Wisconsin DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 1: 12 Questions

Mini Test 1 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Wisconsin driving rules, including steady green signal, pedestrian yield, broken yellow centerline and school bus flashing red. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.

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What Mini Test 1 Covers

The questions in this test ask about:

  • Steady Green Signal
  • Pedestrian Yield
  • Broken Yellow Centerline
  • School Bus Flashing Red
  • Flashing Yellow Signal
  • Yield Sign Approach
  • High Beam Dimming at Night
  • Diamond Warning Sign
  • Skid Recovery
  • Double Solid Yellow
  • Emergency Vehicle Response
  • Dark Signal Four-Way Stop

Try 5 Questions from This Test

  1. What does a steady green traffic signal mean?

    • A. Proceed if the intersection is clear
    • B. Stop before entering
    • C. Yield to all traffic
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    A. Proceed if the intersection is clear

    A steady green allows you to go when it is safe.

  2. When must you stop for a pedestrian?

    • A. Only at traffic signals
    • B. Only when signaled
    • C. At marked and unmarked crosswalks
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    C. At marked and unmarked crosswalks

    Pedestrians have the right-of-way in all crosswalks.

  3. What does a broken yellow centerline indicate?

    • A. Traffic moves one way
    • B. Passing is allowed when safe
    • C. Passing is not allowed
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    B. Passing is allowed when safe

    Broken yellow lines allow passing when it is safe.

  4. When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights, what must you do?

    • A. Slow down and pass
    • B. Stop only if children are visible
    • C. Stop and remain stopped
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    C. Stop and remain stopped

    Flashing red lights require traffic to stop.

  5. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

    • A. Signal is broken
    • B. Proceed with caution
    • C. Stop completely
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    B. Proceed with caution

    Flashing yellow warns drivers to slow down.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 1, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. What does a steady green traffic signal mean?

    Correct answer: Proceed if the intersection is clear

    Why: A steady green allows you to go when it is safe.

  2. Q2. When must you stop for a pedestrian?

    Correct answer: At marked and unmarked crosswalks

    Why: Pedestrians have the right-of-way in all crosswalks.

  3. Q3. What does a broken yellow centerline indicate?

    Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe

    Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when it is safe.

  4. Q4. When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights, what must you do?

    Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped

    Why: Flashing red lights require traffic to stop.

  5. Q5. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

    Correct answer: Proceed with caution

    Why: Flashing yellow warns drivers to slow down.

  6. Q6. What should you do at a yield sign?

    Correct answer: Slow down and yield if necessary

    Why: Yield signs require giving the right-of-way when needed.

  7. Q7. When driving at night, when should high beams be dimmed?

    Correct answer: Within 500 feet of oncoming traffic

    Why: High beams must be dimmed to avoid glare.

  8. Q8. What does a diamond-shaped road sign usually indicate?

    Correct answer: Warning of hazards

    Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn of possible hazards.

  9. Q9. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?

    Correct answer: Steer in the direction of the skid

    Why: Steering with the skid helps regain control.

  10. Q10. What does a double solid yellow centerline mean?

    Correct answer: No passing in either direction

    Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing.

  11. Q11. What should you do when approaching an emergency vehicle with lights and siren?

    Correct answer: Pull over to the right and stop

    Why: Drivers must yield to emergency vehicles.

  12. Q12. What should you do if traffic signals are not working?

    Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop

    Why: Nonworking signals require all vehicles to stop and take turns.

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