Practice test 2 of 10 — Wisconsin permit test

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1. Question 1: A. A no-passing zone

   The pennant shape is used only to mark the start of a no-passing zone.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

2. Question 2: B. Before you enter the intersection, where you can see

   With no stop line or crosswalk, stop before you enter the intersection at a point where you can see traffic coming.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

3. Question 3: B. A right turn

   This sign bans right turns at that spot, so you must go straight or turn left if allowed.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

4. Question 4: D. A school, people walking, or bikes

   Bright yellow-green is used for school, pedestrian and bicycle warning signs because it is easy to see.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

5. Question 5: A. On the outside edge of a sharp curve

   Chevron signs are placed on the outside of a sharp curve and point the way to steer.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

6. Question 6: B. Turn right at the intersection

   This sign means every vehicle in the right lane must turn right at the intersection.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

7. Question 7: C. The lower limit applies while lights flash

   With a "when flashing" plaque, the lower school speed limit applies while the yellow lights are flashing.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

8. Question 8: A. Fuel is available at or near the next exit

   Blue signs show services for drivers. A gas pump symbol means fuel is available near the next exit.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Guide and service signs

9. Question 9: C. Follow the signs around a closed road

   A detour sign leads you around a closed road. Follow the detour signs to get back on your route.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs

10. Question 10: B. Give directions and distances

    Green horizontal signs are guide signs. They show directions, distances and exits.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

11. Question 11: C. A school is near and children may cross

    This school sign means a school is near and children may be crossing. Slow down and obey any school speed limit.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

12. Question 12: C. Pass to the right of the island ahead

    A keep right sign means you must pass to the right of the island, divider or object ahead.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

13. Question 13: B. You have left the work zone

    The end road work sign tells you that you have left the work zone and normal rules apply again.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs

14. Question 14: D. A railroad crossing is ahead

    The round yellow sign with an X warns of a railroad crossing ahead. Slow down, look and listen for trains.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

15. Question 15: D. Turning left

    This sign bans left turns. You may go straight or turn right if those moves are allowed.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

16. Question 16: C. It is getting ready to stop

    Flashing yellow lights mean the bus is about to stop. Slow down and get ready to stop.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — School buses

17. Question 17: B. Yours, as the driver

    In Wisconsin the driver must check: "If you are driving someone else's car, it is your job to make sure it has insurance."

    Handbook: Section 12: Other Important Information — E. Insurance Requirements

18. Question 18: A. Straight ahead until you start to turn

    Keep the wheels straight. If you are hit from behind, you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

19. Question 19: B. A depressant that slows the brain

    Alcohol is a depressant. It slows the brain and the body's reactions.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you

20. Question 20: D. Ease off the gas and steer smoothly through it

    If you enter a curve too fast, ease off the gas and steer smoothly. Hard braking in a curve can cause a skid.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

21. Question 21: A. Ease off the gas and keep the wheel straight

    If you hydroplane, ease off the gas and keep the wheel straight until the tires grip again. Do not brake hard.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Skids and slippery roads

22. Question 22: D. In the right lane, close to the curb

    Start a right turn from the right lane, close to the curb, and turn into the right lane of the new road.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

23. Question 23: A. Only when parked and idling

    Wisconsin says "Parking Lights should only be used when you are parked and idling."

    Handbook: Section 3: The Basics — K. Communication

24. Question 24: D. Do not drive until you know how it affects you

    A car counts as heavy machinery. Do not drive until you know how the medicine affects you.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Drugs and medicine

25. Question 25: D. Only if it is stopped or turning left

    Wisconsin lets you use a paved shoulder to go around a car "only if they are stopped or making a left turn."

    Handbook: Section 3: The Basics — H. Passing

26. Question 26: C. It slows how fast alcohol is absorbed

    Food slows how fast alcohol is absorbed, but it does not stop you from becoming impaired.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you

27. Question 27: C. All traffic and people walking

    When entering a street from a driveway or alley, yield to all traffic on the street and to people on the sidewalk.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Entering a roadway

28. Question 28: A. Gently and smoothly

    Use the gas and brakes gently and smoothly on snow so the tires keep their grip.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Skids and slippery roads

29. Question 29: A. 0.08 percent

    In nearly every state the limit for drivers 21 and over is 0.08 percent; a state may set it lower.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Legal limits

30. Question 30: C. Traffic already in the roundabout

    Yield to traffic already in the roundabout, and enter when there is a safe gap.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Roundabouts

31. Question 31: A. Gravity keeps pulling the car forward

    Going downhill, gravity keeps pulling the car forward, so it takes longer to stop; slow down and leave more space.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Stopping distance

32. Question 32: B. It is a slow-moving vehicle

    An orange triangle with a red border marks a slow-moving vehicle, such as a tractor.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Slow-moving vehicles

33. Question 33: C. Stay back and do not pass on the right

    Trucks swing wide to make right turns. Stay back and never try to pass on the right.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Large trucks and buses

34. Question 34: B. At least 2 feet

    Wisconsin says to be "at least 2 feet away from the vehicle in front of you and behind you."

