Wisconsin DMV Permit Practice Test 5: 50 Questions
Practice Test 5 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Wisconsin driving rules, including flashing green signal warning, uphill curb parking, Under-21 zero tolerance and rain driving adjustment. 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 5 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Flashing Green Signal Warning
- Uphill Curb Parking
- Under-21 Zero Tolerance
- Rain Driving Adjustment
- Hand Signal Left Turn
- Hand Signal Right Turn
- Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem
- Rumble Strips
- Divided Highway Begins
- Passing Prohibition
- Following Distance Good Conditions
- Icy Road Response
- Freeway Entry
- Green Arrow
- Skid Recovery
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What does a flashing green traffic signal warn drivers of?
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B. The signal will soon turn yellow
Flashing green warns the light is about to change.
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What should you do when parking uphill with a curb?
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A. Turn wheels away from the curb
Turning wheels away prevents rolling into traffic.
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What is the zero tolerance rule for drivers under 21?
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C. Any detectable alcohol is illegal
Drivers under 21 may not drive with any alcohol in their system.
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When driving in rain, what is the safest adjustment to make?
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B. Increase following distance
Wet roads require more space to stop safely.
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What is the correct hand signal for a left turn?
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B. Left arm straight out
A straight left arm signals a left turn.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 5, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What does a steady yellow traffic signal indicate?
Correct answer: The signal is about to turn red
Why: A steady yellow warns drivers that the light will soon turn red.
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Q2. When approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on a two-lane road, what must you do?
Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped
Why: Drivers must stop for a school bus displaying flashing red lights.
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Q3. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for most drivers?
Correct answer: 0.08 percent
Why: Drivers are considered legally impaired at 0.08 percent BAC.
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Q4. What does a broken white line between lanes mean?
Correct answer: Lane changes are allowed
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes when safe.
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Q5. 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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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.
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Q7. What does a diamond-shaped sign usually warn of?
Correct answer: Hazards or road conditions
Why: Diamond-shaped signs are used for warnings.
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Q8. When driving at night, when should high beams be dimmed?
Correct answer: Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle
Why: Dimming prevents glare for other drivers.
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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.
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Q10. What does a flashing red traffic signal require?
Correct answer: Stop completely before proceeding
Why: A flashing red signal is treated like a stop sign.
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Q11. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the centerline mean?
Correct answer: Passing is not allowed
Why: A solid yellow line prohibits passing.
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Q12. When entering a freeway, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already on the freeway
Why: Traffic already on the freeway has the right-of-way.
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Q13. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: School zone or crossing
Why: Pentagon signs are used around school areas.
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Q14. 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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Q15. 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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Q16. What does a round yellow sign with an X symbol warn of?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead
Why: The sign warns of an upcoming railroad crossing.
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Q17. 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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Q18. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow signals warn drivers to slow down.
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Q19. What should you do if your accelerator sticks?
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and brake
Why: Shifting to neutral allows safe slowing.
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Q20. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulatory information
Why: Rectangular signs state traffic laws and rules.
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Q21. When is passing prohibited?
Correct answer: When approaching hills or curves
Why: Limited visibility makes passing unsafe.
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Q22. What does a double solid yellow centerline mean?
Correct answer: No passing in either direction
Why: Passing is prohibited for all traffic.
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Q23. What should you do when roads are icy?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance
Why: Ice greatly reduces traction and stopping ability.
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Q24. What does an orange traffic sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Construction or maintenance
Why: Orange signs warn of work zones.
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Q25. 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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Q26. What does a green arrow traffic signal allow?
Correct answer: Movement in the arrow’s direction
Why: A green arrow provides protected movement.
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Q27. What is hydroplaning?
Correct answer: Loss of traction on wet pavement
Why: Water can cause tires to lose contact with the road.
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Q28. What should you do at a stop sign?
Correct answer: Stop completely before the stop line
Why: A full stop is required at stop signs.
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Q29. What does a broken yellow centerline indicate?
Correct answer: Passing allowed when safe
Why: A broken yellow centerline means passing is allowed when it is safe.
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Q30. What does a triangular orange emblem on a vehicle mean?
Correct answer: Slow-moving vehicle
Why: The emblem warns other drivers of slow speed.
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Q31. What should you do when driving in fog?
Correct answer: Use low-beam headlights
Why: Low beams reduce glare in fog.
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Q32. What is the zero tolerance rule for drivers under 21?
Correct answer: Any detectable alcohol is illegal
Why: Drivers under 21 may not drive with any alcohol in their system.
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Q33. 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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Q34. What does a solid white line on the edge of the roadway indicate?
Correct answer: Edge of the roadway
Why: Edge lines mark the roadway boundary.
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Q35. When should turn signals be used?
Correct answer: Before turning or changing lanes
Why: Signals communicate your intentions to others.
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Q36. What does a school zone sign warn drivers about?
Correct answer: Children may be present
Why: Drivers should watch carefully for children.
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Q37. What does a steady green traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed if the intersection is clear
Why: Drivers may proceed when it is safe.
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Q38. 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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Q39. What does a no passing zone sign indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is prohibited
Why: Passing is restricted for safety reasons.
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Q40. What is the correct hand signal for a left turn?
Correct answer: Left arm straight out
Why: A straight left arm signals a left turn.
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Q41. What does a flashing yellow arrow allow you to do?
Correct answer: Turn left after yielding
Why: Drivers may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic.
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Q42. What should you do if you miss your exit on the freeway?
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit
Why: Backing up or turning around is unsafe.
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Q43. What does a divided highway sign indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic is separated by a median
Why: The sign warns of separated traffic flows.
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Q44. What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
Correct answer: Stop and wait
Why: Flashing lights indicate an approaching train.
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Q45. What does a solid white line between lanes mean?
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q46. What should you do when parking uphill with a curb?
Correct answer: Turn wheels away from the curb
Why: Turning wheels away prevents rolling into traffic.
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Q47. 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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Q48. What does a flashing green traffic signal warn drivers of?
Correct answer: The signal will soon turn yellow
Why: Flashing green warns the light is about to change.
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Q49. What are rumble strips designed to do?
Correct answer: Alert drivers they are leaving the lane
Why: Rumble strips warn drivers through sound and vibration.
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Q50. When driving in rain, what is the safest adjustment to make?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Wet roads require more space to stop safely.