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Serving Milwaukee, Waukesha & Ozaukee Counties

Leading the driver education industry since 1950,
Arcade is Wisconsin's 1st Driving School


Complete Teen Packages

Complete Teen Packages

Our in-car driver lesson training sessions are available in several packages that meet the State of Wisconsin requirements for teen driver education. To view those packages, Click Here ».


online classroom

Online Classroom

Our online driver education course for teens provides the full 30-hour state requirement for classroom training, which can be substituted with our hybrid course of 10 hours of traditional classroom training and 20 hours online.


Traditional Classroom

Traditional Classroom

(Currently Unavailable)

Traditional classroom training consist of the full 30-hour state requirement for classroom training.


Adult Driving Packages

Adult Driving Packages

For adults interested in learning to drive, we have several beginner packages to choose from. Simply Click Here » to view them, or just call our executive office at
(414) 328-1212
for more information.


Licensed by the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation


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Member in Good Standing - Driving School Association of the Americas


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Teen Driver Education Packages

To view Hybrid Schedules, select "Hybrid Classroom" in the Package of your choice,
enter your D.O.B. and select a classroom location.

Stop & Go package

Stop & Go Package

The Stop & Go Driver Education Package includes:

  • 6 hours of behind the wheel driving instruction
  • 6 hours of student observation
  • 30 hours of Hybrid or Online Classroom
  • Coaching from the Passenger Seat online course for parents

Easy Payment Plan »

Hybrid Option: Enter your D.O.B. and select a location to VIEW SCHEDULE.

hybrid classroom $475

online classroom $495

or call...
(414) 328-1212

Bubbler package

Bubbler Package

The Bubbler Driver Education Package includes:

  • 8 hours of behind the wheel driving instruction
  • 2 hours of student observation
  • 30 hours of Hybrid or Online Classroom
  • Coaching from the Passenger Seat online course for parents

Easy Payment Plan »

Hybrid Option: Enter your D.O.B. and select a location to VIEW SCHEDULE.

hybrid classroom $569

online classroom $569

or call...
(414) 328-1212

blue ribbon package

Blue Ribbon Package

The Blue Ribbon Driver Education Package includes:

  • 9 hours of behind the wheel driving instruction
  • 0 hours of student observation
  • 30 hours of Hybrid or Online Classroom
  • Private Lessons
  • Student Pickup & Drop off
  • Coaching from the Passenger Seat online course for parents
  • Hybrid includes 10 hours of traditional classroom and 20 hours of online instruction

Easy Payment Plan »

Hybrid Option: Enter your D.O.B. and select a location to VIEW SCHEDULE.

hybrid classroom $699

online classroom $699

or call...
(414) 328-1212

hybrid class

Classroom Only - Hybrid

The Classroom Only Driver Education Package includes:

  • 10 hours of Traditional Classroom
  • 20 hours of Online Classroom

Enter your D.O.B. and select a location to VIEW SCHEDULE.

hybrid classroom $200

or call...
(414) 328-1212


online classroom

Classroom Only - Online

Arcade Drivers School is pleased to offer the 30 hours of online classroom only! This course is perfect for your young driver if they are residing outside of our training area for the behind the wheel training! The cost for the online training only is $150.00. However, if your child intends on also completing behind the wheel training with Arcade Drivers School, please see the teen packages above for the best value!

Register below.

online classroom $150

or call...
(414) 328-1212


driving only

Driving Only

If your son or daughter has already completed the classroom or online portion of their training and needs to complete the state required behind the wheel instruction, we can help! The minimum requirements of 6 hours behind the wheel and 6 hours observation can be taken with us by providing the completion certificate for the classroom or online. Then you can either receive a form so that the student can take their permit test at the DMV, or they can come to our main office, take the test and if they pass can go down to the DMV to receive their temporary permit. (Please note, a $125 deposit is required to enroll in our behind the wheel only program) Behind the Wheel Only: (6 + 6) $350.00; (7 + 4) $400.00; (8 + 2) $450.00; (9 + 0) $500.00...

Easy Payment Plan »

To Register, tap below then choose option.

Driving Only $350 - $500

or call...
(414) 328-1212

road test car

Road Test Package (includes car)

The Road Test Driver Education Package includes:

  • Pre-road test warm up and review to insure everything is fresh in your mind when you arrive at the testing station.
  • Transportation to the testing station when it is time for your road test appointment.
  • Use of the training vehicle during your road test, and
  • ... a ride home afterwards.

Select below.

