Practice permits, restrictions for new drivers and points, with questions based on the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook.
Applicants aged 15 to 17
The online option is for applicants between 15 and 17 years old.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 1.C Knowledge Test, p. 1
Knowledge test, signs test and vision screening
Adults start with all three. Applicants under 18 need the same three plus the age and driver education requirements.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 2.B Instruction Permit, p. 5
Within 60 days
New residents with a regular license should apply within 60 days of moving.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 2.E Out of State Transfers, p. 8
60
It allows up to 12 hours a day and 60 a week for work, school and household needs.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 11.C Occupational License, p. 53
50
The minimum is 50 hours, and more may be needed to show you drive safely.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 2.C Probationary License, p. 6
At least six months
You need six months with the permit and must have turned 16.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 2.C Probationary License, p. 6
The first nine months
The limits run nine months unless the driver reaches 18 sooner.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 2.C Probationary License, p. 6
50
The knowledge test has 50 questions, and it is separate from the highway signs test.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 1.C Knowledge Test, p. 1
15 questions, 12 correct
The signs test is short: 15 questions, and 12 right is 80 percent.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 1.B Highway Signs Test, p. 1
15
Applicants under 18 must be at least 15 and meet the other requirements.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 2.B Instruction Permit, p. 5
We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (2026 (BDS126), PDF created 2026-07-03, read 2026-11-08. Page numbers cited are the handbook's printed ones (PDF page = printed page + 4). Where the handbook gives no value, Wisconsin Statutes chs. 340, 343, 346 and 347 (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov, published 2026-11-04) are the source. edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.