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Wisconsin printable driving practice

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1. At a four-way stop, you finish stopping after a bicyclist who is waiting to cross your path. Who should go first?
1. The bicyclist who arrived first.
2. Your car because it is larger.
3. Whichever person can accelerate faster.
4. Your car if you signal with your headlights.
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2. A single red light is flashing at your intersection. What is the correct response?
1. Slow down but keep moving.
2. Wait for it to become a green light.
3. Stop only if a pedestrian is visible.
4. Stop, then proceed when the way is clear.
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3. While waiting to turn left across oncoming traffic, how should you position your front wheels?
1. Turn them left as soon as you stop.
2. Point them right toward the curb.
3. Keep them straight until you can turn safely.
4. Move them back and forth to show your intention.
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4. A green turn arrow appears, but a pedestrian is still in the path of your turn. What is the safe response?
1. Turn because the arrow overrides the pedestrian’s presence.
2. Wait and allow the pedestrian to clear your path.
3. Pass behind the pedestrian at normal speed without waiting.
4. Use the horn to require the pedestrian to run.
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5. Traffic is circulating past the entrance of a roundabout. When may you enter?
1. When there is a safe gap after yielding to circulating traffic.
2. As soon as your front bumper reaches the entrance.
3. Only after the roundabout becomes completely empty.
4. Whenever the driver behind signals you to go.
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6. Traffic is queued just beyond railroad tracks. There is not enough room for your whole vehicle on the far side. What should you do?
1. Stop on the tracks until traffic moves.
2. Enter if no train is currently visible.
3. Follow the vehicle ahead as closely as possible.
4. Wait before the tracks until there is room to clear them.
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7. You would need to exceed the posted speed limit to pass before oncoming traffic arrives. What should you do?
1. Exceed the limit briefly because passing is an exception.
2. Ask the driver being passed to use the shoulder.
3. Wait for a safe opportunity that does not require speeding.
4. Begin passing and rely on oncoming traffic to slow down.
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8. A driver is following you very closely. What change gives you more room to avoid a sudden stop?
1. Follow the next vehicle more closely.
2. Increase the space ahead of your own vehicle.
3. Brake sharply to warn the tailgater.
4. Watch the tailgater continuously instead of the road ahead.
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9. You need to reverse out of a parking space. What is the appropriate backing speed?
1. No faster than a slow walk.
2. The posted speed of the surrounding road.
3. Fast enough that others do not have to wait.
4. The same speed you used to enter the parking lot.
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10. You park facing uphill along the right edge of a road with no curb. Which way should you turn the wheels?
1. Left, toward the travel lane.
2. Straight ahead and leave the car in neutral.
3. Either way if the engine is off.
4. Right, toward the road edge.
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11. Buildings block your view of cross traffic as you approach an intersection. What should you do?
1. Accelerate to spend less time in the intersection.
2. Assume no visible traffic means no approaching traffic.
3. Approach slowly and check carefully before entering.
4. Use only your horn to check whether it is clear.
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12. A lane is signed “BUSES ONLY.” You are driving an ordinary car straight through. May you use it to bypass congestion?
1. Yes, if it appears empty.
2. No; the lane is reserved for the indicated vehicles.
3. Yes, if your car has two passengers.
4. Yes, if you keep your hazard lights on.
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13. A red X is displayed over the Flex Lane. What does that mean?
1. The lane is closed and must not be used.
2. The lane is available for passing only.
3. The lane is open if traffic is heavy.
4. The lane has a lower recommended speed.
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14. Why are badly worn tires particularly dangerous in wet weather?
1. They improve grip but use more fuel.
2. They make headlights less effective.
3. They prevent the steering wheel from turning.
4. They reduce traction and increase stopping distance.
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15. A tire suddenly blows out while you are driving. What should you do?
1. Brake as hard as possible immediately.
2. Turn sharply off the road at once.
3. Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas and slow gradually.
4. Accelerate to keep the damaged tire rolling.
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16. Your engine stalls while the car is still moving. What should you expect?
1. The car will stop immediately without braking.
2. Steering may become harder; maintain control and move off the road safely.
3. The steering wheel should be deliberately locked.
4. You should abandon steering and apply the horn.
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17. After a crash, which information should you collect from the other involved driver?
1. Driver, vehicle and insurance details.
2. Only the color of the other car.
3. Only the other driver’s verbal estimate of fault.
4. Only a promise that the other driver will contact you.
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18. A medicine label warns against operating heavy machinery. How should a driver interpret that warning?
1. It applies only to construction equipment.
2. It does not matter if the medicine was prescribed.
3. It applies only when alcohol is also consumed.
4. It includes driving a motor vehicle.
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19. Your car has air bags. Do you still need to wear a seat belt?
1. No, if both front air bags are working.
2. Only on a freeway.
3. Yes; air bags do not replace the seat belt.
4. Only when seated in the rear.
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20. A friend meets the age requirement but holds only a probationary license. Does that meet the regular-license requirement for supervising a permit holder?
1. Yes; any unexpired license is enough.
2. No; the supervisor needs a valid regular license and the required experience.
3. Yes, if the practice lasts less than an hour.
4. Yes, if the permit holder has already taken lessons.
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Practice questions

