Online driver education classes are prohibited for those under 18 in Minnesota. This includes e-learning, Skype or any other method where the student is not in a classroom setting with an instructor.

Yes! You can enroll in an online course for your 8-hour or 4-hour driving refresher class.

No. Although AAA does offer a full-service license bureau, you must take the permit/knowledge test at a Driver Exam Station. To find a location, visit the MN DVS Locations page.

If you haven’t taken a course yet, the state requires you to attend an 8-hour course. Every three years you will be required to attend a 4-hour refresher course to maintain an insurance discount with your carrier. If you took the 8-hour course many years ago, you do not need to retake it, just the 4-hour course. Call 952-927-2602 for more information on our senior driving school.

Yes, the classes are now called RoadWise Driving Improvement Program. AAA Minneapolis offers the latest research and best practices for our mature drivers on the roadway. It is our desire to see everyone drive as long and as safely as possible.

We require 5-10 hours of practice driving before your first lesson. Make sure you are comfortable with the basic controls and driving on multi-lane roads at speeds up to 40 mph before your first lesson.

Up to 10%. Contact your insurance carrier with questions about discounts.

If you are under 18, the state requires 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. You will take three 2-hour lessons. Although drivers over 18 are not required by the state to take behind-the-wheel lessons, they are still encouraged to take the three 2-hour lessons. Additional parking lessons and refresher lessons are available as well.

We do not offer assessments or re-examinations. Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute offers assessments if you are required or interested in a driving assessment. To make an appointment or for more information, call 612-262-7855.

We require students to complete 10 hours of practice driving in-between lessons. The three weeks of driving allows the driver time to practice skills learned and prepare for the upcoming lessons.

If you’re under 18, you will need: A valid permit Your social security number Your white card (certificate of behind-the-wheel course completion) A proper functioning vehicle (see pages 7-9 in Minnesota Driver’s Manual) Valid proof of insurance Supervised driving log Parent Night Certificate (if you have not logged 40 hours of supervised driving) $14.25 (cash or check) Also, you will need to have held permit for 6 months without any moving violations or alcohol/substance violations a  More...

Yes. You will need to ask for a “Letter of Completion” from the driving school you attended. You will then need to get a copy of the letter to us before signing you up for the first lesson. Go to our Teen Driver Education page to see behind-the-wheel lesson pricing .

Drivers under age 18 will be required to submit a Supervised Driving Log when they take the road test. Dates, minutes and skills practiced should be recorded in the log after every drive. The State of Minnesota Supervised Driving Log will be the only accepted format.

In order for us to make adequate progress during the lesson, it is important the driver has practiced and is fully prepared. If the driver does not feel ready for the lesson, you can cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours in advance of the lesson start time by contacting us at 952-927-2602 or accessing the online student portal .

Currently, we are not offering pick-ups and drop-offs at home locations. Weekend and daytime lessons start at the St. Louis Park AAA location. We do offer after-school behind-the-wheel pick-ups at the area schools. All drop-offs take place at AAA St. Louis Park. Go to our Teen Driving Education page to see a list of high schools and pick-up times .

Lessons are private. Occasionally, another AAA Minneapolis employee may observe a lesson for training purposes.

After each lesson, the instructor will fill out an evaluation and the student will fill out a rubric. These will be discussed, and an e-mail will be sent with a breakdown of what was completed and what should be practiced in preparation for the next lesson.

One primary document for identification One secondary document for identification Social security number Blue card (certificate of classroom completion) Parent/guardian $14.25 (cash or check) Glasses/contacts if you wear them If you are over 18 years old, no parent/guardian or blue card is needed. See checklist in the Minnesota Divers Manual for more details.

Pen/pencil Highlighter Folder Notebook Completed service agreement form We will supply you with the AAA How to Drive textbook and Minnesota Drivers Manual .

Drinks and snacks are allowed. We ask you not to bring fast food or meals into the classroom.

When you drive, you must have your instructional permit in immediate possession. It is illegal to practice driving without a valid instruction permit, therefore we cannot honor a lesson without a valid permit. You can get a duplicate permit at any license center with proper identification and a parent/guardian. We require a 24-hour advance notice for cancellations.

Attending the complete 3-hour class is required. If you are unable to attend the full class, you are required to make-up the material missed. We also ask students make up the full hour of any class portion missed.

You will need to make-up the class session you are unable to attend. For example, if you miss Day 4, you will need to attend a different Day 4. You can schedule make-up classes through the online student portal or by calling 952-927-2602. Remember, the state law requires a student to complete a maximum of three classroom hours of instruction per day. To access a list of make up dates, visit our Make Up Class Instructions page.

You can start driver’s education at age 14 ½. You cannot take the knowledge/permit test until age 15. If you are under age 18 you are required to take 30-hours of classroom driver’s education.