Planning Ahead / What's Next
Blue/White Card:
● BLUE CARD: Once you complete class, sign your full name in blue or black ink, take it to your written test. You may NOT drive yet!
● Your WHITE CARD will be issued at the conclusion of your final BTW. Don’t lose it, you need it to test.
Practice & BTW:
● Practice with your parents 2-6 months before you schedule your first BTW. Follow the timeline below for drives.
● You will need to log your hours on the supervised driving log. -Your parent will sign that form before your road test.
● BTW: Your FIRST drive should be 4-7 months BEFORE you plan to test.
● Your THIRD/LAST drive will be a few weeks before your intended test. Your SECOND drive will fall in the middle.
● Email us to schedule based on this timeline. Plan for drives to schedule 3-6 weeks out.
● We cannot guarantee to get 3 drives scheduled for you if you begin to schedule less than 4 months before your test. PLAN AHEAD
Schedule Drives:
● To schedule drives, EMAIL our office info@wreck-lessdriving.com
● Please include your name, a contact phone/text number, when you received your permit, when you intend to take your test and which location you prefer.
● We schedule drives one at a time, but this information will help us to properly space out your drives.
● Plan to drive no matter the weather. The instructor will contact you if changes need to be made. Experience in different weather conditions with an instructor is a valuable opportunity for our students. The instructor will make a decision based on your safety if weather conditions arise.
Schedule Test (class D knowledge and skills):
● go to onelineservices.dps.mn.gov and follow the link to “schedule an appointment” then “driver services”. Follow the prompts to schedule the test. -when scheduling a permit (Class D Knowledge Exam) test -click NO you do not have an id number. You will need 2 forms of ID and must have a parent with you to sign.
Drive Reminders:
● Consider your drive appointments a priority. As with other important appointments, drives may be scheduled during school hours. Plan and know that we cannot guarantee to work around all sports and school schedules. If a drive is scheduled during school hours, a parent must confirm the appointment with our office and contact the school ahead of time, a drive appointment may be an unexcused absence.
● The following will result in a $75 no show/rescheduling fee due before your next drive:
o Student fails to be at the pickup location on time -a 10-minute grace period will be given.
o Student does not have a valid permit with them, the student is not wearing proper shoes or fails to give 24-hour cancellation notice.
o For emergency contact with less than 24 hours’ notice: TEXT ONLY 763-567-2727 (cancellation confirmation text line only)
Additional Information from the Minnesota Driver’s Manual
Do you have all the information you need for your knowledge test?
- I have made a Class D knowledge test appointment and have completed the online pre-application at drive.mn.gov.
- I have the required identification; I know my Social Security Number and I have payment with me.
Road Test Checklist
- I have made a road test appointment and I have completed the online pre-application at drive.mn.gov.
- I will provide a vehicle that is in safe working condition in which to take the test.
- Doors must open from the inside and outside, seat belts must work properly, headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn signals work.
- Vehicle registration (license plates and stickers) must be current, or the vehicle must display a 21-day permit.
- I have my valid instruction permit and have current proof of insurance for my testing vehicle.
- I have money with me (check, money order, or cash -NO CREDIT CARDS) to pay the driver’s license fee.
- If under 18 years of age:
- I am at least 16 years old and I have my certificate of course completion (“White Card”)
- I have held an instruction permit for the last six months without a moving violation or alcohol /controlled substance violation.
- I have my Supervised Driving Log completed and signed by a parent or guardian
- My parent, court appointed guardian will sign and approve my application.
- If 18 years of age: I have had my permit for at least six months.
- If 19 or older: I have had my permit for at least three months
Driving Restrictions
- I understand that in the first 6 months I may only have only one passenger under the age of 20 and the second 6 months no more than 3 passengers, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Immediate family members do not count in this limitation.