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UPDATED 12/15/2025

 Planning Ahead   

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.

 

Practice & BTW:

●        Practice with a parent for at least 15-20 hours before you schedule your first drive with us. See timelines below.

●        You will need to log your hours on the supervised driving log. -Your parent will sign that form before your road test.

●        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  We will schedule drives one at a time.

●        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. Please check for accuracy as we will copy and paste to the DMV files. Do not send a photo or copy of your permit.

●        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 driving appointments a priority. As with other important appointments, drives may be scheduled during school hours. Our instructors find these drive times to be more efficient than later or weekend drives for many students.  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:

               *Student fails to be at the pickup location on time -a 10-minute grace period will be given.

               * Student does not show a valid permit at the lesson, is not wearing proper shoes or fails to give 24-hour cancellation notice.

               *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.                       


Example drive timing: -assuming the 16th birthday is the anticipated test date


Student is already 16 (or will be turning 16  before 6 months time) and wants to test as soon as possible:
 Drive 1: 2-3 months after receiving permit, 20 hours practice logged, email to schedule after about 6-8 weeks of holding permit.
 Drive 2: 4 months after receiving permit, 30 hours practice logged, email to schedule 3-4 weeks prior
 Drive 3: 5 months after receiving permit, 50 hour practice logged, email to schedule 3-4 weeks prior
 *Student must hold permit for 6 months before testing.
 *Don't schedule road test before scheduling the final behind the wheel.

Student is 15 and will turn 16 in 7-12 months, wants to be prepared to test at 16:
 Drive 1: 4-7 months after receiving permit, 20 hours practice logged, email to schedule assuming it may take 3-4 weeks to get on the schedule.
 Drive 2: 6-9 months after receiving permit, 30 hours practice logged, email to schedule 3-4 weeks prior
 Drive 3: 3-5 weeks prior to anticipated test date, 40-50 hour practice logged, email to schedule 3-4 weeks prior
 *Don't schedule road test before scheduling the final behind the wheel.
 
Student is not yet 15, wants to be prepared to test at 16:
 Take permit (knowledge) test at or after 15
 Drive 1: 6-8 months after receiving permit, 20 hours practice logged, email to schedule assuming it may take 3-4 weeks to get on the schedule.
 Drive 2: 8-10 months after receiving permit, 30 hours practice logged, email to schedule 3-4 weeks prior
 Drive 3: 3-5 weeks prior to anticipated test date, 40-50 hour practice logged, email to schedule 3-4 weeks prior
 *Don't schedule road test before scheduling the final behind the wheel.

*Note to parents/students
We are asking students to complete their final drive 3-5 weeks before their anticipated test date. The test may not yet be scheduled, but we need to plan for weather, illness, car repairs, and other unforeseen circumstances (for both the student and instructor). It is much better to have time between the final drive and your road test, than to wait until the last minute and have problems arise.

COMPLETION CONFIRMATION
After the #3 drive, please watch for an email from DPS_MN. (You no longer receive a "white card" from us) This will be confirmation that all information is in the system and the student can test anytime. You (parent) will need to sign the supervised driving log and provide proof of insurance at the test appointment.