Teen drivers - what you need to know

Before you can apply for your MN learner's permit, you must:

• You must be 15 years old
• Have completed the classroom component of a MN Driver's Ed course.
• Be enrolled in the behind-the-wheel instruction component.

You must be enrolled in your behind-the-wheel driving component of the course before you can apply for your instruction permit; however, you cannot begin this segment until you obtain your permit.

Your Minnesota driver's education course will cover topics including:

• Minnesota road signs and what they mean.
• How to be a safe and responsible driver.
• How to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• MN traffic laws.
• Driving in emergency situations, through constructions zones, and over railroad crossings.

A Minnesota Driver's Ed course consists of:

• 30 hours of classroom instruction.
• 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving training.

The classroom instruction must be completed before you get your MN learner's permit. The behind-the-wheel training cannot be taken until you obtain your learner's permit.

You can apply for your MN provisional driver's license once you:

• Complete the behind-the-wheel training of your Minnesota Driver's Ed course.
• Complete the required hours of driving with an adult - keep driving log.
• Turn 16 years old.
• Have held your learner's permit for at least 6 months (conviction-free).
• Pass your road test.