Reserve Our Car $129.80

or call...
(414) 328-1212

Serving Milwaukee and surrounding areas

Since 1950

Hybrid Classroom Locations

Classroom Locations

West Allis

8511 W Lincoln Ave West Allis
Classes meet M-F for 1 week.

Brown Deer

5960 W Brown Deer Rd. Brown Deer
Classes meet M-F for 1 week.

Nathan Hale High School

11601 W Lincoln Ave West Allis
Classes meet M-F for 1 week.

Milwaukee Lutheran High School

9700 W Grantosa Dr Milwaukee
Classes meet M-F for 1 week.

Sussex Hamilton High School

W220 N6151 Townline Rd Sussex
Classes meet M-F for 1 week.

Greenfield High School
NOTE: Greenfield H.S. Students Only.

4800 S 60th Street Greenfield
Classes meet M-F for 1 week.

To view Hybrid Schedules, select "Hybrid Classroom" from the "Teen Package" you are interested in, enter your D.O.B. and select the location of your choice.

View Teen Packages

or call...
(414) 328-1212




teen easy payment plan

Teen Easy Payment Plan

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Stop & Go Program

  • Hybrid: $125 Deposit - 2nd payment 4th day $150, then 4 payments of $50
  • Online: $125 Deposit - 2nd payment 4th day $170, then 4 payments of $50

Bubbler Program

  • Hybrid: $125 Deposit - 2nd payment 4th day $244, then 4 payments of $50
  • Online: - Same as above

Blue Ribbon Program

  • Hybrid: $175 Deposit - 2nd payment 4th day $324, then 4 payments of $50
  • Online: - Same as above

Classroom Only:

  • Hybrid: $200 - Must pay in full (This does NOT include BTW)
  • Online: $150 - Must pay in full (This does NOT include BTW)

Behind-The-Wheel Only:

  • 6 + 6: $350 - $125 Deposit - 5 payments of $45
  • 7 + 4: $400 - $125 Deposit - 5 payments of $55
  • 8 + 2: $450 - $125 Deposit - 5 payments of $65
  • 9 + 0: $500 - $125 Deposit - 5 payments of $75

Teen Road Test:

  • $120 - Must pay in full

Click to view Teen Programs »

Adult Driving:

  • Discount Packages are to be paid in full, then simply Pay As You Go taking only the lessons you need (NO CONTRACTS TO SIGN)

Click to view Adult Programs »

Adult Driver Education

Teaching driver education since 1950, Arcade is Wisconsin's 1st Driving School

(414) 328-1212

Adult Driver Training

If you are over 18 years of age and are a first time driver or just require a refresher course, we've got you covered. Arcade Drivers School offers discrete, convenient training designed to work with your schedule and with a number of options to best suit your training needs!


Adults Without a Permit

We Can Help..!!

For adults 18 years of age and older who do not have a Temporary Instruction Permit, we offer PRIVATE in-home tutoring to help prepare you for your permit exam. Then while everything is fresh in your mind, your instructor will take you to the DMV testing station for your exam. If you are successful in obtaining your permit, your first driving lesson will begin after leaving the DMV.

Private In-Home Permit Study

Private In-Home Permit Study

  • Private in-home tutoring.
  • Includes trip to DMV and private driving lesson.

Please call our office at:
(414) 328-1212

Phone Our Office $95

Adult Permit Test Prep Course

Adult Permit Test Prep Course

  • Private in-home preparation (online) for State of Wisconsin DMV permit test.

Please call our office at:
(414) 328-1212

Phone our Office $99

In-Car Training with Permit

Nervous Beginners are our Specialty.

If you already have, or have just received, your permit you can choose from one of the following behind the wheel packages. Every adult training package includes:

Please contact our office directly at...
(414) 328-1212
... for easy payment plan options.

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Pay-As-You-Go

  • no contracts;
  • take as many lessons as you like; and
  • your instructor will evaluate and help with areas you need most.

Schedule Online $64.90/hour

Schedule by Phone...
(414) 328-1212

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3-Hour Package

  • 3 hours of pre-paid driving instruction; and
  • free home, school or work pickup and drop off.

.. a $17.70 savings

Purchase Online $177

Purchase by Phone...
(414) 328-1212

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5-Hour Package

  • 5 hours of pre-paid driving instruction; and
  • free home, school or work pickup and drop off.

.. a $29.50 savings

Purchase Online $295

Purchase by Phone...
(414) 328-1212

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10-Hour Package

  • 10 hours of pre-paid driving instruction; and
  • free home, school or work pickup and drop off.

