Highway & Freeway Driving — 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. Highway & Freeway Driving: 99 questions. Updated

Entering and exiting freeways, lane changes, overtaking and HOV lane rules.

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TopicHighway & Freeway Driving
License testWisconsin Car learner's permit test
Topic questions99 (10% of 983 total)
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Questions (99)

1. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
  1. Blind spots are eliminated if you have one outside mirror.
  2. Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles. ✓
  3. Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirror.

Answer: B. Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

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2. To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:
  1. Over your right shoulder.
  2. At your side mirror.
  3. Over your left shoulder. ✓
  4. At your rearview mirror.

Answer: C. Over your left shoulder.

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3. When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:
  1. Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening.
  2. Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the speed of traffic.
  3. Turn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway.
  4. Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic. ✓

Answer: D. Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.

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4. Before returning to your original lane after passing another vehicle, you should:
  1. Beep your horn.
  2. See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. ✓
  3. Flash your headlights.

Answer: B. See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

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5. When changing lanes, you should never:
  1. Cross the centerline in an intersection. ✓
  2. Check your blind spots by looking over your left or right shoulder.
  3. Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

Answer: A. Cross the centerline in an intersection.

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6. You are merging onto an interstate highway. You should:
  1. Select a safe gap and merge into the lane of traffic. ✓
  2. Merge across two lanes at once.
  3. Always stop before entering the highway.

Answer: A. Select a safe gap and merge into the lane of traffic.

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7. After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:
  1. The driver you passed signals for you to return to your lane.
  2. You signal your intention for three seconds.
  3. You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. ✓

Answer: C. You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

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8. There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:
  1. Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic.
  2. Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass.
  3. Move into the right lane when it is safe. ✓

Answer: C. Move into the right lane when it is safe.

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9. When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:
  1. Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed. ✓
  2. Remain in the left lane if you intend to turn left.
  3. Return to the right side of the roadway immediately.
  4. Drive in either lane.

Answer: A. Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed.

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10. Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:
  1. Sound your horn.
  2. Turn on your headlights.
  3. Reduce your speed.
  4. Check your mirrors and blind spots. ✓

Answer: D. Check your mirrors and blind spots.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook