Driver’s Education FAQs:
 Getting your license with MJM Hill Driving School

Physical Office Hours are by Appointment Only.

We may have an office personnel in the office any time between 8am-5pm Monday through Friday, however, it is not a guarantee.

We highly recommend that if you want to stop in, please call us anytime between 7:30am-5pm Monday-Friday and schedule an appointment to meet with us.

Students can register for a Wisconsin driver’s education course at 14 years and 6 months old, and a student can begin their course any time after 14 years 9 months. Early enrollment helps students understand road rules and build foundational knowledge before driving independently.

Program pricing varies depending on the course selected. In Wisconsin, all teens under 18 must complete both 30 hours of classroom instruction and the behind-the-wheel training to earn a license. We offer 6 hours of Driving 6 Hours of Observation or 9 hours of Driving 0 hours of Observation for our Behind the Wheel Programs. 

Students complete their online learning course, and then begin their driving sessions. Pricing depends on several factors, including whether you enroll in the eLearning course, behind-the-wheel training, a combination program, and whether you pay in full or choose a payment plan.

We also encourage families to explore the new WISDOT Driver’s Ed Grant, which allows the student to have their Driver’s Education Program paid in full by the DOT. You can find out more HERE.

Absolutely — we make enrollment simple and flexible. Families can choose the option that fits them best, including:

• Individual course registration

• Combination Course with a Payment Plan (Combination Discount)

• Combination Course -Full Payment (Paid in Full Discount)

• Combination Course Paid in Full (Cash Discount - by appointment only)

• Enrollment through the WISDOT Grant Program

To obtain a Wisconsin learner’s permit, a student must:

• be at least 15 years old

• complete the 30-hour classroom (eLearning) portion

• pass the DMV road signs test and general knowledge test

• must be enrolled in a behind-the-wheel program
  

You’ll also need a certified birth certificate, Social Security card or passport, MV3001 form from your driving school, and a secondary photo ID if available. After meeting these requirements, the DMV can issue a Wisconsin learner’s permit.

The Wisconsin learner’s permit test is taken at a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) service center. The test is typically offered as a walk-in exam and there is no fee to take it.

The Wisconsin DOT also offers the ability to take the Written and Signs test online. The program does have a 3rd party fee. You can find out more about the online test under our resources tab.

Students must pass both the road signs test and the general knowledge test.

You can find a DMV testing location here:

https://trust.dot.state.wi.us/cscfinder/cscsearch.do

Students can also prepare by taking the official Wisconsin DMV practice test.

If a student has an individualized education program (IEP) for modified testing, MJM Hill may be able to arrange for the test to be read at our driving school.

A Wisconsin learner’s permit is valid for 18 months from the issue date. If it expires, students will need a new MV3001 form to renew it.

Students may take the Wisconsin learner’s permit tests up to five times within one year of their first attempt. If a student is unsuccessful, a 24-hour waiting period is required before retesting.

If a student passes the road signs test but does not pass the general knowledge test, they do not need to retake the signs portion again.

Students can also prepare using the official Wisconsin DMV practice test.

Yes. We work with teens and adults across Monroe and all of Southwestern Wisconsin. If you’re learning for the first time, getting back behind the wheel, or just want more confidence, we can help you choose the right training path.