How Do I Get My License?
This is Elite Driving School
At Elite Driving School we are dedicated to offering you top quality, flexible, and fun driving instruction at a great price. We proudly serve Richfield, Minneapolis, Bloomington, Edina, St. Louis Park, Plymouth, Eden Prairie, St Paul, Eagan and the surrounding areas. We are easy to get to, and we will even pick you up from your home for Behind The Wheel (call for service area).
Driver's education is our passion. This is not a part-time job. We believe that learning to drive is about so much more than passing a test and getting your license. We want to prepare you for a lifetime of safe driving.
Classroom
Complete Classroom Instruction and Prepare for Your MN Knowledge Test
The first step towards driving in Minnesota is taking Classroom instruction. You can sign up when you are at least 14 years or older.
You must complete 30 hours of classroom instruction. We have designed our classroom schedule to fit into a busy teen's life. How it works is simple. There are 10 numbered classes (each 3 hours long) that you can start at any time and take in any order and at your own pace. Get done in as quickly as two weeks, or spread them out at your convenience.
For your class locations you can choose to attend online, in-person, or a mix of the two - just look at our Classroom Calendar and choose the dates and locations that work for you. Online classes are teacher-led so you are engaged and interacting in every class. We use Google Meet and Google Classroom to offer a combination of group instruction and individual study time. Plus you’ll have access to all study materials, videos and quizzes at any time.
Our modern curriculum is designed with today's teen in mind. It's filled with interactive games, media, discussion, and quizzes. You never just sit around and read a workbook. The bonus? Our classes are fun! You'll learn more if you actually want to be there.
- Complete our Registration Form and sign up for our "Classroom & Behind the Wheel" or "Classroom Only" packages and create your account in our online portal.
- Schedule the classes you want to attend. While you are logged into your portal, you can choose the dates you plan to attend class (and you can log in anytime to change or add dates).
- If your class is online... The week of your first class, we'll email you instructions to log in to the Google Classroom and Google Meet. Make sure to log in for your first class at least 15 minutes early to allow time for troubleshooting if there are technical difficulties.
- Finish Your Classes and Get Your "Blue Card" or Letter of Classroom Completion: When you have completed all 10 classes, and if you are enrolled in Behind the Wheel with us, then we can give you your "Blue Card" that you need to take your MN Knowledge Exam. Or if you plan to take your Behind the Wheel lessons at another school, then we can give you a “Letter of Classroom Completion” to take to the other school. Once you register for Behind the Wheel with them, then they can give you a Blue Card.
- Take Your MN Class D Knowledge Exam. Once you have your blue card and are at least 15 years old, you can take your knowledge exam to earn your permit. Visit MN Driver and Vehicle Services to schedule your test, note what paperwork you need to bring to the appointment, and look for any special Covid regulations.
Behind the Wheel
Complete your Behind the Wheel (BTW) Requirements and Prepare for Your MN Road Test
After you earn your permit, then it's time to start our Behind The Wheel program, which consists of 3 two-hour sessions. Don't get tricked by other schools who offer simulator training to replace 2 hours of BTW training. We would never replace real world experience with a computer program.
For BTW sessions we'll pick you up at your house or another selected location (like school). We hire reliable and patient instructors trained to work with drivers of all skill levels. We only select cars that have the highest safety rating, front and side impact airbags, ABS brakes, and traction control. And we use hybrid vehicles to be green and save you money.
We also teach BTW lessons to teens who completed the classroom portion at another school, we teach adult learners (18+), and you can schedule one of our instructors and a vehicle to take you to your road test.
- Contact us to activate your Schedule 2 Drive account: As soon as you get your permit, email us the student’s name and date of birth so we can activate your “Schedule 2 Drive” account. (Please note that site is different from our online classroom portal.)
- Follow these Schedule 2 Drive instructions Learn how to log in and use our behind the wheel scheduling portal. (Your student ID is the first 4 letters of your first name and your whole last name. You do not need to create an account or enter a school code.)
- Log in to Schedule 2 Drive on Monday mornings at 8:00 a.m. to schedule your lessons: That is when we publish upcoming open spots. They are first-come first-served. Please try scheduling for 3 consecutive Monday's, and if still unsuccessful then contact our office and we are happy to help. Plan ahead and expect to schedule your lesson approximately 3-4 weeks in the future. Please do not schedule more than one lesson per month.
- We recommend that you drive with a parent/guardian approximately 10 hours before your first lesson, and approximately 30 hours before your second lesson. Take your third lesson 1-2 weeks before your road test.
- Practice with a parent/guardian.The State of MN requires you to complete 50 hours of Behind the Wheel training (15 of those hours must be at night) with a parent or guardian who is at least 21 years of age. You must log the hours on this State of MN Supervised Driving Log and turn it in at your road test.
- Finish Your 3 BTW Lessons and Get Your "White Card" to take to Your MN Road Test. This will be handed to your student on the last lesson. Make sure to check spelling and Date of Birth before going to the road test. Duplicates can be picked up from the office during office hours if we have enough notice.
- Take your MN Road Test.You can take your Road test once you have your White card, you are at least 16 years old, and you have had your permit for at least 6 months. Visit MN Driver and Vehicle Services to schedule your test. Be sure to note the paperwork you need to bring to the appointment (including your White Card, permit, proof of insurance and Supervised Driving Log) and any special Covid regulations.
(If you did not take your classes at Elite Driving School, first you’ll need to complete our Registration Form and sign up for "Behind the Wheel Only".)
If you have not followed our instructions or recommendations you may miss your test date. We ask that you make a good faith effort to follow our guidelines for scheduling to create as much equity as possible. And we expect that you call us early if you are having any issues. If you call us just a month or two before your test you might not get done with your lessons in time.
Online Student/Parent Portal
Our secure online portal makes it quick and easy to register, track your completed classes, and schedule Behind the Wheel Sessions.
Parent Class
We offer a monthly 90-minute parent class to help you get the most out of your drivers education experience. Teaching your teen to drive can be a confusing time and we want you to have everything you need to be successful.
We will answer all of your questions about how driver's education works. You'll get a refresher on Minnesota driving rules, learn about testing guidelines and Minnesota's Graduated Driver's Licensing Program, and get tips for teaching your teen to be a safe and responsible driver.
Your safety is our goal.
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