WISCONSIN  DRIVER’S EDUCATION

Summary of Wisconsin Graduated Licensing Law

Wisconsin has a three stage licensing process for minors.
  1. Temps-instruction Permit (at least age 15 ½ ) We recommend our DriverEdToGo Video-to use during the Learner stage. Shows the parent how to teach collision-free driving habits and provides unique teaching tools (mirrors, checklists, videos, audio instruction series, etc.).
  2. Probationary License (at least 16)
  3. Regular License (at least 19)
Wisconsin License Chart
Temps-instruction Permit
At least 15 ½

Requirements
Must pass vision, knowledge test.

Must be enrolled in behind-the-wheel driver education course.

Restrictions
May only drive with adult sponsor.

No alcohol.

Must wear seat belt.

 
Probationary License
At least 16

Requirements
Have held Temps-instruction Permit minimum 6 months.

30 hours supervised driving experience.

Have completed driver education course.Pass road test.

No traffic tickets previous 6 months.

Restrictions
Must wear seat belt.

No alcohol.

First 9 months or until age 18
Only one passenger other than immediate family or qualified adult.

No driving midnight - 5 a.m., (with some exceptions).

 
Driver's License
At least 19

Requirements
Have held Probationary license minimum 2 years.

Restrictions
Must wear seat belt.

No alcohol.