Related Questions from DMV Answers

• Do I have to take a license test or driving test to obtain a WI drivers license?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Drivers 18 and Older

  Required Tests for a WI Drivers License To obtain a Wisconsin drivers license you must pass three tests: vision, knowledge, and driving. Vision Test You must prove you have 20/40 vision and 70-degree field of vision for an unrestricted drivers license. If your eyesight fails to meet these standards, you may be referred to an eye specialist. Or, you may be issued a restrictive license. Knowledge Test Study the DMV driver license handbook to prepare. Every test question is directly based on information addressed in the handbook, including road emergencies, parking, and turning in intersections. You can obtain a handbook from any DMV office, or by downloading from the DMV website. After studying the handbook, you'll next want to take some practice tests; there are plenty online. A practice..

  Read More >>

• Do I have to take drivers ed to obtain a drivers license?

  • Drivers License > Education > Drivers Ed

  It depends on where you live. Check your state in the grid below. Before you dive in, note that this grid only deals with the drivers ed requirements for applicants younger than 18. Too, even if your state doesn’t require drivers ed, it might require you to meet other criteria such as logging a certain number of hours practicing behind the wheel. We’ve noted such requirements, but be sure to double check with your driver licensing agency. Remember, if your state requires you to complete drivers education before you can obtain your drivers license (or, in some cases, your permit), be sure to get a list of state-approved courses. You might even find that your state allows applicants to take driver ed online, which is extremely convenient and time saving...

  Read More >>

• What documents are required to obtain a Wisconsin drivers license?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Drivers 18 and Older

  Required Documents for a WI Drivers License Okay, here's what you need to bring to your local DMV service center when applying for a drivers license: Proof of identity. Proof of name and date of birth. Proof of your Social Security number. Proof of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident status, legal conditional resident status, or temporary visitor status. Proof of Wisconsin residency. All documents must be original. The DMV will not accept photocopies. NOTE: Proof of drivers education not required for drivers 18 and older.  Required Testing for Wisconsin Drivers Licensing You will also need, when applying, to pass a vision screening, a knowledge test, and a driving test. Knowledge Test The DMV's driver license handbook is your main study source. All test questions are directly..

  Read More >>

• How long must I be seizure free to obtain a drivers license?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Disabled Drivers

  Every state and the District of Columbia closely monitor drivers with documented medical conditions and disabilities. This is especially true for drivers with epilepsy.  Waiting Period for Drivers License Following Seizures All states require drivers with a history of seizures to remain seizure-free for a specified period of time (see accompanying grid) before driving privileges can be reinstated. The driver, in most cases, will also need to submit a physician's evaluation recommending whether or not the he or she is safe to drive.  If driving privileges are returned, the review board may require periodic medical updates. For more information on handicap driver restrictions contact your local DMV...

  Read More >>

• If I am older than 18 do I have to complete drivers education to get a drivers license?

  • Drivers License > Education > Drivers Ed

  For most people, the answer is no; however, this varies by state. Check your state in the grid below. You’ll see that most states don’t require applicants who are 18 years old or older to take drivers education; actually, some states have set the age to 17, 16, or even 15. Yet, some of the states that don’t require formal drivers ed do require either some sort of safe driving or other instructional class or that you’ve held a permit or full drivers license from another state or country for a certain amount of time. Why Take Drivers Ed? Even if you’re part of the age group that isn’t required to take a drivers education course, you should still consider enrolling; the classes will help you sharpen your driving skills and learn the rules of the road and,..

  Read More >>