Young driver licensing systems in the U.S.

Wisconsin

To get a learners license you must:
Have a minimum age of	15, 6 months¹
Before getting a license or restricted license you must:
Have a mandatory holding period of	6 months¹
Have a minimum supervised driving time of	30 hours, 10 of which must be at night¹
Have a minimum age of	16²
Restrictions during intermediate or restricted license stage:
Nighttime restrictions	midnight-5 a.m.
Passenger restrictions (family members excepted unless otherwise noted)	no more than 1 passenger
Minimum age at which restrictions may be lifted:
Nighttime restrictions	16, 9 months
Passenger restrictions	16, 9 months

¹In Wisconsin, enrollment in driver education is required for permit applicants younger than 18. During the learner’s stage, permit holders may carry 3 passengers if supervised by a driving instructor in a dual-control vehicle. Permit holders 16 and older may carry 1 passenger 25 or older who has been licensed at least 2 years.

²In Wisconsin driver education is required for license applicants younger than 18.