Wisconsin Permit 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.
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Drivers can proceed through an intersection with a stop sign, but no stop line or crosswalk:
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After coming to a complete stop, when it is safe to proceed.
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After slowing down to at least 15 MPH before proceeding.
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After slowing down to ensure there is no cross-traffic.
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After stopping at least 50 feet prior to the intersection.
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If you are continually being passed on the right, you should:
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Pull over to the right and stop until the road is clear.
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Move to the right lane and allow other vehicles to pass you on the left.
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Move to the left lane and allow other vehicles to pass you on the right.
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Increase your speed immediately.
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3.
This road sign means:
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U-turn permitted.
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Detour.
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No U-turn.
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Sharp left turn.
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This road sign means:
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Sharp curves ahead.
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Watch for vehicles entering from the side.
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Winding road ahead.
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When the pavement is wet, reduce your speed.
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5.
Which of the following is the only way to lower your BAC?
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Exercising.
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Taking a cold shower.
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Letting time pass after your last drink.
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Drinking coffee.
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This road sign means:
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Slow down or stop.
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You must come to a complete stop.
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Drive with caution and be ready to stop.
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Stop when necessary.
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7.
Drivers should keep a minimum following distance of:
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two seconds, with an additional second for any vehicle in front of them.
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55 milliseconds, with an additional millisecond for every drop of rain in a 2 miles radius.
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four seconds during favorable weather and traffic conditions.
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one second, with an additional second when approaching an intersection.
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If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:
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Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding.
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Proceed, you have the right-of-way.
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Honk your horn and proceed with caution.
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Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.
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This road sign means:
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The road ahead turns sharply to the right then sharply to the left.
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Winding road ahead.
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Yield ahead.
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Slippery when wet.
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If another driver is following you too closely on a two-lane road, you should:
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Reduce your speed gradually to encourage the tailgater to pass.
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Try to increase the distance from the car behind.
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Apply your brakes firmly while turning left.
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All of the above.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.