Wisconsin DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

If you must slow or stop where others may not expect it, how should you warn drivers behind you?

Accepted Answer

Tap your brake pedal quickly several times.

Answer

Sound your horn continuously.

Answer

Wave your left arm out the window.

Question 2

In a roundabout who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

Drivers already circulating in the roundabout.

Answer

Drivers entering the roundabout.

Answer

Drivers intending to go straight across.

Answer

Pedestrians only.

Question 3

How should drivers treat a flashing red traffic light?

Accepted Answer

Treat it the same as a stop sign: stop, then proceed when safe.

Answer

Drive through if there is no crossing traffic.

Answer

Continue driving because you have the right-of-way.

Question 4

When you face a green light but pedestrians are in the intersection, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

Answer

Proceed because you have the right-of-way.

Answer

Sound your horn to make pedestrians move.

Question 5

What does a red-and-white triangular sign at an intersection indicate?

Accepted Answer

Decrease speed and yield the right-of-way when necessary.

Answer

Always come to a full stop at the intersection.

Answer

Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.

Question 6

When approaching a railroad crossing, what should you be prepared to do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Answer

Speed up to cross before a train arrives.

Answer

Ignore it if no train is visible.

Question 7

If your view to the side at an intersection is blocked, what is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Stop

Answer

Slow down and look both ways without stopping.

Answer

Maintain speed and look both ways.

Question 8

When are you required to stop your vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Both of the above.

Answer

Where there is a red traffic light.

Answer

At any intersection where a police officer orders you to stop.

Question 9

After consuming alcohol, when is reaction time slower?

Accepted Answer

After drinking alcohol.

Answer

After working hard.

Answer

After sleeping.

Question 10

When allowed to turn right on red, which requirement must you follow?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely and make the turn from the lane nearest the right curb after yielding to traffic and pedestrians.

Answer

Slow down and turn without stopping.

Answer

Always use your hazard lights before turning.

Question 11

When a traffic light turns yellow, what should drivers do?

Accepted Answer

Slow to a stop.

Answer

Continue driving.

Answer

Accelerate to avoid a red light.

Question 12

How should you respond to a flashing red traffic signal at an intersection?

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop, yield, and go when safe.

Answer

Slow down and yield the right-of-way.

Answer

Slow down and proceed without stopping.

Question 13

What do orange-colored road signs typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

Construction, maintenance, or emergency operations ahead.

Answer

A school zone is ahead.

Answer

A railroad crossing is ahead.

Question 14

Where are stop lines typically painted?

Accepted Answer

At intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.

Answer

In curves and on hills.

Answer

Next to churches and schools.

Question 15

If a tire suddenly blows out while driving, what is the best initial action?

Accepted Answer

Hold the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and move out of the traffic lane.

Answer

Pump the brakes rapidly.

Answer

Brake hard and steer immediately to the right edge of the roadway.

Question 16

When encountering a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.

Answer

Stop and wait for a green light.

Answer

Yield to all traffic before crossing the intersection.

Question 17

Which statement is true about seat belts and child restraints?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

You should always make sure all your passengers are using a seat belt or child restraint.

Answer

You should never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of a vehicle with airbags.

Answer

An airbag can be dangerous to an infant or small child

Question 18

In which situation should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?

Accepted Answer

When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.

Answer

When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb.

Answer

When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.

Question 19

Approaching an intersection with a flashing yellow light, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Answer

Wait for a green light before proceeding.

Answer

Stop before crossing the intersection.

Question 20

Does drinking coffee after consuming alcohol lower your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

Accepted Answer

No — it has no effect on BAC.

Answer

Yes — it decreases BAC.

Answer

Yes — it cancels alcohol's effects.

Question 1 of 20

If you must slow or stop where others may not expect it, how should you warn drivers behind you?