Question 1 of 65 Road signs
A sign shaped like a long sideways triangle (a pennant) warns of:
A A. A no-passing zoneB B. A yield sign aheadC C. A road that narrowsD D. A sharp curve to the left
Question 2 of 65 Road signs
You come to this sign. There is no stop line and no crosswalk. Where should you stop?
A A. In the middle of the intersection, so you can see both waysB B. Before you enter the intersection, where you can seeC C. Next to the sign post, even if you cannot seeD D. Nowhere; with no line you only need to slow down
Question 3 of 65 Road signs
This sign is posted at a crossroad. Which move may you not make?
A A. A left turnB B. A right turnC C. Going straight acrossD D. A stop at the line
Question 4 of 65 Road signs
A sign in bright yellow-green is most likely to warn of:
A A. A sharp curve on a fast roadB B. A road closed for repairs aheadC C. A steep hill that trucks must avoidD D. A school, people walking, or bikes
Question 5 of 65 Road signs
Where would you expect to see this sign?
A A. On the outside edge of a sharp curveB B. At a crosswalk near a school or parkC C. On a one-way road near an exitD D. Where a lane comes to an end
Question 6 of 65 Road signs
A sign over a lane says "RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT". You are in that lane. What must you do?
A A. Go straight if no one is behind youB B. Turn right at the intersectionC C. Turn left from that laneD D. Stop and wait for a green arrow
Question 7 of 65 Road signs
A school zone sign has a plaque that says "WHEN FLASHING". What does it mean?
A A. The school speed limit always appliesB B. You must stop when the lights flashC C. The lower limit applies while lights flashD D. Children cross only when the lights flash
Question 8 of 65 Road signs
What does this blue sign beside the highway tell you?
A A. Fuel is available at or near the next exitB B. A fuel tanker may be on the roadC C. You must stop for a vehicle checkD D. The highway has a rest area with no services
Question 9 of 65 Road signs
What does this sign tell you to do?
A A. Stop and wait for the road to openB B. Use the shoulder to get past the workC C. Follow the signs around a closed roadD D. Turn around and go back the way you came
Question 10 of 65 Road signs
Signs that are wider than they are tall, in green, usually:
A A. Tell you a rule you must obeyB B. Give directions and distancesC C. Warn of road workD D. Mark a school zone
Question 11 of 65 Road signs
What does this sign tell you?
A A. A public park is just aheadB B. A hospital zone is just aheadC C. A school is near and children may crossD D. The road ahead is for people on foot only
Question 12 of 65 Road signs
What does this sign tell you to do?
A A. Turn right at the next streetB B. Stay in the right lane until the road endsC C. Pass to the right of the island aheadD D. Move right to let faster cars pass you
Question 13 of 65 Road signs
You pass a sign that says "END ROAD WORK". What does it mean?
A A. A new work zone beginsB B. You have left the work zoneC C. The road ahead is closedD D. Workers are just ahead of you
Question 14 of 65 Road signs
What does this round yellow sign warn you about?
A A. A traffic circle is aheadB B. A rest area with fuel is aheadC C. The road ahead has no exitD D. A railroad crossing is ahead
Question 15 of 65 Road signs
What is not allowed where this sign is posted?
A A. Turning rightB B. Going straightC C. Changing lanesD D. Turning left
Question 16 of 65 Rules of the road · Right of way
A school bus ahead of you has flashing yellow lights. What does this mean?
A A. It is letting children off nowB B. You may pass it with careC C. It is getting ready to stopD D. It is broken down
Question 17 of 65 Rules of the road · Licensing and insurance
In Wisconsin, you drive a friend's car. Whose job is it to make sure the car is insured?
A A. Only the owner'sB B. Yours, as the driverC C. The insurance company'sD D. No one's, if the trip is short
Question 18 of 65 Rules of the road · Turning, passing and lanes
You are waiting to turn left with oncoming traffic. How should you hold your front wheels?
