Frequently Asked Questions

Teens: If you are at least 14 years and 9 months old, you can simply call our registration number below during normal office hours, or you can enroll online. To enroll online for the Hybrid Classroom, choose the program 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 below.

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

Reach out today (414) 328-1212 and kickstart your driving lessons with Arcade Drivers School.

Adults: Review our Adult Driver Training Programs here.
* Learn more about our adult driving lessons in Milwaukee including pricing, pickup, and what to expect.

Yes. Some Wisconsin teens may qualify for the Wisconsin Driver Education Grant Program, a state program created under Wisconsin Act 86 that helps eligible families pay for teen driver education. When funding is available, the grant can cover 30 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons, and 6 hours of in-car observation at Arcade Drivers School for qualifying 14½ – 19 year olds.

To qualify, families must meet income guidelines similar to those used for free or reduced-price school lunch, and teens must apply at the Wisconsin DOT website and be approved before enrolling in any driver education program. If you are approved, you will receive coupon codes that Arcade uses to apply the grant to your tuition.

For current opening dates, eligibility details, and step-by-step instructions, visit our Wisconsin Driver Education Grant page or call our office at (414) 328-1212 and we will be happy to walk you through the process.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Yes. Arcade Drivers School offers a Road Test Package that includes the use of our well-maintained training vehicle for your Wisconsin DMV road test. The package also includes a pre-test warm-up drive with a state-licensed instructor, transportation to the testing station at your scheduled appointment time, and a ride home after your test is complete.

Using a familiar vehicle on test day can make a significant difference in your confidence and performance. Our training cars are equipped with dual controls and maintained to meet all state requirements.

Learn more about our Road Test Package or read our 5 tips to pass your Wisconsin road test the first time to make sure you are fully prepared before test day.

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

To obtain a temporary permit in Wisconsin, individuals under the age of 18 must be enrolled in and actively participating in a Driver's Education Program. This requirement ensures that young drivers receive the necessary training and education before obtaining their permit.

At Arcade Drivers School, our 30-hour online classroom instruction is a self-paced course that offers flexibility to students. Upon enrollment, students can start the course on the same day. It's important to note that according to Wisconsin State Law, students are limited to a maximum of 2 hours of online course work per day. However, they have the freedom to work on the course on any day of the week. The online course must be completed within 90 days. In case a student requires additional time, they can extend the course for an additional 30 days by paying a fee of $25.00.

If your child does not plan to complete behind-the-wheel instruction with Arcade Drivers School, we recommend selecting the 30 hours of Online Classroom Only option. It's important to note that we can only issue an MV3001 (permit application form) to students who have completed behind-the-wheel training with our school.

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 Year's 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.

Once your child has obtained their temporary permit, it is important to contact our office promptly to schedule the first appointment. Please provide the permit number and expiration date when scheduling the appointment. According to WI State Law, the student must complete their first lesson within 60 days of receiving the instruction permit. We highly recommend calling to schedule as soon as possible. Please note that we only schedule one behind-the-wheel appointment at a time.

If you are 18 years or older, please contact our office directly at (414) 328-1212 to schedule your appointment.

Please note that online scheduling is currently not available.