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Drivers Education

Thirty Hours Classroom Training

If you are looking to get a driver’s license in Minnesota, you must first obtain a learner’s permit.  To do so, you’ll need to complete 30 hours of classroom instruction required by law.  Our online course offers the principles of road awareness and safety for prospective first-time drivers.   Students must be 14 years of age and older.     This online course option allows families to start the course anytime and take it at their own pace up to 3 hours per day.   A+ Driving School has a study guide provided and families can print this out at home for their use if desired.   There are  “hands-on” activities that will help the student reinforce what they have learned.

What does it cost:  The online course fee is $100 for students enrolled at FHS and $115 for those in the  Frazee-Vergas School District.  For students who are not in the Frazee-Vergas School District, the fee is $125.  This fee is for the online course, and includes the eBlue Card when completed and is a down payment towards behind-the-wheel.  The eBlue Card  is the email document needed showing completion of said training and is required to obtain a permit in Minnesota.  Your fee for the driver's education training does not include the full payment of behind-the-wheel.  The eBlue Card will be emailed so please watch for an email from:  no_reply@state.mn.us and may be go to your spam folder.   Part of this fee is a deposit towards behind-the-wheel and is non-refundable.    The remaining $200 for behind-the-wheel is due when making the final payment to add your child to the list for driving.   Individuals receiving an eBlue Card from the Frazee-Vergas Schools will need to complete their behind-the-wheel with us.  See the behind-the-wheel section for more information.

How it works:  Families register with the Frazee-Vergas Community Education.  Upon payment of the online course, you will receive an immediate email confirmation from the Frazee-Vergas Community Education with the link to start your course AND a code to enter that shows payment has been made.  (IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Families must register/pay through the Frazee-Vergas website directly and NOT A+ Driving School.  By registering directly with F-V Community Education, there would be no additional fee for the eBlue Card when the online course is completed.) 

Need a eBlue Card?

For Homeschooled Families in Our District:   

Purchasing an eBlue Card applies only to those families who did not register and pay for the classroom training directly through Frazee-Vergas Community Education.   If your child completed the 30 hours driving training in another community or an approved online organization, families can complete the behind-the-wheel with that entity.   We know that option doesn’t work for everyone.   If your family wishes to receive the behind-the-wheel locally with us, you can purchase an eBlue Card from the Frazee-Vergas Community Education.  A copy of the Letter of Completion needs be sent to:  kkivi-lex@frazee.k12.mn.us indicating the training has successfully been completed.   (Again, if you registered and paid for the online course or in-person class through the Frazee-Vergas website, you do not need to purchase a eBlue Card.   Purchasing an eBlue Card applies only to those families who did not register and pay for the classroom training directly through Frazee-Vergas Community Education.)

The Frazee-Vergas Public Schools currently charges $200 for an eBlue Card and a $75 fee to enroll their child in behind-the-training through the district.   

For All Others Needing to Purchase an eBlue Card:   

The Frazee-Vergas Public Schools currently charges $250 for an eBlue Card and a $75 fee to enroll their child in behind-the-training through the district.  

Point of Impact Parent Workshop

As part of the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) law, parents will now play an even larger role in their child's development as a driver. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety adopted changes in the GDL, which include 40 hours behind the wheel (25 daytime hours and 15 night hours) for teens, a required supervised driving log available on the District's website, and a parent awareness class.  The parent awareness class gives parents new tools to help their children become better drivers.  

Parents have the option to attend a Point of Impact Parent Workshop if enrolled in taking the online course.  If the parent/guardian chooses to not attend a parent class, the teen driver must complete an additional 10 hours of supervised driving time with an adult totaling 50 hours.    Free of charge.   Supervised Driving Log provided for parent’s reference.

Six Hours Behind-the-Wheel Training

Behind-the-wheel training is available for anyone who currently holds a valid permit in the state of Minnesota.  Individuals must have their permit six months prior to getting their license if 19 years and younger.  Please register for behind-the-wheel at least four to six  months before your scheduled license test to ensure the behind-the-wheel is done in a timely manner.  

Driving instruction is a private lesson with only one student in the vehicle.  Once your child is registered you will receive an email confirmation of your payment.   Our instructors will contact you to schedule a time that works for driving when it is your child's time to drive.   Again, register at least four to six  months before your child is going to want to take their road test at DMV/DPS.  Typically, it is closer to their 16th birthday.  Instructors WILL reach out to the parent when it is time to schedule driving.   Students will drive one-on-one with an instructor in the car for three 2-hour sessions.  Instructors drive with students during the week and on weekends.   Times vary throughout the day and evening.    The fee is $200 for students enrolled at FHS.   There is an additional fee for students not currently enrolled at FHS.  Upon successful completion of the six hours of behind-the-wheel training, your child will be issued an eWhite Card so please watch for an email from:  no_reply@state.mn.us and may go to your spam folder.  The  eWhite Card notification will look like this:

Parents' role in developing safe teen drivers is crucial.    Parents need to train their child on a variety of road types and different conditions (nighttime, rain, snow). The more supervised experience, the safer the teen driver.  Continue to monitor and train your teen during the period of greatest crash risk — the first six to 12 months after licensure.  To minimize the risks of crashes, injuries, and death, talk with your teen and establish clear and reasonable driving rules that favor safety over convenience.   Driving on the highway does not give the students the practice they need.  They need interaction with other drivers to learn right of way, left and right-hand turns, etc.   The majority of their practice driving should be in town.

 Information from the Department of Public Safety

Minnesotans need to book appointments for the  written and road tests online at https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs.    We suggest you plan ahead and schedule your exam ahead of time to ensure you get it in a timely manner and meet the requirements set in place.   Please be prepared.   Bring the required documents.   Know your social security number.   Bring a check, cash, or money order to pay the instruction permit fee and the retesting fee, if applicable.  

Here is a checklist of all the information needed for the knowledge test:

  • Class D knowledge test appointment
  • Completed the online pre-application at https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs,  no more than 30 days before my appointment
  • Certificate of Enrollment (“eBlue Card from DVS via email”) proving that the classroom instruction has been completed
  • Required identification (see Minnesota Driver's Manual)
  • Social Security number
  • Money (check, money order, or cash) to pay the instruction permit fee and the retesting fee, if applicable.   Credit and debit cards are not accepted.   
  • A parent, court-appointed guardian, county-appointed foster parent, or the director of the transitional living program residing in will sign and approve the application.

Here is a checklist of all the information needed for the road test:

  • Class D road test appointment
  • Instruction permit
  • Course completion card (“eWhite Card from DVS via email”)
  • Driving log (printed out)
  • Parent certificate of completion (If parent class was attended to reduce driving log hours)
  • Current proof of insurance

For questions, please contact the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services at 651-297-3298 or email the driver services team at dvs.driverslicense@state.mn.us.

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