You can schedule an appointment online at drive. You must show proper identification when you are ready to take the test. Only one test is allowed per day. Some stations offer a computerized test which is available in English or several other languages Hmong, Vietnamese, Somali, Spanish and Russian.
Skills Road Test: The skills road test consists of a demonstration of your vehicle's safety equipment, your vehicle control skills and a driving performance test. You are tested on your ability to drive a motor vehicle safely under normal traffic conditions. You may not have anyone in the car during the test other than the driver examiner. You must make an appointment for a skills road test. This can be done online or by calling See below for information regarding winter road testing.
To take the skills road test you must have: Valid instruction permit Your own vehicle, on which: Doors must open from inside and outside Seatbelts must work properly Headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn signals must work properly Vehicle registration must be current or the vehicle must display a day permit. If all or part of your six months of driving experience was in a state other than Minnesota, you must provide a certified driving record from that state.
Vision Screening Your eyes will be checked when you apply for a permit or driver's license. This is not a medical exam; it is a screening to determine if your vision meets minimum standards.
Your peripheral vision must be at least degrees in either one or both eyes. Applying for a Minnesota Driver's License You will need to: Present proper identification Present white and yellow copy of your successful test results Present all other driver's licenses. Your license from your previous state of residence will be invalidated and returned to you. Before you go, use the Pre-Application feature for faster service.
Name Change If your full name is different than the name on your primary document or driver's license, instruction permit or state identification card, you must also present proof of your legal name change. Whether you're new to Minnesota or you're ready to get your first driver's license, you'll need to visit the Minnesota Department of Public Safety DPS to apply.
You'll need to pass a vision screening and a written permit test , and you may need to pass a driving test depending on your previous driving experience. If you're a new driver applying for a new driver's license, you must get your learner's permit first. Find all the information you need to finish your moving requirements with the DMV. You have 60 days to transfer your out-of-state driver's license when you move to Minnesota. Who has time to go to the DMV twice?
You can always study the MN Driver Manual , but we suggest taking an online practice test from our certified partner. It will cost you a little money and save you lots of time. To apply for your new driver's license, go to your local DPS licensing office and provide:. For a list of accepted documents proving your identity , visit the Minnesota DPS website.
In Minnesota, a regular non-commercial Minnesota driver's license is classified as a class D license. It can have several endorsements that enable you to drive special vehicles, such as motorcycles. Licenses from another country are not invalidated as the person may use them if they have dual citizenship.
If the person is unable to present current valid driver's license they will need to supply a certified copy of their driving record. There are four classes of driver's licenses and several endorsements available to Minnesota drivers. Information about the license class and any endorsements or restrictions should appear on the back of the driver's license.
With a Class D driver's license, driver may operate: -All single-unit vehicles cars and pickup trucks , except those with a gross vehicle weight of more than 26, pounds, vehicles designed to carry more than 15 passengers including the driver , and vehicles that carry hazardous materials. The farm truck must be operated by the farmer, his or her immediate family member or an employee of the farmer. Driver must have an endorsement on license in order to drive motorcycles, buses, school buses, double and triple trailers, tank vehicles, and if driver will carry hazardous materials.
All endorsements require additional knowledge tests. Bus, school bus, and motorcycle endorsements require specialized road tests. A CDL allows a driver to drive all Class D vehicles, in addition to certain types of vehicles included in each driver's license class.
Class C License With a hazardous materials endorsement, a Class C license holder may transport hazardous materials in a Class D vehicle. With a school bus and passenger endorsement, the holder may operate a school bus or bus designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.
Class B License A Class B license, with necessary endorsements, allows the holder to operate all class C and D vehicles and all other single-unit vehicles. The holder of a Class B license may only tow vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 10, pounds or less. Class A License With appropriate endorsements, a Class A license is valid for any vehicle or trailer combination. The license will carry specific restrictions. Minnesota Commercial Driver's Manual.
Note: If a driver operates any class of vehicle as an employer or employee, they may be subject to commercial motor carrier requirements.
These requirements may apply to single unit and combination vehicles of more than 10, pounds gross vehicle weight such as construction vehicles , vehicles used to deliver packages and other items, and vehicles designed or used to transport more than eight passengers, including the driver. In order to legally operate these vehicles, a driver may need to possess a valid U. Department of Transportation medical examiner's certificate. They may also be subject to restrictions on the number of hours they drive and to vehicle maintenance and inspection requirements.
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