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Wisconsin DMV quick permit practice test 1

A short Wisconsin permit practice test: 12 questions taken from our full tests, all written from the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook. This one draws mostly on Wisconsin DMV: Knowledge test (2), Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 3: The Basics (3), and Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 2: Progression of Licenses (2). It starts with: "How far do high beams let you see compared with low beams?" Every answer is explained.

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Questions
12
Passing score
80% (10 of 12)
Mistakes allowed
2
Official handbook
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook

Practice questions

Question 1 of 120 of 12 answered

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

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What this test covers

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

All 12 questions on this test

Every question on this test is listed here with its answer options. Take the test above to see which answers are correct and why.

  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: Your car starts to skid. What should you do?

    • A. Stay off the brake and steer where you want to go
    • B. Brake hard and hold the pedal down the whole time
    • C. Turn the wheel away from where you want to go

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

  3. Question 3: You see a vehicle stopped on the side of the road ahead. How can you warn drivers behind you?

    • A. Tap your brake pedal three or four times
    • B. Honk your horn several times in a row
    • C. Flash your high beams at drivers behind you

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

  4. Question 4: What do brown destination signs point you to?

    • A. Hospitals, rest areas and gas stations
    • B. Parks and other fun or scenic places
    • C. Construction detours and lane closures

    Source:Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, Section 4: Signs

  5. Question 5: Until what age do you need a sponsor?

    • A. Until you turn 18
    • B. Until you get your probationary license
    • C. Until you turn 21

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

  6. Question 6: 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

  7. Question 7: 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

  8. Question 8: What following distance rule does the Wisconsin handbook teach?

    • A. Two seconds in good weather, three in rain
    • B. Four seconds, plus a second for each bad condition
    • C. One car length for every 10 mph of speed

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

  9. Question 9: During GDL, how many peers may ride with a probationary driver from 5 a.m. to midnight?

    • A. Two, plus any number of family members
    • B. One, plus any number of family members
    • C. None, unless a parent is also in the car

    Source:Wisconsin DMV: Graduated driver license (GDL) FAQs

  10. Question 10: In severe weather, what freezes before the rest of the road?

    • A. Roads next to buildings
    • B. Bridges and overpasses
    • C. Roads in the sun

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

  11. Question 11: You fail the knowledge test. When can you take it again?

    • A. After a seven-day waiting period
    • B. No sooner than the next day
    • C. Only after 30 days have passed

    Source:Wisconsin DMV: Knowledge test

  12. Question 12: 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

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