Wisconsin Car Driving Permit Test-21 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are divided by ____ lines.

White
Red
Black
Yellow

Q.2

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

Are following a small passenger vehicle.
Are being tailgated by another driver.
Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit.

Q.3

"No zones" are areas around trucks where cars:

Disappear into blind spots or are so close that they restrict the truck driver's ability to stop and maneuver safely.
Have sufficient space to travel behind the truck.
Have several car lengths between their vehicle and the truck.

Q.4

When passing another car, you have enough space to return to the driving lane:

If the other driver signals for you to re-enter the lane.
If you look over your shoulder and see the passed car behind you.
If you can see both of the passed vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror.

Q.5

If you have a probationary license or instructional permit, you can use your cell phone while driving:

If you are just answering a call.
As long as you don't text.
When you are reporting an emergency.
At any time.

Q.6

In a vehicle equipped with airbags, the safest place for children ageand under to ride is in:

The front seat.
The back seat.
The bed of a pick-up truck.

Q.7

What does a traffic signal with a yellow left arrow indicate?

Drivers should prepare to yield to oncoming traffic.
The protected left turn is about to end.
Both of the above.

Q.8

A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:

Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.
Look both ways as you cross the intersection.
Always come to a full stop at the intersection.
Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Q.9

Stopping distances and severity of crashes:

Decrease as vehicle speed increases.
Are not affected by vehicle speed.
Increase as vehicle speed increases.

Q.10

If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:

Blow your horn, steer right, and accelerate.
Blow your horn, steer left, and brake.
Blow your horn, steer right, and brake.
Stay in the center of your lane, blow your horn, and brake.

Q.11

The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:

Through shallow water.
More quickly.
More slowly.
Through deep water.

Q.12

If you are driving near a large commercial vehicle, you should:

Follow the large vehicle closely to reduce wind drag on your vehicle.
Avoid driving beside it for long stretches of time.
Drive on its right side when on curves and hills.

Q.13

A blood alcohol concentration of 0.percent:

Won't have any effect on your driving.
Won't put other drivers at risk.
Will double your chances of having an accident.

Q.14

To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:

Straight ahead.
Over your shoulder.
At the center of the road
To the right edge of the road.

Q.15

A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:

The same thing as a yield sign.
The light is about to turn green.
The same thing as a stop sign.

Q.16

When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:

Speed up.
Go the same speed.
Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle for the other driver to complete the pass easily.
Change lanes.

Q.17

Night driving presents unique problems because:

The speed limit is increased at night.
There are fewer cars on the roads at night.
Distance and vehicle speed are difficult to judge in the dark.

Q.18

If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

Tomato juice and lime
Hot coffee
Fresh air
Only time

Q.19

This sign tells you that:

No turns are allowed on the road.
The road narrows ahead.
There is a series of curves ahead.

Q.20

Two solid yellow lines on the pavement mean:

Passing is allowed for drivers from both directions.
Passing is not allowed.
Passing is allowed if you are at the top a hill.
Passing is allowed during daylight only.

Q.21

When turning left at an intersection:

You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Oncoming traffic and pedestrians should yield to you.
You should never yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Q.22

You should yield to a pedestrian:

Only if they are in a crosswalk.
At all times, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic laws.
Only if the traffic lights are in the pedestrian's favor.

Q.23

This sign means:

Four-lane traffic ahead.
Divided highway ahead.
Two-way traffic ahead.

Q.24

Driving more slowly than surrounding traffic is:

A good idea if the weather is bad.
Appropriate if you don’t know the speed limit.
Often a hazard because other drivers may become frustrated and try to pass you.

Q.25

When driving in fog, you should:

Use your high beam headlights.
Use your parking lights.
Use your low beam headlights.

Q.26

When driving on gravel or dirt roads:

Your tires grip the road better than when you are driving on pavement.
Your tires do not have as much traction as they do on pavement, so you must slow down.
Visibility is better than on pavement.

Q.27

You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:

Rev your engine to warn the children that you are moving.
Sound your horn so the children will hear you.
Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.
Tell the children to stay away from the driveway.

Q.28

You are driving on a one-way street. You may only turn left onto another one-way street if:

You increase your speed before the turn.
Traffic on the street moves to the right.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

Q.29

At intersections with a "Yield" sign, you must:

Yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is near enough to cause conflict.
Yield the right-of-way only to vehicles on your right.
Always slow down and proceed without stopping.

Q.30

This road sign means:

Watch for people crossing your path.
No passing zone.
Work zone ahead.

Q.31

When driving under low-visibility conditions due to fog, you should:

Turn on your high beam headlights.
Slow down and use your low beam headlights.
Increase your speed so you do not cause an accident.

Q.32

The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

The effect that alcohol has.
The effect that amphetamines have.
The effect that anger has.
The effect that driving with teenagers has.

Q.33

If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane:

The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way.
You must yield the right-of-way.
Honk your horn to let them know you are there.

Q.34

When you see this sign, you should:

Watch for traffic merging from the right.
Merge right.
Turn left.

Q.35

This sign means:

Left turn yield on green.
One-way.
Cattle crossing.
Two-way left turn.

Q.36

If a child is about to run into the street, you should:

Start to prepare to slow down.
Flash your headlights.
Sound a sharp blast of your horn.

Q.37

Which statement is true?

You should put on your cruise control near a railroad crossing to maintain a constant speed.
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger or stop sign.
You have the right-of-way at a railroad crossing and do not need to stop.

Q.38

If the traffic light is red and you want to turn right, you can turn:

When the cross traffic has cleared.
After you stop.
Both of the above.

Q.39

What is the maximum speed limit in residential and business areas where there are no posted speed limits?

15 mph
25 mph
35 mph
45 mph

Q.40

You must yield to other drivers:

When entering a street from a garage or alley.
When they are on a road to your left and you have reached an unmarked intersection at the same time.
When your traffic signal is a green arrow.
All of the above.

Q.41

When changing lanes you should not:

Check your side and rearview mirrors.
Give a turn signal to signal your intentions.
Check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you.
Use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear.

Q.42

Roads with double solid yellow line markings down the center indicate that passing is:

Allowed from both directions.
Allowed only from your direction of travel.
Not allowed from either direction.

Q.43

To safely pass a bicycle, you should:

Honk at the bicyclist to let them know you're trying to pass.
Drive in the bicycle lane until you get a chance to pass.
Slow down and give them as much space as possible.
Rush ahead to pull in front of the bicyclist.

Q.44

A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

Solid red light.
Stop sign.
Yield sign.
Caution sign.

Q.45

A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Q.46

The law requires you to stay at least how far behind an active snowplow with its red or amber lights on?

200 feet
300 feet
400 feet
500 feet

Q.47

After you have passed a vehicle moving in the same direction, it is safe to move back into the right lane:

After about three seconds.
When you can no longer see the passed vehicle over your right shoulder.
When you can see the entire front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

Q.48

A school bus is stopped ahead of you in your lane with its red lights flashing. You should:

Stop and proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus.
Slow to 25 mph and pass cautiously.
Stop for as long as the red lights are flashing.

Q.49

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

May complete its turn in either of the two lanes.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.

Q.50

You experience an incident at work that has left you feeling angry. When you get to your car, you should:

Play the radio loudly so you won’t think about it.
Drive fast on the interstate to let off steam.
Take a few minutes to cool off before you begin your drive home.
Stop at your favorite bar and have a few drinks before driving home.

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