New Law Allows 15 Year old Teens to get Instructional Permit

 

What You Need To Know

• Under a new law, teens can get a driver instruction permit when they turn age 15

• The minimum age for such a permit used to be 15 and a half

• The law also increases the required behind-the-wheel driving hours from 30 to 50 hours

• Teens still need to be at least age 16 to get a driver license

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Under 18 - How to get your driver's License 

Drivers under the age of 18 who have completed driver education, behind the wheel training, and 30 hours of supervised driving may qualify for a road test waiver. 

• Road Test Waiver (

• See if you qualify 

• FAQ

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Wisconsin teens won't be allowed to waive behind-the-wheel road tests anymore, DOT says

Starting January 1, 2024, drivers under 18 will again need to complete an in-person road test at the DMV in order to obtain their probationary license. Appointments for a road test can be scheduled 11 weeks in advance at wisconsindmv.gov/roadtest.rs