safe. The Lane Ends sign shows a lane ending; move to the other lane when it is safe. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — A. Warning, page 26.
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Question 10An ambulance approaches with lights and siren. What should you do?
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A: Pull over to the side of the road and stop until it passes. Pull over to the side and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed; do not stop in the intersection. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 10: Sharing the Road — B. Emergency Vehicles, page 55.
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Question 11After a crash with no injuries, your car can still be driven. What should you do?
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A: Move the vehicle off the road when safe and exchange information. If no one is hurt and you can move, get off the road when safe and exchange license, vehicle and insurance information. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 8: Handling Emergencies — B. Crashes, page 51.
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Question 12How does alcohol affect your driving ability?
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A: It makes it harder to judge distances, speed and movement of other vehicles. Alcohol and drugs affect your thinking and decisions, making it hard to judge distance, speed and movement. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 9: Dangerous Driving Behaviors, page 53.
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Question 13Applicants of what ages may take the Wisconsin knowledge test online for a $10 fee?
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A: 15 to 17. Applicants between ages 15 and 17 may take the knowledge test online for $10. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 1: Driving Test Requirements — C. Knowledge Test, page 5.
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Question 14The light turns green, but pedestrians and a bicyclist are still in the intersection. What should you do?
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A: Yield to them until they clear the intersection. You should yield to pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers who are still in the intersection. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — A. Right-Of-Way, page 13.
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Question 15When may you use a paved shoulder to go around another vehicle?
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A: Only if the vehicle is stopped or making a left turn. You can use a paved shoulder to go around someone only if they are stopped or making a left turn. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — H. Passing, page 21.
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Question 16Are racing and reckless driving allowed on Wisconsin roads?
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A: No, they are illegal. Racing and driving recklessly are not allowed and are illegal. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — B. Understanding Vehicle Speed, page 14.
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Question 17When may a regular car use a reserved lane, such as a bus-only lane?
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A: To turn across it within the next half block. You can travel in a reserved lane if you need to turn across it in the next half of a block. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls — C. Special Lanes, page 41.
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Question 18What is the proper use of a light tap on the horn?
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A: To get another driver's attention. A light tap on the horn signals another driver to get their attention; a hard push warns of an imminent collision. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — K. Communication, page 24.
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Question 19On what kind of road may you make a U-turn in Wisconsin if it is done safely and does not interfere with traffic?
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A: Any rural two-lane highway. You can make a U-turn on any rural two-lane highway if done safely without interfering with traffic. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — G. Turning, page 19.
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Question 20A railroad gate is lowering. What should you do?
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A: Stop; do not drive around or under the gate. Do not drive around a gate or under a raising or lowering gate. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — H. Railroad Crossing, page 35.
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Question 21While parallel parking, when do you straighten your wheel after backing in at an angle?
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A: When your front door passes the back bumper of the vehicle ahead. Once your front door passes the back bumper of the vehicle you are parking behind, straighten your wheel. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking, page 24.
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Question 22You are already in the intersection when the light turns steady yellow. What should you do?
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A: Continue through the intersection. If you are in the intersection when the yellow light comes on, do not stop; continue through. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls — A. Traffic Signals, page 37.
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Question 23What does the Merge warning sign mean?
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A: Traffic from another lane will be merging; adjust to merge safely. The Merge sign shows a lane merge; move over to the next lane when it is safe. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — A. Warning, page 26.
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Question 24You approach an emergency vehicle stopped with its lights flashing on a multi-lane road. What does Wisconsin's move-over rule require?
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A: Move into the lane not nearest the stopped vehicle, or slow down. Move into the lane not nearest the stopped vehicle and stay there until past it, or slow down if you cannot move over. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 10: Sharing the Road — B. Emergency Vehicles, page 55.
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Question 25In Wisconsin, a crash must be reported to police if property damage is at least how much?
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B: $1,000. A crash must be reported if property damage is $1,000 or more. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 8: Handling Emergencies — B. Crashes, page 51.
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