Frequently Asked Questions

Go to any Wisconsin DMV office, call 1-888-368-9556, or visit the state website to schedule your road test online. You can schedule your test approximately 11 weeks before your desired test date. The DMV will add additional road test appointments each week, so if you cannot find a time that fits your schedule on the first attempt, more test times will be posted, as the DMV can post availability.

Students must bring their instruction permit, Social Security number, and driving log to the DMV. Course completion information will be filed electronically with the DOT once all course requirements have been completed and any fees due have been paid

State law allows students to complete up to two hours of the online class daily. There is no minimum amount each day, but you must complete the class within 90 days. If an extension beyond 90 days is required, there will be an additional charge.

The next step is to take the state knowledge and sign tests. You may call or email us to schedule a time to take the permit test at our office. If you are already 15, you can also choose to take the test at the DMV. If you go to the DMV, you must first pick up an MV form from our office. If you decide to test at our office, you will still need to go to the DMV afterward, but the testing part will be completed.

You can use a computer, tablet, or phone.

You can start driver education at the age of 14. However, Wisconsin state law requires students to obtain a valid instruction permit within 13 months of completing the 30-hour state-approved classroom session. If an instruction permit is not received within 13 months, the state will require additional classroom time.

Yes. Once you have completed the class and have your permit, you can schedule your driving lessons through our website.

State law requires all students to complete 30 hours of classroom time. If a student misses a day, they will receive an assignment to complete at home for the day they missed. If you miss more than two classes, you must attend a future class session and attend the day/s you missed.

No permit is required to take the driver's ed class. The student must be at least 14.5 years old by the first day of class.

The completion time depends on age, scheduling flexibility, and instructor availability. Typically, each student is done with the classroom portion and behind-the-wheel lessons within 6 months.

Tuition is Non-Refundable if Chippewa Valley Driving School is willing and able to fulfill its part of this agreement. Tuition paid is non-transferable. 

Yes, each of our instructors is licensed by the state to teach classroom and behind-the-wheel training to all age groups.

Chippewa Valley Driving School does not offer payment plans. Driving packages must be paid in full before instruction.

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You can reset your username or password on our website by clicking the "Forgot your Username or Password?" link on the login page.

You must be at least 14.5 by the first day of the driver's ed class.

If you are 18 or older, you'll need a valid, unexpired learner or driver's license to start driving lessons. If you are under 18 and have taken the driver education class, you'll need a valid, unexpired learner permit to start driving lessons. If you are between 14.5 and 17, you do not need a license or permit to take our driver education class.

We recommend you schedule your first lesson within 60 days of receiving your MV form. It is best to space them out evenly to get the most out of your lessons. For most students, this will wind up being about one lesson every 6-10 weeks.

It is a good idea to schedule your last lesson one to two weeks before your road test to refresh your skills. Scheduling it at least one week in advance also ensures that the proper paperwork is filed, so you will not have any issues on test day.

No. Allowing a student to drive without their permit violates state law. This situation will be treated the same as a student who forgot they had a lesson, and a no-show fee will be charged.

Our vehicles have safety features (passenger brake, passenger mirror, student driver signs, etc.) that don't come in standard cars.

This depends on your scheduling flexibility and instructor availability. You can take one 2-hour behind-the-wheel lesson each day and schedule up to three driving lessons in advance. Chippewa Valley Driving School likes to have students do about two drives per month.

Log in to your student account on our website. Choose an available time and your preferred instructor.

No, you are covered under our commercial insurance during all behind-the-wheel training.

Should you need to reschedule a lesson, you may do so by logging into your account on our website. You must cancel or reschedule at least 48 hours in advance to avoid a $62.50 late cancellation fee.

You may schedule driving times at the same time, which will put you with the same instructor if 2 spots at the same time are available.

In most cases, students will have 1 to 3 other students with them. On occasion, lessons may also be individual.

Our scheduling software lets you see all available driving lessons and who is teaching them. If the lessons are open, you may choose the same instructor for each lesson or try a different instructor.

Our scheduling software lets you see all available driving lessons and who is teaching them. If your preferred instructor is open, you can select them for a lesson.

All driving skills necessary to pass the Wisconsin Class D Skills Test MV3544

Dependent on instructor availability. If this is requested, Chippewa Valley Driving School will attempt to accommodate your needs.

You can start driving lessons anytime with a valid learner permit or driver's license. You can schedule driving lessons on our website once you have registered and paid in full. If you are under 18, you must complete the driver's ed class before starting behind-the-wheel lessons.

Chippewa Valley Driving School requires a 48-hour notice of all scheduled driving instruction of $62.50.