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Obtaining a Wisconsin drivers license is a privilege and a rite of passage. Making sure that you know not only the rules of the road, but also what steps you need to take to get and keep a Wisconsin drivers license, is a bit complex.
Your driving record is a document that provides a history of violations, suspensions, and other details about your driving history. Employers can order that record as part of their employment screening. A good driving record can let an employer know that you are responsible and might be a good employee.
If you are under 18 you can obtain a Graduated Driver License (GDL). This allows novice drivers to gain knowledge and driving experience under the supervision of an experienced mentor.
You still get to drive… and can gradually gear up to drive on
your own.
The Department of Transportation web site has a Frequently Asked Questions page that may prove helpful. Graduated Driver License (GDL) - Frequently Asked Questions
Why GDL?
In Wisconsin young drivers are more likely to be in a motor vehicle crash than any other age group. This from the Department of Transportation:
- For two out of every three teen drivers killed in a crash, it’s their first and last crash.
- More than one teen driver dies in a crash each week.
- Teen drivers experience more crashes involving driving errors such as inattentive driving and driving too fast.
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