Phase 1: Edison Community Education's
Driver's Education Classroom Training
This course is the 1st phase of the licensing process and will prepare students to take the written knowledge test to obtain their Class D, Instructional Driving Permit with the State of Minnesota.
Course consists of 10 – 3-hour class sessions over a two week period.
Provides the MN State required 30-hours of classroom instruction and is taught by state certified instructors.
A Certificate of Completion (yellow card) is given after the student successfully completes the course.
Attendance Requirements
Classes are highly structured and there is NO flexibility for missing classes or making-up the work.
MN state law requires students to participate in all 30 hours of classroom education.
Student Requirements
All students, ages 14 - 18, are eligible to participate in Minneapolis Community Ed's Driver's Education Classroom Training Course. There are several options across the city, throughout the year at Minneapolis Public Schools.
Edison students are given priority to enroll in the class that meets at Edison High School. Non-MPS and home-schooled students, call 612-668-1306 to inquire about eligibility.
Students must be at least 14-years-old to participate in class, they must be at least 15-years-old to obtain their instructional driving permit.
Students who have already turned 18 years old are not legally required to obtain their instructional driving permit, but they may choose to do so.
Student's Classroom Expectations:
Obtaining a driver’s license and driving a car is a privilege that comes with serious responsibility. The following is a list of expectations students must abide by, in order to attend and pass this class:
I understand that driving a car is a privilege that comes with serious responsibilities. I will respect my instructor, the guidelines for the classroom and the method of teaching that is presented to me.
I will attend every class session, be on time, and fully engaged in learning at each class session.
I will be prepared to learn every day by bring my study materials and a writing utensil.
I will communicate with my instructor. I understand my instructor wants me to succeed and pass this class. I will advocate for myself by asking questions if I do not understand the material presented.
I will take care of myself by bringing a snack and drink (if needed) to have during our short class breaks.
I will use self-control and put my cell phone away during class time. (Not only does cell phone use disrupt learning, it is illegal and deadly to use while driving. If you cannot exercise the self-control to put your phone away during class, then you are not ready to attend this class. Our instructors reserve the right to confiscate phones)
I understand that failure to follow these expectations may result in the student being removed from class and that class tuition fees will not be refunded if I am removed from class or if I do not complete the 30-hours of scheduled class time.
