WI DMV WI DMV Written Knowledge Test Preparation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Wisconsin, the safe following distance rule under normal conditions is:
- At least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead (Correct answer)
- At least 1 car length per 10 mph
- At least 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead
- At least 50 feet at all speeds
Correct answer: At least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead
Wisconsin's Driver's Manual recommends maintaining at least a 3-second following distance under normal driving conditions.
Question 2: According to the Wisconsin Driver's Manual, when should you signal before turning?
- At least 100 feet before the turn in a residential or city area (Correct answer)
- Only when other vehicles are present
- 50 feet before the turn
- Simultaneously with beginning the turn
Correct answer: At least 100 feet before the turn in a residential or city area
Wisconsin law requires drivers to signal at least 100 feet before turning in city or residential areas and at least 500 feet on highways.
Question 3: What does Wisconsin law require regarding seat belts for all front-seat occupants?
- All front-seat occupants must wear a seat belt at all times (Correct answer)
- Only drivers must wear seat belts
- Seat belts are optional for adults over 18
- Rear-seat passengers are exempt
Correct answer: All front-seat occupants must wear a seat belt at all times
Wisconsin law mandates that all front-seat vehicle occupants, regardless of age, wear a properly adjusted seat belt.
Question 4: What is the implied consent law tested on the Wisconsin DMV knowledge exam?
- By driving in Wisconsin, you consent to chemical testing for alcohol or drugs if lawfully requested (Correct answer)
- You consent to vehicle searches at any time
- You agree to pay all traffic fines without contest
- You consent to GPS tracking by law enforcement
Correct answer: By driving in Wisconsin, you consent to chemical testing for alcohol or drugs if lawfully requested
Wisconsin's implied consent law means that operating a motor vehicle implies automatic consent to chemical (breath, blood, or urine) testing when lawfully requested by an officer.
Question 5: According to the Wisconsin Driver's Manual, when is it legal to pass on the right?
- When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a paved lane to the right (Correct answer)
- Whenever there is enough space on the shoulder
- On any two-lane road
- Only on one-way streets
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a paved lane to the right
Passing on the right is permitted in Wisconsin only when the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and there is sufficient paved road width for safe passing.
Question 6: What is the Wisconsin legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers age 21 and over?
- 0.08% (Correct answer)
- 0.10%
- 0.05%
- 0.06%
Correct answer: 0.08%
Wisconsin's legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and older is 0.08%; driving at or above this level constitutes OWI (Operating While Intoxicated).
In Wisconsin, the safe following distance rule under normal conditions is: