Driving Instructor Test Frequently Tested Actual Questions and
Answers
Question 1.
Definition of a Driving School
Correct Answer: A private or public program approved by the commissioner that
includes instruction to operate a Class A, B, C, or D motor vehicle, motorcycle, or
motorized bicycle. Prepares the learner to obtain a driver's permit or license.
Question 2.
Definition of Commercial Instructor
Correct Answer: Licensed instructors who teach any part of a curriculum,
including classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, for the operation of
commercial motor vehicles
Question 3.
Four general requirements to become a licensed instructor
Correct Answer: 1. Be at least 21 years old
2. Have been a valid licensed driver for three years in MN or another state.
3. Have a valid license for the class of motor vehicle they provide instruction.
4. Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Question 4.
What department of MN has the authority to license commercial driver training programs
and their instructors?
Correct Answer: Department of Public Safety
Question 5.
What two criteria must be met for authorized official to issue a blue card?
Correct Answer: 1. Completed classroom instruction
2. Signed up for behind-the-wheel
Question 6.
What is the maximum amount of classroom instruction that can be given in one day?
Correct Answer: No more than 3 hours a day for someone under 18 without a
driver's license.
,Question 7.
When is a letter of completion sent out?
Correct Answer: Within 15 days after the student completes the classroom
portion.
Question 8.
What directions should be sent to students?
Correct Answer: Show your "blue card" when applying for instruction permit and
the written test. At this point you need to be at least 15, be enrolled in the
behind-the-wheel component of driver's ed, pass a vision test, and pass a
written knowledge test.
Question 9.
What two licenses must an instructor possess while giving a behind the wheel lesson?
Correct Answer: 1. A current and valid driver's license
2. Instructor's license
Question 10.
What three documents does a student under 18 need to take the knowledge test?
Correct Answer: 1. Primary form of identification (Birth Certificate/Passport)
2. Secondary form of identification (School transcript/School ID card)
3. Blue Card
Question 11.
If a student fails to complete behind the wheel instruction, when should the official of the
driving school notify the commissioner of this?
Correct Answer: Within 15 days
Question 12.
What are the consequences for a student who does not complete behind the wheel?
Correct Answer: They can't get their license until they are 18.
Question 13.
What can be used as a temporary permit or license?
Correct Answer: Class D instruction permit
, Question 14.
What is the original cost (same as renewal) for an instructor's license?
Correct Answer: $165
Question 15.
How many "authorized officials" for each school are allowed to sign a completion on the
blue card?
Correct Answer: 2
Question 16.
What does a blue card represent?
Correct Answer: Certificate of Enrollment proving the student has completed
classroom instruction and signed up for behind the wheel.
Question 17.
Who gives a student a certified letter of classroom completion to a student once they
completed the required hours?
Correct Answer: The authorized official
Question 18.
What is the max gross weight of vehicle with the driver having a class D license
Correct Answer: 26,000 pounds
Question 19.
How many hours of behind the wheel can an instructor provide in one day?
Correct Answer: 2 hours per student
Question 20.
What are the equipment regulations for class D vehicles in training?
Correct Answer: 1. Outside rearview mirror on each side of the vehicle.
2. A separate inside rearview mirror for instructor's use.
3. Seat belts for each occupant of the vehicle.
4. Dual control brakes (dual control clutch)
Answers
Question 1.
Definition of a Driving School
Correct Answer: A private or public program approved by the commissioner that
includes instruction to operate a Class A, B, C, or D motor vehicle, motorcycle, or
motorized bicycle. Prepares the learner to obtain a driver's permit or license.
Question 2.
Definition of Commercial Instructor
Correct Answer: Licensed instructors who teach any part of a curriculum,
including classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, for the operation of
commercial motor vehicles
Question 3.
Four general requirements to become a licensed instructor
Correct Answer: 1. Be at least 21 years old
2. Have been a valid licensed driver for three years in MN or another state.
3. Have a valid license for the class of motor vehicle they provide instruction.
4. Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Question 4.
What department of MN has the authority to license commercial driver training programs
and their instructors?
Correct Answer: Department of Public Safety
Question 5.
What two criteria must be met for authorized official to issue a blue card?
Correct Answer: 1. Completed classroom instruction
2. Signed up for behind-the-wheel
Question 6.
What is the maximum amount of classroom instruction that can be given in one day?
Correct Answer: No more than 3 hours a day for someone under 18 without a
driver's license.
,Question 7.
When is a letter of completion sent out?
Correct Answer: Within 15 days after the student completes the classroom
portion.
Question 8.
What directions should be sent to students?
Correct Answer: Show your "blue card" when applying for instruction permit and
the written test. At this point you need to be at least 15, be enrolled in the
behind-the-wheel component of driver's ed, pass a vision test, and pass a
written knowledge test.
Question 9.
What two licenses must an instructor possess while giving a behind the wheel lesson?
Correct Answer: 1. A current and valid driver's license
2. Instructor's license
Question 10.
What three documents does a student under 18 need to take the knowledge test?
Correct Answer: 1. Primary form of identification (Birth Certificate/Passport)
2. Secondary form of identification (School transcript/School ID card)
3. Blue Card
Question 11.
If a student fails to complete behind the wheel instruction, when should the official of the
driving school notify the commissioner of this?
Correct Answer: Within 15 days
Question 12.
What are the consequences for a student who does not complete behind the wheel?
Correct Answer: They can't get their license until they are 18.
Question 13.
What can be used as a temporary permit or license?
Correct Answer: Class D instruction permit
, Question 14.
What is the original cost (same as renewal) for an instructor's license?
Correct Answer: $165
Question 15.
How many "authorized officials" for each school are allowed to sign a completion on the
blue card?
Correct Answer: 2
Question 16.
What does a blue card represent?
Correct Answer: Certificate of Enrollment proving the student has completed
classroom instruction and signed up for behind the wheel.
Question 17.
Who gives a student a certified letter of classroom completion to a student once they
completed the required hours?
Correct Answer: The authorized official
Question 18.
What is the max gross weight of vehicle with the driver having a class D license
Correct Answer: 26,000 pounds
Question 19.
How many hours of behind the wheel can an instructor provide in one day?
Correct Answer: 2 hours per student
Question 20.
What are the equipment regulations for class D vehicles in training?
Correct Answer: 1. Outside rearview mirror on each side of the vehicle.
2. A separate inside rearview mirror for instructor's use.
3. Seat belts for each occupant of the vehicle.
4. Dual control brakes (dual control clutch)