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Wisconsin road signs practice test

Wisconsin DMV applicants take a separate road signs test. Highway Signs Test: 15 questions, 12 correct (80%) to pass; no appointment needed. Practise the 43 sign questions we wrote from the Wisconsin handbook, then drill every common sign.

Wisconsin handbook sign questions

43 questions

  1. Question 1A school crossing guard signals you to stop while your traffic light is green. What should you do?

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    A: Follow the crossing guard and stop. You must follow the directions of police, crossing guards and other workers even if they differ from the light or sign. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs, page 26.

  2. Question 2What color and shape are most warning signs?

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    A: Yellow diamond with black letters or symbols. Warning signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols, and most are diamond-shaped. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — A. Warning, page 26.

  3. Question 3A 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.

  4. Question 4What 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.

  5. Question 5What 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.

  6. Question 6A yellow diamond sign shows a traffic signal symbol. What should you do?

    yellow and black and red and green diamond road sign
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    A: Be ready to slow down and stop for a signal ahead. The Signal Ahead sign means stop lights are ahead; be ready to slow down and stop. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — A. Warning, page 26.

  7. Question 7What does a yellow diamond sign with a leaping deer mean?

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    A: Deer are very likely to cross the road here; be alert. In Deer Crossing areas, deer are very likely to cross the road, so be alert. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — A. Warning, page 26.

  8. Question 8A 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.

  9. Question 9What 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.

  10. Question 10What does the 2-Way Traffic warning sign tell you?

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    A: You are leaving a one-way road and entering a road with opposing traffic. The 2-Way Traffic sign appears when you leave a one-way roadway and enter one with opposing traffic. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — A. Warning, page 27.

  11. Question 11A yellow diamond sign shows a stop sign symbol with an arrow above it. What does it mean?

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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.

  12. Question 12A yellow diamond sign contains a counterclockwise circular arrow symbol. What does it warn of?

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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.

  13. Question 13What colors may a School Crossing or School Zone sign be in Wisconsin?

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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.

  14. Question 14What do regulatory signs tell you?

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    A: The rules of the road. Regulatory signs tell you the rules of the road; they are white or red and square, rectangular or a special shape. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — B. Regulatory, page 28.

  15. Question 15Where is a Do Not Enter sign typically used?

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    A: On exit ramps going the wrong direction and on one-way streets. Do Not Enter signs are used on exit ramps going the wrong direction and on one-way streets. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — B. Regulatory, page 28.

  16. Question 16A white Speed Limit sign shows the maximum speed allowed under what conditions?

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    A: Good driving conditions. The speed limit indicates the maximum speed you can drive in good driving conditions. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — B. Regulatory, page 28.

  17. Question 17What does a Keep Right sign mean?

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    A: A traffic island or obstacle divides the road ahead; keep to the right of it. Keep Right means a traffic island or obstacle divides the road ahead. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — B. Regulatory, page 28.

  18. Question 18What shape is a stop sign?

    red and white octagon road sign
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    A: Eight-sided (octagon). The stop sign has eight sides and is red with white letters. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — B. Regulatory, page 29.

  19. Question 19What must you do at a stop sign?

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    A: Come to a complete stop and wait until your path is clear. At a stop sign you must come to a complete stop and wait until your path is clear. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — B. Regulatory, page 29.

  20. Question 20What does a triangle-shaped sign with reflective orange markings on the back of a vehicle mean?

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    A: Slow-moving vehicle that may travel 25 mph or less. The Slow Moving Vehicle emblem marks a vehicle that could travel at 25 mph or less. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — B. Regulatory, page 29.

  21. Question 21What does a downward-pointing red and white triangle mean?

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    A: Yield the right-of-way to other vehicles. The Yield sign means you must yield right-of-way to other vehicles. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — B. Regulatory, page 29.

  22. Question 22What shape and color is the No Passing Zone sign?

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    A: Yellow pennant with black lettering. The No Passing Zone sign is a yellow pennant with black lettering. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — B. Regulatory, page 29.

  23. Question 23What does a Reserved Parking sign for vehicles with DIS or DIS VET plates mean?

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    A: Only vehicles with a valid disabled parking permit or disabled plates may park there. You may park there only with a valid disabled parking identification permit or disabled license plate. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — B. Regulatory, page 29.

  24. Question 24What color are construction and maintenance signs?

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    A: Orange with black lettering. Construction signs are orange diamonds or rectangles with black lettering and symbols. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — C. Construction, page 30.

  25. Question 25What 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.

  26. Question 26An orange sign warns of a flagger ahead. What must you do?

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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.

  27. Question 27According 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.

  28. Question 28What 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.

  29. Question 29What 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.

  30. Question 30What 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.

  31. Question 31What 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.

  32. Question 32How 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.

  33. Question 33What 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.

  34. Question 34What does a U.S. Route number sign look like?

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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.

  35. Question 35What does an Interstate Highway route sign look like?

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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.

  36. Question 36Which 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.

  37. Question 37What does a Wisconsin county road sign look like?

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    A: A white rectangle with rounded edges and black lettering. The county sign is rectangular with rounded edges, white with black lettering. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — G. Route Number, page 33.

  38. Question 38What does a round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR mean?

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    A: A railroad crossing is ahead. The round yellow Railroad Crossing Warning sign means there is a railroad crossing ahead. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — H. Railroad Crossing, page 34.

  39. Question 39What does the white X-shaped crossbuck sign at a railroad mean?

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    A: Yield to trains crossing. The crossbuck marks a railroad crossing, and you must yield to trains. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — H. Railroad Crossing, page 34.

  40. Question 40What does an "Exempt" sign at a railroad crossing mean?

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    A: Certain vehicles are not required to stop before crossing. An Exempt sign means certain vehicles are not required to stop before crossing. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — H. Railroad Crossing, page 34.

  41. Question 41What is the blue sign posted at every highway-railroad crossing for?

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    A: It lists a phone number to report problems or emergencies. The blue Report Problem or Emergency sign lists a number to report unsafe conditions such as a stuck vehicle or failed warning light. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — H. Railroad Crossing, page 35.

  42. Question 42A sign reads SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 15 WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT. When does the 15 mph limit apply?

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    A: When children are visible. In a school zone, when children are visible you cannot exceed the posted speed. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — B. Regulatory, page 28.

  43. Question 43What does the Reduced Speed Ahead sign mean?

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    A: Slow down; a lower speed limit is coming. Reduced Speed Ahead means you should slow down for what is ahead. Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126): Section 4: Signs — B. Regulatory, page 28.

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