Wisconsin DMV Permit Practice Test 2: 50 Questions
Practice Test 2 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Wisconsin driving rules, including hand signal right turn, divided highway begins sign, uphill curb parking and multilane safe travel lane. 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 Practice Test 2 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Hand Signal Right Turn
- Divided Highway Begins Sign
- Uphill Curb Parking
- Multilane Safe Travel Lane
- Circular Railroad Sign
- Passing Prohibition
- Four-Way Stop Right-of-Way
- School Zone Warning
- Fog Driving
- Drowsy Driving Response
- Work Zone Approach
- Hydroplaning Response
- Tire Blowout Response
- Missed Freeway Exit
- Turn Signal Requirement
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What is the correct hand signal for a right turn?
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A. Left arm bent upward
A right turn is signaled with the left arm bent upward at the elbow. An arm bent downward means slowing or stopping; straight out means a left turn.
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What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
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A. School zone or crossing
Pentagon signs warn of school areas.
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When parking uphill with a curb, your wheels should be turned:
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C. Away from the curb
This prevents rolling into traffic.
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What is the safest habit when driving through intersections?
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B. Scan left, right, and ahead
Scanning helps identify hazards.
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What does a round yellow sign with an X mean?
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B. Railroad crossing ahead
This sign warns of railroad crossings.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What does a steady green traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed if the intersection is clear
Why: A steady green light allows you to go when it is safe.
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Q2. When must you stop for a pedestrian?
Correct answer: At marked and unmarked crosswalks
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in all crosswalks.
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Q3. What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
Why: A solid white line discourages lane changes.
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Q4. When are you required to stop for a school bus?
Correct answer: When red lights are flashing
Why: Flashing red lights require traffic to stop.
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Q5. What is the legal BAC limit for drivers under 21?
Correct answer: 0.00 percent
Why: Drivers under 21 are subject to zero tolerance.
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Q6. What does a steady yellow traffic signal warn you of?
Correct answer: The signal will soon turn red
Why: Yellow warns that a red signal is coming.
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Q7. When approaching a stop sign, you must:
Correct answer: Stop completely before the stop line
Why: A full stop is required at stop signs.
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Q8. What does a broken yellow centerline mean?
Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing if safe.
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Q9. When driving at night, when must you dim your high beams?
Correct answer: Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle
Why: High beams must be dimmed to avoid glare.
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Q10. What does a diamond-shaped traffic sign indicate?
Correct answer: Warning
Why: Diamond signs warn of hazards or conditions ahead.
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Q11. What should you do if your vehicle begins to hydroplane?
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator
Why: Reducing speed helps regain tire contact.
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Q12. When entering a freeway, you should:
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already on the freeway
Why: Freeway traffic has the right-of-way.
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Q13. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow warns drivers to slow down.
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Q14. What is the purpose of speed limits?
Correct answer: Promote traffic safety
Why: Speed limits are set to protect all road users.
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Q15. What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
Correct answer: Stop and wait
Why: Flashing lights mean a train is approaching.
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Q16. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: School zone or crossing
Why: Pentagon signs warn of school areas.
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Q17. When parking uphill with a curb, your wheels should be turned:
Correct answer: Away from the curb
Why: This prevents rolling into traffic.
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Q18. What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens?
Correct answer: Pull over to the right and stop
Why: Drivers must yield to emergency vehicles.
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Q19. What does a double solid yellow centerline indicate?
Correct answer: No passing in either direction
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing.
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Q20. What is the recommended following distance in good conditions?
Correct answer: Four seconds
Why: Wisconsin’s handbook teaches the four-second following distance rule. Leave even more space in bad weather.
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Q21. What should you do if traffic signals are not working?
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
Why: All drivers must stop and take turns.
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Q22. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulatory information
Why: These signs show traffic laws and rules.
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Q23. When is passing prohibited?
Correct answer: When approaching hills or curves
Why: Limited visibility makes passing unsafe.
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Q24. What should you do if you feel drowsy while driving?
Correct answer: Pull over and rest
Why: Rest is the safest option.
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Q25. What does a flashing red traffic signal require?
Correct answer: Stop completely before proceeding
Why: Flashing red is treated like a stop sign.
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Q26. What should you do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Blind spot checks prevent collisions.
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Q27. What does an orange traffic sign indicate?
Correct answer: Construction or maintenance
Why: Orange signs warn of work zones.
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Q28. What does a round yellow sign with an X mean?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead
Why: This sign warns of railroad crossings.
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Q29. What should you do if your accelerator sticks?
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and brake
Why: Neutral helps slow the vehicle safely.
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Q30. What does a broken white line between lanes mean?
Correct answer: Lane changes are allowed
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes.
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Q31. What should you do when roads are icy?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance
Why: Ice reduces traction and stopping ability.
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Q32. What does a green arrow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed in the direction of the arrow
Why: A green arrow gives protected movement.
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Q33. What is hydroplaning?
Correct answer: Loss of traction on wet pavement
Why: Water can lift tires off the road.
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Q34. What should you do if your tires blow out?
Correct answer: Grip the wheel and slow gradually
Why: Gradual slowing helps maintain control.
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Q35. 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.
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Q36. What does a school zone sign warn drivers about?
Correct answer: Children may be present
Why: Drivers should watch for children.
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Q37. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
Correct answer: Passing is not allowed
Why: Solid yellow lines prohibit passing.
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Q38. What should you do when approaching a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow down and yield if needed
Why: Yield signs require giving right-of-way.
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Q39. What is the purpose of rumble strips?
Correct answer: Alert drivers they are leaving the lane
Why: They warn drivers through vibration and sound.
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Q40. What should you do if you miss your freeway exit?
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit
Why: Backing up is unsafe.
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Q41. What does a triangular orange emblem on a vehicle mean?
Correct answer: Slow-moving vehicle
Why: It warns of low-speed vehicles.
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Q42. What should you do at a four-way stop?
Correct answer: The first vehicle to stop goes first
Why: Right-of-way is based on arrival order.
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Q43. What does a steady red traffic signal require?
Correct answer: Stop until the light turns green
Why: A red signal requires a complete stop.
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Q44. What should you do when driving in fog?
Correct answer: Use low-beam headlights
Why: Low beams reduce glare.
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Q45. What does a no passing zone sign indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is prohibited
Why: These zones restrict passing.
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Q46. What is the correct hand signal for a right turn?
Correct answer: Left arm bent upward
Why: A right turn is signaled with the left arm bent upward at the elbow. An arm bent downward means slowing or stopping; straight out means a left turn.
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Q47. When should you use turn signals?
Correct answer: Before turning or changing lanes
Why: Signals communicate your intentions.
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Q48. What should you do when approaching a work zone?
Correct answer: Slow down and stay alert
Why: Work zones require extra caution.
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Q49. What does a divided highway sign indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic is separated by a median
Why: The sign warns of separated traffic.
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Q50. What is the safest habit when driving through intersections?
Correct answer: Scan left, right, and ahead
Why: Scanning helps identify hazards.