Unless you currently hold a drivers license issued by anther state, if you choose to apply for a Wisconsin driver license, you will have to take the 2015 Wisconsin permit test. The 2015 Wisconsin permit test covers the state driving rules, road signs and safe driving techniques. More than half of all first time permit applicants fail the Wisconsin drivers permit test the first time they take it, mostly due to the fact that they don't study for it. Don't make the same mistake, there are plenty of study options out there, including drivers education classes and a free 2015 Wisconsin practice permit test!
Wisconsin Permit Test Questions
The permit test that you take at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is supposed to give the officials a clear picture of how well you are prepared for operating a motor vehicle, whether you know the rules of the road and the state traffic signs. That's why the permit test questions cover so many aspects of driving - traffic laws, point system, road signs, pavement markings, driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, the list could go on forever. This is one of the reasons why so many people fail the Wisconsin permit test the first time they take it, they are simply not prepared for these types of questions. Most of the Wisconsin learners permit applicants choose to concentrate on questions that concern just the basics of driving and when they encounter a section that raises more advanced questions, they just glance over it and forget it the next day. However, the DOT tries to test your knowledge of virtually all Wisconsin driving rules, and so you should expect to encounter tricky permit test questions.
The Wisconsin drivers permit test contains 50 multiple choice questions, and the passing score is 80%, which means that you need to answer at least 40 of those questions correctly. 50 questions is more than enough to get a clear picture of how well you learners the Wisconsin driving rules.
Just to give you an idea of what you might be facing, try to answer the following sample Wisconsin permit question that is provided in the Wisconsin drivers permit test book:
At what time does Wisconsin law say you must turn on headlight?
The correct answer to this question is “law says between half-an-hour after sunset and half-an-hour before sunrise and when you cannot see a vehicle or person on the roadway at a distance of 500 feet”. You may think that this question is different because it's not a multiple choice question and were you presented with different choices, you would have been able to pick the right answer, but this is not exactly true. You should know this information, not be able to guess the most likely answer from the provided options as you won't be given these options on the road. One day, you life may depend on the knowledge of these rules so make sure you learn them well.
Studying for the Wisconsin Permit Test
When you are preparing for the learners permit exam, the official Wisconsin drivers handbook is your best friend. The drivers license handbook is completely free and is available for download from the DOT website, so you don't even have to leave your hours in order to get it. The book explains how you can apply for your Wisconsin drivers license, what types of driver licenses are currently available and which one is right for you. In addition to that, the book also contains a comprehensive coverage of the state driving rules and contains the answers to all Wisconsin learners permit test questions.
Once done with the book, you can opt in to take a free Wisconsin permit practice test. The practice tests are useful when you already learned the rules of the road and would like to test yourself before you take the real thing. Practice tests can help you identify the driving rules you might have missed, so you can revise this information in the drivers book. You can also find a free Wisconsin DMV practice test and a Wisconsin drivers license practice test with unlimited questions on the site!
Finally, there are also Wisconsin drivers education classes. The classes are mandatory for those who choose to apply for a drivers license before they are 18 years of age and they are optional, although highly recommended, for everyone else. Drivers ed classes usually provide you with a lot of additional information about safe driving practices and the behind the wheel lessons that are included in the class will allow you to get a driving advice from a professional driving instructor.
If you are applying for a license and you are less than 18 years of age, you should familiarize yourself with the Wisconsin graduate drivers license law that specifies the licensing procedure for teens.
Taking a Wisconsin Drivers Permit Test
The minimum age for obtaining a learners permit is 15 years, 6 months. Once you are old enough, you can visit your nearest DOT office and submit your application for a permit. There is no need for making an appointment, the Wisconsin DMV permit test can be taken any time during the regular business hours. When you arrive at the DOT, please be prepared to do the following:
- present proof of identity
- provide proof of citizenship
- provide proof of Wisconsin residency
- provide proof of name and date of birth
- pay the learners permit fee
- take a vision exam
- take the learners permit test
If you are under 18 years of age, you must meet the drivers education requirements before you apply for a learners permit. This means that you must either be currently enrolled or have completed a drivers education program. Your parents will also need to be present at the time of the application, they will need to sign a sponsorship form and accept financial responsibility for you as a young driver.
Once you pass your Wisconsin permit test, you are granted a drivers permit that allows you to practice driving with a licensed adult. There are other learners permit restrictions for you to observe until you get an intermediate or full Wisconsin driver license.
