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AdvertisementDMV changing requirements amid coronavirus pandemicWisconsin waiving road tests for new teen driversDMV changing requirements amid coronavirus pandemicHide TranscriptShow TranscriptSAFE. &gt;&gt; HIGHFIELD LIKE THEY ARE DOING A DISSERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND THOSE TEENAGERS. &gt;&gt; PRINCE BOPARAI OWNS UNITED DRIVING SCHOOL IN BROOKFIELD. HE SAYS SAFETY BEHIND THE WHEEL IS A PRIORITY. &gt;&gt; I FEEL LIKE IT IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. &gt;&gt; THE DMV ANNOUNCED MONDAY TEEN DRIVERS WILL NO LONGER BE REQUIRED TO PASS A ROAD TEST IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR LICENSE. UNDER THE NEW PILOT PROGRAM, PARENTS HAVE THE OPTION TO WAIVE THE TEST. &gt;&gt; THOSE ELIGIBLE TO HAVE ROAD TEST WAIVED WILL STILL HAVE THE REQUIREMENT OF DRIVER EDUCATION CLASSES. &gt;&gt; BOPARAI SAYS THIS MAKES ROADS MORE DANGEROUS. &gt;&gt; NOW IF YOU TAKE THE PROTEST OUT OF THE OCCASION, THE STUDENT JUST HAS TO FINISH THE LESSONS THEN GO THEIR OWN WAY. &gt;&gt; HE QUESTIONS WHETHER STUDENTS WILL TAKE SAFETY SERIOUSLY. THEY HAVE TO PASS A PROTEST. WE ARE TAKING AWAY THAT MOTIVATION FROM THEM. &gt;&gt; TOM HARRIS’ 16-YEAR-OLD SON WILL SOON BE ABLE TO DRIVE. HE SAYS THE TEST IS CRUCIAL. &gt;&gt; I DON’T KNOW IF I WOULD WANT ANYBODY GETTING THEIR DRIVERS LICENSE AND OUT ON THE ROAD JUST BECAUSE MOM AND DAD THINK IT IS A GOOD IDEA. &gt;&gt; TAMI SOWLE THINKS OTHERWISE. &gt;&gt; AS LONG AS EVERYONE FOLLOWS THE RULES. &gt;&gt; WE ARE NOT SENDING THE RIGHT MESSAGE TO THESE KIDS. IN BROOKFIELD, WISN 12 NEWS. JOYCE: THE WAIVER IS NOT MANDATORY. PARENTS CAN STILL SCHEDULE A ROAD TEST APPOINTMENT ONLINE. AND THE STATE SAID IT WILL BE KEEPING DATA AND REPORTING BACK TO THE LEGISLATURE, REGARDING WHETHER THESE CHANGES WILL BE PERMANENT, RIGHT NOW THEY ARE TEMPAdvertisementWisconsin waiving road tests for new teen driversDMV changing requirements amid coronavirus pandemicThe Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles says teen drivers will no longer be required to pass a road test in order to receive their license.Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinThe announcement of the new pilot program was made Tuesday morning.Officials said beginning May 11, 16- and 17-year-olds can receive a waiver on the driving portion of their license application if they have completed driver education classes and have their parents' permission.Parents will need to complete forms to verify their teens have completed the necessary driving requirements.They will "accept liability and other requirements of being a sponsor and once that goes through, the student can then go through to the probationary license," one administrator said.As many as 10,000 teens have been waiting since mid-March to receive their licenses since the outbreak of the coronavirus, officials said.“The Division of Motor Vehicles has been at the forefront of making changes to protect the public and our associates during the public health emergency, while continuing to provide vital public services,” Secretary-designee Craig Thompson said. “These pilot programs represent innovative solutions to help Wisconsin address challenges created by the pandemic."Prince Boparai who owns United Driving School in Brookfield said safety behind the wheel is a priority."I feel like it's a huge safety issue," he said. "I feel like they're doing disservice to the community, they're doing disservice to those teens."Wisconsin will also now allow drivers aged 18-65 to renew their licenses online if they have not had a change in their vision.Late fees have also been waived until July 25.Officials said 98 percent of teens pass the road portion of their drivers's tests on their first or second attempts.Teen drivers who don't pass are likely nervous, officials said.DMV officials said the policy changes will limit in-person visits to local offices.In-person road tests will still be offered for teen drivers who wish to complete them."I don't know if I would want just anybody getting their driver's license and being out on the road just because mom and dad think it's a good idea," said Tom Harris, whose 16-year-old son will soon be able to drive.Tami Sowle thinks otherwise."As long as everybody follows the rules, like any kind of rule, driving or crossing the street, like any rule that might be on the road," Sowle said.Officials said the road test portion of obtaining a license is a rite of passage for new teen drivers.When road tests resume, state officials conducting them will