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WISCONSIN DMV PRACTICE TEST

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Anyone who operates a motor vehicle or motor-driven cycle on public roadways in Wisconsin is required to have a valid driver license. If you have not previously held a driver license, you must first get a learner’s permit at a WI DMV Service Center. To get an instruction permit, you must be at least 15 years, six months of age, and pass the knowledge and highway signs tests and vision screening. The Wisconsin DMV written test covers the contents of the Wisconsin Driver's Manual, and includes questions on road rules, road signs and safe driving practices. The WI DMV written test consists of 50 questions, and you'll need at least 40 correct answers to pass (80%). Practice with this sample test to get ready for the official Wisconsin DMV driver's license test.
1. When changing lanes, check your blind spot by:
Using both your side mirrrors.
Checking the inside rear-view mirror.
Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.
Using your rear-view camera.
2. You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by:
Stopping immediately, unless you are in an intersection.
Stopping immediately, even if you are in an intersection.
Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.
Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed.
3. A solid double yellow center line means:
Residential area - do not pass.
Passing is not permitted in either directions.
Construction zone ahead.
Passing is permitted when safe.
4. Right turns at circular red lights are allowed:
Unless there is a sign indicating that drivers cannot turn right on red.
Only after the driver has stopped completely and scanned the intersection.
After the driver has yielded the right of way to pedestrians and other vehicles.
All of the above.
5. ___________ normally are yellow and diamond-shaped, with black letters or symbols.
Service signs
Destination signs (guide signs)
Regulatory signs
Warning signs
6. Motorcycle operators have the right to:
Share a traffic lane with a vehicle.
Travel faster than other vehicles on the road.
Use the shoulder of a roadway.
Use a complete traffic lane.
7. When entering an interstate highway, drivers should:
Adjust speed to meet a traffic gap, then merge at a safe speed.
Come to a complete stop, check for cars and enter when safe to do so.
Check for vehicles and slow down to 25 MPH before merging with the flow of traffic.
Wait for an opening in traffic on the entrance ramp.
8. Which of the following statements about work zones is true?
Fines for violations committed in work zones are the same.
Drivers should always signal before stopping to watch the road work.
Drivers should slow down only if they think workers are present.
Drivers should expect sudden slowing or stopping.
9. Car insurance is important because:
You can drive faster if you have the proper insurance coverage.
It protects yourself and others.
It protects your car.
It may be required by law.
10. If the driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk, you should:
Stop, then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed.
Speed up and quickly pass them to clear the crosswalk.
Change lanes, scan the road ahead, and pass the stopped vehicles.
Cautiously pass the vehicle at 10 MPH or less.
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Frequently Asked Questions

If you're between 15 and 18, you must comply with the Graduated Driver License program. You can obtain an instruction permit at 15 years old. Then, once you're at least 16 years old and have held the permit for at least six months, you can apply for a probationary driver license. To obtain a regular driver license (class D), you must be at least 19 years old.

If you're 18 years old or older, you must hold the permit for a minimum of seven days before applying for a probationary driver license.

You cannot schedule appointments for the DMV written test because they are conducted on a walk-in basis. Verify if your chosen Wisconsin DMV office provides permit tests before you go. Keep in mind that it usually takes around 45 minutes to finish, so make sure to arrive with enough time before the office's closing hours to complete the exam.

You'll need to bring specific documents to prove your eligibility:
  • A completed Wisconsin Driver License Application. If you're under 18 years old, your application must be signed by the instructor of the driver education program you're enrolled in, and you must have the signature of a parent/guardian or sponsor. 
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent resident status.
  • Proof of your name and date of birth.
  • Proof of identity.
  • Proof of Wisconsin residency if you're 18 or older.
  • Proof of Social Security number.
  • Proof of enrollment in school or a high school diploma (for applicants under 18).
The DMV written test in Wisconsin is offered in English, American Sign Language, Burmese, Chinese, Croatian, Hmong, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Somali, Spanish. Audio assist option is available upon request.

To prepare for the DMV written test, read the Wisconsin Driver's Handbook. Pay attention to road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. Test your knowledge with our practice tests or sign up for Premium, which offers extra resources to get ready for your exam.

The Wisconsin DMV written test includes 50 questions to assess your knowledge of traffic laws. You must also pass a 15-question Highway Signs Test. These exams are designed to evaluate your understanding of general road rules, safe driving practices, and road signs that regulate, warn, and direct traffic. Be sure to study the driver’s manual carefully to increase your chances of passing on your first attempt.
You may miss up to 10 questions and still pass the Wisconsin Knowledge Test (an 80% passing score), which means you must answer at least 40 correctly. To pass the Highway Signs Test, you must answer at least 12 correctly (no more than 3 errors). Stay focused: read every question carefully and give yourself enough time to choose the best answer.
If you operate with an instruction permit in Wisconsin, there are specific restrictions:
- You must be accompanied by a licensed parent/guardian/spouse who is at least 19 years old and has at least two years of driving experience, seated beside you. Alternatively, you may be accompanied by a person 21 years or older with written authorization from your parent/guardian (if you are a minor).
- If you are 16 or older, you can transport one other licensed driver who is at least 25 years of age and has at least two years of driving experience, in addition to your supervisor.

If you operate with a probationary license, the following restrictions apply during the first nine months:
- You can drive alone between 5 a.m. to midnight and transport siblings and one licensed adult with two years or more of driver experience. 
- From midnight to 5 a.m., you can only drive alone for work or school activities, or you must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, an instructor/spouse who is 19 or older, or a person 21 or older.

If you're under 21 years old, it's prohibited to drive after consuming any amount of alcohol.

A Wisconsin class D instruction permit is valid for 18 months, and it can be renewed online within 8 years (if you are 64 or younger). It is not required to retake the DMV test within 8 years of its expiration. Applicants under 18 years old must provide proof of enrollment or completion of a driver education course.

If you don't pass your DMV written test in Wisconsin, you can retake it the next day. You have five attempts in one year. After the fifth failure, you'll need to get special permission from DMV staff before trying again.