Wisconsin Permit Test: Lanes & Passing Practice Questions

Correct answer: Only when that vehicle is stopped or turning left

A paved shoulder may be used to go around a vehicle only if it is stopped or making a left turn.

Source: Section 3: The Basics – H. Passing

Correct answer: The lane farthest to the left

The left-most lane of a multi-lane road is used to go around slower vehicles.

Source: Section 3: The Basics – H. Passing

Correct answer: One, on the left

Pass only one vehicle at a time, on the left, and return to your lane rather than staying in the passing lane.

Source: Section 3: The Basics – H. Passing

Correct answer: When you see both of its headlights in your rearview mirror

Return to the lane once you can see both headlights of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror.

Source: Section 3: The Basics – H. Passing

Correct answer: No, so pass only if there is room ahead of the vehicle

Other vehicles do not have to move to let you pass; only pass when there is enough room in front of the vehicle.

Source: Section 3: The Basics – H. Passing

Correct answer: The driver you are passing might not see you

If you pass someone on the right, they might not see you, which could cause a crash.

Source: Section 3: The Basics – H. Passing

Correct answer: No passing zone

The yellow pennant marks a no passing zone; you may not pass any vehicle there.

Source: Section 4: Signs – B. Regulatory

Correct answer: At least 3 feet

Give bicyclists at least three feet of room when you pass, and wait for oncoming traffic to clear first.

Source: Section 10: Sharing the Road – E. Bicycles

Correct answer: Get through them quickly

If you pass a large vehicle, move out of its blind spots quickly; otherwise speed up or drop back so the driver can see you.

Source: Section 10: Sharing the Road – F. No-Zones