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Wisconsin Car / Permit: Traffic Laws practice test
Speed limits, turning and signaling rules, headlight and seat-belt requirements, and the everyday laws every driver must follow.
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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1. Generally, a child must ride in a booster seat until reaching what age?
Correct answer: Age eight
As a general rule, a child stays in a child safety seat until age four and in a booster seat until age eight.
Source: Section 12: Other Important Information — D. Seat Belts
2. Using hand signals, how do you show that you are slowing down or stopping?
Correct answer: Point your hand toward the ground
To signal a stop or a slowdown by hand, point your arm downward toward the ground.
Source: Section 3: The Basics — K. Communication (Turn signal)
3. In a reversible lane, a red "X" displayed above the lane means that lane is:
Correct answer: Closed and not to be used
Over a reversible lane, a red X marks the lane as closed, a green arrow means it is open, and a yellow X means it is changing.
Source: Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls — C. Special Lanes (Reversible Lane)
4. When may you use a paved shoulder to go around another vehicle?
Correct answer: Only when the other vehicle is stopped or turning left
You may use the paved shoulder to get around a vehicle only when that vehicle is stopped or is making a left turn.
Source: Section 3: The Basics — H. Passing
5. If your car's turn signals are not working, the correct hand signal for a left turn is:
Correct answer: Arm extended straight out the window
To signal a left turn by hand, extend your arm straight out the driver's window.
Source: Section 3: The Basics — K. Communication (Turn signal)
6. When passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass:
Correct answer: Only one vehicle at a time on the left
You should pass only one vehicle at a time on the left, and you can return to your lane once both of the passed vehicle's headlights show in your rearview mirror.
Source: Section 3: The Basics — H. Passing
7. When you must back your vehicle, you should move:
Correct answer: No faster than a slow walk
Because it is hard to see behind you, back up no faster than a slow walking pace and turn to look through the rear window.
Source: Section 3: The Basics — I. Backing
8. According to the handbook, a U-turn is allowed on any rural two-lane highway as long as:
Correct answer: You complete it safely without disrupting traffic
A U-turn may be made on a rural two-lane highway when it is done safely and does not interfere with other traffic.
Source: Section 3: The Basics — G. Turning (U-Turn)
9. Why should you avoid coasting with the car in neutral while driving?
Correct answer: It leaves you with less control of the vehicle
Coasting in neutral reduces your control; staying in gear keeps you in full control of the vehicle.
Source: Section 3: The Basics — D. Stopping
10. Wisconsin law requires seat belts to be worn by:
Correct answer: You and your passengers of every age
State law requires you and your passengers of every age to wear seat belts, even if the vehicle has air bags.
Source: Section 12: Other Important Information — D. Seat Belts
11. If you move to Wisconsin holding a regular driver license from another state, you should apply for a Wisconsin license within:
Correct answer: 60 days
New residents with an out-of-state regular license should apply for a Wisconsin license within 60 days of moving here.
Source: Section 2: Progression of Licenses — E. Out of State Transfers
12. To drive legally in Wisconsin, every driver must carry:
Correct answer: Valid liability car insurance
You must have valid liability car insurance and be able to show proof of it if a police officer asks.
Source: Section 12: Other Important Information — E. Insurance Requirements
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