Portside Driving SchoolFAQ's
Portside Driving School is listed on your website as a driving school which offers behind-the-wheel training courses. How do I know if Portside Driving School is a licensed school in Wisconsin?
While we include a list of driver training schools on our website for your convenience, we cannot guarantee that every single one of them is currently licensed by the Wisconsin DMV. We suggest you contact Portside Driving School directly or the Wisconsin DMV to find out if Portside Driving School is a fully-accredited driving school.
Somebody told me that I can skip out of attending a driver training school if my parents give me behind-the-wheel training instead. Is that permissible in Wisconsin?
Each state has its own rules regarding driver training. Some states will allow parentally-supervised driver training as a substitute for enrolling in a driver training course which is taught by a professional driving instructor. However, not all states allow this. You should contact the Wisconsin DMV to find out for sure.
I don't know how to drive using a stick-shift. Will Portside Driving School have an automatic-shift car available that I can use for my driver training?
Since you're enrolling in a Green Bay Wisconsin driver training class, chances are good that you don't know how to drive either a stick-shift OR an automatic! However, you should let Portside Driving School know what your preference is before registering for their behind-the-wheel class. That way you'll know for sure they will accommodate you.
I live out in the middle of nowhere. There are rural and mountain roads everywhere. Will Portside Driving School teach me how to drive in BOTH rural AND city areas?
If you live in a rural or mountain community, chances are that a local driving school like Portside Driving School will include driving lessons specifically tailored to that terrain.
Can 14-year-olds get learner's permits to drive in Wisconsin?
Most states have set the minimum age for applying for a learner's permit at 15 or 15 1/2. However, some states do allow 14-year-olds to get a learner's permit. You may want to contact the Wisconsin DMV or a Wisconsin-approved driver training school like Portside Driving School to find out what the minimum age to drive is in Wisconsin.
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in Green Bay Wisconsin or do I also have to take a driver training class with a professional driving instructor?
It depends on what the Wisconsin's laws require, but many states do mandate that new, young drivers to enroll in a behind-the-wheel training class with a professional driving instructor as well as a drivers education classroom or online course.
Wisconsin law says that I must sign up to take a driver training course in order to get licensed to drive in Green Bay Wisconsin. Is this something that Portside Driving School can help me with?
Yes, Portside Driving School offers the Wisconsin-approved hands-on driver training course. For more information about their classes and instruction schedule, please contact Portside Driving School directly.
Do I have to take drivers education to get a Wisconsin driver's license?
Drivers education requirements vary depending on which state you live in, but you should be aware that most states require new, teen-aged drivers to enroll in both a driver training course in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the Wisconsin DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to meet in order to obtain your first driver's license.
Do I have to take a Green Bay Wisconsin driver training course in order to get a driver's license?
Yes. All drivers in Wisconsin must enroll in an approved behind-the-wheel training course in order to receive a driver's license. Please contact Portside Driving School for information on the types of driver training courses they offer in Green Bay Wisconsin.
Is it possible to register for a Wisconsin-certified behind-the-wheel training course before I obtain my Wisconsin instruction permit?
It depends on what the specific laws are in Wisconsin, however most states require first-time drivers to receive an instruction permit before registering for a driver training course. We recommend you contact a driving school such as Portside Driving School to obtain more information.