Wisconsin Driving School FAQ

Wisconsin Teens: If you're at least 14 years and 9 months old, you're eligible to enroll in our driving education program. You can register by calling us at (414) 447-0202 during office hours, or you can enroll online. Our Hybrid Classroom option allows you to select a package, choose a convenient location and date, and complete the online registration form. If you opt for our Online Classroom, there's no need to select a physical location.

Adults: Adult learners can also register for our driving education program. Simply call us or complete the online registration form. Once you're enrolled, we'll get in touch to schedule your first appointment. For more information about our adult driving education options, review our adults page.

In Wisconsin, the minimum age requirements for driving are set by the state. You must be at least 15 years old to apply for a Temporary Instruction Permit, often referred to as a learner's permit. However, teens can start a driver's education course at age 14 years and 9 months, but must be 15 to apply for the permit itself. To obtain a full Driver's License, the minimum age is 16. These age requirements are part of Wisconsin's Graduated Driver Licensing laws, which are designed to help new and young drivers gain skills and experience safely.

If you are under the age of 18, you must fulfill these additional requirements:

• You must be enrolled in a certified driver education program. Your Wisconsin Driver License Application MV3001 must be signed by the instructor in the proper certification area.
• You must have the signature of a parent, step-parent or other adult sponsor, or under certain circumstances file proof of insurance.
• You must be enrolled in a school program or high school equivalency program, have graduated from high school or have been granted a declaration of high school graduation equivalency, or be enrolled in a home-based private education program, and not be a habitual truant.

To apply for an instruction permit at the Wisconsin DMV, your child will need the MV3001 form provided by Easy Method Driving School. They will also need proof of identity, such as a certified copy of their birth certificate or a valid US passport. Finally, they will need to show their Social Security card or a valid photo student ID card from their high school.

In Wisconsin, regardless of age if under 18, once your child obtains their instruction permit, they are required to drive with it for a minimum period of 6 months. This is part of the state's Graduated Driver Licensing laws, which aim to give new drivers ample time to practice and gain experience on the road under supervision before receiving a full driver's license.

In Wisconsin, your child can start behind-the-wheel driving lessons once they are at least 15 years old, have taken or are currently taking the classroom portion of our program, and have their instruction permit. Once these conditions are met, they can schedule lessons. Please note that the first lesson must be scheduled within the first 60 days of your child receiving their instruction permit.

To cancel a scheduled behind-the-wheel lesson, contact our main office at the location where the lessons are being taken. Inform them that you need to cancel and reschedule. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a no-show fee.

We have provided detailed instructions to your son or daughter on how to schedule their behind-the-wheel lessons. Since driving is a significant responsibility, we encourage students to take the initiative and schedule their own lessons.

Please be aware that behind-the-wheel lessons cannot be canceled via email or text message.

Yes. Teens who completed the classroom portion at a different driving school can take the behind-the-wheel portion with us, provided they submit a completion certificate showing that the entire classroom portion has been completed.

Once we receive the certificate, the student can proceed to take their permit test at the DMV. Alternatively, they can come to our main office to take the test and then proceed to the DMV to receive the temporary permit upon passing the test.

Please note that a $90.00 deposit is required to receive the MV3001 permit application form.

Once you have successfully completed the classroom and behind-the-wheel training as part of the state-required course, your Course Completion Certificate will be processed and issued to you.

All completion certificates are filed electronically through the Department of Transportation in approximately 7 to 10 business days after you have completed the final behind-the-wheel training and fulfilled all other requirements.

If you have further questions about your certificate, please contact our office for assistance.

To obtain a temporary permit at the Wisconsin DMV, the cost is $35.00. Please note that fees are subject to change, so it is always wise to verify the current amount with the DMV.

No. It is not possible for a student under the age of 18 to receive a temporary permit in Wisconsin without enrolling in and attending a driver's education program. Wisconsin law requires individuals under 18 to complete a driver's education program as part of the licensing process.

The online course consists of 30 hours of self-paced classroom instruction. Students can begin the course on the same day as enrollment.

As required by Wisconsin state law, students are limited to working on the online course for a maximum of 2 hours per day. Students have 90 days to complete the course.

After the initial 90-day period, an additional 30-day extension is available for a $25.00 fee.

Choosing the 30 hours of online classroom-only instruction is recommended if your child does not plan to complete behind-the-wheel instruction with Easy Method Driving School.

This option provides the flexibility and convenience of completing the classroom portion of the driver education program online and at the student's own pace.

Please note that students who choose the online classroom-only option will not be eligible to receive the MV3001 form from Easy Method Driving School, since Easy Method requires completion of behind-the-wheel training to issue that form.

Our office operates during the following hours:

• Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Please note that our office is closed on the following holidays:

• New Year's Day (January 1)
• June 19
• July 4
• Memorial Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day (December 25)
• If any of the holidays mentioned above falls on a Sunday, our office will be closed on the immediate Monday.

Once your child has received their temporary permit, please instruct them to contact our office at (414) 447-0202 as soon as possible to schedule their first behind-the-wheel appointment. They will need to provide the permit number and expiration date.

According to Wisconsin law, the student must complete their first behind-the-wheel lesson within 60 days of receiving the instruction permit. We recommend calling as soon as possible to secure a suitable time slot.

We only schedule one behind-the-wheel appointment at a time. For adults age 18 or older, please call our office directly for information regarding tutoring or private lessons.

At this time, we do not offer online scheduling.