If you collide with a deer, you're entitled to keep it after you

obtain a tag from law enforcement.

take the animal to a veterinarian.

When are you allowed to drive a car in a lane with this sign?

Only if you have at least one passenger

Only if you have at least two passengers

Never (passenger cars are prohibited)

Which of the following statements is true?

It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.

If you are lost, you can quickly type navigation instructions while driving.

You can send and read short texts while driving.

Having lunch while driving is safe and can save time.

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Wisconsin DMV Permit: Laws & Requirements Practice Test

18 laws & requirements questions for the Wisconsin DMV Permit Test, out of 18 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real Wisconsin test has 50 questions and you need 40 correct (80%) to pass.

Facts updated Oct 26, 2026
Official source: wisconsindot.gov
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1Question 1 of 18
If you are convicted of violating Wisconsin's Move Over or Slow Down law, you may be fined up to
Not quite. The answer is $300.
Under Wisconsin's Move Over or Slow Down Law, to pass an emergency vehicle, tow truck, roadway construction or maintenance vehicle, public utility vehicle, telecom vehicle, or cooperative association vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing, you must move into a non-adjacent lane if possible, leaving at least one vacant lane between you and the vehicle. If this is impossible (no other lanes in your direction) or unsafe, you must slow down until you have safely passed the vehicle. If you are convicted of violating this law, you may be fined $30–$300. [Move Over or Slow Down Law; Right-of-Way; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook], [WI Stat § 346.072],
Source: WI Stat § 346.17
2Question 2 of 18
If you collide with a deer, you're entitled to keep it after you
Not quite. The answer is obtain a tag from law enforcement.
If you collide with a deer, you're entitled to keep it. However, law enforcement must first issue a tag for the deer. Contact the Sheriff's Office or the local police department to obtain the tag. If you don't want the deer, the next motorist on the scene can claim the deer through this procedure.
Source: What to Do if You Hit a Deer?; What to Do; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook
3Question 3 of 18
In Wisconsin, who must have vehicle liability insurance?
Not quite. The answer is Either (a) or (b)
Under Wisconsin law, either the driver or the owner of every vehicle being driven in Wisconsin must have liability insurance in effect for that vehicle.
Source: Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Requirement; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook
4Question 4 of 18
When are you allowed to drive a car in a lane with this sign?
Not quite. The answer is Only if you have at least one passenger
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes are reserved for car pools and vehicles with more than one person in them. Signs state how many occupants each vehicle must have as well as the days and hours to which this applies. This sign means that the lane is a HOV 2+ lane, so each vehicle must have at least two occupants (the driver and at least one passenger). An HOV 3+ lane would require at least two passengers per vehicle.
Source: Reserved Lanes, Other Lane Controls, Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook
5Question 5 of 18
If the DMV declares you a habitual offender, your license will be revoked for ____ years.
Not quite. The answer is 5
The DMV will declare you a habitual offender if within a five-year period, you have been convicted of 4 or more major traffic violations, 12 or more minor traffic violations, or any combination of major and minor violations totaling 12. Major violations are serious offenses such as reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run), and fleeing a police officer. Once you're declared a habitual offender, your license will be revoked for five years in addition to the penalties for all the individual offenses. [Habitual Offender; Keeping the Driver License; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook],
Source: "Wisconsin's Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) Law" (BDS 102); Wisconsin Department of Transportation; https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/dmv/shared/bds102.pdf
6Question 6 of 18
If you are convicted of ____ or more major traffic violations within a five-year period, the DMV will declare you a habitual offender.
Not quite. The answer is 4
The DMV will declare you a habitual offender if within a five-year period, you have been convicted of 4 or more major traffic violations, 12 or more minor traffic violations, or any combination of major and minor violations totaling 12. Major violations are serious offenses such as reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run), and fleeing a police officer. Once you're declared a habitual offender, your license will be revoked for five years in addition to the penalties for all the individual offenses. [Habitual Offender; Keeping the Driver License; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook],
Source: "Wisconsin's Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) Law" (BDS 102); Wisconsin Department of Transportation; https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/dmv/shared/bds102.pdf
7Question 7 of 18
You can reduce the point total on your driving record by ____ points if you complete an approved traffic safety course.
Not quite. The answer is 3
You can reduce the point total on your driving record by three points if you complete an approved traffic safety course.
Source: Point System; Keeping the Driver License; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook
8Question 8 of 18
Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
Prescription drugs, illegal drugs, and over-the-counter drugs can all affect your ability to safely drive a vehicle.
9Question 9 of 18
To reinstate your driving privileges after your license has been suspended or revoked, Wisconsin may require you to file proof of financial responsibility for
Not quite. The answer is 3 years.
To reinstate your driving privileges after your license has been suspended or revoked, Wisconsin may require you to file proof of financial responsibility for three years past the date of reinstatement. Financial responsibility can take the form of a vehicle liability insurance policy or other means to pay for damages and injuries in the event of an accident. [Reinstating a Revoked or Suspended License; Keeping the Driver License; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook],
Source: "Reinstate a Revoked or Suspended Driver License"; Wisconsin Department of Transportation; https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/susp-or-rvkd/reinstate.aspx
10Question 10 of 18
If you accumulate ____ demerit points on your driving record, you will receive a warning letter telling you how to reduce your point total.
Not quite. The answer is 6
If you accumulate 6 demerit points on your driving record, you will receive a warning letter telling you that you can reduce your point total by 3 if you complete an approved traffic safety course.
Source: Point System; Keeping the Driver License; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook
11Question 11 of 18
You're transporting a 16-year-old passenger in the front seat of your vehicle who is NOT wearing a safety belt. Who can be fined for this?
Not quite. The answer is Both you and the passenger
Under Wisconsin law, the driver and every passenger must wear a safety belt or be restrained in an appropriate child safety restraint. If you are found guilty of transporting an unrestrained passenger aged 8 or older in the front seat, you will be fined $10. If that passenger is at least 16 years old, he or she can also be fined $10 if found guilty. [WI Stat § 347.48],
Source: WI Stat § 347.50
12Question 12 of 18
Which of the following statements is true?
Not quite. The answer is It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.
Texting or eating while driving increases your chances of an accident. If you are lost, pull over and enter navigation instructions. However, you can use audio navigation while driving.
13Question 13 of 18
If you are found guilty of sending text messages (texting) on a handheld cell phone while you were driving, you may be fined up to
Not quite. The answer is $400.
Sending text messages (texting) on a handheld cell phone while you're driving is a particularly dangerous form of distracted driving. It can increase your chances of being involved in an accident by as much as eight times. If you are found guilty of doing it, you may be fined between $20 and $400. [WI Stat § 346.89],
Source: WI Stat § 346.95
14Question 14 of 18
If you are convicted of ____ or more minor traffic violations within a five-year period, the DMV will declare you a habitual offender.
Not quite. The answer is 12
The DMV will declare you a habitual offender if within a five-year period, you have been convicted of 4 or more major traffic violations, 12 or more minor traffic violations, or any combination of major and minor violations totaling 12. Major violations are serious offenses such as reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run), and fleeing a police officer. Once you're declared a habitual offender, your license will be revoked for five years in addition to the penalties for all the individual offenses. [Habitual Offender; Keeping the Driver License; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook],
Source: "Wisconsin's Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) Law" (BDS 102); Wisconsin Department of Transportation; https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/dmv/shared/bds102.pdf
15Question 15 of 18
If you change your address, you should notify the DMV of your new address within
Not quite. The answer is 10 days.
If you change your address, you should notify the DMV of your new address within ten days of the move. The DMV needs to have your current address on file to mail you your renewal notice and other information. You can notify the DMV online, by phone, or by mail.
Source: Address Change; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook
16Question 16 of 18
If the DMV declares you a habitual offender, you will not be eligible for an occupational license for ____ years.
Not quite. The answer is 2
If the DMV declares you a habitual offender, you may be able to apply for an occupational license after two years. With an occupational license, you may drive no more than 12 hours per day and no more than 60 hours per week. You may only drive to and from work, school, or church or for vital household needs such as purchasing food or medications or keeping medical appointments. [Occupational License; Keeping the Driver License; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook],
Source: "Occupational License"; Wisconsin Department of Transportation; https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/susp-or-rvkd/occ-license.aspx
17Question 17 of 18
To apply for a Wisconsin instruction permit, you must be at least _____ years old.
Not quite. The answer is 15
To obtain a Wisconsin instruction permit, you must be at least 15 years old and meet some other requirements.
Source: The Instruction Permit; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook
18Question 18 of 18
If you are convicted of ____ or more major traffic violations within a five-year period, the DMV will declare you a habitual offender.
Not quite. The answer is 4
The DMV will declare you a habitual offender if within a five-year period, you have been convicted of 4 or more major traffic violations, 12 or more minor traffic violations, or any combination of major and minor violations totaling 12. Major violations are serious offenses such as reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run), and fleeing a police officer. Once you're declared a habitual offender, your license will be revoked for five years in addition to the penalties for all the individual offenses. [Habitual Offender; Keeping the Driver License; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook],
Source: "Wisconsin's Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) Law" (BDS 102); Wisconsin Department of Transportation; https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/dmv/shared/bds102.pdf

