KnowTo Drive / Wisconsin DMV age 17 and under online knowledge test Q&A - BDS348 3/2025

Sep 29, 2026

Guidance for Wisconsin DMV applicants age 17 and under on taking online driver knowledge tests at home with a parent or guardian supervising. The Q&A explains the KnowTo Drive platform, eligibility (ages 15–17 in behind-the-wheel education), required hardware, identity verification steps, control photo and random photo capture, and e-mail delivery of results and completion certificates. It also details the $10 online test fee, accepted payment cards, rule compliance, retest limits, and consequences for rule violations or inability to capture required photos.

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Wisconsin online knowledge test overview

Eligibility and who can take the test

Technology and registration requirements

Payment and fees

Testing rules and outcomes

Retake and attempts limits

Wisconsin Department of Transportation [wisconsindmv.gov](wisconsindmv.gov) page 1 of 3 KnowTo Drive / Wisconsin DMV age 17 and under online knowledge test Q&A BDS348 3/2025 Wisconsin DMV announces online knowledge tests Beginning mid-March 2025, driving students age 17 and under, may take their Wisconsin Class D knowledge tests from the comfort of their own home with a parent or guardian supervising each test. This online option will be provided by Wisconsin DMV’s knowledge test vendor, KnowTo Drive, andwill come with a fee of $10. Please know that this fee is not collected by DMV and WisDOT does not receive any portion of this assessed fee. Interested applicants must use a webcam equipped desktop or laptop computer for online testing. Wisconsin DMV will initially offer the online test in both English and Spanish. This online option provides the same look and feel as the tests at the DMV. What is KnowTo Drive? KnowTo Drive is a convenient and secure testing platform for online driver testing developed by Intellectual Technology, Inc. (ITI). Currently offered in 12 states, KnowTo Drive administers the same testing experience as in Wisconsin DMV Customer Service Centers. Who can take the knowledge tests online? Applicants between the ages of 15 and 17 that are enrolled in a behind-the-wheel driver education course. How does this online testing work? Using a link on the Wisconsin DMV website ([wisconsindmv.gov/tes](wisconsindmv.gov/test)[t](wisconsindmv.gov/test)), or from KnowTo Drive’s site, users will: y Agree to the rules and verify their technology meets requirements. y Register and provide information about their parent or guardian overseeing the exam. y Respond to identity verification questions. y Provide payment information. y Take a control photo of the applicant to be used as the baseline during the exam process. y Receive test result and/or completion certificate via e-mail. y 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. Are there any fees? KnowTo Drive will charge a fee of $10 per test. This fee is collected and maintained by ITI. While DMV set the fee, no portion goes to WisDOT DMV. Any dispute regarding the assessed fees will need to be addressed with ITI. Note that taking the knowledge tests at any Wisconsin DMV Customer Service Center is free. Wisconsin DMV also offers a free online practice test. The practice test results are not valid for instruction permit issuance. page 2 of 3 BDS348 KnowTo Drive / Wisconsin DMV age 17 and under online knowledge test Q&A What is the payment process? Once on the KnowTo Drive site, the applicant will register and complete the payment process. Credit cards and PIN-less debit cards are accepted, including American Express, Mastercard, VISA and Discover cards. What is required to complete the tests on KnowTo Drive? Test takers will need access to a reliable internet connection, a laptop or desktop computer with a working webcam, keyboard and mouse. A parent or guardian over the age of 21 will be required to assist with the registration and payment. Applicants must complete a step-by-step ID and personal history check before the test can begin. What rules does the applicant agree to? By registering and completing the parental agreement, the online applicant agrees to the following: y I understand that KnowTo Drive Online is required to take a clear photo of my face prior to the test for identity verification purposes. y I understand that random photos will be captured during the knowledge test process to ensure compliance with testing rules. y I understand that if a clear photo of my face cannot be captured during the test it will result in an infraction. Multiple infractions will result in an automatic failure. y I understand that I cannot leave the test at any time; this will result in

FAQs

Who is eligible to take the Wisconsin DMV knowledge test online through KnowTo Drive?

Applicants age 15 to 17 enrolled in a behind-the-wheel driver education course may take the knowledge test online, with a parent or guardian supervising the process.

What equipment and requirements are needed to complete the online test?

A reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop with a working webcam, keyboard, and mouse are required. A parent or guardian age 21 or older must assist with registration and payment, and the applicant must complete step-by-step ID and personal history checks before the test can begin.

How much does the online test cost and what happens if the applicant fails?

The online test fee is $10 per test, collected and maintained by ITI. If the applicant fails, a $10 retest fee applies, and the online test may not be attempted more than once per calendar day. Disputes about assessed fees must be addressed with ITI.

Sep 29, 2026

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