PermitoWisconsin permit test
The Wisconsin knowledge test has 65 questions and you need 52 correct to pass (80%). Source: wisconsindot.gov, checked October 17, 2026.
Test facts
| What | Number | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Questions on the test | 65 | wisconsindot.gov | |
| Pass mark | 80% (52 of 65 correct) | wisconsindot.gov | |
| Part: Knowledge | 50 questions, 80% (40 correct) | wisconsindot.gov | |
| Part: Highway signs | 15 questions, at least 12 correct | wisconsindot.gov |
Wisconsin laws and handbook points
Points from Wisconsin law and the Wisconsin driver handbook, each taken from one of our Wisconsin practice questions with its source. Practice material, not the state test.
Permits and graduated licensing
How long do the passenger and night limits last on a new probationary license?
Answer: Nine months after the license is issued. The passenger and night limits last nine months after a probationary license is issued. They end sooner if the driver turns 18.
Other choices: Twelve months from issue. The limit period is nine months, not a full year. Until the driver is 21. The limits end at age 18 at the latest.
Sources: Wis. Stat. 343.085(2m); Driver handbook, Section 2: Progression of Licenses, C. Probationary License.
Alcohol and drugs
Where may an opened bottle of alcohol be kept in a car with no trunk?
Answer: Where riders seldom sit. In a vehicle without a trunk, an opened container must be in an area not normally used by riders. A glove box does not count.
Other choices: Under the front seat. Under the seat is within reach of the driver and riders. In the glove compartment. A glove box counts as an area used by riders.
Sources: Wis. Stat. 346.935(3).
Insurance
What is the lowest liability cover for one person hurt or killed in Wisconsin?
Answer: $25,000 per person. Wisconsin needs $25,000 for one person hurt and $50,000 for two or more people. Property damage needs at least $10,000 of cover.
Other choices: $10,000. Ten thousand is the property damage minimum, not the injury minimum. $100,000 per person. This is far above the legal minimum.
Sources: Wis. Stat. 344.33(2); Wis. Stat. 344.01(2)(d).
Speed and following distance
What does Wisconsin say about driving faster than conditions allow?
Answer: No one may drive faster than is reasonable and prudent. No one may drive faster than is reasonable and prudent. A driver must slow at intersections, curves, hills, railroad crossings, and near children or workers.
Other choices: Speed is fine if it is under the limit. A speed under the limit can still be too fast for rain, fog, or traffic. Speed matters only at night. The rule applies day and night.
Sources: Wis. Stat. 346.57(2); Wis. Stat. 346.57(3); Driver handbook, Section 3: The Basics, B. Understanding Vehicle Speed.
Parking
How close to the nearest rail at a railroad crossing may a vehicle stand?
Answer: Not within 25 feet. No one may stop or leave a vehicle standing within 25 feet of the nearest rail at a railroad crossing.
Other choices: Not nearer than 15 feet. Fifteen feet is the closest stopping spot for a bus, not the parking limit. Not nearer than 10 feet. Ten feet is the hydrant gap, which is far too close for a crossing with trains.
Sources: Wis. Stat. 346.52(1)(i).
Right of way
When does a school bus with amber and red lights turn on its amber lights before a stop in a 45 mph zone?
Answer: 300 feet or more ahead. A bus with amber and red lights turns on the amber lights at least 300 feet before stopping in a 45 mph zone, or 100 feet in a slower one.
Other choices: Right when the bus stops. The amber lights warn drivers before the stop. At least 20 feet before the stop. Twenty feet is the stopping gap for other drivers.
Sources: Wis. Stat. 346.48(2)(a)2.
Sharing the road
How long is the license suspension for a move over violation that kills someone?
Answer: Two years. A move over violation that damages property brings 90 days to one year. Bodily harm brings 180 days to two years, and a death brings two years.
Other choices: A suspension of one year. One year is the top of the range for property damage only. Six months. Six months is within the range for bodily harm, not death.
Sources: Wis. Stat. 343.30(1o); Wis. Stat. 346.17(2).
Turns and lanes
A car ahead drives straight on a two-lane road. May you pass it on the right?
Answer: No, the road has only one lane in your direction. A driver may pass on the right only if the vehicle ahead is turning left or making a U-turn, or the road has room for two lines of traffic going the same way.
Other choices: Yes, if you use the shoulder. Passing by driving onto an unpaved shoulder is not allowed. Yes, if the car ahead is slow. A slow car ahead does not make a pass on the right legal.
