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Wisconsin DMV Permit Practice Test 2026
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About the test
Questions
50
Correct to pass
40
Passing score
80%
Study from
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126)
Free practice: 20 questions
Question 1
How many questions are on the Wisconsin Class D knowledge test, and how many must you answer correctly to pass?
40 questions, 30 correct
25 questions, 20 correct
50 questions, 40 correct
50 questions, 35 correct
Correct answer: 50 questions, 40 correct
The knowledge test has 50 questions and you need 40 correct answers (80%) to pass.
Source: Section 1: Driving Test Requirements β C. Knowledge Test
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Question 2
Who may take the Wisconsin knowledge test online for a fee instead of at a DMV service center?
Any applicant of any age
Only applicants 18 and older
Applicants ages 15 through 17
Only drivers renewing a license
Correct answer: Applicants ages 15 through 17
Applicants between 15 and 17 can take the knowledge test online for a $10 fee; testing at a DMV service center is free.
Source: Section 1: Driving Test Requirements β C. Knowledge Test
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Question 3
What is the legal alcohol concentration limit for Wisconsin drivers under age 21?
0.02%
0.04%
0.08%
0.00%
Correct answer: 0.00%
Drivers under 21 may not have any alcohol in their system: the limit is 0.00%.
Source: Section 9: Dangerous Driving Behaviors β A. Alcohol, Drugs and Driving
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Question 4
Unless another limit is posted, what is the speed limit in a Wisconsin residential area?
25 mph
20 mph
30 mph
35 mph
Correct answer: 25 mph
The speed limit in residential areas is 25 mph unless a different limit is posted.
Source: Section 3: The Basics β B. Understanding Vehicle Speed
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Question 5
How often should you check your rearview mirror for tailgaters?
Once a minute
Every 30 seconds
Only when changing lanes
Every 6 to 8 seconds
Correct answer: Every 6 to 8 seconds
Check your rearview mirror every 6 to 8 seconds to see whether someone is following too closely.
Source: Section 3: The Basics β F. Space Between Vehicles
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Question 6
A traffic light is dark because of a power outage. How should you treat the intersection?
As if it had a stop sign
As if it were a yield sign
As if the light were green
Correct answer: As if it had a stop sign
If a signal loses power or is not working, proceed as if it were a stop sign.
Source: Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls β A. Traffic Signals
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Question 7
Two drivers arrive at a four-way stop at the same time. Who goes first?
The driver going straight
The driver on the left
The larger vehicle
The driver on the right
Correct answer: The driver on the right
At a four-way stop the first to arrive goes first; if two arrive together, the driver on the right goes first.
Source: Section 3: The Basics β A. Right-Of-Way
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Question 8
While waiting to turn left for oncoming traffic to pass, how should your wheels be pointed?
Turned to the right
Turned to the left
Straight ahead
Correct answer: Straight ahead
Keep your wheels straight; if you are hit from behind with them turned left, you would be pushed into oncoming traffic.
Source: Section 3: The Basics β G. Turning
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Question 9
When may you use a paved shoulder to go around another vehicle?
Never
Whenever traffic is slow
When the driver ahead is going under the speed limit
Only when that vehicle is stopped or turning left
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 β H. Passing
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Question 10
You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
Straight ahead
All the way to the left, away from the curb
All the way to the right, toward the curb
Correct answer: All the way to the left, away from the curb
Uphill with a curb, turn your wheels fully left; uphill without a curb or downhill, turn them right. Set the brake.
Source: Section 3: The Basics β J. Parking
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Question 11
Your brakes suddenly stop working. What should you try first?
Shift into park
Steer onto the grassy median to slow down
Turn off the engine
Pump the brake pedal several times
Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal several times
If brakes fail, pump the pedal, then use the parking brake (releasing it if you skid), and look for a safe place to stop.
Source: Section 8: Handling Emergencies β C. Roadside Emergencies
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Question 12
A crash causes only property damage. At what amount must it be reported to police?
