Wisconsin driver handbook

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   WISCONSIN Motorists’ Handbook 2026 wisconsindot.gov Are you 15-17? Scan to learn more KnowToDrive.com/Wisconsin Take your knowledge test AT HOME CONTENTS

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   restrictions are below: From 5 a.m. to 12 a.m., you can drive: • Alone and go anywhere • Any number of immediate family members can ride along • One person who holds a valid, regular license with at least two years of licensed driving experience and who is: ‚ A qualified instructor or spouse 19 or older, or ‚ A person 21 or older

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   old. You will need to provide proof that you completed a driver training/driver education program. Supervised driving program: With a valid instruction permit you must practice driving for at least 40 hours during daylight and 10 hours during darkness (50 total hours). You must drive with a qualified adult (see section B - restrictions on the instruction permit). While 50 hours of practice time

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   Section 2: Progression of Licenses From 12 a.m. to 5 a.m., you can drive: • Alone only IF driving between home, school and/or work. • One person who holds a valid regular license with at least two years of licensed driving experience and who is: ‚ A qualified

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   or • You violate any of the restrictions, or • Your license is suspended or revoked for any reason The restrictions are similar to the permit as the points on second or future convictions double. This means that if you get pulled over by a police officer and issued a ticket you might get points added to your license. Refer to Section 11:A for

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   (CDL) from another state, how do I transfer this to Wisconsin? • You should apply for the CDL within 30 days after moving to Wisconsin. Visit our website for more information on transferring your CDL. I have a REAL ID in my previous state, will I get a REAL ID in Wisconsin? • No. You will need to present all acceptable documents to Wisconsin.

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   you are considered an out of state transfer. For regular out of state driver license, you should apply for a Wisconsin driver license within 60 days after moving. Below are some frequently asked questions: I have a commercial driver license (CDL) from another state, how do I transfer this to Wisconsin? • You should apply for the CDL within 30 days after moving to

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   out of state driver license, you should apply for a Wisconsin driver license within 60 days after moving. Below are some frequently asked questions: I have a commercial driver license (CDL) from another state, how do I transfer this to Wisconsin? • You should apply for the CDL within 30 days after moving to Wisconsin. Visit our website for more information on transferring your

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   The normal speed limit in a school zone when children are present is 15 miles per hour.

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    multi-lane road if you are driving slower than most traffic. Racing and driving recklessly are not allowed and are illegal. Be alert and make sure to scan the road for the speed limit sign. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in residential areas is 25 miles per hour. The normal speed limit in a school zone when children are present is 15 miles per

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    driving slower than most traffic. Racing and driving recklessly are not allowed and are illegal. Be alert and make sure to scan the road for the speed limit sign. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in residential areas is 25 miles per hour. The normal speed limit in a school zone when children are present is 15 miles per hour. The maximum speed limit

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    over the speed limit to pass other vehicles. Drive in the far-right lane of a multi-lane road if you are driving slower than most traffic. Racing and driving recklessly are not allowed and are illegal. Be alert and make sure to scan the road for the speed limit sign. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in residential areas is 25 miles per hour. The

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    Section 3: The Basics Changing speed for conditions: Change your speed for road and traffic conditions. The faster your car is going, the more distance it will take to turn, slow or stop the car. To have better control of your vehicle, the driver needs to be able to see 10 to 15 seconds ahead of their vehicle. Slow down to navigate the roads

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    a vehicle comes toward you • If someone is driving toward you and forgets to turnoff their brights, look toward the right side of the road • You can use your high beams/brights when: 1. There are no vehicles coming toward you 2. You are in an unfamiliar place or construction area Parking Lights should only be used when you are parked and idling.

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    . . . 18 J. Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 K. Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Section 4: Signs A.

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    . . . 10 C. Intersections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 D. Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 E. Sight Distance

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    . . . . 26 D. Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 E. Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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    . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 G. Route Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 H. Railroad Crossing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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    funeral procession is a way of traveling with the deceased. This procession is from a funeral home or a place of worship to a cemetery or a crematorium. The first vehicle in the line must follow traffic signs and signals. Vehicles in the line must have their headlights on. Do not cut into the line or interfere with the funeral line. 43 CONTENTS COVER

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    The knowledge test will include 50 questions. You need to answer 40 questions (80%) correctly to pass the test. Tests in a DMV customer service center is free. There is a free practice test on our website at this link . Applicants between ages 15 and 17 may also take the knowledge test online for a fee of $10. Visit: knowtodrive.com/wisconsin 1 CONTENTS COVER