take precautions to limit interactions with drivers.The new DMV policies will be in place until the end of the coronavirus pandemic.Thompson said the DMV will collect data during the program and report its findings to lawmakers.The new waiver is not mandatory and parents who feel their teens should still complete the driving portion of the test can schedule appointments online.Georgia's governor signed an executive order last month to suspend most road test requirements for teen drivers.Sign up for coronavirus email alerts from WISNGet breaking news alerts with the WISN 12 app.Follow us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeThe Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles says teen drivers will no longer be required to pass a road test in order to receive their license.AdvertisementThe announcement of the new pilot program was made Tuesday morning.Officials said beginning May 11, 16- and 17-year-olds can receive a waiver on the driving portion of their license application if they have completed driver education classes and have their parents' permission.Parents will need to complete forms to verify their teens have completed the necessary driving requirements.They will "accept liability and other requirements of being a sponsor and once that goes through, the student can then go through to the probationary license," one administrator said.As many as 10,000 teens have been waiting since mid-March to receive their licenses since the outbreak of the coronavirus, officials said.“The Division of Motor Vehicles has been at the forefront of making changes to protect the public and our associates during the public health emergency, while continuing to provide vital public services,” Secretary-designee Craig Thompson said. “These pilot programs represent innovative solutions to help Wisconsin address challenges created by the pandemic."Prince Boparai who owns United Driving School in Brookfield said safety behind the wheel is a priority."I feel like it's a huge safety issue," he said. "I feel like they're doing disservice to the community, they're doing disservice to those teens."Wisconsin will also now allow drivers aged 18-65 to renew their licenses online if they have not had a change in their vision.Late fees have also been waived until July 25.Officials said 98 percent of teens pass the road portion of their drivers's tests on their first or second attempts.Teen drivers who don't pass are likely nervous, officials said.DMV officials said the policy changes will limit in-person visits to local offices.In-person road tests will still be offered for teen drivers who wish to complete them."I don't know if I would want just anybody getting their driver's license and being out on the road just because mom and dad think it's a good idea," said Tom Harris, whose 16-year-old son will soon be able to drive.Tami Sowle thinks otherwise."As long as everybody follows the rules, like any kind of rule, driving or crossing the street, like any rule that might be on the road," Sowle said.Officials said the road test portion of obtaining a license is a rite of passage for new teen drivers.This content is imported from Facebook.You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.When road tests resume, state officials conducting them will take precautions to limit interactions with drivers.The new DMV policies will be in place until the end of the coronavirus pandemic.Thompson said the DMV will collect data during the program and report its findings to lawmakers.The new waiver is not mandatory and parents who feel their teens should still complete the driving portion of the test can schedule appointments online.Georgia's governor signed an executive order last month to suspend most road test requirements for teen drivers.Get breaking news alerts with the .Follow us: | | |Loading more articles...

AdvertisementDMV changing requirements amid coronavirus pandemicWisconsin waiving road tests for new teen driversDMV changing requirements amid coronavirus pandemicHide TranscriptShow TranscriptSAFE. &gt;&gt; HIGHFIELD LIKE THEY ARE DOING A DISSERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND THOSE TEENAGERS. &gt;&gt; PRINCE BOPARAI OWNS UNITED DRIVING SCHOOL IN BROOKFIELD. HE SAYS SAFETY BEHIND THE WHEEL IS A PRIORITY. &gt;&gt; I FEEL LIKE IT IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. &gt;&gt; THE DMV ANNOUNCED MONDAY TEEN DRIVERS WILL NO LONGER BE REQUIRED TO PASS A ROAD TEST IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR LICENSE. UNDER THE NEW...

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