WI DMV Practice Test

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Anyone who operates a motor vehicle or motor-driven cycle on public roadways in Wisconsin is required to have a valid driver license. If you have not previously held a driver license, you must first get a learner’s permit at a WI DMV Service Center. To get an instruction permit, you must be at least 15 years, six months of age, and pass the knowledge and highway signs tests and vision screening. The Wisconsin DMV written test covers the contents of the Wisconsin Driver's Manual, and includes questions on road rules, road signs and safe driving practices. The WI DMV written test consists of 50 questions, and you'll need at least 40 correct answers to pass (80%). Practice with this sample test to get ready for the official Wisconsin DMV driver's license test. Updated for 2026 DMV rules.

1. What should you do in case of a brake failure?

Pull off the road into an open space, if available.
Apply the parking brake slowly.
Rub your tires on the curb to slow your car.
All of the above.

2. Where are yield signs usually placed?

At intersections, if there is no marked stop line.
Near school zones.
Where major roads lead into auxiliary roads.
Where auxiliary roads lead into major roads.

3. Your first response to reduced visibility should be:

Turning on your windshield wipers.
Activating your hazard lights.
Stopping your vehicle as soon as possible.
Slowing down.

4. This road sign means:

No U-turns.
Right turn on red light permitted.
All traffic must turn right at next intersection.
No right turn.

5. While driving, it is important to slow down:

At intersections.
On narrow roads.
When the road is wet.
All of the above.

6. Regulatory signs are:

Green.
Blue.
Yellow.
White.

7. Drinking alcohol while you are taking other drugs can:

Neutralize the effects of alcohol.
Be done with no risk if you are taking prescription drugs.
Reduce the effects of alcohol.
Multiply the effects of alcohol.

8. A flashing yellow traffic signal means:

No right turn.
Stop and proceed when a green light appears.
The same thing as a stop sign.
Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection.

9. This road sign means:

No passing zone.
Sharp curve ahead.
U-turns are not allowed.
Slow-moving vehicle.

10. A flashing yellow light means:

The light will soon change from green to red.
Yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection.
Drive with caution.
You have the right-of-way.