Drivers Education

fall 2023 update on drivers education

QUESTIONS? At this time, you may contact spbtw@sunprairieschools.org

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What are the requirements to earn a WI Probationary License?

Students may begin participating in classroom instruction at the age of 14 years 5 months.
Students must successfully complete 30 hours of classroom instruction over the course of 3 weeks to qualify for participating in Behind the Wheel training.

The Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles shares that after successful completion of Traffic Safety Classes, students can receive a Temporary Instructional Driving Permit (TEMPS) at the age of 15.

Students are required to hold the permit for a minimum of 6 months and cannot receive a probationary license until 16.
Students are required to complete 50 hours of driving, 10 at night, with a licensed driver.
- .Students must complete Adult Supervised Driving & Complete the Wisconsin Graduated License Drivers Log

Students may obtain a Temporary Instructional Driving Permit (Temps) through the Wisconsin DMV when they are in Behind the Wheel Training.

When students have reached the age of 15 years they will be eligible to participate in Behind the Wheel training.

Certified Driver's Education teachers ONLY will submit the names of district students who have successfully completed the Traffic Safety class to a coordinator who will schedule them for Behind the Wheel training.
- Students may enroll in private (non-district) Driving Schools
Students may obtain a Temporary Instructional Driving Permit (Temps) through the Wisconsin DMV when they are in Behind the Wheel Training.
- Department of Transportation Instruction Permit Information
- Instructions on application student must complete and BTW Instructor must sign
  - Application is on the second page. Student must take completed and signed application to a DMV Customer Center to obtain an Instruction Permit

Students must complete Adult Supervised Driving & Complete the Wisconsin Graduated License Drivers Log

Students who have met all of the requirements included above may apply for a road test with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Department of Transportation Information on Scheduling a Road Test

Upon successful completion of a road test, students may apply for a probationary license

Department of Transportation Probationary Driver’s License Information

Traffic Safety Class Registration

Behind the Wheel Training

Behind the Wheel Class Application

Can I get a refund?
If you paid for the District Behind the Wheel training and would like your money back so you can pursue a private school, please see this information on Behind the Wheel Refunds.

What students will be removed from the list?
Students who are 18 years old are not required to participate in BTW and if a student is 18, they will be removed from the list. We will notify them via email.

Following is the information from the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles:

At what age does the driver education requirement no longer apply?
Once you turn 18, you may take tests and apply for a driver license without being enrolled in a driver education program.

Provide proof of Wisconsin residency if you are 18 years of age or older. Provide your Social Security number (you can fulfill your proof of identity requirement by presenting your Social Security card). Pass the appropriate knowledge, sign and vision tests. Pay the appropriate driver licensing fees.

Students who will graduate from high school are no longer eligible to participate in district sponsored BTW classes and will be removed from the list (we will notify them via email).

How will students be added to the list for in-district Behind the Wheel Training?
Once students successfully complete the in-district Traffic Safety Class (offered through Summer School only), they will be given the opportunity to register for Behind the Wheel training. They will be added to the list behind those who have completed the Traffic Safety class on an earlier date. Only students who participated in Traffic Safety in the district are eligible to register for Behind the Wheel in-district.