All 40 Wisconsin Permit Test Questions
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Get Smart Review & Mock Exams Licensing & Permits In Wisconsin, the minimum age to get an instruction permit is:
Answer: 15
You must be at least 15 (and enrolled in driver education).
A Wisconsin permit applicant must be enrolled in a driver education program including:
Answer: The behind-the-wheel portion
You must be enrolled in driver education, including the behind-the-wheel portion.
A Wisconsin driver under 18 must hold the instruction permit at least six months and turn:
Answer: 16
You must hold the permit at least six months and turn 16 for a probationary license.
Wisconsin requires a minimum of how many hours of practice driving?
Answer: 50 hours
You need a minimum of 50 hours of practice time.
With a Wisconsin instruction permit, the front-seat supervising driver must be 21+ (or a qualified instructor/spouse 19+) with at least:
Answer: 2 years of licensed driving experience
The supervising driver needs at least 2 years of licensed driving experience.
Wisconsin's probationary GDL restrictions apply for the first:
Answer: 9 months
GDL restrictions apply for the first nine months (unless you turn 18 first).
During Wisconsin's GDL period, from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. you may drive alone only if traveling between:
Answer: Home, school, and/or work
From 12 a.m.–5 a.m. you may drive alone only between home, school, and/or work.
During the day (5 a.m.–12 a.m.) in Wisconsin's GDL period, besides immediate family you may carry:
Answer: One qualified adult or one other person
You may carry any immediate family plus one qualified adult or one other person.
A Wisconsin driver under 18 needs a sponsor to verify driving hours until age:
Answer: 18
You need a sponsor throughout the probationary phase until you turn 18.
To be licensed in Wisconsin you must pass a:
Answer: Vision screening
A vision screening is required for licensing.
Speed Limits & Speed Management In Wisconsin, the normal speed limit in a school zone when children are present is:
Answer: 15 mph
The school-zone limit is 15 mph when children are present.
In Wisconsin, the maximum speed in outlying parts of cities and villages with no posted limit is:
Answer: 35 mph
35 mph applies in outlying parts of cities/villages with no posted limit.
In Wisconsin, a triangle with reflective orange markings means the vehicle may travel at:
Answer: 25 mph or less
The slow-moving-vehicle emblem means 25 mph or less.
In Wisconsin, driving too slowly can:
Answer: Cause vehicles to back up and lead to a crash (and a ticket)
Going too slow can back up traffic and cause a crash — you can be ticketed.
In Wisconsin, to pass another vehicle you:
Answer: Cannot go over the speed limit
You cannot go over the speed limit to pass another vehicle.
Even at the posted Wisconsin limit, in rain, snow, or fog you should:
Answer: Slow down for conditions
Reduce speed for weather and road conditions.
Alcohol, Drugs & the Law .02 under 21 .08 adult
In Wisconsin, a driver 21 or older is Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) at a BAC of:
Answer: .08 or higher
A BAC of 0.08 or higher is OWI for drivers 21 and older.
.02 under 21 .08 adult
In Wisconsin, drivers under 21 are subject to Absolute Sobriety, meaning a BAC of:
Answer: Any amount above zero (.00)
Under-21 drivers must have zero alcohol (Absolute Sobriety law).
A Wisconsin commercial driver is intoxicated at a BAC of:
Answer: .04
Commercial drivers are OWI at .04.
Under Wisconsin's implied consent law, refusing a chemical test brings:
Answer: A license revocation
Refusing a test triggers a license revocation.
The only thing that lowers your blood alcohol concentration is:
Answer: Time
Only time removes alcohol from your body.
If you plan to drink in Wisconsin, the safest choice is to:
Answer: Arrange a sober ride or designated driver
Line up a sober ride before you drink.
During Wisconsin's GDL period, using a cell phone while driving is:
Answer: Prohibited except to report an emergency
GDL drivers may not use a cell phone except to report an emergency.
Sharing the Road In Wisconsin, deer are most active at:
Answer: Dawn and dusk (sunrise/sunset)
Deer are most active around dawn and dusk — watch for them.
When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren in Wisconsin, you should:
Answer: Pull to the right and stop
Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.
Wisconsin's Move Over law requires that, for a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you:
Answer: Move over a lane if safe, or slow down
Move over a lane if safe, otherwise slow down.
A motorcycle in Wisconsin is entitled to:
Answer: A full lane of travel
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane.
In Wisconsin, after passing you should not stay in the passing lane but:
Answer: Move safely back to your lane
Don't linger in the passing lane — return to your lane safely.
Safe Driving In Wisconsin, when backing up you should move no faster than:
Answer: A slow walk
Back up no faster than a slow walk, and look behind you.
In Wisconsin, if you miss your exit, you should:
Answer: Go to the next exit and re-enter
Never back up on a highway — go to the next exit and re-enter.
In Wisconsin, switch from high beams to low beams when:
Answer: A vehicle comes toward you
Dim your high beams when a vehicle approaches.
If you become drowsy while driving in Wisconsin, you should:
Answer: Pull over safely and rest
Only rest cures drowsiness — pull over.
Keeping a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead helps you:
Answer: React safely to sudden stops
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.
Vehicle Equipment Wisconsin law requires vehicle occupants to:
Answer: Wear seat belts
Buckle up — Wisconsin's seat-belt law is enforced.
If your turn signals fail in Wisconsin, you should:
Answer: Use hand signals
Use hand signals if your turn signals fail.
In Wisconsin you must use headlights:
Answer: At night and when visibility is reduced
Use headlights at night and whenever visibility is low.
Signaling & Communication An arm extended straight out the driver's window means:
Answer: Left turn
Arm straight out = left turn.
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In Wisconsin, a round yellow sign with an 'X' and 'RR' warns of a:
Answer: Railroad crossing
The round yellow X/RR sign warns of a railroad crossing ahead.
Points & Penalties If you are involved in a serious crash in Wisconsin, you should first:
Answer: Stop
Stop — you must stop and give information at any crash.
In Wisconsin, accumulating too many demerit points can lead to:
Answer: License suspension or revocation
Too many demerit points can suspend or revoke your license.