.. a $59.00 savings

Purchase Online $590

Purchase by Phone...
(414) 328-1212

use our car for your road test

We have male and female driving instructors licensed by the State of Wisconsin
available with safe cars available for your state road test.

road test car
  • Includes an on-the-road pre-road test exam with a State Licensed Driving Instructor;
  • you will also drive to your road test appointment while the pre-road test exam is still fresh in your mind; and
  • you are dropped off at home, work or school after your road test appointment has concluded.

Reserve Online $129.80

Reserve by Phone...
(414) 328-1212

Failure To Yield Course

Wisconsin law provides the "rules of the road" for proper highway etiquette.

failure to yield right of way

It's The Law

As of August 1, 2012, any person who receives a citation and is convicted for failure to yield under Wisconsin statute 346.18, will be required to attend a failure to yield right-of-way course. This course can also be completed online!

Read below for information on conditions of suspension and how we can help!


Register Online $100

Register by Phone...
(414) 328-1212

Operating Privileges

If the violation results in bodily harm, great bodily harm or death to another, the operating privilege will be suspended:

  • violation results in bodily harm = 2 month suspension
  • violation results in great bodily harm = 3 month suspension
  • violation results in death to another person = 9 month suspension

Reinstatement of Privileges

If your operating privilege is suspended, you will not be eligible to reinstate those privileges until you have successfully completed the failure to yield right-of-way course. This course has been designed to reacquaint you with vehicle right-of-way rules and provide awareness of keeping motorcyclists, pedestrians and bicyclists safe.

Arcade Drivers School offers the required 2-hour course at an affordable price. After you have successfully completed the failure to yield right-of-way course:

Course Information

Please contact our office at...
(414) 328-1212
... for any questions you may have and to inquire about class availability and cost.


Register Online $100

Register by Phone...
(414) 328-1212

State of Wisconsin

DOT - Division of Motor Vehicles - Requirements

What do you need to be licensed to drive?

NOTE: For teens under the age of 18, we offer the Temporary Permit Instruction Test at all of our Milwaukee and area locations! For adults 18 and older, please "Click Here" after reading this section to review adult options. To obtain an original (first) Class D instruction permit, you must fulfill all of the requirements below:

  • be at least 15 years and 6 months of age

  • provide proof of U.S. citizenship, legal permanent resident status, conditional resident status or temporary visitor status

  • provide proof of name and date of birth

  • provide proof of identity

  • provide proof of Wisconsin residency if your are 18 years of age or older

  • provide your Social Security Number (you can fulfill your proof of identity requirement by presenting your Social Security card)

  • if under the age of 18 years old, you must be enrolled in a certified driver education program.  Your license application MV3001 must be signed by the instructor in the proper certification area and your first behind-the-wheel lesson must be conducted within 60 days of the issuance of your permit.  Subsequently, if you wish to renew your permit, you must provide proof that you completed your driver education program.

  • if under the age of 18 years old, you must have the signature of a parent, step-parent, or other adult sponsor, or file proof of insurance under certain conditions

  • if under the age of 18 years old, you must be enrolled in a school program or high school equivalency program, have graduated from high school or have been granted a private education program, and not be a habitual truant

  • pass the appropriate knowledge tests, sign and vision tests

  • pay the appropriate driver licensing fees

  • complete an application for a license - form MV3001

Frequently Asked Questions

If your question is not listed, please call us at (414) 328-1212

How do I enroll in your driver education program?

Teens:
If you are at least 15 years old, you can simply call our registration number at (414) 328-1212 during normal office hours, or you can enroll online. To enroll online for the Hybrid Classroom, choose the package you wish to enroll in, view the locations and select the date of your choice and complete the online registration form. Or, simply call our registration number at (414) 328-1212.

If you enroll in our Online Classroom, you will NOT need to choose a classroom location.

View Teen Programs »

How old do I have to be to get my Temporary Instruction Permit or a Drivers License?

You must be a minimum of 15 years of age to receive your temporary permit and a minimum of 16 years of age to receive a driver's license.

View Teen Programs »

What does my son/daughter need to take with them, to the DMV, to get their instruction permit (temps)?

Your son/daughter will need to take the MV3001 form provided by Arcade Drivers School. In addition to that your son/daughter will also need to take a certified copy of their birth certificate or a valid US passport. In addition to that your son/daughter will also need to take their Social Security card or valid photo student ID card from their High School.

If your child is enrolled in the 30 hours of online coursework, the entire 30 hours of online instruction will need to be completed before the MV3001 permit application form can be issued.

View Teen Programs »

How long does my son or daughter have to drive with their instruction permit?

No matter how old your child is (under 18) when they get their instruction permit, they must drive with that instruction permit for 6 months.

