General Driving Knowledge — Wisconsin
Wisconsin permit practice test: 983 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Knowledge 50 Q pass 40 + Signs 15 Q pass 12. General Driving Knowledge: 124 questions.
Questions that do not fit a single topic: lane use, turning, signalling and other rules of the road.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | General Driving Knowledge |
| License test | Wisconsin Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 124 (13% of 983 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (124)
1. You are involved in an accident. You should:
- Stop immediately.
- Help the injured.
- Call the police.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
2. Collisions are more likely to happen when:
- All vehicles are traveling at about the same speed.
- One lane of traffic is traveling faster than the other lanes.
- One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic. ✓
Answer: C. One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic.
3. When you see other drivers around you acting or reacting in anger:
- Don’t make eye contact.
- Don't react with hand gestures.
- Distance yourself from the situation.
- All of these. ✓
Answer: D. All of these.
4. Should you always drive more slowly than other traffic?
- No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly. ✓
- Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique.
- Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic.
Answer: A. No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
5. What can you do to reduce road rage?
- Always signal your intention when changing lanes. ✓
- Talk on your cell phone while driving.
- Use your horn frequently.
Answer: A. Always signal your intention when changing lanes.
6. When taking any medicine, you should:
- Consult your doctor about the effects before driving. ✓
- Have someone follow you home.
- Keep your window open and drive more slowly.
Answer: A. Consult your doctor about the effects before driving.
7. If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, you should:
- Loudly play the radio while driving so you won’t think about your argument.
- Take a few minutes to cool off before driving. ✓
- Drive on the interstate to let off steam.
Answer: B. Take a few minutes to cool off before driving.
8. You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:
- Not put too much thought into it because all vehicles are the same.
- Hide from your friend that you are unfamiliar with the vehicle.
- Disregard any obvious defects to avoid embarrassing your friend.
- Take a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment. ✓
Answer: D. Take a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment.
9. You notice that the driver in the vehicle ahead of you is driving with one hand and talking to a passenger. You should:
- Give the vehicle extra space.
- Know that the driver in the vehicle ahead is reducing their safety margin by being an inattentive driver.
- Avoid following the driver's example.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
10. When preparing to turn left, drivers should:
- Slow down gradually while checking their rearview mirror.
- Move into the left lane.
- Watch for oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook