Wisconsin DMV practice test
Prepare for the Wisconsin learner permit knowledge test with questions written from the official driver handbook, in English, Russian and Spanish.
Wisconsin practice tests
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Full practice tests in the format of the real Wisconsin knowledge test. Questions do not repeat between tests.
Road signs
Shapes, colors and meanings of the signs on the test.
Rules of the road
Right of way, turns, parking and sharing the road.
Wisconsin laws
Rules that are specific to Wisconsin.
Final exam prep
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Key rules from the Wisconsin handbook
These numbers come straight from the official handbook. Each one is also a question in our tests.
Getting your permit and license
- You can apply for a learner's permit at 15 years old.
- Hold the permit at least 6 months before the road test.
- At least 50 hours of supervised driving are required.
- At least 10 hours of the practice must be at night.
- 12 points in 12 months can lead to suspension.
- Report crashes with injury or death, or with property damage of $1,000 or more.
- A standard license is usually valid for 8 years.
- Probationary drivers may use a phone only to report an emergency.
- New residents should apply within 60 days after moving.
- Points are doubled for probationary license holders and unlicensed drivers.
- Five years; an occupational license may be possible after two years.
- Up to 12 hours a day and 60 hours a week.
Rules of the road
- Start signaling about three seconds (about 100 feet) before the turn.
- Headlights are required when visibility is less than 500 feet.
- Headlights must be on from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.
- Stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights.
- Drivers on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a median do not have to stop; drivers behind the bus must stop.
- Keep at least 4 seconds behind the vehicle ahead; add more in bad weather.
- Move Over law: change lanes away from the stopped vehicle when safe; if you cannot, slow down.
- Give bicyclists at least 3 feet of space when passing.
- Children ride in a car seat until at least 4 years old.
- Booster seat until at least 8 years old, or until the child fits the adult belt as the law describes.
- In construction zones, a cellphone may be used only to report an emergency.
- At least 200 feet.
- No one under 16 may operate farm tractors or self-propelled farm machinery on highways.
- The chance of a crash doubles.
- Government property damage of $200 or more; other property damage of $1,000 or more.
- Allowed if safe, except when passing farm equipment.
- Every 6 to 8 seconds; look 10 to 15 seconds ahead.
- Four people; the lane is reserved 6-9 a.m., Monday through Friday.
- Zero: 0.00% for drivers under 21.
Speed limits
- 15 mph in school zones when children are present, unless posted otherwise.
- 25 mph in residential districts unless a sign shows otherwise.
- Outlying parts of cities and villages: 35 mph; residential areas: 25 mph; school zones with children: 15 mph.
Alcohol and drugs
- The legal alcohol concentration for drivers under 21 is 0.00% — any alcohol is a violation.
- A first refusal means a 12 months license suspension.
How to get a driver's license in Wisconsin
- Pass the written knowledge test to get a learner's permit (minimum age 15 years old).
- Hold the permit for at least 6 months.
- Complete 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night.
- Pass the road (driving) test.
Steps include only rules confirmed in the official handbook; your state may have more requirements (documents, fees, driver education).
Wisconsin driving rules in numbers
Learner's permit and teen license rules by state
- Learner's permit from age
- 15 years old
- Hold the permit at least
- 6 months
- Supervised driving hours
- 50 hours
- Of them at night
- 10 hours
Speed limits by state
- School zone
- 15 mph
- Residential district
- 25 mph
Drunk driving laws by state: BAC limits
- Under 21
- 0.00% (any alcohol)
- Refusing a chemical test (1st time)
- 12 months
School bus, move over and bicycle passing laws by state
- Stop from a school bus at least
- 20 feet
- Bus on the other side of a divided highway
- Do not have to stop, but should watch for children
- Stopped emergency vehicle
- Move out of the lane next to it if safe, or slow down
- Passing a bicyclist
- 3 feet
Car seat and booster seat laws by state
- Car seat until at least
- 4 years old
- Booster seat until at least
- 8 years old
License renewal, insurance and points by state
- Points that can suspend your license
- 12 points in 12 months
- Crash must be reported if damage is
- $1,000
- License valid for
- 8 years
Sample questions
In Wisconsin, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?
- 14 years old
- 14½ years old
- 15 years old
- 15½ years old
Wisconsin: you can apply for a learner's permit at 15 years old.
In Wisconsin, a driver under 21 violates the law starting at what BAC?
- 0.00% (any alcohol)
- 0.02%
- 0.04%
- 0.05%
Wisconsin: the legal alcohol concentration for drivers under 21 is 0.00% — any alcohol is a violation.
In Wisconsin, about how far before a turn should you start signaling?
- 75 feet
- 100 feet
- 150 feet
- 200 feet
Wisconsin: start signaling about three seconds (about 100 feet) before the turn.
Wisconsin permit test: questions and answers
The Wisconsin knowledge test has 50 questions.
You need 40 correct answers out of 50 (80%).
According to the Wisconsin driver handbook, the minimum age is 15.
Yes, as of our last check the Wisconsin DMV offers the knowledge test in this language. Confirm with the DMV before your visit.
From the official Wisconsin driver handbook (Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (2026)). We write our own questions; the DMV does not publish its real exam questions.