Minnesota Driver’s Ed Online | DPS-Approved Class for MN Teens

DMVEdu’s Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS)-approved online driver education course is designed for teens under 18. This fully online course fulfills Minnesota’s mandatory 30-hour classroom driver education requirement. Once completed, students receive an official Letter of Completion, which allows them to register for 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training and obtain a Blue Card, both required to schedule the Minnesota instruction permit test.

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$159

$149

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Why Choose This Minnesota State-Approved Driver’s Ed?

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Full DPS Approval

To satisfy Minnesota’s official driver education requirement.

2

Blue Card-Eligible

Receive completion letter to move on to behind-the-wheel lessons

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Flexible and mobile-accessible

Study whenever and wherever you like

4

Optional Parent Course

Complete a supplemental parent awareness class to reduce supervised driving hours from 50 to 40.

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Winter-Ready Curriculum

Includes Minnesota-specific driving conditions such as snow, ice, and rural roads

Minnesota Driver’s ed Online Teaching Topics

Detailed coverage of Minnesota traffic laws, teen driving restrictions, and cell phone bans
Recognition of road signs and signals used across the state
Defensive driving techniques tailored to Minnesota’s winter climates and highway systems
Hazard recognition, including school buses, farm vehicles, ice patches, and pedestrian-heavy areas
Safe driving habits: seatbelt compliance, distracted driving prevention, and risk management
Practice quizzes and permit test simulations to reinforce learning

Minnesota Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Overview

Minnesota’s Graduated Driver Licensing system ensures that teens gain experience under safer conditions through three levels:

1

AGE

15+

Instruction Permit

Complete 30 hours of DPS-approved driver education and 6 hours of supervised driving instruction

Hold the permit for at least 6 months, drive only with a licensed adult, and observe no cell phone use

2

AGE

16+

Provisional License

Log a minimum of 50 supervised driving hours, including 15 at night

Optionally reduced to 40 hours with parental completion of supplemental awareness training

Driving restrictions: no unsupervised driving between midnight and 5 AM for six months; initial peer passenger limits apply

3

Full License

Obtainable after 12 consecutive months without violations or upon turning 18, whichever comes first

How the Online Drivers Ed Course Works

Enroll Online

Sign up and begin immediately from any device

Complete Lessons & Quizzes

Work through modules at your pace, reinforce learning with built-in quizzes

Receive DPS-Approved Letter of Completion

Use it to register for behind-the-wheel training and apply for your Blue Card

What Minnesota Families Appreciate

DPS-approved curriculum trusted statewide
Convenient full access from Twin Cities to Duluth and rural communities
Content aimed at helping students succeed through Minnesota’s GDL phases
Dedicated support available throughout enrollment and completion process

Student Testimonials from Minnesota

I felt prepared for snowy Minnesota roads and the DPS questions. Very helpful!

Steve Smith

St. Paul, MN

User interface was smooth, and I could do lessons on my phone after school.

Ahmed

Minneapolis, MN

Start Your Minnesota Driver’s Ed

Register for a DPS-approved, self-paced driver education course that helps you meet Minnesota’s requirements and move confidently into behind-the-wheel training.

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$149

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FAQs People Also Ask

What does Minnesota require for teen driver education?

Minnesota law requires all teens under 18 to complete a state-approved 30-hour classroom course, plus 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, before receiving a Blue Card and applying for an instruction permit.

Is DMVEdu’s online course accepted in Minnesota?

Yes. This course meets Minnesota DPS standards and fully satisfies the classroom portion required for teen driver education.

Can I complete the course anywhere?

Absolutely—it's fully online and accessible from any internet-connected device, so you can learn on your schedule.

How many supervised driving hours are needed?

Minnesota requires 50 hours, including 15 at night. If a parent completes the optional awareness course, that requirement is reduced to 40 supervised hours.

Are there restrictions with a provisional license?

Yes. During the first six months, teens cannot drive unsupervised between midnight and 5 AM, and there are limits on peer passengers unless supervised or exempt for work or school.

Will this course help me prepare for behind-the-wheel training?

Yes. The course includes quizzes and lessons on Minnesota traffic laws, signs, safe driving practices, and winter conditions to prepare you for both permit tests and driving experiences.

Minnesota Driver’s Ed Online State-Approved 30-Hour Course for Teen Drivers