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    DMV staff will tell you what to do next. This involves going to the vision specialist with the Certificate of Vision Examination by Competent Authority (MV3030V/T579) . B. Highway Signs Test This will test your ability to read and understand highway signs regulating, warning and directing traffic. You do not need to make an appointment to take this test. There are 15 questions on

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    are below: A. Vision Screening B. Highway Signs Test C. Knowledge Test D. Skills Test A. Vision Screening The vision screening tests how well you can see. The DMV or your vision specialist can complete this test. Wisconsin requires regular car and motorcycle applicants to have a: • Visual acuity of at least 20/40 in one eye (corrected or uncorrected) • 70-degree field of

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    highway signs regulating, warning and directing traffic. You do not need to make an appointment to take this test. There are 15 questions on this test. You need to answer 12 questions (80%) correctly to pass the test. This manual will go through all the different signs you might see. You should make sure to study them all. C. Knowledge Test This will test

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    a few tests. These requirements are below: A. Vision Screening B. Highway Signs Test C. Knowledge Test D. Skills Test A. Vision Screening The vision screening tests how well you can see. The DMV or your vision specialist can complete this test. Wisconsin requires regular car and motorcycle applicants to have a: • Visual acuity of at least 20/40 in one eye (corrected or

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    need to take and pass a few tests. These requirements are below: A. Vision Screening B. Highway Signs Test C. Knowledge Test D. Skills Test A. Vision Screening The vision screening tests how well you can see. The DMV or your vision specialist can complete this test. Wisconsin requires regular car and motorcycle applicants to have a: • Visual acuity of at least 20/40

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    Alcohol, Drugs and Driving Driving drunk or driving while on drugs is very dangerous. You have a higher chance of getting into a crash if you are drunk or on drugs. The legal alcohol concentration allowed for drivers under the age of 21 is 0.00%. This means that you cannot have any alcohol in your system while driving a vehicle. Any amount of a

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    three feet of room when you pass. Bicyclists should have reflectors or lights on their bikes. Some do not so be watchful and alert when moving around them. Know your bicycle hand signals! ▼ LEFT TURN ▼ RIGHT TURN 2 options ■ STOP or F. No-Zones No-Zones are where large vehicles cannot see you. This area is about 200 feet behind and 20 feet

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    not inclusive of all questions asked on the official knowledge test so be sure to study this handbook before taking the official test. A. Questions Question 1: What is the maximum speed limit in outlying parts of cities and villages with no posted speed limit? A. 45 mph B. 35 mph C. 25 mph D. None of the above Question 2: If you are

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    asked on the official knowledge test so be sure to study this handbook before taking the official test. A. Questions Question 1: What is the maximum speed limit in outlying parts of cities and villages with no posted speed limit? A. 45 mph B. 35 mph C. 25 mph D. None of the above Question 2: If you are involved in a serious motor

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    it OK to drive faster than the posted speed limit? A. Never B. If you do not see any other traffic in your lane C. As long as there are safe conditions to do so Question 10: How far down the road should you look when driving? A. 200 to 250 yards B. 1 to 2 blocks C. 10 to 15 seconds Question 11:

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    the lane of traffic B. Merge over two lanes at once and speed up C. Always stop before entering the highway Question 9: When is it OK to drive faster than the posted speed limit? A. Never B. If you do not see any other traffic in your lane C. As long as there are safe conditions to do so Question 10: How far

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    should: A. Slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bicycle B. Pull over to the side of the road and stop C. Speed up to pass the bicycle before the car approaches Question 12: When driving at night you should: A. Always use your high beams/brights B. Look directly at the headlights of the oncoming vehicle C. Not drive D. Increase

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    A. Never B. If you do not see any other traffic in your lane C. As long as there are safe conditions to do so Question 10: How far down the road should you look when driving? A. 200 to 250 yards B. 1 to 2 blocks C. 10 to 15 seconds Question 11: If you are wanting to pass a bicycle, but there

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    Section 14: Practice Quiz B. Answers Question 1: B Question 2: D Question 3: C Question 4: C Question 5: C Question 6: D Question 7: B Question 8: A Question 9: A Question 10: C Question 11: A Question 12: D Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists’ Handbook

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    other requirements. A. Sponsorship If you are under age 18 you must have an adult sponsor sign the Wisconsin Driver License (DL) Application MV3001 . The sponsor accepts liability, meaning they are legally and financially responsible for incidents caused by the minor driving. The sponsor may remove their sponsorship at any time. This sponsor will sign and verify that the person under 18 years

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    addition, immediate family members of the applicant may ride in the back seat, or • A person 21 years of age or older. If the permit holder is under 18 years old, the accompanying licensed person is required to have written authorization from the minor’s parent or guardian prior to the operation of the vehicle. Note: If you are at least 16 years of