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You need 40 out of 50 correct (80%).

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You can take it from age 15. Separate highway signs test (15 questions, 12 to pass) plus a 50-question knowledge test (40 to pass); about 45 minutes. Ages 15-17 can test online.

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If you are convicted of violating Wisconsin's Move Over or Slow Down law, you may be fined up to

If you collide with a deer, you're entitled to keep it after you

In Wisconsin, who must have vehicle liability insurance?

When are you allowed to drive a car in a lane with this sign?

If the DMV declares you a habitual offender, your license will be revoked for ____ years.

If you are convicted of ____ or more major traffic violations within a five-year period, the DMV will declare you a habitual offender.

You can reduce the point total on your driving record by ____ points if you complete an approved traffic safety course.

Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?

To reinstate your driving privileges after your license has been suspended or revoked, Wisconsin may require you to file proof of financial responsibility for

If you accumulate ____ demerit points on your driving record, you will receive a warning letter telling you how to reduce your point total.

You're transporting a 16-year-old passenger in the front seat of your vehicle who is NOT wearing a safety belt. Who can be fined for this?

Which of the following statements is true?

If you are found guilty of sending text messages (texting) on a handheld cell phone while you were driving, you may be fined up to

If you are convicted of ____ or more minor traffic violations within a five-year period, the DMV will declare you a habitual offender.

If you change your address, you should notify the DMV of your new address within

If the DMV declares you a habitual offender, you will not be eligible for an occupational license for ____ years.

To apply for a Wisconsin instruction permit, you must be at least _____ years old.

If you are convicted of ____ or more major traffic violations within a five-year period, the DMV will declare you a habitual offender.

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