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Wisconsin Road Signs Practice Practice Questions - Wisconsin Class D Highway Signs, Signals, and Pavement Markings Practice Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does this Wisconsin practice set focus on?
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Road signs, traffic signals, lane controls, and pavement markings for Class D preparation
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B
Parallel parking and backing maneuvers for the road test
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C
Commercial vehicle air-brake inspection steps
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D
Vehicle title and registration paperwork
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QUESTION 2 / 25
How many questions are on Wisconsin's Highway Signs Test according to the Motorists' Handbook?
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10
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B
15
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C
25
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D
50
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What score is needed to pass Wisconsin's 15-question Highway Signs Test?
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9 correct
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B
10 correct
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C
12 correct
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D
15 correct
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Which source should be treated as the primary study reference for Wisconsin highway signs?
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A vehicle owner's manual
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B
The Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook from WisDOT
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C
A fuel-economy label
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D
An insurance quote form
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Who administers Wisconsin driver testing for Class D licensing?
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A
Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles
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B
A private insurance company
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C
County property tax offices
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D
The Federal Highway Administration
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QUESTION 6 / 25
If a police officer, highway worker, or school crossing guard gives a direction that differs from a sign or signal, what should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Follow the direction from the person controlling traffic
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B
Follow the traffic light only
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C
Follow the posted sign only
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D
Choose whichever instruction lets you move fastest
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What is the usual meaning of a yellow diamond-shaped traffic sign?
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A
Warning of a condition or hazard ahead
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B
Hospital or motorist service information
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C
Destination and mileage guidance
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D
A recreational or cultural area
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What sign is identified by a red eight-sided shape?
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A
Yield
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B
Stop
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C
No passing zone
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D
School crossing
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QUESTION 9 / 25
A downward-pointing red-and-white triangular sign means what?
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A
Yield
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B
Railroad crossing
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C
Do not enter
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D
Slippery when wet
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What does orange on a traffic sign or channeling device usually indicate?
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A
Construction, maintenance, or work-zone activity
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B
A hospital or rest area
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C
A county route marker
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D
A bicycle-only route
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What do blue highway signs usually show?
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A
Motorist services such as hospitals, gas, food, lodging, or rest areas
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B
No-passing zones
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C
Sharp curves ahead
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D
Construction detours only
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Green guide signs are mainly used for what?
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A
Directions, destinations, and distances
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B
School crossing warnings
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C
Railroad gates
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D
Prohibited turns
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Brown traffic signs usually point drivers toward what?
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A
Parks, recreation areas, and cultural points of interest
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B
Speed-limit changes
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C
Lane-use restrictions
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D
Emergency vehicle routes only
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road indicate?
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A
A no-passing zone begins
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B
A rest area is ahead
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C
A railroad crossing is at the next intersection
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D
A parking area begins
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR warns of what?
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A
A railroad crossing ahead
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B
A recreational route ahead
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C
A reversible lane ahead
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D
A residential district ahead
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What does a white X-shaped crossbuck sign at railroad tracks mean?
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A
Yield to trains and stop if a train is approaching
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B
Trains must yield to highway traffic
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C
The tracks are abandoned and may be ignored
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D
Parking is allowed on the tracks
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What does a DO NOT ENTER sign tell a driver?
Choose one answer below.
A
Entry is prohibited from your direction
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B
Proceed only if no other traffic is present
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C
Use the lane for passing only
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D
The road is slippery ahead
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What does a posted speed limit sign state?
Choose one answer below.
A
The maximum speed allowed under ideal conditions
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B
The minimum speed required in all weather
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C
A suggested speed only for trucks
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D
A speed that may be exceeded when late
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QUESTION 19 / 25
In Wisconsin, a posted school speed limit applies when children are present as described by the sign and law. What should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow to the school-zone speed and watch for children
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B
Maintain highway speed if no crossing guard is visible
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C
Speed up to clear the school area quickly
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D
Use the horn instead of reducing speed
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A yellow warning sign showing a traffic signal ahead tells you to do what?
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A
Prepare for a signalized intersection ahead
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B
Ignore the next traffic light
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C
Turn right at the next driveway
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D
Stop immediately in your lane
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What does a STOP AHEAD warning sign mean?
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A
A stop sign is ahead; slow and prepare to stop
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B
The current lane becomes a passing lane
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C
The next road is one-way only
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D
Stopping is optional if no cars are visible
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A LANE ENDS or right-lane-ends warning sign tells you that you should do what?
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Prepare to merge before the lane runs out
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B
Stop in the ending lane
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C
Pass on the shoulder
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D
Drive in both lanes until the last second
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What does a MERGE warning sign mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Traffic streams will join; adjust speed and space
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B
All traffic must stop immediately
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C
The road changes to a railroad crossing
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D
Only motorcycles may continue
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What should a driver do after seeing a SLIPPERY WHEN WET warning sign?
Choose one answer below.
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Reduce speed and avoid sudden steering or braking when the road is wet
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B
Speed up to keep traction
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C
Turn on hazard flashers and stop in the lane
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D
Ignore the sign unless snow is falling
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop completely, then proceed when safe
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B
Slow down but do not stop
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C
Proceed only if turning left
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D
The signal has no legal meaning
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