Wisconsin Permit Test: Licensing Practice Questions

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 – C. Knowledge Test

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 – B. Highway Signs Test

Correct answer: About 45 minutes

The knowledge test takes about 45 minutes, so arrive with enough time to finish before the service center closes.

Source: Section 1: Driving Test Requirements – C. Knowledge Test

Correct answer: 20/40 in at least one eye, with or without glasses

Applicants need at least 20/40 vision in one eye, corrected or uncorrected, plus a 70-degree field of vision from the center of each eye.

Source: Section 1: Driving Test Requirements – A. Vision Screening

Correct answer: 70 degrees from the center of each eye

Wisconsin requires a 70-degree field of vision measured from the center of each eye.

Source: Section 1: Driving Test Requirements – A. Vision Screening

Correct answer: The skills (road) test

The knowledge and signs tests need no appointment, but you must schedule the skills test in advance.

Source: Section 1: Driving Test Requirements – D. Skills Test

Correct answer: Check the car's horn, lights, signals, mirrors and doors

The examiner inspects the car first, including horn, lights and signals, plates, doors and mirrors, to confirm it is safe to drive.

Source: Section 1: Driving Test Requirements – D. Skills Test

Correct answer: Two

You must bring two documents, such as a utility bill or financial statement, showing your name and Wisconsin address.

Source: Section 2: Progression of Licenses

Correct answer: Valid originals that are not expired

All documents must be valid: photocopies and expired documents are not accepted.

Source: Section 2: Progression of Licenses

Correct answer: The knowledge test, highway signs test and vision screening

Adults start by passing the knowledge test, the highway signs test and the vision screening.

Source: Section 2: Progression of Licenses – B. Instruction Permit

Correct answer: Two years

The supervising driver needs a valid regular license and at least two years of licensed driving experience.

Source: Section 2: Progression of Licenses – B. Instruction Permit

Correct answer: An adult who holds only an occupational license

The supervising driver's license must be a valid regular license; a probationary or occupational license does not qualify.

Source: Section 2: Progression of Licenses – B. Instruction Permit

Correct answer: In the front passenger seat beside the driver

The qualified licensed driver must ride in the passenger seat beside the permit holder.

Source: Section 2: Progression of Licenses – B. Instruction Permit

Correct answer: Every eight years

A regular Wisconsin driver license must be renewed every eight years.

Source: Section 2: Progression of Licenses – D. Regular Driver License

Correct answer: Up to one year

You can renew up to a year before your license expires.

Source: Section 2: Progression of Licenses – D. Regular Driver License