Minnesota Teen Driver Education (Recommended, Supplemental)
Minnesota requires drivers under 18 to complete a state-approved driver education course — 30 hours of classroom instruction plus behind-the-wheel driving — before a provisional license at 16. This recommended DriversEd.com online course is a supplemental study tool; it is NOT the state-approved program and does NOT satisfy Minnesota's required driver-education program. This course is a supplemental educational program and does NOT satisfy Minnesota's required state-approved driver-education program. It helps you build the essential driving skills, confidence, and safe driving habits you need to pass the DPS knowledge test and road test. With clear language, fresh graphics, fun videos, and interactive 3-D animations, you'll stay engaged and retain the knowledge you need. You may also qualify for an auto insurance discount through participating insurance providers.
Who Is This Course For?
Minnesota teens preparing for the instruction permit at 15 and the DPS road test who want a supplemental, recommended online driver education course. This course does NOT satisfy Minnesota's required driver education program (30 classroom hours + behind-the-wheel) for drivers under 18.
Course Overview
Minnesota requires drivers under 18 to complete a state-approved driver education course — 30 hours of classroom instruction plus behind-the-wheel driving — before a provisional license at 16. Teens must also log 50 hours of supervised driving — including 15 hours at night — and hold the instruction permit for at least 6 months before the road test. This recommended DriversEd.com course is a supplemental study tool — it is NOT the state-approved program and does NOT satisfy Minnesota's required driver-education program.
This supplemental course helps you build the skills and knowledge to pass the DPS knowledge test (40 questions, 80% to pass — 32 correct) and the road test. It features clear language, fresh graphics, fun videos, and interactive 3-D animations and is 100% online and self-paced on any device. Completing it does not satisfy the state-required 30 classroom hours or the behind-the-wheel instruction Minnesota requires — you must complete a state-approved program for that.
You may qualify for an auto insurance discount through participating insurance providers — ask your insurance agent for details. This is a recommended supplemental course, not a state-approved Minnesota driver education program.
Course at a Glance
Duration
Self-paced
Format
100% Online & Self-Paced
Audience
Teens
Requirement
Recommended (does not satisfy MN requirement)
Provider
DriversEd.com
Reporting
Supplemental — not the state-required program
What You'll Complete
- Clear Language & Fresh Graphics
- Fun Videos & Interactive 3-D Animations
- Develop Safe Driving Habits
- Insurance Discount Eligible
- 100% Online & Self-Paced
How It Works
- 1Register online for the recommended Minnesota Teen Driver Education course.
- 2Complete the online supplemental course at your own pace on any device.
- 3Enroll in a state-approved Minnesota driver education program (30 classroom + behind-the-wheel) to satisfy the state requirement.
- 4Pass the DPS knowledge test (40 questions, 80% to pass) and vision test for your instruction permit at 15.
- 5Log 50 hours of supervised driving (15 at night) and hold your permit for 6 months before your provisional license at 16.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- This course is a supplemental educational program and does NOT satisfy Minnesota's required state-approved driver-education program (30 classroom hours + behind-the-wheel) for drivers under 18.
- Minnesota requires drivers under 18 to complete a state-approved program before a provisional license; this supplemental course is not that program.
- Completing this course does not satisfy the 50-hour supervised-driving requirement or the 6-month permit holding period.
- An insurance discount is not guaranteed and depends on your insurer — ask your insurance agent for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course satisfy Minnesota's required driver education program?
No. Minnesota requires drivers under 18 to complete a state-approved program of 30 classroom hours plus behind-the-wheel driving. This recommended DriversEd.com course is supplemental and does NOT satisfy that requirement.
Is this Minnesota teen driver education course state-approved?
No. This is a recommended supplemental online course, not the state-approved Minnesota driver education program that drivers under 18 must complete before a provisional license.
How old do I have to be to get a Minnesota instruction permit?
You can get a Minnesota instruction permit at 15 by enrolling in driver education and passing the knowledge and vision tests. A parent or guardian must consent if you are under 18.
How many supervised driving hours are required in Minnesota?
You must log 50 hours of supervised driving — including 15 hours at night — with a licensed adult 21 or older, and hold the permit for 6 months.
Can I get an insurance discount?
You may qualify for an auto insurance discount through participating insurance providers. The discount is not guaranteed — ask your insurance agent for details.
Related Minnesota Resources
Ready to Get Started?
Register for the Minnesota Teen Driver Education online with DriversEd.com. Complete at your own pace on any device.
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Provider Disclosure
DOT Driving School provides driver education information and connects students with available course providers. Course registration and course delivery for this program are provided by DriversEd.com, a third-party provider. DOT Driving School is not the course operator and does not administer this course.
Disclaimer
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