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Practice Written Exam

The following is a multiple choice exam based on the Wisconsin Motorist Handbook.

To take the exam simply choose the answer to each question which best completes the statement. When you are finished just press the Grade Exam button! This exam will randomly change the questions every time you visit. Feel free to take the exam a number of times.

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Headlights help others see you when it is raining, snowing or foggy. What is a good rule about using headlights? A. If your windshield wipers are on, your headlights should also be on.
B. If you have a brightly colored vehicle, others can see you without headlights.
C. Headlights are useful only at night.
 Which statement is a myth (NOT TRUE) concerning an automobile crash? A. The seatbelt reduces the chance of being killed or severely injured in a crash.
B. It is very common to be trapped by a seatbelt in fire- or water-related crashes.
C. Ejection (being thrown out of the vehicle) is the leading cause of death in auto crashes.
 To listen to tapes or CDs while driving, it is legal to use headsets or earphones that go into or cover: A. Neither ear.
B. Both ears.
C. One ear.
 After stopping, if no sign prohibits it, you can safely turn right on red A. only from the travel lane farthest to the right.
B. from any lane.
C. only if there is a right turn arrow.
 What should you do if your car's turn signal does not work? A. Do not drive the car until the turn signal is fixed.
B. Continue to drive, using hand signals; but get it fixed as soon as possible.
C. Continue to drive during daylight hours only.
 If you are turning at an intersection, you should start signalling A. three seconds or 100 feet before the turn.
B. six seconds or 200 feet before the turn.
C. any time. It doesn't matter where you signal, as long as you remember to signal.
 To stop on snowy or icy surfaces, a driver WITH anti-lock brakes (ABS) should: A. Brake firmly; quickly ease off a bit if the car starts to skid, then brake firmly again.
B. Step hard on the brake pedal and hold it down; steer as needed to control the vehicle.
C. Steer quickly left and right until the car stops.
 To give other drivers time to adjust for your planned turn or lane change, usually run your turn signal: A. 3 seconds/100 feet.
B. 1 second/30 feet.
C. 10 seconds/300 feet.
 A blind spot you need to be concerned about as a driver is A. the area directly underneath your vehicle.
B. the area in front of your vehicle.
C. the area alongside of and slightly to the rear of your vehicle, that you cannot see by looking only in the mirrors
 Before crossing double railroad tracks, you should wait until the train A. has cleared the roadway.
B. is well down the track so you can see that both sets of tracks are clear.
C. is out of sight.
 If you are driving and find that nothing seems to help you stay awake, you should A. increase your speed to get away from other vehicles.
B. stop and take a rest break as soon as it is safe to do so.
C. move over to the right lane and continue driving.
 What is the only thing that will sober you up? A. Time.
B. Fresh air.
C. Coffee.
 To pass another car safely at 55 mph on a dry, level, two-lane road, you will need at least: A. 800 feet.
B. 1600 feet.
C. 3000 feet.
 To get a driver's license in Wisconsin, someone between the ages of 16 and 18 must have: A. Driven on temps six months, completed a driver education program, and logged 30 hours of supervised driving.
B. A clear driving record for six months, and an adult sponsor who certifies 30 hours of supervised driving.
C. Met all and requirements listed in A. and B. above.
 You are on an undivided roadway. An emergency vehicle using its siren and emergency lights approaches you. You should A. immediately stop where you are until the emergency vehicle has passed.
B. signal, pull over to the right side of the roadway and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.
C. slow down and proceed with caution until a traffic officer directs you to stop.
 A person who is extrmely angry or upset should: A. Not worry.
B. Not drive.
C. Take tranquilizers before driving.
 A driver attending a traffic safety/point-reduction class may reduce total points against the driver's license by: A. 1 point.
B. 6 points.
C. 3 points.
 A vehicle that is not in good mechanical condition A. costs more to run and is more likely to break down or cause a crash.
B. should be driven only during daylight hours.
C. should be driven only short distances.
 On a roadway or metered expresssway ramp, reserved lanes: A. Are marked with a white diamond on a black field.
B. May be used by only one or two type(s) of vehicles(s).
C. C. Both A. and B.
 You experience a tire blow out while traveling down the highway. You should A. pump the brakes and turn the vehicle toward the shoulder of the road to keep from losing control.
B. increase your speed and turn the vehicle toward the ditch to avoid striking other vehicles.
C. decrease your speed, keep your vehicle going straight, signal, and apply the brakes when the vehicle has almost stopped.
 Hydroplaning (tires riding on top of the water) A. is not a danger if you have front wheel drive.
B. can occur at low speeds if tires are bald.
C. will only occur with extra-wide, high performance tires.
 Drivers leaving a parked position: A. Have the right of way if they signal.
B. Must yield to traffic in the roadway.
C. May make a right turn if they signal.
D. Must back up before leaving.