A A. Straight ahead until you start to turnB B. Turned to the left, ready to goC C. Turned a little to the rightD D. It does not matter how they point
Question 19 of 65 Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties
What kind of drug is alcohol?
A A. A stimulant that speeds you upB B. A depressant that slows the brainC C. A vitamin that the body needsD D. A pain reliever with no side effects
Question 20 of 65 Rules of the road · Speed and following distance
You are going too fast as you enter a curve. What is the best thing to do?
A A. Brake hard in the middle of the curveB B. Speed up so you get through it fasterC C. Turn the wheel sharply toward the insideD D. Ease off the gas and steer smoothly through it
Question 21 of 65 Rules of the road · Safe driving and hazards
Your car starts to hydroplane on a wet road. What should you do?
A A. Ease off the gas and keep the wheel straightB B. Brake hard until the car stopsC C. Speed up to push through the waterD D. Turn the wheel sharply to the side
Question 22 of 65 Rules of the road · Turning, passing and lanes
To make a right turn, where should your car be?
A A. In the left lane, ready to swing wideB B. In the middle of the road, near the lineC C. In any lane that has room for youD D. In the right lane, close to the curb
Question 23 of 65 Rules of the road · Parking and stopping
In Wisconsin, when should parking lights be used by themselves?
A A. Only when parked and idlingB B. When driving at duskC C. When driving in light fogD D. When following another car at night
Question 24 of 65 Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties
A medicine label says "Do not operate heavy machinery." What should you do?
A A. Drive as normal; cars are not machineryB B. Drive only on quiet roads or highwaysC C. Drive with the windows open to stay alertD D. Do not drive until you know how it affects you
Question 25 of 65 Rules of the road · Turning, passing and lanes
According to the Wisconsin handbook, when may you use a paved shoulder to go around another car?
A A. Whenever the shoulder is wide enoughB B. Only when traffic is backed upC C. Never, under any conditionsD D. Only if it is stopped or turning left
Question 26 of 65 Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties
What does eating a large meal before drinking do?
A A. It stops alcohol from affecting youB B. It lets you drive safely after drinkingC C. It slows how fast alcohol is absorbedD D. It removes alcohol from your blood
Question 27 of 65 Rules of the road · Right of way
You are pulling out of a driveway onto a street. Who must you yield to?
A A. Only cars coming from the left sideB B. No one, as long as you signal firstC C. All traffic and people walkingD D. Only large trucks and buses
Question 28 of 65 Rules of the road · Safe driving and hazards
How should you use the gas and brakes on snow?
A A. Gently and smoothlyB B. Hard and fastC C. Only the parking brakeD D. Pump them quickly
Question 29 of 65 Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties
In nearly every state, what is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers 21 and over?
A A. 0.08 percentB B. 0.10 percentC C. 0.15 percentD D. 0.20 percent
Question 30 of 65 Rules of the road · Right of way
When you enter a roundabout, who has the right-of-way?
A A. Traffic entering the roundaboutB B. The largest vehicle, such as a truckC C. Traffic already in the roundaboutD D. The driver on the right
Question 31 of 65 Rules of the road · Speed and following distance
Why does it usually take longer to stop when you are going downhill?
A A. Gravity keeps pulling the car forwardB B. Brakes are weaker when the car tiltsC C. Tires lose air pressure on a slopeD D. The engine adds power on the way down
Question 32 of 65 Rules of the road · Sharing the road
An orange triangle with a red border on the back of a vehicle means:
A A. It carries dangerous goodsB B. It is a slow-moving vehicleC C. It is a school bus or vanD D. It is broken down or stalled
Question 33 of 65 Rules of the road · Sharing the road
A large truck ahead is signaling a right turn and has swung left. What should you do?
