Wisconsin Drivers Education

The purpose of this lens is to talk about the great state of Wisconsin but is also to provide information for drivers in Wisconsin. It will take a while for us to get all the modules in here so please bear with us while we're under construction and visit again! Thank you!

Cheese heads that's what Wisconsinites are called and I guess for good reason. But I'd much rather think of us as vastly diversified population known for more than cheese alone. Yes cheese is big but so is fishing, hunting, all of our sports including golf. We enjoy our symphony and our museums as well. We have the Madison Performing Arts and the Walker's Point Center for the Arts in Milwaukee. Wisconsin has over 70 farmers' markets from Milwaukee to Ashland offering a slice of authentic local life that feature prepared foods and preserves and even noodles. For kids acvtivities I've always found they enjoyed the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison. If offers a great children's petting zoo during the summer months along with complimentary camel rides on most Sundays. It's all for free so you can't beat the price. Here's something a neighbor told me about that I was greatly surprised myself enjoying. There is a sport called dragon boat racing that you can view at the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival. For those that don't know dragon boats are always rigged with decorative Chine dragon heads and tails and are required to carry a large drum. It's really quite a sight to see. So Wisconsin isn't just for cheese heads that's for sure.

The state of Wisconsin is one of several states with a mandatory driver's education program. While most states have a driver's education course that is optional, this state requires that a state-approved driver's education course be both passed and completed before a teenager can apply for his or her driver's license. This course helps to ensure that young driver's are more ready for driving and understand how to both drive carefully and with some measure of intelligence in order to avoid becoming another teen driving statistic.

Teen drivers must be at least 15 years and six months old before beginning driving instruction. At this time, if they have not completed driver's education, they must show proof that they are at least enrolled in such a program. The state of Wisconsin also participates in the graduated licensing program, so teens should be aware that their first driver's license will be a restricted one.

While you are taking your driver's education course, you may only drive with a licensed driver aged 21 or older. You must complete 30 hours of behind-the-wheel training in addition to your driver's education coursework. Driver's education classes will include a three-week course encompassing thirty hours of in-class instruction and 12 hours of driving experience (6 behind the wheel and 6 observing). Online courses are available for extra study, but they are not a way to earn the required training in order to receive your learner's permit.