Open roads contract/agreement- see resouces page
All online coursework is done at-
https://www.teachsafe.com/open-roads-driving-school/account/login
KNOWLEDGE TESTING ONLINE
Please share this information with your students. The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is launching an online knowledge test service for those age 17 and under. Beginning mid-March 2025, eligible applicants may take their Class D knowledge tests at home with a parent or guardian supervising each test.
This online service, KnowTo Drive, is available for $10, payable to the vendor. WisDOT does not receive any portion of this fee.
The process
Using a link on the Wisconsin DMV website, applicants will go to KnowTo Drive's site and:
- 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 will review each applicant's test results.
Test integrity
Using photo verification technology, all applicants will have their photo taken randomly during the test to ensure the applicant is not cheating. Upon passing, DMV staff will review test photos and verify results prior to issuing the applicant's instruction permit. Additional testing safeguards are in place.
The tests
Similar to our tests conducted at local DMVs, applicants will have to pass two tests (Class D Knowledge and Signs) with a final score of 80% or better. They will be notified if they passed or failed. Applicants must print their completion certificate and bring it, along with other required documents, to any Wisconsin DMV Customer Service Center to have their instruction permit issued.
Only two attempts can be made online and there is a 24-hour wait period between each attempt. Applicants who fail the online test twice will need to complete their remaining attempts of the knowledge test in a DMV Customer Service Center.
DMV anticipates this online knowledge test becoming available mid-March. DMV will reach out again soon with additional information including a link to the website and a brief handout that can be provided to students or parents.
Wisconsin DMV Driver Training Section. see info on our resources page under State of WI