Teens who have not completed drivers education are 16% more likely to have a crash and 75% more likely to get a traffic ticket, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The average cost of a drivers education course in Wisconsin is $500 to $700, according to Milwaukee Recreation — a cost that can make taking the course difficult for some families and may cause some teens to skip it entirely until age 18.
Milwaukee Recreation offers two programs: MPS Drive and Community Based Driver Education. Space is available in upcoming classes, which are filled on a first-come, first-served basis…