View Teen Programs »

When can my son or daughter start their behind the wheel lessons?

They must be 15 years old, AND have taken or are taking the classroom portion , AND have their instruction permit. Then they can schedule their behind the wheel lessons. The first lesson must be scheduled within the first 60 days of your child receiving their instruction permit.

View Teen Programs »

How do I cancel a behind the wheel I scheduled?

All you have to do is call our main office at (414) 328-1212 and let them know you have to cancel and reschedule. This must be done at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment or you will be charged a "no show" fee.

Your son or daughter will be given all the instruction on scheduling their behind the wheel lessons. We believe that driving a car is a huge responsibility, so please start by having your son or daughter schedule their own lessons.

Behind the wheel lessons CANNOT be cancelled via email or text message.

View Teen Programs »

How many behind the wheel lessons should my son or daughter schedule a month?

Your son or daughter will take on average a lesson every 7 to 14 days. This allows the student to practice what they were taught with a parent. If you schedule a lesson every 7 to 14 days you will be completed in about 3 months. A student must complete all six lessons prior to taking their road test. Remember, they must have their instruction permit for 6 months.

View Teen Programs »

Do you offer the Behind the Wheel only state required course for teens that have completed the Classroom portion at a different location?

Your son or daughter can complete the state requirements with our driver’s education program. The minimum requirements of 6 hours of Behind the Wheel Training and 6 Hours of observation, can be completed once a student provides a completion certificate showing that the entire classroom has been completed. Once this is provided to our school, you can receive the form so that the student can take their permit test at the DMV, or they can come to our main office and take the test and then proceed to the DMV to receive the temporary permit once passing the test. (A 125.00 deposit is required to receive the MV3001 permit application form).

View Teen Programs »

Once I complete my classroom and Behind the Wheel training, how do I receive my Course Completion Certificate?

All completion certificates are filed electronically through the Department of Transportation in about 7 to 10 business days of completing the final behind the wheel, and the student has completed all the other requirements of the state required course.

View Teen Programs »

How much does it cost for your temporary permit at the DMV?

At the Department of Transportation it will cost you $35.00 for the Temporary Permit.

View Teen Programs »

Can a student under the age of 18 receive a temporary permit without attending the driver’s education program?

Unfortunately, anyone under the age of 18 years of age must be enrolled and attending a Driver’s Education Program in order to receive a temporary permit.

View Teen Programs »

When does the online course start?

Arcade Drivers School 30 hours of online classroom instruction is a self-paced course. Students can begin the course the same day as enrollment. By WI State Law a student cannot work on the online course more than 2 hours per day, however, the student can complete online instruction any day of the week. Students will have 90 days to complete the online course. After the online course expires, a student can extend the course an additional 30 days, however, there is a $25.00 fee to do so.

View Teen Programs »

Why choose online classroom only?

We recommend choosing the 30 hours of Online Classroom Only if your child does not intend on completing behind the wheel instruction with Arcade Drivers School. Arcade Drivers School will not issue a MV3001 (permit application form) to any student not completing behind the wheel training with our school.

View Teen Programs »

When is your office open?

Our office is OPEN Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Our office is CLOSED on the following holidays:

  • January 1 - New Years Day
  • June 19
  • July 4
  • Memorial Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • December 25 - Christmas Day
  • Our office will also be closed on the immediate Monday if the holiday were to fall on a Sunday.

View Teen Programs »

How do I schedule a behind the wheel appointment?

Once your child has received their temporary permit, please have him/her contact our office as soon as possible to schedule the first appointment. The permit number and expiration date will be needed at the time of scheduling. By WI State Law, the student must have their first lesson completed within 60 days of receiving the instruction permit. We highly recommend calling to schedule as soon as possible. We will not schedule more than 1 behind the wheel appointment at a time.

If you are over the age of 18, please contact our office directly at...
(414) 328-1212
... to schedule your appointment.

Currently, we DO NOT offer online scheduling.

View Teen Programs »

Package Options - Parent Care Program

If you have questions, please call us at
(414) 328-1212

Coaching from the Passenger Seat

A 12-lesson pre-license course for supervising parents or guardians

coaching from the passenger seat

While developmental and behavior issues coupled with inexperience impact teen crash risk, parents play a critical role in helping teens survive their most dangerous driving years.” ~ Governors Highway Safety Association

Coaching from the Passenger Seat is a pre-license course for parents or guardians who are supervising their new drivers during the learner’s permit phase. This online course includes 12 essential lessons to guide you as the parent of a new driver from the first discussion to lay the ground rules all the way to the day they go for their license. This is a self-guided course and you can go through the course at your own pace to match your teen’s progress based on how many hours you can commit or how quickly your teen moves through the stages of driving development.

