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Wisconsin DMV Permit Test Practice Questions - Wisconsin Class D Driver License Knowledge Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What color and shape identifies a regulatory STOP sign?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yellow diamond
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B
Red octagon
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C
Orange rectangle
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D
White circle
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black symbol generally means what?
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A
A regulation you must obey
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B
A warning of conditions ahead
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C
A destination or distance
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D
A construction zone is starting
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What does an orange sign or cone on the roadway indicate?
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A
A school zone
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B
A construction or maintenance work zone
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C
A hospital nearby
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D
A scenic route
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QUESTION 4 / 25
A five-sided (pentagon-shaped) sign warns you that you are approaching what?
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A
A railroad crossing
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B
A school zone or school crossing
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C
A no-passing zone
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D
A dead-end street
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What does a round yellow sign with a black 'X' and the letters 'RR' mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Rest area ahead
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B
Railroad crossing ahead
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C
Road repair ahead
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D
Right turn required
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QUESTION 6 / 25
A pennant-shaped yellow sign pointing to the right on the left side of the road means what?
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A
End of divided highway
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B
Start of a no-passing zone
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C
Soft shoulder ahead
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D
Yield to oncoming traffic
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What must you do when you come to a YIELD sign?
Choose one answer below.
A
Always come to a complete stop
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B
Slow down, and stop if necessary, to let other traffic or pedestrians proceed
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C
Speed up to merge before other vehicles arrive
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D
Ignore it unless a traffic light is also present
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QUESTION 8 / 25
A solid yellow line next to your lane on a two-lane road means what?
Choose one answer below.
A
Passing is allowed when the way is clear
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B
Passing is not allowed in your direction of travel
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C
The road is one-way only
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D
You must change lanes immediately
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What do white lane lines on a roadway indicate?
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A
They separate traffic moving in opposite directions
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B
They separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction
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C
They mark the edge of a no-passing zone only
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D
They indicate a bicycle-only lane
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A flashing red traffic signal means what?
Choose one answer below.
A
Proceed without slowing if no traffic is visible
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B
Stop completely, then proceed when it is safe, as you would at a stop sign
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C
The signal is broken and should be ignored
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D
Slow down but do not stop
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A flashing yellow traffic signal means what?
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A
Stop completely before entering the intersection
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B
Slow down and proceed with caution
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C
The light will soon turn red, so speed up
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D
Yield only to vehicles on your left
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When a traffic light turns yellow, you should do what?
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate to clear the intersection before it turns red
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B
Stop if you can do so safely; otherwise proceed through with caution
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C
Always stop immediately, even if it means stopping in the intersection
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D
Treat it exactly like a green light
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QUESTION 13 / 25
At an intersection with a green arrow pointing left, what does the arrow allow you to do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn left while oncoming traffic is stopped for you
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B
Turn left only after yielding to all oncoming traffic
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C
Go straight only, never turn
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D
Make a U-turn that is otherwise prohibited
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What does a steady red traffic light require you to do at an intersection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and proceed if traffic is light
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B
Come to a complete stop and remain stopped until the light turns green
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C
Stop only if a stop line is painted on the road
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D
Yield to pedestrians but keep moving
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QUESTION 15 / 25
In Wisconsin, after stopping at a red light, when may you turn right?
Choose one answer below.
A
Never; right turns on red are prohibited statewide
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B
After a complete stop, when it is safe and no sign prohibits the turn
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C
Only if a green arrow is also displayed
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D
Only between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a Wisconsin residential area?
Choose one answer below.
A
15 miles per hour
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B
25 miles per hour
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C
35 miles per hour
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D
45 miles per hour
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What is the normal speed limit in a Wisconsin school zone when children are present?
Choose one answer below.
A
10 miles per hour
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B
15 miles per hour
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C
25 miles per hour
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D
30 miles per hour
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QUESTION 18 / 25
In outlying parts of Wisconsin cities and villages with no posted speed limit, what is the maximum speed limit?
Choose one answer below.
A
25 miles per hour
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B
35 miles per hour
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C
45 miles per hour
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D
55 miles per hour
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A posted speed limit tells you what?
Choose one answer below.
A
The minimum speed you must always drive
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B
The fastest speed allowed under ideal driving conditions
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C
The exact speed you must drive at all times
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D
A suggested speed you may safely exceed
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When driving slower than most traffic on a multi-lane Wisconsin road, which lane should you use?
Choose one answer below.
A
The far-left lane
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B
The far-right lane
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C
Any lane you prefer
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D
The center lane only
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What does a center lane marked on both sides with a solid and a broken yellow line allow drivers to do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Pass slower vehicles in either direction
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B
Use it only for making left turns from either direction
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C
Drive straight through at highway speed
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D
Park during off-peak hours
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Before changing lanes, what should you always do in addition to checking your mirrors?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sound your horn to warn other drivers
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B
Check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder
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C
Turn on your headlights
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D
Slow to half the speed limit
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When entering a freeway from an entrance ramp, what should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a large gap
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B
Use the acceleration lane to match the speed of freeway traffic, then merge into a gap
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C
Enter the freeway as slowly as possible
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D
Merge immediately without signaling
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QUESTION 24 / 25
How far before a turn should you normally signal in city driving?
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A
Right as you begin the turn
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B
At least 100 feet before the turn
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C
Only if other vehicles are nearby
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D
Half a mile before the turn
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When making a right turn at an intersection, from which position should you generally turn?
Choose one answer below.
A
From the center of the road
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B
From as close to the right edge of the road as practical
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C
From the left lane to swing wide
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D
From whichever lane has less traffic
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