A A. Pass it quickly on the right sideB B. Honk and squeeze by on the leftC C. Stay back and do not pass on the rightD D. Pull up close behind it and wait
Question 34 of 65 Rules of the road · Parking and stopping
The Wisconsin handbook says how far to stay from the cars ahead and behind after you parallel park. How far?
A A. At least half a footB B. At least 2 feetC C. At least 5 feetD D. At least 8 feet
Question 35 of 65 Rules of the road · Right of way
You want to make a U-turn where it is legal. Who must you yield to?
A A. Only cars coming toward youB B. No one, as long as you signalC C. Only the cars behind youD D. All other traffic and pedestrians
Question 36 of 65 Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties
What is a likely result of driving while your license is suspended?
A A. Your license is given back earlyB B. A small fine like a parking ticketC C. More fines and a longer suspension or jailD D. No penalty as long as you drive safely
Question 37 of 65 Rules of the road · Signals and pavement markings
A traffic light shows a steady red light and a green arrow pointing right. What may you do?
A A. Turn right with care, yielding to people crossingB B. Go straight once cross traffic clearsC C. Turn left after a full stopD D. Nothing until the red light turns green
Question 38 of 65 Rules of the road · Signals and pavement markings
You reach an intersection where the traffic lights are not working at all. In general, what should you do?
A A. Go through at normal speedB B. Treat it as an all-way stopC C. Treat it as a yield for you onlyD D. Turn around and find another road
Question 39 of 65 Rules of the road · Speed and following distance
The road is wet from rain. What should you do?
A A. Keep your usual speed and laneB B. Slow down and leave more spaceC C. Use cruise control to stay steadyD D. Follow closer to see the road better
Question 40 of 65 Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties
What is the only thing that sobers up a person who has been drinking?
A A. Black coffeeB B. A cold showerC C. TimeD D. Fresh air
Question 41 of 65 Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties
Your friend has been drinking and wants to drive you home. What should you do?
A A. Find another way home, like a sober driverB B. Ride along and keep them talking so they stay awakeC C. Drive with them but make sure you buckle upD D. Let them drive slowly on back roads
Question 42 of 65 Rules of the road · Right of way
A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing and its stop arm out on a two-lane road. What must you do?
A A. Pass slowly if no children are seenB B. Stop only if you are behind the busC C. Sound your horn and go aroundD D. Stop, whichever way you are going
Question 43 of 65 Rules of the road · Licensing and insurance
A Wisconsin permit holder wants to practice after dark. Who must sit in the seat beside them?
A A. Any licensed driver 18 or olderB B. Any parent, even without a licenseC C. An instructor or a licensed person 25 or olderD D. A friend with a probationary license
Question 44 of 65 Rules of the road · Signals and pavement markings
Arrows painted in your lane show:
A A. Where you may park along the curbB B. Where people on foot may crossC C. Which way traffic in that lane may goD D. The speed limit for that lane
Question 45 of 65 Rules of the road · Safe driving and hazards
Why should you keep your windshield clean?
A A. Dirt and glare make it harder to seeB B. It helps the car go a little fasterC C. It helps you save some fuelD D. It only makes the car look nice
Question 46 of 65 Rules of the road · Signals and pavement markings
A broken yellow line is on your side of the center. What does it mean?
A A. You may never pass hereB B. You may pass only on the rightC C. The lane is for turning onlyD D. You may pass when it is safe
Question 47 of 65 Rules of the road · Parking and stopping
Why should you not park next to a fire hydrant?
A A. Its paint can scratch your carB B. The space is kept for city workersC C. Water may leak out onto your carD D. Fire crews need to reach it quickly
Question 48 of 65 Rules of the road · Safe driving and hazards
Where is ice most likely to form first?
A A. On roads in tunnelsB B. On busy city streets at noonC C. On bridges and overpassesD D. On roads near the coast
Question 49 of 65 Rules of the road · Right of way
Another car is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?
