Frequently Asked Questions

Teens: Call our office at (414) 352-1661 during normal office hours to review your options and enroll in one of our teen driver education programs.

Adults: If you are 18 or older and interested in private driving lessons, call our office and we will help you choose the best next step.

North Shore Driving School offers several teen packages:

• Bronze Package (30+6+6): Basic program with 30 hours online classroom, 6 hours behind-the-wheel, 6 hours observation
• Silver Package (30+7+4): Enhanced program with additional behind-the-wheel training
• Gold Package (30+8+2): Popular program with more personalized driving practice
• Platinum Package (30+9+0): Private program with maximum one-on-one instruction

View complete program details and pricing

Yes. North Shore Driving School offers private adult driving instruction for adults who are learning to drive for the first time, returning to driving after time away, or preparing for a Wisconsin road test. Call (414) 352-1661 to discuss your needs.

Yes. If a student has already completed the 30-hour classroom portion at another Wisconsin driving school, they may complete the state-required behind-the-wheel and observation requirements with North Shore Driving School after providing proof of classroom completion.

Our 30-hour online classroom is self-paced, so students can begin the same day they enroll. Wisconsin State Law limits students to a maximum of 2 hours of online course work per day, but students can work on the course any day of the week. The online course must be completed within 90 days. If a student needs more time, a 30-day extension is available for $25.

If your child plans to complete the behind-the-wheel portion with another provider, the online classroom only option can be a practical choice. Please contact our office before enrolling if you have questions about permit paperwork or transfer situations.

In Wisconsin, a student must be at least 15 years old to receive an instruction permit and at least 16 years old to qualify for a driver license, after completing all required steps.

No. In Wisconsin, students under 18 must be enrolled in a certified driver education program in order to qualify for an instruction permit.

Your child will need the MV3001 form provided by North Shore Driving School, plus identity documents required by the Wisconsin DMV, such as a certified birth certificate or valid U.S. passport, along with additional identification the DMV requires.

If your child is enrolled in the 30-hour online classroom, the required classroom work must be completed before the MV3001 permit application form can be issued.

The Wisconsin DMV instruction permit fee is $35.

If your child is under 18, they must hold the instruction permit for 6 months before qualifying for the next licensing step.

A student must be 15 years old, have taken or be taking the classroom portion, and have a valid Wisconsin instruction permit. The first behind-the-wheel lesson must be scheduled within the first 60 days after receiving the permit.

After your child receives an instruction permit, call (414) 352-1661 as soon as possible to schedule the first lesson. Please have the permit number and expiration date available when you call. North Shore currently schedules by phone only.

Most students schedule a lesson every 7 to 14 days. This gives the student time to practice what they learned with a parent or guardian between professional lessons. At that pace, many students complete their behind-the-wheel training in about 3 months.

Please call our office at (414) 352-1661 at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel and reschedule. If notice is not given in time, a no-show fee may apply.

Behind-the-wheel lessons cannot be cancelled by email or text message. Please call the office directly.

Once the student has completed all required classroom and behind-the-wheel training, completion is typically filed electronically with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation within about 7 to 10 business days.

North Shore Driving School does not currently participate in the Wisconsin Driver Education Grant program. If your family is looking for a grant-authorized provider in the Milwaukee area, you can review grant eligibility and enrollment information through our related school:

Wisconsin Driver Education Grant Information at Easy Method Driving School

Easy Method Driving School is an authorized provider for the Wisconsin Driver Education Grant and can help eligible families cover 100% of driver education tuition costs.

Our office is open:

• Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

Please call ahead around major holidays to confirm our schedule.

You can reach us at:

Phone: (414) 352-1661
Address: 5321 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53217

We recommend calling during office hours for the fastest response.