WISCONSIN DRIVER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AT-A-GLANCE:
Minimum Age for Learner Permit 15 years, 6 months
Learner Permit Holding Period 6 months
Minimum Age for Driver License 19 years
Minimum Age for Probationary Driver License 16 years
Road Test Yes
Minimum Amount of Supervised Driving ?30 hours, including 10 at night with a driving supervisor (i.e.--an adult who’s at least 21 years old [or 19 if it’s your spouse or certified driving instructor], has been licensed to drive for at least 2 years, and has your parent/guardian’s written permission to supervise your driving. (NOTE: up to 5 hours with a certified driving instructor may be double-counted towards the required 30 hours).
Unsupervised Driving Rules Probationary license holders who are under 18 may not drive unsupervised between 12 midnight and 5am unless driving to/from work or school for the first 9 months after being licensed
Passenger Rules ?For the first 9 months after being licensed, probationary license holders may carry passengers who are immediate family members. They are also permitted to carry one (1) additional non-family passenger who is 21 or older provided there is another passenger in the vehicle who qualifies as a supervising driver.
Other Driver education is a requirement for license applicants under 18.
HOW TO GET YOUR WISCONSIN DRIVER LICENSE STEP-BY-STEP:
1

Enroll in a driver education course

2

Practice for the written Learner Permit Exam using our free practice tests

3

Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)

4

Take the Learner Permit Written Exam

5

Practice driving with your learner permit

6

Take driving Exam


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