 You can lose your driver's license for: A. An alcohol/other drug driving conviction, or refusing to be tested for alcohol/other drug.
B. Leaving the scene of an accident you are involved in, or not filing a required accident report.
C. Letting someone else use your license, or using someone else's license.
D. Any of the above.
 In a car crash, a child without an approved safety seat or belt is: A. Safe if held.
B. Likely to be hurt.
C. Probably safer.
 Drivers who slow down gradually and avoid unnecessary braking A. eliminate delays in heavy traffic.
B. save fuel and brakes.
C. waste fuel and brakes.
 Which statement about the tires on your vehicle is correct? A. In cold weather, keep tire pressure low for better traction.
B. Worn or bald tires do not affect how your vehicle performs.
C. Low air pressure in tires decreases fuel mileage.
 You and a motorcycle are approaching each other at an intersection. You are planning to turn left. The motorcycle plans to go straight. Who must yield? A. Neither driver.
B. The motorcycle driver.
C. You.
 Someone driving at night should llimit speed to allow stopping within: A. The range of the headlights.
B. 300 feet.
C. 500 feet.
 Car headlights must be lighted A. always.
B. from dusk to dawn only.
C. whenever you cannot see clearly 500 feet ahead.
 When exiting a freeway, a driver should slow down: A. Before all four wheels are in the deceleration lane.
B. If there is heavy traffic approaching from behind.
C. After all four wheels are in the deceleration lane.
 To stop on snow covered roads in a vehicle without ABS (anti-lock brakes), you should A. brake with your left foot.
B. squeeze the brake firmly and release if you start to lock up; then squeeze again.
C. brake hard and keep on braking hard until the vehicle has stopped or the danger has passed.
 When passing a city bus unloading or loading passengers, a driver should: A. Stop until the bus moves.
B. Drive alert at 15 mph.
C. Drive alert at 25 mph.
 Check your rearview mirror frequently for traffic behind you. This way you can see if someone is following too closely. Check your rearview mirror every: A. 2 to 3 seconds.
B. 6 to 8 seconds.
C. 20 to 30 seconds.
 A driver may not follow an emergency vehicle any closer than: A. 500 feet.
B. 100 feet.
C. 350 feet.
 Before you enter an intersection with a two-way street, you should look A. right, left, then right again.
B. left, then right.
C. left, right, ahead, then left again.
 When driving on snow-covered roads, you should A. maintain speed if you are driving a vehicle with front-wheel drive.
B. maintain speed, but increase following distance.
C. slow down and increase following distance.
 A person crossing the roadway, no matter where or when: A. Must yield to vehicles.
B. Need not look.
C. Must be allowed to cross.
 When the roadway is wet, the best way to keep from hydroplaning is to A. drive at constant speed.
B. keep your speed down.
C. firmly apply the brakes.
 An example of a poor driving habit is: A. Driving carefully on ice.
B. Observing all speed limits.
C. Driving very slowly and making other drivers slow down.
D. Signaling for every lane change.
 Driving at night is more hazardous because of: A. Reduced visibility.
B. Wet roadways.
C. Reduced traction.
 Which of the following is a true statement about the distance you should look ahead? A. You should look 10 to 15 second ahead, day or night, in order to scan the entire scene.
B. At highway speed, you should look no more than a block ahead.
C. At night, you should look 30 seconds ahead
 Your license will be suspended if you accumulate 12 or more demerit points within: A. 1 year.
B. 3 years.
C. 5 years.
 A traffic signal showing a red light and a green arrow means that a driver who wants to turn in the directriion of the arrow must: A. Stop and wait for a regular green light.
B. Proceed carefully, without stopping, in the direction of the arrow.
C. Stop first and then proceed with caution.
D. Allow pedestrians to cross the roadway in the direction of the arrow.
 The distance you must have to stop from 30 mph (total stopping distance) on a dry, level roadway is: A. 200 feet.
B. 400 feet.
C. 500 feet.
 A driver who loses his/her license and cannot find it must apply for a(n): A. Instruction permit.
B. Occupational license.
C. Duplicate license.
 When making a right turn in the city, a driver should position the car: A. Just to the right of the center line.
B. In any open lane.
C. Close to the right curb.
 A driver about to be hit by another vehicle: A. Can do nothing to prevent the crash or reduce injuries.
B. May be able to use steering and/or brakes to minimize the crash or injuries.
C. Would be better off without a seatbelt.
 When parking your vehicle on a level surface, you should A. put it in PARK (or in gear if it is a manual transmission) and make sure the wheels are straight.
B. put it in PARK (or in gear if it is a manual transmission) and set the parking brake.
C. put it in NEUTRAL, make sure the wheels are straight, and set the parking brake.
 At night, you must dim your headlights within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle or a vehicle in front? A. 1,000 feet (about two blocks).
B. 250 feet (about a half block).
C. 500 feet (about one block).
 The only time you are NOT required to stop when approaching a school bus with flashing red light and activated STOP arm is A. when you are driving on a one way street.
B. when there is more than one lane of traffic going in the same direction.
C. when you approach it from the front on the opposite side of a divided highway.




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