Frequently Asked Questions

The main office in Eau Claire is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am - 4:00pm.  We do not have office hours on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.  Phone messages and emails can not be accessed on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, therefore, phone messages and emails will be replied to Monday through Thursday.

You can take the 30 hour classroom instruction at any age, though we recommend that you are at least 15 before enrolling in our classroom program.  A student must attain a valid Instruction Permit within 13 months of completing the 30 hour state approved classroom session.

Follow the prompts on our registration page, or request information from the school of your choice via phone or email.

NO! Your spot is NOT guaranteed in our class until we receive your SIGNED contract and deposit (deposit amount equals the classroom tuition). Once the contract and deposit are received at the Eau Claire office, the student's position in class has been secured.

You can take the BTW program once you receive a valid Wisconsin Instruction Permit from the DMV.

You are eligible for your Instruction Permit when you meet all the following requirements:

• 15.5 years of age
• Completion of 30 hours classroom instruction AND/OR currently attending a classroom session
• Completion of the MV3001 form
• MV3001 forms can not be issued prior to a student attending or in the process of attending a classroom session
• All fees must be paid in full before receiving the signed MV3001 form.

The MV3001 form is the document that verifies that the student has fulfilled the classroom requirements, and are 15.5 years of age or older. You can download the form from our website or obtain it from one of our office staff.  The MV3001 form must be signed by a Safety and Respect Personnel before going to the local DMV.

Students need a ceritified copy of their birth certificate, social security card, and a completed MV3001 form.  If you do not have a social security card, you will need your social security number and a second form of ID.  The DMV will charge you $35 for the Instruction Permit.

You will be armed with all the information you need by taking our 30 hour classroom course. If you would like to obtain an Instruction Permit prior to the classroom course, we highly recommend reading the Wisconsin Motorists Handbook. This handbook contains the information needed to successfully pass the Instruction Permit exam. The Wisconsin Motorist Handbook is available online to read or you may download the e-handbook from the DMV website.

You are ready for the Behind the Wheel portion of our curriculum. To enroll for drive times, view our Behind the Wheel driving calendar.  All students must have one drive time within the first 60 days of receiving the Instruction Permit per state regulations.

You need to go to the Behind the Wheel driving calendar page, log in with the username and password you received upon registering on the page and click "Make changes to driving schedule." As long as you do this within two business days of your scheduled drive, you will not incur the cancellation fee of $35.  Please remember that we do not have office hours on Fridays, therefore, Friday is not considered a business day.

Visit any Wisconsin DMV office, call 1-888-368-9556, or go online to:  http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/drivers/schedule.htm .  You can schedule your test approximately 11 weeks prior to your desired test date.

You can take your road test with the DMV when you have reached the following requirements:

• Successful completion of 30 required classroom hours
• Successful completion of 12 hours of instructed BTW
• You have held your permit for a minimum of 6 months

You need your Social Security number, the drive log indicating that you have completed a minimum of 30 BTW hours, and the MV3192 form. The MV3192 form is provided on your final drive by your instructor. You get only one copy of this form. Do not misplace it!!! The MV3192 is required by the DMV in order to take your road test.