Frequently Asked Questions

Students can start classes six months after their 14th birthday.

1. Register online by clicking here
2. Call (952) 226-0080 to register
   or
3. Visit the Community Education office during business hours
   4540 Tower Street SE, Prior Lake
   Monday-Friday | 8am – 4pm

Call 952-226-0080 up to 5 business days before the first day of Drivers Education class to transfer registration to another session or to cancel and be issued a refund less a cancellation processing fee of $10.00.

Students can miss no more than two days of Classroom. Missed days will need to be made up in another session.

Missed days must be made-up by attending the same numbered day of another session (ex. day 1-10).

Community Education will email or call about the cancellation and rescheduling. 

Students age 15+ who have successfully completed 30 hours of classroom, have a Certificate of Completion (Blue Card), and state required documentation can test for a permit at testing station ex. Eagan, Hastings & Chaska (www.dmv.org/minnesota).

Students should bring their Classroom Certificate of Completion (Blue Card) and their state required documentation to the testing station.

If you lose your Blue Card, contact A+ Driving School for a replacement card. 

A+ Driving School
(952) 469-4656

There are a number of testing stations where students can take their test. Click here to find testing locations.

Students must have their permit for at least six months before taking their license test.

To schedule Behind-the-Wheel lessons, contact a Driver’s Education provider.
A+ Driving School offers Behind-the-Wheel lessons.

A+ Driving School
(952) 469-4656 | www.aplusdrivingschool.net

Point of Impact is an optional, free class for parents and guardians only, which provides information about rules and regulations for student-drivers.

The Supervised Driving Log is a state-required log of a student's supervised driving while they have their permit. The state requires 50 hours (3,000 minutes) of supervised driving, of which 15 hours (900 minutes) are night driving.

NO, BTW hours DO NOT count towards supervised driving hours.

Yes, if a parent/guardian attends the class, they receive a Certificate of Attendance, which reduces the hours required on the Supervised Driving Log to 40 hours (2,400 minutes) of which 15 hours (900 minutes) are night driving. 

Students can take their license test after having their permit for 6+ months and are age 16+. 

There are a number of testing stations where students can take their test. Click here to find testing locations.

Students must bring their permit, Behind-the-Wheel Certificate of Completion (White Card), Supervised Driving Log with either 50 hours or 40 hours (plus a Certificate of Attendance from Point of Impact class) and state-required documents.

No. At age 18+ they can skip Driver's Ed classes.

They must still follow other guidelines:

1. Test for permit
2. Have a permit for 6+ months
3. Test for a license.