Driving Instructor Exam – Questions and Answers (,
2025/2026 Edition) | Complete Licensing Preparation
Definition of a Driving School - (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.
Definition of Commercial Instructor - (ANSWER)Licensed instructors who teach
any part of a curriculum, including classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction,
for the operation of commercial motor vehicles
Four general requirements to become a licensed instructor - (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.
What department of MN has the authority to license commercial driver training
programs and their instructors? - (ANSWER)Department of Public Safety
What two criteria must be met for authorized official to issue a blue card? -
(ANSWER)1. Completed classroom instruction
2. Signed up for behind-the-wheel
,What is the maximum amount of classroom instruction that can be given in one
day? - (ANSWER)No more than 3 hours a day for someone under 18 without a
driver's license.
When is a letter of completion sent out? - (ANSWER)Within 15 days after the
student completes the classroom portion.
What directions should be sent to students? - (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.
What two licenses must an instructor possess while giving a behind the wheel
lesson? - (ANSWER)1. A current and valid driver's license
2. Instructor's license
What three documents does a student under 18 need to take the knowledge test?
- (ANSWER)1. Primary form of identification (Birth Certificate/Passport)
2. Secondary form of identification (School transcript/School ID card)
3. Blue Card
If a student fails to complete behind the wheel instruction, when should the
official of the driving school notify the commissioner of this? - (ANSWER)Within
15 days
, What are the consequences for a student who does not complete behind the
wheel? - (ANSWER)They can't get their license until they are 18.
What can be used as a temporary permit or license? - (ANSWER)Class D
instruction permit
What is the original cost (same as renewal) for an instructor's license? -
(ANSWER)$165
How many "authorized officials" for each school are allowed to sign a completion
on the blue card? - (ANSWER)2
What does a blue card represent? - (ANSWER)Certificate of Enrollment proving
the student has completed classroom instruction and signed up for behind the
wheel.
Who gives a student a certified letter of classroom completion to a student once
they completed the required hours? - (ANSWER)The authorized official
What is the max gross weight of vehicle with the driver having a class D license -
(ANSWER)26,000 pounds
How many hours of behind the wheel can an instructor provide in one day? -
(ANSWER)2 hours per student
2025/2026 Edition) | Complete Licensing Preparation
Definition of a Driving School - (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.
Definition of Commercial Instructor - (ANSWER)Licensed instructors who teach
any part of a curriculum, including classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction,
for the operation of commercial motor vehicles
Four general requirements to become a licensed instructor - (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.
What department of MN has the authority to license commercial driver training
programs and their instructors? - (ANSWER)Department of Public Safety
What two criteria must be met for authorized official to issue a blue card? -
(ANSWER)1. Completed classroom instruction
2. Signed up for behind-the-wheel
,What is the maximum amount of classroom instruction that can be given in one
day? - (ANSWER)No more than 3 hours a day for someone under 18 without a
driver's license.
When is a letter of completion sent out? - (ANSWER)Within 15 days after the
student completes the classroom portion.
What directions should be sent to students? - (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.
What two licenses must an instructor possess while giving a behind the wheel
lesson? - (ANSWER)1. A current and valid driver's license
2. Instructor's license
What three documents does a student under 18 need to take the knowledge test?
- (ANSWER)1. Primary form of identification (Birth Certificate/Passport)
2. Secondary form of identification (School transcript/School ID card)
3. Blue Card
If a student fails to complete behind the wheel instruction, when should the
official of the driving school notify the commissioner of this? - (ANSWER)Within
15 days
, What are the consequences for a student who does not complete behind the
wheel? - (ANSWER)They can't get their license until they are 18.
What can be used as a temporary permit or license? - (ANSWER)Class D
instruction permit
What is the original cost (same as renewal) for an instructor's license? -
(ANSWER)$165
How many "authorized officials" for each school are allowed to sign a completion
on the blue card? - (ANSWER)2
What does a blue card represent? - (ANSWER)Certificate of Enrollment proving
the student has completed classroom instruction and signed up for behind the
wheel.
Who gives a student a certified letter of classroom completion to a student once
they completed the required hours? - (ANSWER)The authorized official
What is the max gross weight of vehicle with the driver having a class D license -
(ANSWER)26,000 pounds
How many hours of behind the wheel can an instructor provide in one day? -
(ANSWER)2 hours per student
