At a four-way stop, you finish stopping after a bicyclist who is waiting to cross your path. Who should go first?
Correct answer: The bicyclist who arrived first.
The first arrival at a four-way stop goes first. A bicycle is not excluded from the right-of-way rule.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 3A Right-Of-Way; printed page 9, physical PDF page 13; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
Two drivers reach a four-way stop at the same time. Their paths conflict. Which driver yields?
Correct answer: The driver with the other vehicle on their right.
When arrivals are simultaneous, the driver on the right goes first. Still check that the other driver is actually yielding.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 3A Right-Of-Way; printed page 9, physical PDF page 13; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
You reach the end of an uncontrolled T-intersection. What must you do before entering the crossing road?
Correct answer: Yield to the traffic on the crossing road.
At an uncontrolled T-intersection, cross traffic has priority. Wait until there is a safe opening for your movement.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 3A Right-Of-Way; printed page 9, physical PDF page 13; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
All traffic lights at your intersection are dark, and no officer is directing traffic. How should you treat the intersection?
Correct answer: As though the signal were a stop sign.
Wisconsin directs drivers to stop when a signal loses power or is not working properly. Follow normal yielding rules before proceeding.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 5A Traffic Signals; printed page 32, physical PDF page 36; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
A traffic officer tells you to proceed while the traffic light facing you is red. Which instruction governs?
Correct answer: The officer’s direction.
Follow the directions of authorized people controlling traffic, even when their directions differ from an ordinary sign or signal.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 4 Signs, introduction; printed page 22, physical PDF page 26; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
You want to turn right at a steady red light. There is no sign forbidding the turn. What comes first?
Correct answer: Stop completely, then yield and turn only if safe.
A permitted right turn on red still requires a complete stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 5A Traffic Signals — Steady Red; printed page 32, physical PDF page 36; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
At a steady red light, which left turn does the handbook permit after stopping and yielding, when no sign prohibits it?
Correct answer: From a one-way street onto a one-way street.
The handbook’s left-on-red exception is for a one-way street onto another one-way street. A stop and a safe, lawful opening are still required.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 5A Traffic Signals — Steady Red; printed page 32, physical PDF page 36; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
A single red light is flashing at your intersection. What is the correct response?
Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when the way is clear.
Flashing red requires a full stop. You may then proceed after yielding, without waiting for a green phase.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 5A Traffic Signals — Flashing Red; printed page 32, physical PDF page 36; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
Your light turns green, but a vehicle is still crossing the intersection. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait for the crossing traffic to clear.
A green light does not authorize driving into traffic still in the intersection. Allow a clear path before moving.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 5A Traffic Signals — Steady Green; printed page 33, physical PDF page 37; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
You have a steady circular green light for a left turn, and an oncoming car is going straight. Who has priority?
Correct answer: The oncoming car.
A circular green light is not a protected left-turn arrow. Yield to oncoming traffic before turning left.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 5A Traffic Signals — Steady Green; printed page 33, physical PDF page 37; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
While waiting to turn left across oncoming traffic, how should you position your front wheels?
Correct answer: Keep them straight until you can turn safely.
Straight wheels help keep a rear-end impact from pushing your vehicle into opposing traffic.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 3G Turning — Left turn; printed page 14, physical PDF page 18; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
A yellow light is flashing over the intersection. What should you do?
Correct answer: Slow down, check cross traffic and proceed cautiously.
Flashing yellow is a caution signal. Assess the intersection and yield when required; it does not promise a clear path.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 5A Traffic Signals — Flashing Yellow; printed page 33, physical PDF page 37; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
