Wisconsin Permit Test Practice (copy)

When you want to make a turn, the turn signal must be given at least _________ before the turn during normal daylight hours.

100 feet

Passing is illegal on any curve or hill where the driver cannot see at least:

1/3 mile

Before pulling out from a right-side parallel parking space, you must:

Check for approaching traffic and give a left turn signal

The ending of a divided highway

This diamond-shaped sign indicates:

When an emergency vehicle approaches from behind or ahead with its flashing lights on, you must:

Safely pull over to the right and stop

A stop sign ahead

What does this sign indicate?

_________ are the areas near the left and right rear corners of the vehicle that you cannot see using the mirrors.

Blind spots

When entering the interstate, use _________ until your vehicle's speed matches that of the other traffic and then merge safely.

the acceleration lane

When you are moving through an intersection with a green signal and a pedestrian starts to cross in your path against the red signal, the first thing to do is:

Give a warning with your horn

Hydroplaning starts at speeds as low as:

30 miles per hour

When a school bus is stopped on a two-lane roadway with its flashing red lights on, drivers approaching from both directions must:

Stop at least 20 feet away.

No vehicles are allowed to pass

This pennant is located on the left side of the road and indicates that:

Driving on the left side on a multi-lane highway is legal when you are:

Turning left, avoiding obstruction, passing another vehicle

Drivers must use headlights from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is:

500 feet or less

To pass a bicycle while driving, you must stay at least:

3 feet

Which of the following statements regarding cell phone usage while driving is NOT true?

It is always better to use text messaging instead of placing a call

When driving on a one-way street with three or more lanes of traffic, you must use:

The outside lanes for turning and center lane for through travel

A yellow and black "RR" sign indicates that you are approaching a:

Railroad crossing AHEAD warning

A hill ahead

This sign represents:

An informational sign for a hospital

This sign is:

While driving on a highway, you must maintain a safe following distance using _________ under normal conditions.

The 4 second rule

Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways?

Single, solid, yellow lines

What type of headlight beams should you use when following within 200 feet of another vehicle at night?

Low beams

You are allowed to go straight or left

This two-headed arrow-marked sign means that:

Unless otherwise posted, the acceptable speed limit in cities and towns is:

25 mph

The faster you drive on a highway, you will need ______ to stop your vehicle.

More following distance

A U-turn

This regulatory sign cautions the driver to not make:

A school zone ahead

This warning sign indicates:

Black on orange signs on a highway identify:

Specific information and directions to drivers in work zones

The flagger on the road warns drivers of:

construction on the road ahead

The road ahead is slippery when wet

This diamond-shaped warning sign indicates to drivers that:

You are leaving a divided roadway and entering a two-way highway

What does this traffic sign mean?

A driver above 21 years of age will have his/her license revoked if his/her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) measures _____ or more '.

0.08%

The best way to handle a curve is to:

Slow down before entering the curve

When two or more vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the vehicle:

The vehicle to the right has the right away

You should not park your vehicle within:

15 feet of from an intersecting street

A red arrow at an intersection indicates that:

The traffic must stop

When an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you must:

Concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle. DO NOT Swerve!

As you approach and enter the acceleration lane, ______to match the speed of the traffic you will be joining.

Increase your speed

Proactively looking ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle to anticipate problems ahead is part of:

Defensive driving

When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid:

Hydroplaning

When you see a yield sign on your way or at an intersection, you must:

Slow down to a reasonable speed and yield right-a-way to all vehicles

If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle:

So it is visible for 500 feet and there is 15 feet of road width.

A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that a motorist must _________ for a traffic signal or sign.

Stop behind the line

A driver may pass on the right of another vehicle in which of these situations?

When the motor vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn

If traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you are traveling on, you must:

Adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge

Which of the following lines permits the passing of other vehicles?