    Handbook: Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking

35. Question 35: D. All other traffic and pedestrians

    A driver making a U-turn must yield to all other traffic and to pedestrians.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Turning at intersections

36. Question 36: C. More fines and a longer suspension or jail

    Driving while suspended usually leads to more fines, a longer suspension, and possibly jail.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Penalties

37. Question 37: A. Turn right with care, yielding to people crossing

    A green arrow lets you turn right even while the red light is on, but you must still yield to people crossing and cars already in the intersection.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

38. Question 38: B. Treat it as an all-way stop

    In general, when signals are dark, treat the intersection as an all-way stop and take turns going.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

39. Question 39: B. Slow down and leave more space

    Wet roads give your tires less grip, so slow down and leave more space ahead.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

40. Question 40: C. Time

    Only time lets the body remove alcohol. Coffee, cold showers and fresh air do not lower your blood alcohol.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you

41. Question 41: A. Find another way home, like a sober driver

    Never ride with a driver who has been drinking. Find a sober driver or another safe way home.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Making safe choices

42. Question 42: D. Stop, whichever way you are going

    On a two-lane road, traffic going both ways must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and its stop arm out.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — School buses

43. Question 43: C. An instructor or a licensed person 25 or older

    After dark, Wisconsin requires "a qualified instructor or a licensed person 25 years of age" with two years of driving.

    Handbook: Section 2: Progression of Licenses — B. Instruction Permit

44. Question 44: C. Which way traffic in that lane may go

    Lane arrows show which way traffic in that lane may go, such as straight or left only.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

45. Question 45: A. Dirt and glare make it harder to see

    A dirty windshield adds glare and makes it harder to see, most of all at night.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather

46. Question 46: D. You may pass when it is safe

    A broken yellow line on your side means you may cross it to pass when it is safe to do so.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

47. Question 47: D. Fire crews need to reach it quickly

    Fire crews need fast access to a hydrant, so do not park next to one; check your state for the exact distance.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Where not to park

48. Question 48: C. On bridges and overpasses

    Bridges and overpasses lose heat from above and below, so ice forms on them first.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Skids and slippery roads

49. Question 49: D. Stay right and do not speed up

    When you are being passed, keep to the right and hold or ease your speed so the other driver can finish passing safely.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Right-of-way basics

50. Question 50: C. 12 or more

    In Wisconsin, if you get "12 or more demerit points within any 12-month period," your privilege is suspended or revoked.

    Handbook: Section 11: Your Driving Privilege — A. Point System

51. Question 51: C. The car on the through road

    At a T-intersection, the driver on the road that ends yields to traffic on the through road, whatever its side.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Uncontrolled intersections

52. Question 52: B. Before you start to drive

    Adjust your seat and mirrors before you start to drive, so you can see well and are not distracted on the road.

    Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Vehicle equipment

53. Question 53: C. Slowly, looking all around you

    Back out slowly and look all around. Your view may be blocked by the cars next to you.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Angle parking

54. Question 54: B. Any time it is hard to see

    Turn on your headlights any time it is hard to see, such as at dusk, in rain or in fog.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather

55. Question 55: A. 0.00%

    In Wisconsin "the legal alcohol concentration allowed for drivers under the age of 21 is 0.00%."

    Handbook: Section 9: Dangerous Driving Behaviors — A. Alcohol, Drugs and Driving

56. Question 56: C. Go if the way is clear, yielding as needed

    A green light means you may go, but only when the way is clear. You must still yield to people and cars already in the intersection.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

57. Question 57: D. They are stricter, with a very low limit

    Every state has a zero-tolerance law, so the limit for drivers under 21 is stricter: very low or zero.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Legal limits

58. Question 58: A. Brake early and gently

    Brake early and gently to give the tailgater time to notice and slow down.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Following distance

59. Question 59: B. Wait until there is room to clear the intersection

    Do not enter an intersection unless there is room to clear it, even on green. Blocking it holds up cross traffic.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

60. Question 60: C. Turn around and find another way

    Never drive into flowing water. Even shallow water can sweep a car away, so turn around.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather

61. Question 61: B. Proof of insurance

    In most states you must carry proof of insurance or financial responsibility and show it when asked.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Licensing rules

62. Question 62: B. You lose your privileges for at least one year

    If you refuse in Wisconsin, "you will lose your driving privileges for at least one year."

    Handbook: Section 9: Dangerous Driving Behaviors — A. Alcohol, Drugs and Driving

63. Question 63: A. It may roll back when it starts to move

    A large truck may roll back a little as it starts on a hill, so leave extra space in front of you.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Large trucks and buses

64. Question 64: B. The right lane

    Slower traffic should keep to the right lane so faster cars can pass on the left.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Lane use

65. Question 65: A. Stay stopped and let it go by

    A green light does not let you go when an emergency vehicle with a siren is coming. Stay where you are and let it pass.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Emergency vehicles