Licensing, Demerits & Penalties — Wisconsin
Wisconsin permit practice test: 983 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Knowledge 50 Q pass 40 + Signs 15 Q pass 12. Licensing, Demerits & Penalties: 8 questions.
Graduated licensing conditions, demerit points, suspensions, insurance and fines.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Licensing, Demerits & Penalties |
| License test | Wisconsin Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 8 (1% of 983 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (8)
1. During the first nine months that a driver under the age of 18 has a probationary license, there are restrictions regarding:
- The type and number of passengers that may be in their car.
- Their purpose for driving between midnight and 5:00 a.m.
- Both of the above. ✓
Answer: C. Both of the above.
2. You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:
- Only if you are involved in a collision.
- If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation. ✓
- Only if you are stopped and cited.
Answer: B. If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation.
3. When stopped for a traffic violation or at an equipment check, the driver must produce:
- Proof of insurance.
- Their license.
- Proof of registration.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
4. If you are under the age of 18, to qualify for a probationary license, you must:
- Have an instruction permit for at least six months.
- Have no moving traffic violations during the previous six months.
- Complete an approved driver education course.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
5. You have to report a crash to law enforcement when:
- Someone is hurt.
- The damage is more than $1,000.
- Both of the above. ✓
Answer: C. Both of the above.
6. If your car's suspension is bad, it can cause:
- Vehicle control problems. ✓
- Squealing brakes.
- Slack in the steering.
Answer: A. Vehicle control problems.
7. What is the minimum number of driving hours an applicant under age 18 must complete before applying for a probationary license?
- 50 hours total, including 10 at night
- 40 hours total, including 10 at night
- 30 hours total, including 10 at night ✓
- 20 hours total, including 10 at night
Answer: C. 30 hours total, including 10 at night
8. Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?
- New drivers
- Human error ✓
- Bad weather
- Bad roads
Answer: B. Human error
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook