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Wisconsin DMV driver's license practice test 1

Free Wisconsin driver's license practice test with 25 original questions from the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook. This test leans on Section 3: The Basics (6), Section 2: Progression of Licenses (3), and Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls (3). It starts with this question: "How far do high beams let you see compared with low beams?" No account needed, and every answer is explained.

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Questions
25
Passing score
80% (20 of 25)
Mistakes allowed
5
Official handbook
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook

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Question 1 of 250 of 25 answered

How far do high beams let you see compared with low beams?

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook.

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  1. Question 1: How far do high beams let you see compared with low beams?

    • A. About the same distance
    • B. About four times as far
    • C. About twice as far

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 3: The Basics

  2. Question 2: What do regulatory signs tell you?

    • A. Where services like gas and food are
    • B. The rules of the road
    • C. Directions and distances to cities

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 4: Signs

  3. Question 3: What do bald tires do?

    • A. Improve grip on wet roads and in snow
    • B. Only lower your fuel mileage, nothing more
    • C. Reduce traction and increase stopping distance

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 7: Driving Conditions

  4. Question 4: Who may take the knowledge test online at home, and what does it cost?

    • A. Applicants ages 15 to 17, for $10
    • B. Any applicant of any age, for free
    • C. Adults 18 and older, for $25 per try

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 1: Driving Test Requirements

  5. Question 5: A 15-year-old wants an instruction permit. Besides passing the tests, what else is needed?

    • A. A part-time job and a savings account in the teen's name
    • B. Enrollment in driver education, including behind-the-wheel
    • C. Proof of 20 hours of practice driving with a parent

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 2: Progression of Licenses

  6. Question 6: About how far behind a large truck does its No-Zone reach?

    • A. About 20 feet
    • B. About 200 feet
    • C. About 50 feet

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 10: Sharing the Road

  7. Question 7: What is a flex lane?

    • A. A paved shoulder opened as a travel lane at times
    • B. A lane that switches direction every hour
    • C. A lane on the left shoulder for large trucks only

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls

  8. Question 8: When are deer most active?

    • A. From sunset to sunrise
    • B. From late morning to midafternoon
    • C. Only during the winter months

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 6: Driving Situations

  9. Question 9: What does low tire pressure do to your car?

    • A. It improves braking on dry roads
    • B. It has no effect as long as the tread is good
    • C. It lowers fuel mileage

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 12: Other Important Information

  10. Question 10: While waiting to turn left, why should you keep your wheels straight?

    • A. So oncoming drivers can tell that you are turning left
    • B. So a rear-end hit won't push you into oncoming traffic
    • C. So you can accelerate faster once the lane is clear

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 3: The Basics

  11. Question 11: What is the minimum age for a Wisconsin instruction permit?

    • A. 14
    • B. 16
    • C. 15

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 2: Progression of Licenses

  12. Question 12: Why shouldn't you coast in neutral while driving?

    • A. You keep full control only when the car is in gear
    • B. It uses more fuel than driving the car in gear does
    • C. It is allowed only on downhill roads with no traffic

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 3: The Basics

  13. Question 13: Two drivers reach a four-way stop at the same time. Who goes first?

    • A. The driver on the left
    • B. The driver on the right
    • C. Whichever driver is going straight

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 3: The Basics

  14. Question 14: During a traffic stop, what should you do with your seat belt?

    • A. Keep it on and stay in the vehicle
    • B. Take it off so you can reach your wallet
    • C. Take it off and step out to meet the officer

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 6: Driving Situations

  15. Question 15: Turning right off a four-lane road, which lane must you turn from?

    • A. The lane nearest the right curb
    • B. Whichever lane has the least traffic
    • C. The lane next to the center line

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 3: The Basics

  16. Question 16: What is the only thing that will sober you up?

    • A. A cup of strong coffee
    • B. Time
    • C. A large meal

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 9: Dangerous Driving Behaviors

  17. Question 17: Which test must you schedule ahead of time?

    • A. The knowledge test
    • B. The skills test
    • C. The highway signs test

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 1: Driving Test Requirements

  18. Question 18: How much may you drive with an occupational license?

    • A. Up to 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week
    • B. Any time of day, as long as it's for work
    • C. Up to 12 hours a day and 60 hours a week

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 11: Your Driving Privilege

  19. Question 19: How does having another teen in the car affect a teen driver's crash risk?

    • A. It drops, since there's a second set of eyes
    • B. The chance of a crash doubles
    • C. It doesn't change at all

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 8: Handling Emergencies

  20. Question 20: You move to Wisconsin with a regular license from another state. How soon should you apply for a Wisconsin license?

    • A. Within 60 days
    • B. Within 30 days
    • C. Within one year

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 2: Progression of Licenses

  21. Question 21: Above a reversible lane you see a yellow X. What should you do?

    • A. Keep driving in the lane with caution
    • B. Move to a lane with a green arrow
    • C. Stop until the X turns green

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls

  22. Question 22: A vehicle with a reflective orange triangle could be traveling how fast?

    • A. 25 mph or less
    • B. 35 mph or less
    • C. 45 mph or less

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 4: Signs

  23. Question 23: After passing, when is it safe to return to your lane?

    • A. As soon as your rear bumper clears the other car's front
    • B. When the other driver flashes the headlights to wave you in
    • C. When both headlights of the passed car show in your mirror

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 3: The Basics

  24. Question 24: How do you use ABS brakes to stop in an emergency?

    • A. Pump the pedal quickly until the car stops
    • B. Press lightly on the pedal and let the car coast
    • C. Firm, steady pressure on the pedal until you stop

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 8: Handling Emergencies

  25. Question 25: A sign reads "Buses and 4 rider car pools only, Mon to Fri, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m." Who may use the lane at 7 a.m. on a Tuesday?

    • A. Any car with two or more people
    • B. Any car, since it's before 9 a.m.
    • C. Buses and cars with four people

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls

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