Wisconsin DMV online knowledge test offers efficiency, flexibility to teen drivers

WOOD COUNTY – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is offering students ages 15-17 the opportunity to take DMV’s knowledge test from the convenience of their home with parent or guardian supervision.
The knowledge test is a two-part exam that covers rules for the road and important road signs.
This new online process is available to students who have completed the classroom portion of their training and the driver training school notifies DMV.
Wisconsin DMV administers over 4,000 Class D knowledge tests each month.
“We know today’s students and families are very busy and this option gives them flexibility to take the test when DMVs would be closed. Students who pass will still need to visit a Wisconsin DMV to obtain their instruction permit, but they can be in and out in 15 minutes,” DMV Administrator Tommy Winkler said.

Wisconsin DMV joins 11 other states in providing this online option through KnowTo Drive, DMV’s contracted knowledge test vendor.
The online test will reflect the same content, look and feel as those conducted within the DMV service centers.
The process
Using a link on the Wisconsin DMV website at wisconsindmv.gov/test or knowtodrive.com/wisconsin, users will:
• Agree to the rules and verify their technology meets requirements.
• Register and provide information about their parent or guardian overseeing the exam.
• Respond to identity verification questions.
• Provide payment information.
• Take a control photo of the applicant to be used as the baseline during the exam process.
• Receive test result and/or completion certificate via e-mail.
• Print completion certificate(s) and visit any DMV customer service center to apply for their instruction permit. DMV staff will review each applicant’s online test results.
This program is limited to two attempts online.
To pass, the applicant must receive a final score of 80% or better.
If an applicant fails either or both exams, they may re-attempt one more time in-home.
Upon passing and completing the test(s), a certificate of completion is emailed. This, along with other required documents, should be taken to a DMV Customer Service Center for testing validation and to receive their instruction permit.