Right of Way & Intersections — 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. Right of Way & Intersections: 59 questions. Updated

Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.

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TopicRight of Way & Intersections
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Questions (59)

1. You must yield for emergency vehicles:
  1. Under no circumstances.
  2. When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren. ✓
  3. Only when other vehicles yield.
  4. None of the above.

Answer: B. When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.

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2. A driver should:
  1. Assume all drivers automatically obey the right-of-way rules.
  2. Assume most drivers obey the right-of-way rules.
  3. Always be prepared to yield the right-of-way. ✓

Answer: C. Always be prepared to yield the right-of-way.

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3. Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:
  1. A solid red light.
  2. A flashing yellow light.
  3. A solid green light.
  4. A flashing red light. ✓

Answer: D. A flashing red light.

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4. What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation?
  1. Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection. ✓
  2. If the intersection is clear, the driver does not need to stop.
  3. Drive quickly through the intersection to get out of the way of other vehicles.

Answer: A. Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection.

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5. You are approaching an intersection with a steady yellow traffic light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:
  1. Speed up to beat the red light.
  2. Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection.
  3. Come to a safe stop. ✓

Answer: C. Come to a safe stop.

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6. When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?
  1. After slowing down to verify that there is no cross traffic
  2. After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed ✓
  3. After you have stopped at least 20 feet prior to the intersection
  4. After slowing down to a speed of 10 mph

Answer: B. After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed

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7. If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:
  1. The largest vehicle has the right-of-way.
  2. The car on the left has the right-of-way.
  3. The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right. ✓
  4. The car on the right shall yield to the car on the left.

Answer: C. The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.

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8. When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?
  1. Either one
  2. The vehicle on the left ✓
  3. The vehicle on the right
  4. Neither

Answer: B. The vehicle on the left

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9. When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection:
  1. You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. ✓
  2. You have the right-of-way over pedestrians.
  3. Pedestrians must wait for you to cross.

Answer: A. You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

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10. If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:
  1. Slow down and look both ways.
  2. Maintain your speed and look both ways.
  3. Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions. ✓

Answer: C. Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions.

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

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