1. At a four-way stop, you finish stopping after a bicyclist who is waiting to cross your path. Who should go first?

2. A single red light is flashing at your intersection. What is the correct response?

3. While waiting to turn left across oncoming traffic, how should you position your front wheels?

4. A green turn arrow appears, but a pedestrian is still in the path of your turn. What is the safe response?

5. Traffic is circulating past the entrance of a roundabout. When may you enter?

6. Traffic is queued just beyond railroad tracks. There is not enough room for your whole vehicle on the far side. What should you do?

7. You would need to exceed the posted speed limit to pass before oncoming traffic arrives. What should you do?

8. A driver is following you very closely. What change gives you more room to avoid a sudden stop?

9. You need to reverse out of a parking space. What is the appropriate backing speed?

10. You park facing uphill along the right edge of a road with no curb. Which way should you turn the wheels?

11. Buildings block your view of cross traffic as you approach an intersection. What should you do?

12. A lane is signed “BUSES ONLY.” You are driving an ordinary car straight through. May you use it to bypass congestion?

13. A red X is displayed over the Flex Lane. What does that mean?

14. Why are badly worn tires particularly dangerous in wet weather?

15. A tire suddenly blows out while you are driving. What should you do?

16. Your engine stalls while the car is still moving. What should you expect?

17. After a crash, which information should you collect from the other involved driver?

18. A medicine label warns against operating heavy machinery. How should a driver interpret that warning?

19. Your car has air bags. Do you still need to wear a seat belt?

20. A friend meets the age requirement but holds only a probationary license. Does that meet the regular-license requirement for supervising a permit holder?

Answer key & explanations

1. A — The bicyclist who arrived first.

2. D — Stop, then proceed when the way is clear.

3. C — Keep them straight until you can turn safely.

4. B — Wait and allow the pedestrian to clear your path.

5. A — When there is a safe gap after yielding to circulating traffic.

6. D — Wait before the tracks until there is room to clear them.

7. C — Wait for a safe opportunity that does not require speeding.

8. B — Increase the space ahead of your own vehicle.

9. A — No faster than a slow walk.

10. D — Right, toward the road edge.

11. C — Approach slowly and check carefully before entering.

12. B — No; the lane is reserved for the indicated vehicles.

13. A — The lane is closed and must not be used.

14. D — They reduce traction and increase stopping distance.

15. C — Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas and slow gradually.

16. B — Steering may become harder; maintain control and move off the road safely.

17. A — Driver, vehicle and insurance details.

18. D — It includes driving a motor vehicle.

19. C — Yes; air bags do not replace the seat belt.

20. B — No; the supervisor needs a valid regular license and the required experience.

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