Book through the WisDOT appointment scheduler or call the local service center directly. Madison East, Milwaukee Downtown, and Green Bay Military Avenue open new blocks at 8 a.m., while Eau Claire and La Crosse typically post cancellations after lunch. Rural centers such as Wausau and Rhinelander accept limited walk-ins but cap testing when blizzard advisories issue. Bring your appointment confirmation, proof of identity, Social Security documentation, and Wisconsin residency proof (digital bank statements and utility bills are accepted). Teens also need the MV3001 parental consent form and driver education enrollment slip. The DMV runs a vision screen first, then seats you at a touchscreen kiosk. If you miss the 80% mark, the clerk hands you a score report, lets you reschedule after the one-day waiting period, and collects the retest fee. Online knowledge testing remains available for qualified teens, but you must still visit a center to finish paperwork and print the permit.