Minnesota Administrative Rules

7410.4920 ROAD TEST FOR CLASS D LICENSE.

Subpart 1.

Proof required before taking test.

A.

When reporting for the class D driver's license road test, the applicant must provide proof of having passed the class D knowledge test.

B.

Proof is satisfied by presenting:

(1)

a Minnesota instruction permit that is either currently valid or is expired for less than one year;

(2)

a record of examination issued within the last two years;

(3)

a duplicate copy of the record of examination from the original examination location; or

(4)

proof in an electronic format specified by the commissioner.

C.

Photocopies are not acceptable unless they have an examination site verification and are signed by personnel from the issuing examination station.

D.

Facsimile copies are acceptable only if sent by fax from one examination station to another.

Subp. 2.

When proof not required.

Proof of having passed a knowledge test is not required if:

A.

the applicant has a letter or notice from the department stating that only the road test is required;

B.

the currently licensed applicant takes a voluntary road test; or

C.

a road test is required to remove a physical or area restriction.

Subp. 3.

Additional proof required for minor.

A.

A person under the age of 18 reporting for the class D driver's license road test shall also provide proof of having completed a full course of a department-approved or -licensed driver's education program.

B.

Proof is satisfied by presenting a fully completed, department-authorized certificate of completion, with the signature of the program's authorized official, or by an electronic format specified by the commissioner.

C.

If an applicant under the age of 18 completed the driver's education program in another state, the commissioner shall accept an official letter, written or in electronic form, attesting to completion of training comparable to Minnesota's requirement and verified by a public, private, or commercial school authority.

Subp. 3a.

Additional proof optional for minor.

A.

An applicant under the age of 18 applying for a Class D driver's license may present proof of completion of a department-established or department-approved supplemental parental curriculum by the primary driving supervisor.

B.

Proof of completion is satisfied by presenting a fully completed, department-authorized certification of completion that contains:

(1)

the signature of the program's authorized official and driving instructor;

(2)

the date of completion;

(3)

the name of the primary driving supervisor; and

(4)

the full legal name and date of birth of the applicant under the age of 18.

Subp. 4.

Additional proof required for novice driver.

A.

A novice driver reporting for the class D driver's license road test shall also provide proof of having possessed an instruction permit for the time requirement stated in Minnesota Statutes, section 171.05.

B.

The applicant shall provide an instruction permit showing it was held for the minimum period of time specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 171.05.

C.

If the permit does not indicate compliance with the minimum time periods required, then the commissioner shall verify the length of time the permit was held.

D.

If the commissioner is not able to verify the time the permit was held, then the novice driver shall provide a certified copy of a driving record that proves the original permit issue date.

E.

A certified driving record from the previous state is required at the time of the road test if any portion of the permit waiting period includes time using an out-of-state permit for practice.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 14.06; 14.386; 171.04; 171.13; 171.165; 299A.01

History:

27 SR 465; 39 SR 701

Published Electronically:

March 25, 2015