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Wisconsin DMV driver's license practice test 6

Here are 25 free Wisconsin driver's license practice questions drawn from the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook. They focus on Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 3: The Basics (6), Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls (3), and Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 8: Handling Emergencies (2). The test opens with: "How many times can a teen try the Class D knowledge test online?" You get an explanation after each answer, and you need no account.

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

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How many times can a teen try the Class D knowledge test online?

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the official handbook.

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  1. Question 1: How many times can a teen try the Class D knowledge test online?

    • A. Once, then every other try is at a DMV center
    • B. Five times, with a $10 fee charged for each try
    • C. Twice, then the third try is at a DMV center

    Source:Wisconsin DMV: Knowledge test

  2. Question 2: Generally, until what age must a child ride in a booster seat?

    • A. Eight
    • B. Four
    • C. Twelve

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

  3. Question 3: What does the handbook say about cruise control in winter?

    • A. Use it to keep a steady speed on ice
    • B. Use it only with high beams on
    • C. Don't use it on slippery roads

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

  4. Question 4: A school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing. What is the minimum distance you must stop from it?

    • A. At least 20 feet
    • B. At least 10 feet
    • C. At least 50 feet

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

  5. Question 5: Your gas pedal sticks. What does the handbook tell you to do?

    • A. Shift into neutral, pull off, then turn off the engine
    • B. Turn off the engine right away while still moving
    • C. Pump the gas pedal a few times to try to free it

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

  6. Question 6: What happens to traffic fines in construction work areas?

    • A. They stay the same
    • B. They triple at night
    • C. They double

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 4: Signs

  7. Question 7: You damage a road sign in a crash. What is the lowest amount of damage that requires a police report?

    • A. $1,000 or more
    • B. $50 or more
    • C. $200 or more

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

  8. Question 8: You hit a deer. What does the handbook say about the deer?

    • A. You must leave it on the road for the state to remove
    • B. You must take it to a game warden yourself that day
    • C. You may keep it, and you call police for a tag

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

  9. Question 9: Why should you leave extra room when following a motorcycle?

    • A. Motorcycles can stop faster than most vehicles
    • B. Motorcycles can't use their brakes on wet roads
    • C. Motorcycles always ride in the middle of the lane

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

  10. Question 10: May you go over the speed limit to pass another vehicle?

    • A. No, never
    • B. Yes, by up to 10 mph
    • C. Yes, if the pass takes under 10 seconds

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

  11. Question 11: The crossing gate is going up but the bell is still ringing. What should you do?

    • A. Drive under the gate as it rises
    • B. Wait until the bell or horn stops
    • C. Go around the gate if no train is visible

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 4: Signs

  12. Question 12: What is the legal alcohol concentration for Wisconsin drivers under 21?

    • A. 0.02 percent
    • B. 0.00 percent
    • C. 0.08 percent

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

  13. Question 13: Which license may the person supervising a permit holder NOT have?

    • A. A probationary license
    • B. A regular license with two years of experience
    • C. A regular license from a parent over 19

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

  14. Question 14: A vehicle going your direction is passing you. What should you do?

    • A. Yield to it
    • B. Speed up to keep your position
    • C. Move toward the center to block it

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

  15. Question 15: What must vehicles in a funeral procession have on?

    • A. Their hazard lights only
    • B. Their high beams
    • C. Their headlights

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

  16. Question 16: What does an adult sponsor accept when signing a teen's license application?

    • A. A promise to ride along on every single trip the teen takes
    • B. Legal and financial responsibility for the teen's driving
    • C. Payment of all the teen's traffic tickets and court costs

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

  17. Question 17: When may a regular car travel in a reserved (diamond) lane?

    • A. Whenever traffic in the other lanes is slow
    • B. During the evening rush hour on weekdays
    • C. To turn across it within the next half block

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

  18. Question 18: How often should you check your rearview mirror for tailgaters?

    • A. Every 30 seconds
    • B. Every 6 to 8 seconds
    • C. Only when you plan to change lanes

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

  19. Question 19: How many questions are on the Wisconsin Class D knowledge test, and how many must you get right?

    • A. 25 questions, with 20 correct
    • B. 15 questions, with 12 correct
    • C. 50 questions, with 40 correct

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

  20. Question 20: When may you use a paved shoulder to go around another vehicle?

    • A. Whenever traffic in your lane is moving slowly
    • B. When the vehicle is stopped or turning left
    • C. Never, under any conditions or for any reason

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

  21. Question 21: What must you do at a flashing red arrow?

    • A. Wait for the arrow to turn green before turning
    • B. Come to a full stop, then go when it's safe
    • C. Slow down and turn without stopping if it's clear

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

  22. Question 22: You had a REAL ID in your previous state. What happens in Wisconsin?

    • A. It transfers automatically along with your license
    • B. You must present all acceptable documents again
    • C. You can keep using it for one year after moving

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

  23. Question 23: When might you need more than four seconds of space in front of you?

    • A. When you're following a motorcycle or bicycle
    • B. When the road is dry and traffic is light and steady
    • C. When you're driving a little under the speed limit

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

  24. Question 24: You're already in the intersection when the light turns yellow. What should you do?

    • A. Stop right where you are and wait
    • B. Keep going through the intersection
    • C. Back up behind the stop line

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

  25. Question 25: Where does the handbook say parking is not allowed?

    • A. Along yellow curb markings
    • B. Along any white curb
    • C. On any street without meters

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

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