WI regular car study set
Wisconsin Right of Way and Intersections Practice Questions
30 Wisconsin regular car questions on right of way and intersections, each with the correct answer and an explanation from the DMV handbook.
Right of Way and Intersections questions
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1. Two vehicles reach a four-way stop at exactly the same moment. Who goes first?
Answer: A — The vehicle furthest to the right
At a four-way stop the first to stop goes first; when arrivals tie, the driver on the right has the right of way.
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2. At a four-way stop where vehicles arrive at different times, who proceeds first?
Answer: C — The driver who stopped first
Order of arrival decides at a four-way stop; ties are broken in favour of the vehicle on the right.
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3. You reach an intersection with no signs or signals at the same time as a car on your right. What must you do?
Answer: B — Yield to the vehicle on your right
At an uncontrolled intersection the vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right.
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4. You enter an uncontrolled intersection at an unlawful speed. What happens to your right of way?
Answer: A — You forfeit it
A driver entering an intersection at an unlawful speed forfeits any right of way they would otherwise have had.
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5. Why should you slow down at an intersection with no traffic control even when you appear to have the right of way?
Answer: C — Because another driver may not yield as required
Right of way is something you give, not take; a defensive driver is prepared for another driver's mistake.
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6. You are turning left at an intersection with a green ball signal. Who must you yield to?
Answer: B — Oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk
A permissive green allows a left turn only after yielding to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.
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7. From which lane should you begin and end a left turn on a two-way street?
Answer: A — From the lane nearest the centre line into the lane just right of the centre line
Left turns start from the lane closest to the centre line and finish in the lane just to the right of the centre line on the new road.
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8. How should a right turn at an intersection be made?
Answer: C — From as close to the right edge as practical, into the right lane
Keeping close to the right edge prevents another vehicle or cyclist from moving up on your right during the turn.
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9. You are stopped in an intersection waiting to turn left when the signal turns yellow. What should you do?
Answer: B — Complete the turn when oncoming traffic clears
A vehicle already lawfully in the intersection should clear it as soon as it can be done safely.
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10. What must you do when approaching a roundabout?
Answer: A — Slow down and yield to traffic already circulating
Traffic already in a roundabout has the right of way; approaching drivers slow and yield.
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11. Which direction does traffic travel in a roundabout in the United States?
Answer: C — Counterclockwise, entering to the right
United States roundabouts circulate counterclockwise, so drivers enter by turning right.
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12. An emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren while you are inside a roundabout. What should you do?
Answer: B — Continue to your exit, then pull over clear of the roundabout
Stopping inside a roundabout blocks every other user; exit first and then pull over.
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13. An ambulance approaches with lights and siren active. What must you do?
Answer: A — Pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes
Yield by moving to the right and stopping clear of the intersection so the emergency vehicle has a clear path.
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14. On which roadway are you NOT required to stop for a school bus loading in the opposite roadway?
Answer: C — A divided highway of four or more lanes carrying traffic in opposite directions
The exception applies only on a divided highway of four or more lanes where at least two lanes carry traffic in opposite directions.
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15. What do the amber flashing lights on a school bus mean?
Answer: B — The bus is preparing to stop and load or unload
Amber lights give advance warning that the bus is about to stop and display its red lights.
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16. You are entering a highway from a private driveway. Who has the right of way?
Answer: A — Traffic already on the highway and pedestrians on the sidewalk
A driver entering from a driveway or alley must yield to roadway traffic and to pedestrians crossing the driveway.
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17. You are turning left across an oncoming lane into a driveway. Who has the right of way?
Answer: C — The oncoming vehicle
A left-turning driver must yield to oncoming traffic that is close enough to be a hazard.
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18. A vehicle is already in the intersection when your light turns green. What should you do?
Answer: B — Wait until it clears before proceeding
A green light means proceed only when the way is clear; vehicles lawfully in the intersection must be allowed to finish.
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19. You are on a road that ends at a T intersection with a through street. Who must yield?
Answer: A — You must yield to traffic on the through street
A driver on a terminating road yields to traffic on the through roadway.
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20. A funeral procession is passing through an intersection. What is the safest and most courteous action?
Answer: C — Wait and let the procession pass without cutting into it
Cutting into a procession is dangerous because the vehicles follow closely and travel as a group.
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21. You approach an intersection where a driver is already waiting to turn left with a signal on. What should you assume?
Answer: B — Nothing, until you confirm the driver has actually seen you
Defensive driving means confirming another driver's intent rather than assuming a signal will be honoured.
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22. Why should you avoid entering an intersection you cannot clear?
Answer: A — You would block cross traffic when the signal changes
Entering an intersection without room to exit leaves you stranded across cross traffic when the light changes.
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23. When making a turn, when should you check your mirrors and blind spot?
Answer: C — Before you signal and again before you begin the turn
Checking early and again just before moving catches vehicles, motorcycles, or cyclists that appeared in the interval.
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24. You are turning right on red and there is a cyclist in the bike lane beside you. What must you do?
Answer: B — Yield to the cyclist before completing the turn
A right turn on red requires yielding to all traffic and pedestrians lawfully proceeding, cyclists included.
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25. You are stopped in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches. What is the correct action?
Answer: A — Clear the intersection first, then pull to the right and stop
Stopping inside the intersection blocks the emergency vehicle's path; clear it first, then pull over.
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26. Why should you avoid stopping suddenly in a travel lane when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind?
Answer: C — Following drivers may not stop in time and the emergency vehicle needs a predictable path
Predictable movement to the right lets the emergency vehicle and following traffic anticipate what you will do.
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27. Which statement best describes right of way?
Answer: B — It is something a driver gives, not something a driver takes
The law says who must yield, not who may force their way through; safety depends on giving way when there is doubt.
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28. What is the greatest risk at an intersection where your view is blocked by parked cars or shrubbery?
Answer: A — Cross traffic and pedestrians may appear with little warning
A blocked sight line means you must creep forward slowly until you can see, rather than relying on the right of way.
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29. Two vehicles meet on a narrow mountain road where neither can pass. Which one should back up?
Answer: C — The vehicle travelling downhill
The downhill vehicle has better control while reversing, so the uphill vehicle keeps the right of way.
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30. Where should you position your front wheels while waiting to turn left in an intersection?
Answer: B — Pointing straight ahead
Wheels turned left mean a rear-end impact would push your vehicle into oncoming traffic.
Questions about this study set
How many right of way and intersections questions are on this page?
30, each with the correct answer and an explanation drawn from Wisconsin's regular car handbook.
Are these the real WI DMV questions?
No. These are practice questions written from the DMV handbook. They cover the same rules the official test draws on, but the wording is ours.
Where can I take a full Wisconsin practice test?
The Wisconsin state page lists full-length timed tests for every licence type and applicant path.