However, studying the Wisconsin Motorist’s Handbook and using this DMV practice test will increase your chances of passing the very first time. You are only allowed to take the test five times in a single year, and if you wish to retake it after a fifth failure, you will need to get special permission from DMV staff, which will only be granted after showing you have done something to improve your chances of passing. In addition to English, the official test is available in the following several written languages: Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Polish, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, and Hmong. The knowledge test is administered via an automated, touchscreen computer system, with an “audio assist” option, which can be added by an examiner for those who struggle with reading or have a disability that affects reading. You will need to answer 40 of 50 questions correctly, in order to get achieve the required passing ratio of 80%.
You will need to take a 50 multiple-choice question knowledge test to get your Wisconsin instruction permit or driver’s license. This Wisconsin DMV practice test has just been updated for July 2023 and covers 40 of the most essential road signs and rules questions directly from the official 2023 WI Driver Handbook.