A broken white line

When approaching or driving through a work zone, you must not:

Weave from lane to lane

You must avoid driving next to other vehicles on multi-lane roads because:

Someone may crowd your lane

You must avoid _________ while crossing railroad tracks.

Stopping or shifting gears

Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true?

At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left

You should NOT sound the horn in the following situation:

To greet another driver

On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks:

The left edge of the pavement

If you are overtaking, you must pass on the left at a safe distance and do not _______ until the way is clear from the overtaken vehicle.

Return to the lane

If you accidentally pass your exit on an expressway, you must:

Continue to the next exit

A flashing yellow arrow means:

You may proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow

Which of the following statements about right-of-way is incorrect?

At an uncontrolled T-intersection, the vehicle on the continuing street must yield to the vehicle on the terminating street

To avoid panic stops, you must make sure you are:

Seeing hazards well in advance

a flagman ahead

This sign indicates:

When you see an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right while driving, you must:

Slow down and let the car pass

Rumble strips are intended to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers through vibration and sound that they are:

Approaching a stop sign or signal

When there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, two solid yellow lines mark the:

Center of the roadway

Stopping on the pavement or shoulder while driving is permitted only:

In an emergency or when your car is unable to go any further

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

The vehicle traveling uphill

If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by

4 times

What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching at the same time?

You must slow down and let the vehicle pass first to give extra room to the bicycle

When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you must:

Not change your lane

When you're driving through a roundabout, which of the following statements is false?

Always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island

If you are driving on a two-lane road, it is safest to drive your vehicle in the _______ of your lane.

Center

At the end of most entry ramps on a freeway, you will find _________ that allows you to increase your speed.

An acceleration lane

If you are driving downhill and the downgrade is very steep, you must:

Shift to lower gear

Which of the following statements is true regarding lane markings on the road?

A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane, unless a special situation requires you to change lanes

In heavy rain, your tires can ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road. This hazard is known as:

hydroplanning

Which of the following are three types of intersections on the road?

Controlled, uncontrolled, blind

The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time he/she applies the brakes is known as:

the reaction distance

When should you switch on your high-beam headlights?

Where there may be people along side of road, when you drive on unfamiliar roads, when you drive on construction areas

_________ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways.

Exit ramps

Passing on the right is permitted in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:

when driving in a lane set aside for left turns

When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching ________must obey the posted speed limit of 20 mph.

a school zone

a crossroad

This sign indicates that you are going to approach:

Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow lines are reserved for _______ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.

making left turns

Drivers must use bright lights only when driving:

at night, in the open country w/o other cars nearby

To turn left from a one-way street to another, a driver must begin the turn:

from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb

Disabled persons who display their placard can park at a __________ painted curb.

blue

If a bicycle on your right reaches the intersection at the same time as you do, you should:

yield to the bicycle

If an approaching vehicle has its turn signal on, you must _______ and then start your turn if it is safe.

wait until the other driver actually starts to turn

To turn left from a one-way street to another, a driver must begin the turn:

from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb

Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones day and night to:

guide traffic into certain traffic lanes

Backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways, except:

by drivers of emergency vehicles

Which of the following statements about interchanges is NOT true?

If you miss your interchange, use median crossovers

Before you enter an intersection, you must look for:

approaching vehicles from the left, approaching vehicles from the right, and crossing pedestrians

_________ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways.

exit ramps

Flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones to:

guide drivers into the correct lane

When making a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance of the turn and make:

a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street

__________are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers on steep mountain grades.

escape ramps

Unless prohibited, drivers must use the 'three point turn' to:

turn around on a narrow street

If you approach a person (who is about to cross the road) walking with a white cane or a white cane tipped with red, you must:

stop

If an approaching vehicle has its turn signal on, you must _______ and then start your turn if it is safe.

wait until the other driver actually starts to turn

If another driver is passing your vehicle, you must:

pull your vehicle to the right and do not increase your speed

The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time he/she applies the brakes is known as:

the reaction distance