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Wisconsin DMV permit practice test 7

25 questions written from the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126), covering road signs, sharing the road, emergencies, alcohol and drugs, licensing laws and penalties 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 1A yellow diamond sign shows a stop sign symbol with an arrow above it. What does it mean?

    yellow and black and red diamond road sign
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    A: A stop sign is ahead; slow down so you can stop. The Stop Ahead sign warns of a stop sign ahead so you can slow down and stop safely. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — A. Warning, page 27.

  2. Question 2A school bus stopped with flashing red lights is on the opposite side of an undivided two-lane road. What must you do?

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    A: Stop. You must stop whether the bus is on your side or the opposite side of the road. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 10: Sharing the Road — C. School Buses, page 55.

  3. Question 3Your brakes stop working. What should you do first?

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    A: Pump the brake pedal several times. If brakes fail, pump the brake pedal several times, then use the parking brake and look for a safe place to stop. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 8: Handling Emergencies — C. Roadside Emergencies, page 52.

  4. Question 4What does the handbook say about marijuana and driving?

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    A: Studies show people who use marijuana make more mistakes while driving. Studies have shown that people who use marijuana make more mistakes while driving. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 9: Dangerous Driving Behaviors — A. Alcohol, Drugs and Driving, page 53.

  5. Question 5Before the Wisconsin skills test begins, what does the DMV examiner do?

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    A: Checks over your car to make sure it is safe to drive. The examiner checks the car's horn, lights and signals, license plates, doors, mirrors and more to make sure it is safe. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 1: Driving Test Requirements — D. Skills Test, page 6.

  6. Question 6At a roundabout, should you yield to semitrucks?

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    A: Yes. The handbook's roundabout steps include yielding to semitrucks. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 6: Driving Situations — A. Roundabouts, page 43.

  7. Question 7How many lanes should you move at a time when changing lanes?

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    A: One. Move one lane at a time and signal before each lane change. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — H. Passing, page 21.

  8. Question 8Which vehicles may NOT drive in a Wisconsin flex lane?

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    A: Large trucks. No large trucks can drive in the flex lane. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls — C. Special Lanes, page 42.

  9. Question 9You see flashing emergency lights behind you from a police car. What should you do first?

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    A: Pull off to the right-hand side of the road. If stopped by law enforcement, pull off to the right-hand side of the road. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 6: Driving Situations — D. Traffic Stops, page 46.

  10. Question 10When should a Y-turn be used?

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    A: On residential streets too narrow for a U-turn. A Y-turn should only be used in residential areas on streets too narrow for a U-turn. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — G. Turning, page 21.

  11. Question 11After you see one deer cross the road, what should you expect?

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    A: More deer may follow. Watch for more than one deer. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 6: Driving Situations — E. Watch for Deer, page 47.

  12. Question 12After parallel parking, how much space should you leave from the vehicles in front and behind?

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    A: At least 2 feet. You should be at least 2 feet away from the vehicle in front of you and behind you. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking, page 24.

  13. Question 13You are stopped at a red light and it turns green. What must you do before going?

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    A: Allow cross traffic to clear the intersection. When the light turns green, you must allow cross traffic to clear before you go ahead. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls — A. Traffic Signals, page 37.

  14. Question 14A yellow diamond sign contains a counterclockwise circular arrow symbol. What does it warn of?

    yellow and black diamond road sign
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    A: A roundabout ahead. The Roundabout Ahead sign contains a counterclockwise symbol. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — A. Warning, page 27.

  15. Question 15When may you proceed after stopping for a school bus?

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    A: When the red lights stop flashing. You can proceed once the red lights on the school bus have stopped flashing. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 10: Sharing the Road — C. School Buses, page 55.

  16. Question 16You pull the parking brake after your brakes fail and the car starts to skid. What should you do?

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    A: Release the parking brake. If you start to skid, take off the parking brake. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 8: Handling Emergencies — C. Roadside Emergencies, page 52.

  17. Question 17Which maneuver is listed as one you may be asked to perform on the Wisconsin skills test?

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    A: A Y-turn. The skills test includes maneuvers such as a Y-turn, roadside stop/start and parking. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 1: Driving Test Requirements — D. Skills Test, page 6.

  18. Question 18After passing a vehicle, when is it safe to return to the driving lane?

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    A: When you see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. Once you see both headlights of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror, it is safe to return. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — H. Passing, page 22.

  19. Question 19Why do some freeway entrance ramps have traffic signals (ramp meters)?

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    A: To space out merging vehicles and reduce congestion. Ramp meters evenly space vehicles merging onto the freeway, reducing congestion. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 6: Driving Situations — B. Metered Ramps, page 45.

  20. Question 20During a traffic stop, where should you keep your hands?

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    A: On top of the steering wheel in plain sight. Put your hands on top of the steering wheel in plain sight and avoid sudden movements. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 6: Driving Situations — D. Traffic Stops, page 47.

  21. Question 21What is the first step of a Y-turn?

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    A: Signal right, check traffic, pull as far right as possible and stop. Step 1: signal right, check traffic and mirrors, pull as far right as possible and stop. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 3: The Basics — G. Turning, page 21.

  22. Question 22What do bald tires do?

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    A: Reduce traction and increase stopping distance. Bald tires reduce traction and increase stopping distance. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 7: Driving Conditions, page 48.

  23. Question 23What does a steady green arrow mean?

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    A: You may turn in the direction of the arrow; oncoming and crossing traffic should be stopped. A steady green arrow allows a turn in the arrow's direction with no oncoming or crossing traffic, but still watch for pedestrians. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls — A. Traffic Signals, page 37.

  24. Question 24What colors may a School Crossing or School Zone sign be in Wisconsin?

    fluorescent yellow-green and black pentagon road sign
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    A: Fluorescent green or yellow. School Crossing and School Zone signs may be fluorescent green or yellow. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — A. Warning, page 27.

  25. Question 25On a divided highway with a barrier, a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on the other side. Must you stop?

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    A: No. If you are on a divided highway and not on the bus's side, you do not need to stop. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 10: Sharing the Road — C. School Buses, page 55.

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