All Drivers
If you’re renewing a license that has been expired for longer than a year, or if you’re applying for reinstatement after a suspension, you may have to retake the written exam in order to obtain your license.Free Practice Tests
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New & Teen Drivers
Teens age 15 ½ to age 18 are required to have a graduated driver license (instruction permit) in order to drive in Wisconsin before they have obtained a probationary license. All first-time licenses issued, regardless of the applicant’s age, are probationary licenses with certain restrictions and limitations. Your probationary license will be converted to a regular license when you complete your first renewal, usually two to three years after your probationary license is issued.Resources for new & teen drivers
Read the official Wisconsin driver’s manualTake one of our free learner’s permit practice tests
Check out our new & teen driver frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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New-to-State Drivers
New Wisconsin residents are required to obtain a Wisconsin driver license within 60 days of establishing Wisconsin residency. If you have not held a valid driver license in more than 8 years or if there is a question as far as your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, you may be required to take the written, road, or vision tests. If you are at least 21 years of age, have held a valid out-of-state license for at least six months, and have at least three years of driving experience, you may get a regular driver license; if you do not meet these requirements, you are required to apply for a probationary license.Resources for new-to-state drivers
Read the official Wisconsin driver’s manualTake one of our free driver’s license practice tests
Check out our new-to-state frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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Motorcycles
Wisconsin requires anyone who drives a motorcycle to have a Class M motorcycle license or motorcycle instruction permit. In order to obtain an instruction permit, applicants must pass a knowledge test, a signage test, and a vision screening; any applicant between the ages of 16 and 18 must also have a sponsor, provide proof of driver education completion, and proof of enrollment or completion of a Basic Motorcycle Rider Course (BRC). In order to receive a Class M license, applicants must successfully complete a Wisconsin DMV-approved BRC or pass a Wisconsin DMV-administered motorcycle driving skills test.Resources for motorcyclists
Read the official Wisconsin motorcycle manualTake one of our free motorcycle endorsement practice tests
Check out our motorcycle endorsement frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Buy a motorcycle endorsement test cheat sheet: basic or advanced
New-to-state motorcycle insurance
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CDL
You must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid commercial driver license in order to operate a commercial vehicle in Wisconsin. New CDL drivers are required to pass a knowledge test and apply for a commercial learner’s permit (CLP). After holding a CLP for a minimum of 14 days, you may then schedule the CDL skills exam with a third party tester. Upon successful completion of the CDL skills exam, the appropriate commercial classes and endorsements may be added to your driver license.Resources for CDL
Read the official Wisconsin CDL manualTake one of our free CDL practice tests
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