Ries Driving SchoolFAQ's
Ries Driving School is listed on your website as a driving school which offers driver training courses. How do I know if Ries Driving School is a certified 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 Ries Driving School directly or the Wisconsin DMV to find out if Ries Driving School is a fully-accredited driving school.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving supervisor in Wisconsin, so taking a Fond Du Lac behind-the-wheel training course like the one Ries Driving School offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the Wisconsin DMV or a licensed driver training school like Ries Driving School and ask them. While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
What happens if I don't know how to operate a stick-shift vehicle? Will Ries Driving School allow me to do my behind-the-wheel training with an automatic-shift automobile?
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about driving any type of car--stick-shift or automatic-shift! However, if you prefer to complete your driver training using an automatic-shift vehicle, you should contact Ries Driving School and inform them before you enroll in their driver training course. That way you will know for certain if they will accommodate you.
What happens to those of us who live in a remote area? Will Ries Driving School include instruction on how to drive on dirt roads, mountain roads, and other rugged?
If you live in a rural location, there is a high probability that a local driver training school like Ries Driving School will either want--or even be required--to tailor their instruction towards driving safely in your particular locale.
Are 14-year-olds allowed to obtain a learner's permit in Wisconsin?
Although a few states allow teen-agers to begin practicing how to drive at 14, most states have set the minimum age for which to hold an instruction permit at either 15 or 15½. You will need to contact the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a certified driving school like Ries Driving School to find out what the minimum age for driving is in Wisconsin.
Do you know if the laws in Wisconsin require new teen-aged drivers to register for a behind-the-wheel training course in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course?
The laws vary from state to state, but many states do require you to register for a behind-the-wheel training course with "hands-on" practice in addition to a driver ed classroom or online course.
If I need to register for a Fond Du Lac Wisconsin behind-the-wheel training program, can Ries Driving School help?
Yes. Ries Driving School offers behind-the-wheel training courses in Fond Du Lac Wisconsin. For more information about the type of behind-the-wheel training Ries Driving School offers and the training schedule, you should contact them directly.
What type of driver ed do I need before Wisconsin will give me a driver's license?
Each state has its own requirements concerning drivers education, although you should know that most states now require all new, young drivers to register for a safe driving classroom or online course as well as a driver training course. Ries Driving School may be able to help you meet the behind-the-wheel training requirement in Wisconsin. Please contact either Ries Driving School or the Wisconsin DMV for more information.
Is it necessary for me to complete a behind-the-wheel training course in order to get my first Wisconsin driver's license?
Yes, it is. All teen-aged drivers applying for their first driver's license in Wisconsin are required to take a state-approved driver training course.
Do I need to have my instruction permit before I sign up to take a driver training course like the one that Ries Driving School offers?
You will need to contact Ries Driving School or the Wisconsin DMV to find out if you are allowed to enroll in a driving school like Ries Driving School before obtaining your Wisconsin learner's permit.