Wisconsin Permit Test (DMV Knowledge Test) Practice Test
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Sample practice questions
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- 1. Signs & Signals
A red, eight-sided (octagonal) sign means you must:
- a.Slow down and yield
- b.Make a complete stop, then go when it is safe
- c.Stop only for pedestrians
- d.Merge to your right
Answer: b
Explanation: The octagon is used only for STOP; stop at the line or crosswalk, then proceed when it is safe. (Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, traffic signs)
- 2. Signs & Signals
A steady yellow traffic light means:
- a.Speed up to beat the red
- b.The intersection is closed
- c.Yield to pedestrians only
- d.The light is about to turn red; stop if you can do so safely
Answer: d
Explanation: A steady yellow warns that red is coming; stop if you can do so safely instead of entering on red. (Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, traffic signals)
- 3. Signs & Signals
On the Wisconsin highway signs test, you are shown 15 signs and must correctly identify:
- a.All 15 to pass
- b.At least 12 (80 percent) to pass
- c.At least 8 to pass
- d.Only the regulatory signs
Answer: b
Explanation: The separate highway signs test has 15 questions, and you need 12 correct (80 percent) to pass. (Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, taking the tests)
- 4. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
When you enter a roundabout, you must:
- a.Stop before entering every time
- b.Travel clockwise
- c.Yield to pedestrians and to traffic already in the roundabout
- d.Speed up to merge
Answer: c
Explanation: Enter a roundabout to the right and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and to vehicles already circulating. (Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, roundabouts)
- 5. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
When merging onto a freeway from an entrance ramp, you should:
- a.Stop at the end of the ramp and wait
- b.Match the speed of freeway traffic and merge into a gap
- c.Merge at 30 mph regardless of traffic
- d.Expect traffic to move over for you
Answer: b
Explanation: Use the ramp to reach the speed of freeway traffic, then merge smoothly into an available gap. (Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, freeway driving)
- 6. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
When following or passing a motorcycle, you should:
- a.Share the lane side by side
- b.Give it a full lane and extra following room
- c.Pass with only a few inches of space
- d.Expect it to brake slowly
Answer: b
Explanation: Motorcycles need a full lane and are easy to overlook; give them room and check your blind spots. (Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, sharing the road)
- 7. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
Wisconsin's seat belt law requires that:
- a.Only the driver buckle up
- b.Only children use restraints
- c.Seat belts are optional for adults
- d.All drivers and passengers wear a properly fastened seat belt or child restraint
Answer: d
Explanation: All occupants must be properly restrained, and younger children must use an appropriate child safety seat. (Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, occupant protection)
- 8. Speed & Conditions
In a school zone when children are present, the speed limit is commonly:
- a.15 mph
- b.25 mph
- c.35 mph
- d.45 mph
Answer: a
Explanation: The normal speed limit in a school zone when children are present is 15 mph. (Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, school zones)
- 9. Speed & Conditions
The maximum speed limit posted on many rural Wisconsin freeways and interstates is:
- a.45 mph
- b.55 mph
- c.65 mph
- d.70 mph
Answer: d
Explanation: Rural interstates and freeways are commonly posted up to 70 mph; always obey the posted sign. (Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, speed limits)
- 10. Alcohol, Drugs & Graduated Licensing
For drivers under 21, Wisconsin's 'absolute sobriety' law sets the allowed alcohol concentration at:
- a.The same 0.08 as adults
- b.0.05 percent
- c.0.00 percent (no alcohol at all)
- d.0.02 percent
Answer: c
Explanation: Drivers under 21 must have 0.00 percent BAC; any alcohol in their system while driving is a violation. (Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, absolute sobriety)