Minnesota Teen Driver Education FAQ | ReadySetDrive!

Question 1

At what age can students start driver’s education in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Students can begin Minnesota driver’s education classroom instruction at age 14. However, students must be at least 15 years old to take the Minnesota knowledge test and obtain their instruction permit before starting behind-the-wheel lessons.

Question 2

What are the main parts of driver’s education in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota driver’s education has two required parts: 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with a licensed driving school such as ReadySetDrive! Families must complete both portions to meet Minnesota requirements.

Question 3

How many hours of practice driving are required with parents in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota teen drivers must complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice with a parent, guardian, or qualified adult, including at least 15 hours at night. Completing a parent awareness program may reduce the requirement to 40 hours.

Question 4

How long must a permit be held before taking the Minnesota road test?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota teen drivers must hold their instruction permit for at least six months, be at least 16 years old, and complete all required driver education, behind-the-wheel instruction, and supervised driving requirements before taking the road test.

Question 5

What documents are needed for the Minnesota road test?

Accepted Answer

Students should bring a valid instruction permit, signed supervised driving log, proof of insurance, identification, and payment for the provisional license fee. The digital course completion e-card is submitted electronically and does not need to be brought physically.

Question 6

Where do students complete the required classroom instruction hours?

Accepted Answer

Students complete the required 30 hours of Minnesota driver’s education classroom instruction through a school program, online program, or approved provider. ReadySetDrive! only provides behind-the-wheel instruction and does not offer classroom instruction.

Question 7

What is a Letter of Completion?

Accepted Answer

A Letter of Completion is proof of completion of the required 30 hours of classroom instruction. Students upload it to the ReadySetDrive! portal so it can be processed and used to issue a digital Certificate of Enrollment required for the permit test.

Question 8

Where do behind-the-wheel lessons begin and end?

Accepted Answer

All ReadySetDrive! behind-the-wheel lessons begin and end at Eastview High School, 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124, in the upper parking lot near the main entrance.

Question 9

Is ReadySetDrive! affiliated with ISD 196 or local schools?

Accepted Answer

No. ReadySetDrive! is independently owned and operated and is not affiliated with ISD 196 or any school district. It is teacher-owned and led by a licensed ISD 196 teacher.

Question 10

How do students schedule behind-the-wheel lessons?

Accepted Answer

After completing classroom instruction, students register with ReadySetDrive! and use the student portal to upload documents and schedule behind-the-wheel lessons once eligible.

Question 11

How many behind-the-wheel sessions are included?

Accepted Answer

ReadySetDrive! includes three 2-hour behind-the-wheel lessons for a total of 6 hours of instruction designed to build confidence and real-world driving skills.

Question 12

How are students scheduled for behind-the-wheel lessons?

Accepted Answer

After permit verification, families can self-schedule lessons through the ReadySetDrive! portal. Scheduling is recommended after about 10 hours of supervised practice.

Question 13

Do students drive with a licensed teacher from the school district?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Instruction is provided one-on-one by a licensed ISD 196 teacher through ReadySetDrive!, focusing on safe habits and real-world driving experience.

Question 14

How does the Student/Parent Portal work?

Accepted Answer

The ReadySetDrive! portal allows families to schedule lessons, upload documents, track progress, receive reminders, and access driving resources.

Question 15

What makes ReadySetDrive! different?

Accepted Answer

ReadySetDrive! is teacher-owned and focused on personalized one-on-one instruction, flexible scheduling, and structured lessons designed to build safe, confident drivers.

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