General Information

Here is some basic information that may help you:

Phone numbers and Websites
Road Test scheduling                (651) 284-1000
D&E Driving School                   (763) 785-1440
General driving information        www.mndriveinfo.org
Mn Drivers license manuals       Drivers license manuals

Permit Requirements
EVERYONE, regardless of age, must obtain a driving permit. Teens under 18 must complete 30 hours of classroom prior to taking the test. Anyone over 18, is able to go and take the permit test at any of the test centers.  If under 18 years of age, the permit holder can only drive with a licensed driver 21 or older in the front seat with them. If 18 or older, the supervising driver must be 18 or older.

The state requires that you have two forms of identification:

Primary:          Certified copy of your birth certificate
                         Valid unexpired passport
                         Valid Green Card
                         U.S. Citizen ID Card
                         Certificate of Naturalization
(Please see MN Drivers manual, page 4, for complete list.)

Secondary:     Non-metal, non-laminated social security card
                         Canadian social insurance card 
                         School picture ID.
(Please see MN Drivers manual, page 4-5, for complete list.)

You will need one primary and one secondary form of identification. Please keep in mind, however, that as of this year, the State now requires the social security number on all applications. 

Teens must hold their permit for a minimum of 6 months and complete 30 hours of driving. At least 10 hours must be at night. Permits are good for a period of two years. Upon turning 16, they are able to take the road test; and upon passing, they are issued a provisional license. The provisional license is good for a period of two years. If you are 19 or older, you must hold the permit for three months before you are able to take the road test.

Road Test

To take the road test you MUST meet the following requirements:
Be 16 years of age or older
Have held a permit for 6 months (3 months if over age 19)
Completed 6 hours of behind the wheel (If under 18)
Teens must have a white card issued by a licensed driving school. 

The road test consists of:
Vision Check
Vehicle Safety Equipment Demonstration
Vehicle Control Skills and Driving Performance

• Control of the vehicle
• Parallel Parking.
• Parking on a hill.
• 90-degree backing.
• Response to traffic, road conditions, traffic signs, and signals.
• Proper signaling for left and right turns.
• Marked and Un-marked lanes of traffic.
• Observation and consideration of both pedestrians and other drivers.

If you fail the road test 4 times, you must complete six hours of behind the wheel training before you can retake the test.