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Wisconsin Permit Test: Turning Practice Questions
Signaling, turn lanes, U-turns and turning on red.
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Question 1
While waiting to turn left for oncoming traffic to pass, how should your wheels be pointed?
Turned to the right
Turned to the left
Straight ahead
Correct answer: Straight ahead
Keep your wheels straight; if you are hit from behind with them turned left, you would be pushed into oncoming traffic.
Source: Section 3: The Basics β G. Turning
Question 2
Where should you position your car when preparing to turn left?
Close to the right curb or shoulder
Close to the center line
Straddling two lanes
Correct answer: Close to the center line
For a left turn, check mirrors, keep close to the center line, and watch for pedestrians crossing on the left.
Source: Section 3: The Basics β G. Turning
Question 3
You are turning from the left lane of a double left-turn lane. Which lane should you end up in?
The left-most lane of the new street
The right-most lane
The center turn lane, until traffic clears
Any open lane
Correct answer: The left-most lane of the new street
With multiple turn lanes, finish in the matching lane: left-most to left-most, middle to middle.
Source: Section 3: The Basics β G. Turning
Question 4
To turn right off a four-lane roadway, which lane must you turn from?
Either lane going your direction, if it is clear
The lane nearest the right curb or edge
The lane nearest the center line
Correct answer: The lane nearest the right curb or edge
Right turns from a four-lane road must be made from the lane nearest the right curb or edge.
Source: Section 3: The Basics β G. Turning
Question 5
Where does the handbook say a U-turn may be made if it is safe and does not interfere with traffic?
On a curve
On any rural two-lane highway
Where a No U-Turn sign is posted, if no cars are near
Across a divided freeway median
Correct answer: On any rural two-lane highway
You may make a U-turn on any rural two-lane highway if it is done safely without interfering with traffic, unless a sign prohibits it.
Source: Section 3: The Basics β G. Turning
Question 6
When should a Y-turn be used?
At busy signalized intersections downtown
On busy highways
On freeway ramps
On residential streets too narrow for a U-turn
Correct answer: On residential streets too narrow for a U-turn
A Y-turn is for residential streets too narrow for a U-turn; it is also tested on the road test.
Source: Section 3: The Basics β G. Turning
Question 7
What is the first step of a Y-turn?
Back up across the street
Signal right, pull as far right as possible and stop
Signal left and turn sharply to the opposite curb
Stop in the middle of the road
Correct answer: Signal right, pull as far right as possible and stop
Start a Y-turn by signaling right, checking traffic and mirrors, pulling as far right as possible and stopping.
Source: Section 3: The Basics β G. Turning
Question 8
During the backing step of a Y-turn, where should you look?
Straight ahead
Behind you, over your right shoulder
Only in the rearview mirror and backup camera
Correct answer: Behind you, over your right shoulder
In step three, look behind you over your right shoulder and back up just enough to pull forward again.
Source: Section 3: The Basics β G. Turning
Question 9
Why should you leave extra room for trucks and buses at intersections?
They may cross the center line while turning
They have the right-of-way at all times at intersections
They always turn from the left lane
Correct answer: They may cross the center line while turning
Large vehicles may swing across the center line when turning, so leave them extra space.
Source: Section 3: The Basics β G. Turning
Question 10
What should you avoid while making a turn?
Signaling before the turn begins
Checking your mirrors
Changing lanes during the turn
Correct answer: Changing lanes during the turn
Stay in your lane, don't change lanes while turning, and don't cross the center line.
Source: Section 3: The Basics β G. Turning
Question 11
In which direction does traffic move in a roundabout?
Clockwise
Either direction
Counterclockwise
Correct answer: Counterclockwise
Traffic in a roundabout always travels counterclockwise.
Source: Section 6: Driving Situations β A. Roundabouts
Question 12
In a multi-lane roundabout, which lane is generally for turning left?
Either lane
The left lane
The right lane
Correct answer: The left lane
Generally the left lane is for left turns (and U-turns), the right lane for the next right; follow the signs and pavement arrows.
Source: Section 6: Driving Situations β A. Roundabouts
Question 13
What should you do as you reach your exit from a roundabout?
Change to the inside lane
Turn on your left signal until you exit
Stop before exiting
Turn on your right turn signal and exit
Correct answer: Turn on your right turn signal and exit
As you reach your exit, signal right and exit; do not change lanes inside the roundabout.
Source: Section 6: Driving Situations β A. Roundabouts
Question 14
There is no traffic in the roundabout as you arrive. What should you do?
Stop completely before entering anyway, then go
Enter without waiting, keeping your speed low
Wait for another car to enter first
Correct answer: Enter without waiting, keeping your speed low
If no traffic is in the roundabout, you do not need to wait to enter; keep your speed low and stay in your lane.
Source: Section 6: Driving Situations β A. Roundabouts
Question 15
Which vehicles does the handbook specifically say to yield to when entering a roundabout?
Semitrucks
Drivers on your right who have not yet entered
Cars waiting in line behind you
Correct answer: Semitrucks
Among the roundabout steps, the handbook lists yielding to semitrucks, which need extra room to get through.
Source: Section 6: Driving Situations β A. Roundabouts
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