Wisconsin Driver Handbook
Official driver handbook content, organized by chapter.
Direct answer
Wisconsin permit-test facts: Questions: 50 knowledge questions plus 15 highway-sign questions; To pass: 80%: 12 of 15 highway-sign questions and 40 of 50 knowledge questions; Minimum age: 15 for a Class D instruction permit; Fee: $35 Class D instruction permit; age 15-17 online knowledge test is an additional $10 per test; Re-takes: In person: no sooner than next day and at most five times for the same test in one year, then special permission. Online age 15-17: two attempts; after both fail, take a third at a DMV service center.; Official handbook: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook.
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 50 knowledge questions plus 15 highway-sign questions | Verified against cited official source |
| To pass | 80%: 12 of 15 highway-sign questions and 40 of 50 knowledge questions | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | 15 for a Class D instruction permit | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $35 Class D instruction permit; age 15-17 online knowledge test is an additional $10 per test | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | In person: no sooner than next day and at most five times for the same test in one year, then special permission. Online age 15-17: two attempts; after both fail, take a third at a DMV service center. | Verified against cited official source |
| Official handbook | Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
5 chapters
Driving Safely
Safe driving in Wisconsin means giving the road your full attention at all times. Wear your seatbelt on every trip — buckling up is the single most effective way to survive a crash — and make sure your passengers are buckled too.
Put your phone away while driving. Texting and handheld phone use are leading causes of crashes, and stricter limits usually apply to drivers with a learner permit.
Keep both hands on the wheel and scan 10–15 seconds ahead so you have time to react to hazards.