Parent Resources

07
Nov
Minnesota Letter of Completion: What You Need Before Taking the Permit Test

Minnesota Letter of Completion: What You Need Before Taking the Permit Test

Received your teen's Letter of Completion (LOC)? Learn why Minnesota requires behind-the-wheel enrollment, how the electronic blue card (e-card) works, and what families need to do before the permit test.
3 min read
04
Nov
How Minnesota Road Test Results Are Delivered: What Families Need to Know

How Minnesota Road Test Results Are Delivered: What Families Need to Know

Minnesota DVS has changed how Class D road test results are delivered. Learn when to expect your results by email, what happens if you don't provide an email address, and what to expect from your examiner after the test.
2 min read
26
Oct
What to Know Before Scheduling Your Teen's Minnesota Road Test

What to Know Before Scheduling Your Teen's Minnesota Road Test

Learn what Minnesota parents need to know before scheduling their teen's road test, including DVS appointment availability, the 30-day scheduling window, testing locations, and tips for finding a road test appointment.
4 min read
14
Oct
How Parents Can Reinforce Behind-the-Wheel Lessons at Home

How Parents Can Reinforce Behind-the-Wheel Lessons at Home

Discover simple, practical ways to reinforce behind-the-wheel lessons at home. Learn how everyday drives help teens build safe driving habits and confidence.
6 min read
24
Jul
What Parents Should Do During Practice Drives with Their Teen

What Parents Should Do During Practice Drives with Their Teen

Learn simple ways to make practice drives less stressful and more effective while helping your teen build confidence, safe driving habits, and experience behind the wheel.
4 min read
03
Jul
How Parents Can Help Teens Get the Most Out of Behind-the-Wheel Lessons

How Parents Can Help Teens Get the Most Out of Behind-the-Wheel Lessons

Behind-the-wheel lessons are just the beginning. Learn how everyday drives, supervised practice, and professional instruction work together to help teens become safe, confident, independent drivers.
9 min read
06
Jun
What Parents Should Expect During Their Teen’s Behind-the-Wheel Lessons

What Parents Should Expect During Their Teen’s Behind-the-Wheel Lessons

Wondering what actually happens during behind-the-wheel lessons? Learn what parents should expect, how students progress between lessons, and how quality driving instruction helps teens become safer, more confident drivers.
4 min read
30
May
How to Get Your Minnesota Permit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Teens

How to Get Your Minnesota Permit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Teens

Learn how to get your Minnesota permit with this step-by-step guide for teens and parents. Understand the 30-hour classroom requirement, permit eligibility, behind-the-wheel enrollment, supervised driving recommendations, and what to expect throughout the Minnesota permit process.
3 min read
30
May
Welcome to the ReadySetDrive! Blog

Welcome to the ReadySetDrive! Blog

Welcome to the ReadySetDrive! Blog! Follow along for Minnesota teen driving tips, permit guidance, behind-the-wheel advice, road safety information, and resources designed to help students become safe, confident drivers.
2 min read