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AAA is backed by over 100 years of experience in driver education. Designed by professional instructors, AAA's online How to Drive courses provide research-based, up-to-date content to ensure students learn safe driving skills that last a lifetime.
Satisfies State Requirements for Teens
Offers the full 30-hour driver education needed to meet Wisconsin's classroom standards, ensuring students are ready for both the written exam and behind-the-wheel training.
About the Course
AAA's Wisconsin How to Drive course teaches teens how to safely operate a vehicle. Approved in Wisconsin for novice driver education, the online program focuses on developing safe driving habits through interactive lessons.
The course must be completed within six months and spread out over at least 21 days. Students may only be in the course for two hours per day. It includes 30 hours of online education, including videos, simulations and optional virtual parent sessions about the process of learning to drive. Students will learn about the rules of the road, distracted driving, impaired driving and more.
How It Works
This online course fulfills the classroom portion of Wisconsin's driver education requirements for novice drivers. It equips teens with the essential knowledge needed for safe driving, guiding them on their path to earning a driver's license.
The 30-hour course is designed to be completed over at least 21 days with the flexibility to finish within six months.
After finishing the course, students should study the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook to prepare for the Wisconsin Knowledge Test. After students pass the knowledge test and enroll in an approved behind-the-wheel driving school, they can apply for an instruction permit at the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Once they obtain their permit, they can proceed to behind-the-wheel training and prepare for the road test, which can be taken at the DMV at age 16 to qualify for a probationary license.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should enroll in this course?
This course is designed for teens who wish to complete the classroom portion of driver education in a self-paced, online format. It focuses on developing safe driving habits, improving hazard recognition and managing traffic conditions such as visibility, time and space. In Wisconsin, teens must be 15 years old to start their driving lessons, so it is recommended that a teen be at least 14 ½ years old before staring this course so there isn't a large gap in between the completing the online course and starting the driving lessons.
Is this course state approved?
Yes, this course is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Driver Education Division.
What topics does the course cover?
The course covers a range of safe-driving topics, including:
- Rules of the road
- Distracted driving
- Impaired driving
- Safe driving practices
- Traffic laws and road signs
- Hazard perception training
- Traffic management techniques
- And more
How do I obtain my completion certificate?
Upon completion of this course, you need to choose a driving school for your behind the wheel lessons. This driving school will inform you of next steps before going to the DMV.
You can login to your student account to download your AAA How to Drive completion certificate. Please note this certificate is only for your purposes, it is not the same certificate you use at the DMV.
What do I do with my certificate after completing the course?
After completing the program, you should start studying for the Class D Knowledge Test and Signs Test. Review the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook and take an online practice test to prepare.
You should prepare for your behind-the-wheel instruction by choosing a driving school for the lessons. Your driver license application must be signed by the instructor, and your first lesson must start within 60 days of your application date. When it's time to apply for your instruction permit (also known as temps), you will bring your certificate and other required documents to the DMV.
At the DMV, you will take the Class D Knowledge Test and Signs Test, a vision test, and have your photo taken. The DMV will provide a driving receipt that allows you to drive immediately, and your instruction permit will arrive by mail within 10 days.
What is the testing format for this course?
The course includes 38 quizzes. A minimum passing score of 80% is required, and you have unlimited attempts to pass. Students cannot proceed until they achieve a passing quiz score. The grading page provides feedback on which questions were answered correctly or incorrectly.
The final exam consists of 50 questions and also requires an 80% passing score. Students have 180 minutes (three hours) to complete the exam and can retake it immediately if they do not pass. Unlimited attempts are also allowed for the final exam.
Does the course expire?
The course expires 180 days after registration.