Completion Documentation (formerly BLUE CARD and WHITE CARD):

●       After completing 30 hours of classroom training, verification documentation will be sent electronically to the DMV. Allow 3 days for this information to process, do not schedule the knowledge test to take place before that time.

●       After 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, completion documentation will be sent electronically to the DMV. Allow 3 days for processing, do not schedule the skills test to take place before that time.

●       Email confirmations will come from MN DPS (External link opens in new tab or windowno_reply@state.mn.us).  All links and details will also be provided.

 

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. Use your permit number as the id number when registering for the skills test.

●       You will need 2 forms of identification, payment AND your parent/legal guardian at the testing site.

●       You must have your completed supervised driving log and show proof of insurance when taking the skills (road) 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: Think about your ANTICIPATED test date, it does not need to be scheduled yet.

●       Your FIRST drive should be 4-7 months BEFORE you plan to test.  PLAN AHEAD!

●       Your THIRD/LAST drive will be a few weeks before your intended test. Your SECOND drive will fall in the middle. 

●       Don’t schedule your road test before you schedule your final drive, you will need time to get on the drive schedule.

●       Email us to schedule based on this timeline.  Plan for drives to schedule 3-6 weeks out.

●       We cannot guarantee to get all drives in if you begin to schedule with less than 4 months before testing.

 

Schedule Drives:

●       To schedule drives, EMAIL our office  External link opens in new tab or windowinfo@wreck-lessdriving.com 

●       Please include your full name -as it appears on your permit, birth date, permit number, issue date, contact phone/text number, when you intend to take your test and which location you prefer. The permit information should come off of the “hard card” once received and not the temporary paper.  Please check for accuracy as we will copy and paste to the DMV files.  Do not send a photo or copy of your permit

●       We schedule drives one at a time, but this information will help us to properly space 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.

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. *It’s only 3 appointments to prepare for a lifelong skill.

●       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 show a valid permit at the lesson, 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.