Wisconsin DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 2: 12 Questions

Mini Test 2 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Wisconsin driving rules, including steady yellow signal, lane change prerequisites, solid white between lanes and headlight requirements. 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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  1. What does a steady yellow traffic signal warn you of?

    • A. The signal will soon turn red
    • B. Pedestrians may cross
    • C. You must stop immediately
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    A. The signal will soon turn red

    A steady yellow light warns that the signal is about to change to red.

  2. What should you do before changing lanes?

    • A. Signal after moving
    • B. Honk to warn others
    • C. Check mirrors and blind spots
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    C. Check mirrors and blind spots

    Checking mirrors and blind spots helps prevent collisions.

  3. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for most drivers?

    • A. 0.10 percent
    • B. 0.08 percent
    • C. 0.05 percent
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    B. 0.08 percent

    Drivers are legally impaired at 0.08 percent BAC.

  4. What should you do if your vehicle begins to hydroplane?

    • A. Ease off the accelerator
    • B. Brake hard
    • C. Turn sharply
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    A. Ease off the accelerator

    Reducing speed helps tires regain contact with the road.

  5. What is the safest action when approaching an intersection?

    • A. Look only left
    • B. Rely only on signals
    • C. Scan left, right, and ahead
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    C. Scan left, right, and ahead

    Scanning all directions helps identify potential hazards.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. What does a steady yellow traffic signal warn you of?

    Correct answer: The signal will soon turn red

    Why: A steady yellow light warns that the signal is about to change to red.

  2. Q2. What should you do before changing lanes?

    Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots

    Why: Checking mirrors and blind spots helps prevent collisions.

  3. Q3. What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?

    Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged

    Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.

  4. Q4. When must headlights be used?

    Correct answer: From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise

    Why: Wisconsin requires headlights from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, and whenever you cannot see a person or vehicle 500 feet away.

  5. Q5. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?

    Correct answer: School zone or crossing

    Why: Pentagon signs are used near school areas.

  6. Q6. What should you do when entering a freeway?

    Correct answer: Yield to traffic already on the freeway

    Why: Traffic already on the freeway has the right-of-way.

  7. Q7. What does a broken white line between lanes mean?

    Correct answer: Lane changes are allowed

    Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes when safe.

  8. Q8. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for most drivers?

    Correct answer: 0.08 percent

    Why: Drivers are legally impaired at 0.08 percent BAC.

  9. Q9. What does a flashing red traffic signal require?

    Correct answer: Stop completely before proceeding

    Why: A flashing red signal must be treated like a stop sign.

  10. Q10. What does an orange traffic sign usually warn of?

    Correct answer: Construction or maintenance

    Why: Orange signs indicate work zones.

  11. Q11. What should you do if your vehicle begins to hydroplane?

    Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator

    Why: Reducing speed helps tires regain contact with the road.

  12. Q12. What is the safest action when approaching an intersection?

    Correct answer: Scan left, right, and ahead

    Why: Scanning all directions helps identify potential hazards.

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