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How do I apply for a WI drivers license if I am younger than 18? Wisconsin

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Driver License Requirements for WI Teens

Before you can get a probationary drivers license, you must, as a teen driver, first obtain a learners permit. To apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements:

  • Be at least 15 years and six months old.
  • Be enrolled in a state-approved drivers ed class. Your first behind-the-wheel lesson must take place within 60 days of obtaining your permit.
  • Either be enrolled in high school or have proof of graduating from high school.
If you meet these requirements, you can apply for a drivers permit by visiting your local DMV office and providing:

  • Proof of name and date of birth.
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship.
  • Proof of identity.
  • Proof of your Social Security number.
  • A completed Driver License (DL)/Identification Card (ID) Application (Form MV3001). It must be signed, in the appropriate sections, by your drivers education instructor and by a parent, step-parent, or legal guardian.
  • Proper payment for applicable fees.
During the application process, you'll also need to pass a vision screening and a knowledge test. Before applying, you'll need to prepare for the knowledge test by studying the state's drivers manual. The entire exam is based on information found in the manual, including drinking and driving, passing and road sign identification. You can obtain a manual from any DMV office, or by downloading from the DMV website.

After studying the entire manual, you'll next want to take at least one permit practice test. These exams abound online, allowing you to take as many as needed until you feel certain of passing the actual permit test.

If you pass both tests you'll earn a learners permit, valid for one year.

Wisconsin Probationary Drive License

Before you can apply, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be at least 16 years old.
  • Complete a state-approved driver training class.
  • Hold the learners permit for a minimum of six months.
  • Completed 30 hours of supervised of driving, with 10 of the hours at night.
  • Be free of traffic violation convictions during the six months prior to applying.
If you meet these requirements, you're eligible to take make an appointment for a driving test, the final step towards obtaining a WI drivers license When you arrive for your scheduled license test be sure to have:

  • A legally registered vehicle in good condition.
  • Another licensed driver.
If you pass you'll be issued a temporary drivers license. Your permanent one will arrive in the mail in about two weeks.

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