What does a Wisconsin teen need to get a driver license?
Teen Drivers in Wisconsin · Barron, WI
What does a Wisconsin teen need to get a driver license?
Reviewed by Cory Gunderson, Internet Sales & Finance Manager · Last checked October 27, 2026
Short answer
A Wisconsin teen needs to be at least 16, pass driver education, hold an instruction permit for at least six violation-free months, log 50 hours of supervised driving (10 at night), have an adult sponsor certify those hours, and pass the road test.
The details
WisDOT's checklist for the probationary license also includes:
- a completed driver license application (MV3001) with a Social Security number
- proof of identity, name and date of birth, and legal status
- school enrollment (or graduation, an equivalency or a home-based program)
- the required fees
WisDOT suggests the Road Ready app or a printed log to track the 50 hours. Probationary drivers must stay completely sober while driving and wear a seat belt.
Questions? Talk to a real person in Barron.
Call or message us and we'll give you a straight answer, or point you to the right office if it's not ours to answer.
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Chevrolet, Dodge, Ram, and Ford on one Highway 8 campus in Barron, with Swant Graber roots here since 1959. Swant Graber Motors and Swant Graber Ford sit directly across Highway 8 from each other.
Swant Graber Motors
Chevrolet · Dodge · Ram
1690 E Division Ave (Highway 8)Barron, WI 54812
Phone
715-537-5657Sales: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. · Service: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Swant Graber Ford
Ford · across Highway 8
1697 E Division Ave (Highway 8)Barron, WI 54812
Phone
715-537-9500Sales: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. · Service: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Questions
How long must a Wisconsin teen hold a permit?
At least six months, violation-free, before applying for a probationary license.
How many practice hours are required in Wisconsin?
50 hours of behind-the-wheel experience, 10 of them at night, per WisDOT.
What is the minimum age for a Wisconsin probationary license?
16, per WisDOT's probationary license requirements.
Questions? Talk to a real person
Call or stop in at either store on Highway 8 in Barron. We are happy to help, even if you are not buying today.
Swant Graber Motors (Chevrolet, Ram, Dodge)
1690 E Division Ave, Barron, WI 54812
715-537-5657
Swant Graber Ford
1697 E Division Ave, Barron, WI 54812
715-537-9500
Sources
- WisDOT: Probationary driver license requirements: wisconsindot.gov
- WisDOT: Graduated Driver License (GDL) FAQs: wisconsindot.gov