wisconsindmv.gov                        FALL 2017
Welcome
DMV sees the most number of students taking their road skills test in November, so we know you are busy. Take a moment to check out these updates.
DMV wants your input for the 2018 Traffic Safety Workshop 
DMV's annual Driver Training School (DTS) and Instructor Workshops have been a great success. DTS owners and instructors receive updates on the latest laws, ask DMV examiners questions and learn from each other. 

Planning for 2018's workshop is now underway.  Please take a moment to fill out the survey below. What traffic safety related topics are important to you? When and where would be most convenient for you?
 
Click  HERE to complete the survey. 

Please complete your responses by 12/1/2017.
DTS Audits
Driver Training School audits continue throughout the year. 

The Driver Training School unit has recently updated the audit process. With this new process, the auditor will request that the driver training school representative pull records for specific students. All student record cards must be present during the audit. Additionally, the auditor will not be requesting copies of driver training school materials. 
Test routes
If you need a copy of your local DMV Customer Service Center's skills test route, please e-mail 

If you have specific questions regarding the current test route, please work with the team leader and/or supervisor at your local DMV Customer Service Center.  
Student permit numbers
If you need a student's permit number and are unable to get a hold of the student or parent, please send the student's full name and date of birth to DOTDrvrTrnSchool@dot.wi.gov. We will send the student's permit number via e-mail as soon as possible. 
CDTP updates: s igning contracts
The Cooperative Driver Testing Program (CDTP) allows approved schools the ability to provide the written DMV Class D and Highway Signs test.
 
For many years, th e CDTP program has been managed by the Bureau of Field Services. As of September 1, this program is now be managed by the Driver Training School program. As a part of this transition, you will be required to sign a new CDTP contract.
 
Driver Training Schools that renewed their school license in 2017 will receive an e-mail with the updated contract (December). Driver Training Schools that will be renewing their school license in 2018 will sign the updated contract as a part of their renewal.
 
Moving forward, schools will be required to sign a new CDTP contract at every renewal.
 
Please note, the DMV knowledge test has not changed. However, if in the future you need new copies of your master tests please e-mail your request to DOTDrvrTrnSchool@dot.wi.gov. 

Form update: MV3001
Is there a difference in MV3001 forms?
 
If you request printed copies, you will receive the version from 10/2016 sent directly from the state warehouse.  After printing a one-year supply in October 2016, there was minor language change above the signature line. Since b oth are acceptable,  DM V will use the currently stocked version of 10/2016 before printing the update.

The most current version of form MV3001 is dated 12/2016. It is available online.
In this issue
Free guidebook at DMV
Students under 18 years old will receive the updated Parent's Supervised Driving Program guidebook when they apply for their instruction permit at Wisconsin DMV. The guidebook help parents and sponsors understand and support student drivers with 13 core driving skills. 
Classroom tools
What should you do if you get pulled over by law enforcement? 
November's Law of the Month explains. 
Unique traffic pattern
Wisconsin now has it's first Diverging Diamond Interchange outside Janesville. Here's a short video on how it is designed and how to safely drive it.
Crashes: Steer it/Clear it
If you are in a crash and no one is injured and the vehicle works, by law you should steer/clear it to a safer spot out of traffic. 
Everyone else: s low down and m ove over. Share this brochure with students. 
Beyond driver training: transportation insight
Stay up on what's happening to Wisconsin roads, bridges, State Patrol and more. WisDOT's e-newsletter, The Connector  explores transportation safety and information on our state's diverse transportation systems.  Subscribe now  
REAL ID now available
Students can get a customized list of what to bring to DMV to get their driver license -- including one that's REAL ID-compliant -- with the

Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles | Driver Training
dotdrvrtrnschool@dot.wi.gov
4802 Sheboygan Avenue, Room 809
Madison, WI 53705


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