Practice following distance, weather, night driving and sharing the road, with questions based on the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook.
Hand pointed to the ground
Point down when you are stopping or slowing.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 3.K Communication, p. 21
No faster than a slow walk
Move slowly, since your view behind the car is limited.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 3.I Backing, p. 18
Between sunset and sunrise
Scan the road more carefully during these hours, though deer can cross at any time.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 6.E Watch for Deer, p. 43
Stay off the brake and steer where you want to go
Aim the wheel along your intended path, and turn back as the car straightens out.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 7.B Severe Weather, p. 45
Slow down
When your view is shorter than that, lower your speed so you keep control.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 3.E Sight Distance Rule, p. 12
When your tires are bald
Worn tires can ride up on water even when you aren't going fast.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 7.B Severe Weather, p. 44
Ease off the gas, keep the wheel straight
Wait for the tires to grip the road again before you try to stop or turn.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 7.B Severe Weather, p. 44
Slow down, use your horn and prepare to stop
That reflection gives you warning, so slow down and be ready to stop.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 6.E Watch for Deer, p. 43
200 feet
The handbook says at least 200 feet when a plow's red, amber or green lights are flashing. State law sets 200 feet above a posted 35 mph and 75 feet at 35 mph or less.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 7.C Winter, p. 45; Wisconsin Statutes, chapter 346, Wis. Stat. § 346.915
The noise may frighten the animal
Slow down and keep a safe distance instead of sounding the horn.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 7.D Farm Safety/Rural Driving, p. 45
We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (2026 (BDS126), PDF created 2026-07-03, read 2026-11-08. Page numbers cited are the handbook's printed ones (PDF page = printed page + 4). Where the handbook gives no value, Wisconsin Statutes chs. 340, 343, 346 and 347 (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov, published 2026-11-04) are the source. edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.