A A. Speed up so it cannot passB B. Move toward the center lineC C. Brake hard to let it back inD D. Stay right and do not speed up
Question 50 of 65 Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties
In Wisconsin, how many demerit points within any 12-month period cost you your driving privilege?
A A. 6 or moreB B. 8 or moreC C. 12 or moreD D. 15 or more
Question 51 of 65 Rules of the road · Right of way
You arrive at a T-intersection at the same time as a car on the through road to your right. Who goes first?
A A. You, since it is on your rightB B. The car turning leftC C. The car on the through roadD D. Whoever is going faster
Question 52 of 65 Rules of the road · Emergencies and equipment
When should you adjust your seat and mirrors?
A A. While driving on the highwayB B. Before you start to driveC C. Only when you buy the carD D. While waiting at a red light
Question 53 of 65 Rules of the road · Parking and stopping
How should you back out of an angled parking space?
A A. Quickly, before other cars comeB B. Using only your side mirrorsC C. Slowly, looking all around youD D. With your horn held down
Question 54 of 65 Rules of the road · Safe driving and hazards
When should you turn on your headlights?
A A. Only after the sun has fully setB B. Any time it is hard to seeC C. Only in cities with streetlightsD D. Only on highways
Question 55 of 65 Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties
In Wisconsin, what alcohol concentration is allowed for a driver under 21?
A A. 0.00%B B. 0.02%C C. 0.04%D D. 0.08%
Question 56 of 65 Rules of the road · Signals and pavement markings
What does a steady green light mean?
A A. Go at once, since green means you have the roadB B. Stop first and then go when it is clearC C. Go if the way is clear, yielding as neededD D. Only turns are allowed until the light changes
Question 57 of 65 Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties
How do the alcohol rules for drivers under 21 compare with those for adults?
A A. They are the same as the rules for adultsB B. They are less strict, since teens drink lessC C. They apply only when driving at nightD D. They are stricter, with a very low limit
Question 58 of 65 Rules of the road · Speed and following distance
A tailgater is behind you and you need to stop ahead. What should you do?
A A. Brake early and gentlyB B. Brake late and hardC C. Speed up and then stopD D. Turn on your hazards and stop at once
Question 59 of 65 Rules of the road · Signals and pavement markings
The light is green, but traffic is backed up on the far side of the intersection. What should you do?
A A. Pull into the intersection and wait there for roomB B. Wait until there is room to clear the intersectionC C. Sound your horn to move traffic alongD D. Use the crosswalk to wait out of the way of others
Question 60 of 65 Rules of the road · Safe driving and hazards
Water is flowing across the road ahead. What should you do?
A A. Drive through it fastB B. Follow the car ahead through itC C. Turn around and find another wayD D. Drive slowly through the middle
Question 61 of 65 Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties
In most states, what must you be able to show if police ask after a crash or stop?
A A. Your birth certificateB B. Proof of insuranceC C. Your car's repair recordsD D. A receipt for your last fuel stop
Question 62 of 65 Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties
In Wisconsin, what happens if you refuse a police officer's request for an alcohol (PAC) test?
A A. You get a warning on a first refusalB B. You lose your privileges for at least one yearC C. You lose your license for 120 daysD D. You pay a fine but keep your license
Question 63 of 65 Rules of the road · Sharing the road
You stop behind a large truck on an uphill slope. Why should you leave extra space?
A A. It may roll back when it starts to moveB B. It may need to back up to make a turnC C. Its exhaust is too hot to be nearD D. It may drop part of its load on you
Question 64 of 65 Rules of the road · Turning, passing and lanes
On a highway with several lanes, which lane should slower traffic use?
A A. The left laneB B. The right laneC C. The middle laneD D. The shoulder
Question 65 of 65 Rules of the road · Right of way
Your light turns green, but an ambulance with flashing lights and a siren is coming. What should you do?
A A. Stay stopped and let it go byB B. Go, since you have the green lightC C. Turn right to get out of the wayD D. Speed up to clear the intersection
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