Danger Zone Training

“Statistics show that nationwide, each year, 42% of new drivers will be involved in a collision in their first year behind the wheel and 37% in their second year.”

danger zone training

This revolutionary course is one of the first post-license online courses for new drivers. Every two weeks after starting to drive on their own, your new driver will receive a short video lesson that will reinforce the defensive driver training they received from Arcade. This type of "spaced-learning" which introduces small "bite-size" chunks of information at regular intervals has been shown to dramatically increase retention of information. In studies of high-risk drivers the average first year collision rates have been shown to improve by 35%. Video lessons have been used to deliver important information the way young people learn best in an engaging manner to keep them interested!

You will be your teen's primary driving coach!

Arcade will provide your teen with the best classroom, online and behind the wheel instruction; but the supervised driving practice they do with you will give them the experience they need to succeed!

Our parent care courses will help you practice with them in a systematic way and keep them aware even after they start driving on their own. To take advantage of these great resources choose a package that includes the parent care courses.

driver education obstacle course

Powered by the Coaching New Drivers learning platform, the Parent Care Program from Arcade Drivers School has been designed to ensure that your new driver receives the most complete driver education available on the market today!

The program consists of two online courses developed in association with Mike Pehl, a 30 year veteran crash investigator and driving educator, to address the top danger zones causing novice driver collisions as determined by the Centers for Disease Control (cdc.gov). These danger zones include:

  • Driver Inexperience
  • Distracted Driving
  • Speeding
  • Drowsy Driving
  • Driving with Other Teen Passengers
  • Impaired Driving
  • Driving at Night
  • Seat Belts and Airbags


teen driver blueprint

The first course, Coaching from the Passenger Seat will walk you through the proper steps in supervising your new driver from the first discussion all the way to licensing day and beyond. Mike's engaging manner and straight forward instruction make it easy for you and your teen to enjoy this course and the process.

The second course, Danger Zone Training for the new driver uses spaced-learning techniques for maximum retention of important information. Your teen will receive a new online lesson each month dealing with the top causes of novice driver collisions and how to avoid being involved in one. Keep them engaged and aware with this informational and valuable course.

This program will definitely help you, their primary driving coach, prepare them for a lifetime of safe, responsible and confident driving before and after they receive their license!

Register for a package with these great courses now.

About Us

Wisconsin's very first driving school.

1950 - Our Humble Beginnings

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A Driving School is Born

Established in 1950, Arcade Drivers School is Wisconsin's first family owned driving school and has been specializing in teen and adult driver training for over 70 years.

Licensed by the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation, we take pride in the level of service and training we provide to all of our students. Specializing in nervous beginners, our services are all designed around one thing, serving our clients better. We are not just another startup driving school looking to rush your driver through the requirements needed to get their license (see below for what we think makes us your best choice to train a responsible, safe and confident driver)!

Experience our Difference

Full-time highly qualified instructors are here to help you achieve your goals

  • Safe, courteous, patient, professional driving instructors fully licensed by the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation
  • Full time driving educators
  • Male and female instructors available
  • Driving Instruction given 7 days per week, 365 days per year
  • Fully insured dual-controlled training cars

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Specialized Services Available.

  • Use of our cars for road test
  • Onsite permit testing for teens
  • Online parent coaching courses
  • Winter, snow and ice lessons available
  • Private lessons for adults with FREE home or work pickup
  • Multiple locations available for your convenience

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Be Part Of Our Story

As a leader in the driver education industry teaching teens and adults how to drive for over 7 decades, we invite you to come along on this wonderful journey when you're ready to learn how to drive.

Our Amazing Team

Here to help you reach your goals.

our team of instructors

Scott Banks

Training Director

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The Girls

Office Assistants

team

... our Instructors

... are all in the field in their dual-controlled training cars teaching their students how to drive.

Our friendly staff is here to answer your questions. Just call
(414) 328-1212

Employment Opportunities

Would you like to be part of our amazing team?

Arcade Drivers School will provide applicants who pass our screening process with paid training to become certified by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, DMV as a State Licensed Driving Instructor. Office Assistants receive on-the-job training with pay.


Instructor positions include...

  • Paid Training
  • Overtime After 30 Hours
  • Travel Time Pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Vision & Dental Benefits
  • ... read more

Office Assistant positions include...

  • Paid Training
  • Overtime After 40 Hours
  • Holiday Pay
  • Vision & Dental Benefits
  • ... read more
driving school office hours

 (414) 328-1212 

... or send us an Email