$500 or more
$1,000 or more
$2,500 or more
Any amount
Correct answer: $1,000 or more
Report a crash to police if property damage is $1,000 or more (or $200 or more to government property).
Source: Section 8: Handling Emergencies β B. Crashes
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Question 13
A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing. How far away must you stop?
At least 100 feet
At least 50 feet
At least 20 feet
At least 10 feet
Correct answer: At least 20 feet
Stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights, whether it is on your side or the opposite side.
Source: Section 10: Sharing the Road β C. School Buses
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Question 14
What happens to traffic fines in Wisconsin work zones?
They double
They triple only at night
They are cut in half
They stay the same
Correct answer: They double
Traffic fines double in work zones, marked by orange signs, cones and flags.
Source: Section 4: Signs β C. Construction
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Question 15
Wisconsin also gives a separate highway signs test. What does it take to pass it?
12 correct out of 15
8 correct out of 10
15 correct out of 20
10 correct out of 15
Correct answer: 12 correct out of 15
The highway signs test has 15 questions, and you must answer 12 (80%) correctly.
Source: Section 1: Driving Test Requirements β B. Highway Signs Test
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Question 16
An applicant under 18 needs an adult sponsor to sign the license application. What does the sponsor accept by signing?
Responsibility for teaching the classroom part of driver education
Nothing beyond confirming the teen's age
Legal and financial responsibility for the minor's driving
Only the duty to pay the license fees
Correct answer: Legal and financial responsibility for the minor's driving
The sponsor accepts liability, meaning they are legally and financially responsible for incidents caused by the minor's driving.
Source: Section 2: Progression of Licenses β A. Sponsorship
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Question 17
What happens if you refuse an officer's request to take a test for prohibited alcohol concentration (PAC)?
You lose your license for 30 days, then it is returned automatically
Nothing, the test is voluntary
You are arrested and lose your driving privilege for at least a year
You get a warning and may drive home
Correct answer: You are arrested and lose your driving privilege for at least a year
Refusing requires the officer to arrest you for violating the Implied Consent Law, and you lose your driving privilege for at least one year.
Source: Section 9: Dangerous Driving Behaviors β A. Alcohol, Drugs and Driving
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Question 18
What is the normal speed limit in a Wisconsin school zone when children are present?
20 mph
15 mph
25 mph
10 mph
Correct answer: 15 mph
The normal school-zone limit when children are present is 15 mph.
Source: Section 3: The Basics β B. Understanding Vehicle Speed
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Question 19
A driver is tailgating you. What does the handbook recommend?
Tap your brakes hard several times to warn them off
Speed up to get away
Slowly reduce your speed so they go around
Stop in your lane
Correct answer: Slowly reduce your speed so they go around
If someone tailgates, slowly reduce your speed; this should encourage them to pass.
Source: Section 3: The Basics β F. Space Between Vehicles
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Question 20
A police officer directs you to go through a red light. What should you do?
Wait for the light to turn green
Follow the officer's directions
Stop and honk to question the officer
Correct answer: Follow the officer's directions
Directions from police, school crossing guards and similar workers override traffic lights and signs.
Source: Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls β A. Traffic Signals
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Practice by topic
Road Signs
Questions: 7
Signals & Pavement Markings
Questions: 27
Right-of-Way
Questions: 13
Speed Limits
Questions: 15
Turning
Questions: 16
Lanes & Passing
Questions: 9
Parking
Questions: 11
Alcohol & Drugs
Questions: 10
Safe Driving
Questions: 52
Emergencies
Questions: 15
Sharing the Road
Questions: 14
Licensing
Questions: 29
Insurance & Collisions
Questions: 13
Teen & Provisional Drivers
Questions: 25
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Wisconsin permit test?
The Wisconsin knowledge test has 50 questions.
What score do I need to pass the Wisconsin permit test?
You need at least 40 correct answers out of 50 (80%).
Is this practice test free?
Yes. The questions on this page are free. The app adds the full question bank and timed practice tests.
Is this the official DMV test?
No. DMV Practice Pro is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with any state DMV. Questions are written from the official driver handbook.
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