Details About a Wisconsin Instructional Permit (Temps)

Instruction Permit The instruction permit is required for someone to practice driving before taking the road test. If you are 18 years or older you can start by passing the knowledge test, highway signs test and the vision screening.

If under 18 years old:

In addition to passing the knowledge test, highway signs test, vision screening and being at least 15 years old, you must be enrolled in a driver education program, including the behind-the-wheel portion. Your behind-the-wheel school will provide you with a signed Wisconsin Driver License (DL) Application MV3001. You must have this completed before applying for your instruction permit.

Restrictions on the instruction permit:

The class D instruction permit holder must drive with someone else in the car. This person must have at least two years of licensed driving experience. This licensed driver must have a valid regular license. This license cannot be a probationary or occupational license.

This person must ride in the passenger seat beside the applicant and be one of the following:

• A qualified instructor age 19 or older, or

• A parent, guardian or spouse age 19 or older.

In addition, immediate family members of the applicant may ride in the back seat, or a person 21 years of age or older. If the permit holder is under 18 years old, the accompanying licensed person is required to have written authorization from the minor’s parent or guardian prior to the operation of the vehicle.

Note: If you are at least 16 years of age, in addition to the licensed accompanying driver, one other licensed person 25 years of age or more with at least 2 years driving experience may occupy a seat in the vehicle other than the front seat.

If you operate a vehicle during hours of darkness, you must be accompanied by a qualified instructor or a licensed person 25 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience occupying the seat beside you.