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WI Driving Instructor Practice Questions - Wisconsin Driving Instructor License Exam Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Under Wisconsin Statute 343.62, what is the minimum age to obtain a driving instructor license?
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18 years old
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B
19 years old
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C
21 years old
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D
25 years old
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What minimum passing score is required on the Wisconsin driving instructor knowledge test?
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70%
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B
75%
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C
80%
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D
85%
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QUESTION 3 / 25
How many years of licensed driving experience does Wisconsin require for driving instructor applicants?
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1 year
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B
2 years
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C
3 years
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D
5 years
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What is the fee for a Wisconsin driving instructor license?
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$$25 for 24 months
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B
$$50 for 24 months
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C
$$75 for 12 months
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D
$$100 for 24 months
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QUESTION 5 / 25
How many consecutive failed attempts are allowed on the Wisconsin instructor test before a waiting period is required?
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1 attempt
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B
2 attempts
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C
3 attempts
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D
4 attempts
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Which agency administers the Wisconsin driving instructor licensing program?
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A
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
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B
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
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C
Wisconsin State Police
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D
Wisconsin Department of Safety
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QUESTION 7 / 25
How long is a Wisconsin driving instructor license valid before renewal is required?
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12 months
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B
18 months
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C
24 months
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D
36 months
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What medical documentation is required for a Wisconsin driving instructor license?
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No medical documentation is required
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B
A statement from a physician certifying physical fitness completed within the past 24 months
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C
A full physical exam completed within the past 6 months
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D
A vision test only
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Which tests must a Wisconsin driving instructor applicant pass?
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A
Written test only
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B
Written test and road test only
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C
Instructor test, Class D knowledge test, highway signs test, oral test, brake reaction test, and skills test
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D
Vision test and written test only
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A Wisconsin driving instructor must be able to safely operate a vehicle from which position?
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The driver's seat only
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B
The passenger seat
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C
The back seat
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D
Any seat in the vehicle
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the recommended following distance in good driving conditions?
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A
1 second
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B
2 seconds
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C
3-4 seconds
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D
5-6 seconds
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When teaching a student driver, what is the MOST important principle of the Smith System of defensive driving?
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Always drive at the speed limit
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B
Aim high in steering — look far ahead down the road
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C
Keep your hands at 10 and 2 on the steering wheel
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D
Always use cruise control on highways
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Under Wisconsin law, what is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present?
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A
10 mph
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B
15 mph
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C
20 mph
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D
25 mph
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What does a flashing yellow arrow at an intersection indicate to a driver?
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A
The driver must stop before proceeding
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B
The driver may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
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C
The driver has the right of way to turn
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D
The intersection is closed
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QUESTION 15 / 25
In Wisconsin, when must a driver use headlights?
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Only at night
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B
Only during rain
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C
From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and when visibility is less than 500 feet
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D
Only on highways
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and older in Wisconsin?
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0.04%
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B
0.06%
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C
0.08%
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D
0.10%
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Which teaching method is MOST effective for initial behind-the-wheel instruction with a new student?
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Immediately driving on busy highways
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B
Starting in a low-traffic area such as an empty parking lot for basic vehicle control
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C
Having the student watch videos before any driving
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D
Letting the student drive wherever they feel comfortable
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When approaching a roundabout, what must a driver do?
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Speed up to merge quickly
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B
Stop completely, then enter
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C
Yield to traffic already in the roundabout and enter when safe
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D
Honk the horn to signal entry
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the proper technique for teaching a student to perform a three-point turn?
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Have the student practice at high speed first
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B
Demonstrate the maneuver once, then let the student attempt without guidance
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C
Break the maneuver into steps: signal, check mirrors and blind spots, turn wheel fully, reverse with opposite lock, then straighten
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D
Only teach three-point turns on one-way streets
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QUESTION 20 / 25
In Wisconsin, what is the 'Move Over' law?
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Drivers must move to the left lane when passing a bicycle
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B
Drivers must change lanes or slow down when approaching stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights
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C
Drivers must pull over when hearing a siren
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D
Drivers must move to the right when being tailgated
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What is the purpose of the SIPDE method in driver education?
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It is a vehicle maintenance checklist
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It is a systematic process for making safe driving decisions: Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
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C
It is a parking technique
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D
It is a braking method for emergencies
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When teaching parallel parking, what is the FIRST step an instructor should have the student perform?
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Begin turning the steering wheel immediately
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B
Pull alongside the vehicle in front of the parking space, aligning mirrors
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C
Back into the space without stopping
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D
Turn on hazard lights
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What does a pennant-shaped sign indicate?
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School zone ahead
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B
No passing zone
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C
Railroad crossing
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D
Construction zone
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QUESTION 24 / 25
In Wisconsin, what must a driver do when a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing on an undivided highway?
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Slow down to 15 mph and pass cautiously
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B
Stop at least 20 feet from the bus from either direction and wait until the lights stop flashing
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C
Stop only if traveling in the same direction as the bus
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D
Honk the horn to alert children
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Which of the following is an effective technique for helping an anxious student driver build confidence?
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Criticizing mistakes immediately to prevent repetition
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Using positive reinforcement and gradually increasing the difficulty of driving situations
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C
Having them drive in heavy traffic right away to overcome fear
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D
Ignoring their anxiety and focusing only on technical skills
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