During the restricted period of a Wisconsin probationary license, when are you generally NOT allowed to drive alone?

Midnight to 5 a.m., except between home, school and work

A driver waiting to turn left waves you through, but you can't see past their car. You should:

Proceed only if you can be sure it's safe

Wisconsin Permit Test Practice

Since 2025, Wisconsin teens can take the permit knowledge test from home. The Wisconsin DMV, part of WisDOT, offers an online test for students 15 to 17 who've finished the classroom part of driver ed, supervised by a parent on a laptop or desktop with a webcam. It costs $10 per attempt, you get two tries, and you need 80% or better. Testing at a DMV service center is still free.

Once you pass, you buy your instruction permit at a DMV service center for $32. Teens hold it at least six months and log 50 hours of supervised driving, 10 at night, before a probationary license. Wisconsin's test is a two-part exam on road signs and rules of the road, with topics like Wisconsin's 10-foot hydrant rule and the 25 mph default in towns. Practicing free on DMV Permit Prep helps you hit 80% before your first try.

Questions: 50
To pass: 40 correct · 80%
Permit age: 15
Practice: 50 hours, 10 at night

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Wisconsin permit test sample questions

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1. What is the youngest age at which you can get an instruction permit in Wisconsin?
2. How many questions are on the Wisconsin knowledge test, and how many must you get right?
3. During the restricted period of a Wisconsin probationary license, when are you generally NOT allowed to drive alone?
4. A driver waiting to turn left waves you through, but you can't see past their car. You should:
5. Double solid yellow center lines mean:

How to get your learner's permit in Wisconsin

1Enroll in driver education and complete the classroom portion.
2Study the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook and take practice tests.
3Take the knowledge test online at home (after your school notifies DMV) or free at a DMV service center.
4Bring your test certificate, proof of identity and a parent or guardian to a DMV service center.
5Pass the vision screening, pay the $32 fee and get your instruction permit.
6Hold the permit 6 months and log 50 supervised hours (10 at night) before the road test.

Permit and probationary drivers can't use a phone at all except to report an emergency, and the first nine months bring passenger and midnight-to-5 a.m. limits. Permit holding period: 6 months. Fee: $32.

The Wisconsin knowledge test

Two-part test on road signs and rules, free at a DMV service center or online from home for ages 15 to 17 after driver ed classroom ($10 per attempt, two attempts, webcam required).

Study tips for Wisconsin

For the online test, use a laptop or desktop with a webcam; tablets and phones aren't allowed.
Watch for Wisconsin-specific distances: 10 feet from a hydrant, 15 feet from a crosswalk and 25 feet from a railroad crossing.
Review the probationary license limits and Wisconsin's Absolute Sobriety law for drivers under 21.

CDL in Wisconsin

Wisconsin DMV issues a commercial learner permit after you pass the CDL knowledge tests at a DMV service center, and first-time Class A or B applicants must complete federal Entry-Level Driver Training before the skills test.

Motorcycle in Wisconsin

Wisconsin riders can get a Class M instruction permit after passing the motorcycle knowledge test; permit riders can't ride after dark or carry passengers except a qualified passenger-instructor. Completing an approved Basic Rider Course waives the DMV skills test.

Wisconsin permit test FAQ

Can you take the Wisconsin permit test online?

Yes, if you're 15 to 17 and have finished the classroom portion of driver ed. It costs $10 per attempt, you get two attempts and a parent must supervise.

What score do you need to pass the Wisconsin permit test?

You need 80% or better to pass the Wisconsin knowledge test.

How much is an instruction permit in Wisconsin?

WisDOT lists $32 for a Class D instruction permit. Taking the test at a DMV service center is free.

How long do you have to hold a permit in Wisconsin?

Teens must hold the instruction permit for at least six months and log 50 hours of practice, including 10 at night.

Official information: Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles (WisDOT DMV) . DMV Permit Prep is an independent study tool, not affiliated with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles (WisDOT DMV).

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