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Now that you've completed your six hours of the behind-the-wheel, here's what you need to know.
Now that you've completed your six hours of the behind-the-wheel, here's what you need to know.
The MN Department of Public Safety has launched the new e-card. Students and parents will no longer need to keep track of white cards (certificates of completion for behind-the-wheel instruction). Completion information for behind-the-wheel training is electronically sent to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), and you will receive confirmation via email.
If you completed your behind-the-wheel training before July 1, 2025, you must bring your physical "White Card" with you on the day of your test.
You can schedule your road test appointment online (check the exam stations listed below).
Schedule online 30 days before your 16th birthday.
Exam Stations are extremely busy. We suggest scheduling your road test as soon as possible.
Drivers under 18 years of age must hold their Instructional Permit for six months without a conviction for a moving violation or an alcohol or controlled substance violation.
Before your appointment, complete the online pre-application at drive.mn.gov (print your confirmation and bring it with you on the day of your test). FYI, you need to be 16 to complete the online pre-application for your driver's license (if your test is on your birthday, you'll wait until your test day to complete this form).
Due to social distancing and space capacities at the exam stations, the accompanying licensed driver should be prepared to wait outside during the road test. Please be dressed appropriately for the weather.
There is a $20 no-show fee if you fail to show for your appointment or cancel within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment.
Visit drive.mn.gov to cancel or reschedule an appointment.
What to bring with you on the day of your road test:
What to bring with you on the day of your road test:
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of your exam.
Valid Instruction Permit (current or expired less than one year).
On your first test, bring your certificate of course completion ("White Card") proving that you completed driver education.
As of July 1, 2025, certificates of course completion are electronically sent to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).
If this is not your first exam, a copy of your previous test results. If you have already taken the skills exam twice for this class of license, you will be required to pay a $20 retesting fee (cash or check only).
A vehicle that is in safe working condition in which you will use for the test.
Doors must open from the inside and outside.
Seat belts must work properly.
Headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals must be in working order.
Vehicle registration (license plates and stickers) must be current or display a 21-day permit.
Current proof of insurance for the vehicle you will use for the test.
Money (check, money order, or cash) to pay the driver's license fee and the retesting fee, if applicable. Credit and debit cards are not always accepted. There is a $20 test fee for third or subsequent road tests after failing the first two.
Completed Supervised Driving Log (under the age of 18)
Students need to complete at least 50 hours of supervised practice driving (including at least 15 hours at night) with their parent/guardian.
Attending the Point of Impact Program reduces your supervised driving requirement to 40 hours (15 at night).
If you attended the Point of Impact: Teen Driver Safety Parent Awareness Program, bring the yellow card you received (you ONLY received a yellow card IF your parent/guardian attended the Point of Impact Program).
Social Security Number (required to complete the driver's license application).
If you fail your first road test, you'll be eligible to retake the test in one week. If you fail your second test, you'll be eligible to retake the test in two weeks.
Equipment Demonstration
Equipment Demonstration
Before you take the driving portion of your road test, you will be asked to point out the location and demonstrate how to operate or check the following items:
Seatbelt
Insurance certificate
Seat Adjustment
Emergency (parking) brake
Break pedal
Headlights (high and low beam)
Hazard warning lights (four-way flashers)
Turn Signals
Horn
Windshield wipers
Windshield defroster and fan controls
Mirrors and controls
Fuel gauge
Drivers License Exam
Drivers License Exam
Here’s a list of test stations you should check for available test dates. These are all within a one hour drive from EVHS:
Eagan (closed course) - one of the busiest stations in the state.
Hastings (public streets) - popular test station with our students
Chaska (public streets) - popular test station with our students
Plymouth (closed course)
Arden Hills (closed course)
Faribault (public streets) - popular test station with our students
Anoka (public streets)
Rochester (public streets)
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