Sources: Wis. Stat. 346.08; Driver handbook, Section 3: The Basics, H. Passing.
Traffic signals
You reach a signal that flashes red. What must you do?
Answer: Stop, then proceed when clear. A flashing red signal requires a stop. The driver then goes under the same rules that apply after a stop at a stop sign.
Other choices: Stop only if cars are coming. A full stop is required every time. Slow down and go through with care. Slowing down is the rule for a flashing yellow.
Sources: Wis. Stat. 346.39(1); Driver handbook, Section 5: Signals, Pavement Markings and Lane Controls, A. Traffic Signals.
Safe driving
Which of these is a Class H felony in Wisconsin?
Answer: Fleeing from an officer. Knowingly fleeing or trying to elude a police officer is a Class H felony. A fourth OWI offense is also a Class H felony.
Other choices: Failing to signal a turn. A signal violation is a civil forfeiture. A first OWI offense. A first offense is only a civil matter with a forfeiture, so it is not charged as a felony.
Sources: Wis. Stat. 346.04(3); Wis. Stat. 346.17(3)(a); Wis. Stat. 346.65(2)(am)4; Driver handbook, Section 9: Dangerous Driving Behaviors, A. Alcohol, Drugs and Driving.
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What the Wisconsin question bank covers
Questions in Permito’s Wisconsin bank, by topic. The counts describe the bank, not the state test.
| Topic | Questions in the bank |
|---|---|
| Road signs | 359 |
| Right of way | 62 |
| Alcohol and drugs | 57 |
| Safe driving | 52 |
| Speed and following distance | 49 |
| Sharing the road | 39 |
| Permits and graduated licensing | 36 |
| Pavement markings | 32 |
| Turns and lanes | 30 |
| Traffic signals | 29 |
| Emergencies | 21 |
| Parking | 15 |
| Insurance | 14 |
Where these numbers come from
Each number was read on the agency page linked beside it. The count of correct answers is the agency’s percentage, rounded up.
Practice
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Road signs
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Common questions
How many questions are on the Wisconsin permit test?
The test has 65 questions. Source: wisconsindot.gov, checked October 17, 2026.
What score do I need to pass the Wisconsin permit test?
You need 52 correct answers out of 65, which is 80%. Source: wisconsindot.gov, checked October 17, 2026.
Is the Wisconsin test split into parts?
Yes. Knowledge: 50 questions, 80% (40 correct). Highway signs: 15 questions, at least 12 correct. Source: wisconsindot.gov, checked October 17, 2026.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the agency page at wisconsindot.gov, which we checked on October 17, 2026. Permito is not part of any government agency.
Are the practice questions on Permito from the Wisconsin test?
No. They are our own practice questions, written from the Wisconsin driver handbook and vehicle code. Permito is not affiliated with any DMV or government agency.
Who else may supervise a permit holder under 18 if the person is not a parent or instructor?
A licensed person aged 21 or older with written parent approval. A person aged 21 or older may supervise a permit holder. If the permit holder is under 18, the parent or guardian must approve in writing. Sources: Wis. Stat. 343.07(1g)(a); Driver handbook, Section 2: Progression of Licenses, B. Instruction Permit.
You carry an opened bottle of wine on the seat of your car on a state highway. Is that legal?
No, it is against the law. An opened alcohol container may not be kept in a vehicle on a highway unless it is in the trunk or an area riders do not use. Sources: Wis. Stat. 346.935(3); Wis. Stat. 346.935(2).
What does Wisconsin require of a driver about car insurance?
A liability policy for the car. No one may drive a car on a Wisconsin road without liability insurance. The owner or driver must have a policy in effect. Sources: Wis. Stat. 344.62(1); Driver handbook, Section 12: Other Important Information, E. Insurance Requirements.
What is the fixed speed limit in an alley?
15 mph. The fixed speed limit in an alley is 15 mph. The same limit applies near a school when children are present. Sources: Wis. Stat. 346.57(4)(d).
Which place is legal for a parked car in Wisconsin?
12 feet from a fire hydrant. A car must stay at least 10 feet from a hydrant, 15 feet from a crosswalk, and 25 feet from the nearest rail at a crossing. Sources: Wis. Stat. 346.53; Wis. Stat. 346.53(5); Wis. Stat. 346.52(1)(i); Driver handbook, Section 3: The Basics, J. Parking.
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