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. ↗
You are turning left under a flashing yellow arrow. What must you do?
Correct answer: Yield before turning and proceed cautiously.
The flashing yellow arrow permits a turn after yielding. It is not the same as a protected green arrow.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 5A Traffic Signals — Flashing Yellow Arrow; printed page 33, physical PDF page 37; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
A green turn arrow appears, but a pedestrian is still in the path of your turn. What is the safe response?
Correct answer: Wait and allow the pedestrian to clear your path.
Even with a green arrow, check for and yield to people or vehicles still in your path.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 5A Traffic Signals — Steady Green Arrow; printed page 33, physical PDF page 37; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
You are already inside the intersection when your light changes to yellow. What should you do?
Correct answer: Continue through and clear the intersection safely.
Do not stop inside the intersection merely because the signal changes. Continue to clear it safely.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 5A Traffic Signals — Steady Yellow; printed page 33, physical PDF page 37; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
On an entrance ramp, you are approaching moving freeway traffic. Who is responsible for finding a safe gap for your merge?
Correct answer: You, as the driver entering the freeway.
Use the acceleration lane to adjust your speed and select a safe opening. Do not force another driver to change speed or direction.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 3B Understanding Vehicle Speed — Adjust to traffic; printed page 10, physical PDF page 14; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
Traffic is circulating past the entrance of a roundabout. When may you enter?
Correct answer: When there is a safe gap after yielding to circulating traffic.
Yield to traffic already in the roundabout and enter a safe gap. You do not need to wait for all traffic to disappear.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 6A Roundabouts; printed page 39, physical PDF page 43; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
When should you choose the correct lane for your roundabout exit?
Correct answer: Before entering, using the posted signs and markings.
Select your lane on approach. Stay in that lane through the roundabout rather than changing lanes within it.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 6A Roundabouts; printed page 39, physical PDF page 43; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
In which direction does normal traffic circulate in a Wisconsin roundabout?
Correct answer: Counterclockwise.
Traffic travels counterclockwise around the island. Follow the entry design, signs and pavement markings.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 6A Roundabouts; printed page 39, physical PDF page 43; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
You are inside a roundabout when an emergency vehicle approaches using its siren. What should you do?
Correct answer: Exit safely at the next right, then pull over.
Avoid blocking the roundabout. Clear it at the next safe exit and then pull over for the emergency vehicle.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 6A Roundabouts — Emergency vehicles; printed page 39, physical PDF page 43; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
As you reach your chosen roundabout exit, which signal should you use?
Correct answer: Your right turn signal.
Signal right as you approach your exit so others can anticipate your movement. Watch for pedestrians at the exit crossing.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 6A Roundabouts; printed page 39, physical PDF page 43; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
On an undivided two-way road, an approaching school bus stops with red lights flashing. How far away must you stop?
Correct answer: At least 20 feet from the bus.
The 20-foot stopping requirement applies on both sides of an undivided road. Watch for children and wait for the red flashing lights to stop before proceeding safely.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 10C School Buses; printed page 51, physical PDF page 55; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
A school bus has flashing red lights on the opposite roadway of a highway separated by a physical barrier. Must you stop solely for those bus lights?
Correct answer: No, not when you are on the separate roadway opposite the bus.
The exception is for traffic on the other side of a divided roadway. Painted lines or a shared turn lane alone are not the physical barrier described here.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 10C School Buses; printed page 51, physical PDF page 55; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
Traffic is queued just beyond railroad tracks. There is not enough room for your whole vehicle on the far side. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait before the tracks until there is room to clear them.
Do not enter a crossing unless the whole vehicle can clear the tracks. A traffic queue can trap you in the path of a train.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 4H Railroad Crossing; printed page 30, physical PDF page 34; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
A train has passed, but the gate has only begun to rise and the warning lights are still flashing. What should you do?
Correct answer: Keep waiting until the warnings stop and the crossing is clear.
Never drive around or under an operating gate. Another train may be approaching; check that all tracks are clear before crossing.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook BDS126, 2026; 4H Railroad Crossing — Train Gate; printed page 31, physical PDF page 35; reviewed September 15, 2026. ↗
