Steps to Getting Licensed
Scenario 1: Failed the road test four times, need to take 6 hours behind the wheel.
1) I see this often; you're not alone. You have been ordered by the state to complete 6 additional hours of BTW now. I can help. 2) Sign a BTW agreement with me for your new block of 6 hours. 3) Schedule the first lesson with me, via my Schedule page. 4) We'll begin and see how things go. We'll see where your needs are within 30 minutes or so and we'll correct those shortcomings. 5) Schedule another one. We'll continue to focus on what you need to pass the road test. 100% custom lessons at this point. 6) Same as Step 5 above, but we'll do a "mock road test" of sorts. 7) We'll pick out a road test station together. You will succeed if you stick with it. Scenario 2: Over 21, MN Resident with MN Permit,
Road Test Not Yet Taken 1) Sign an agreement with me and then schedule a lesson in my Schedule page. 2) We'll just play it by ear. Sometimes I can get you test-ready in one lesson, sometimes it takes several hours. 3) Continue with more lessons as needed. We'll discuss your readiness and an over all plan as we go. I'll tell you when I think you're ready for the road test*. |
Header Photo:
Upper Red Lake, January 1, 2014. A few miles from shore, due west of Waskish. Remember to mark your fish house with a GPS. Use moderate speed on the ice to avoid a shock wave, which can weaken the ice and compromise its structural integrity. |
Scenario 3: Foreign National with International License, No MN Permit, Road Test Not Yet Taken
1) Sign an agreement with me. **
2) Schedule a lesson via the Schedule page. We'll drive for two hours and if I think you're ready for the road test, I'll talk you through that process. Otherwise go to step 3.
3) If you have a ways to go, I'll recommend you study the MN Driver Handbook, then take the MN permit test (written).
4) We'll continue behind the wheel. I'll give you feedback along the way. I'll tell you when I think you're ready for the road test*.
Note: You can take the road test on your international license at any time. If you take the permit test, you will then have to wait 90 days to take the road test.
1) Sign an agreement with me. **
2) Schedule a lesson via the Schedule page. We'll drive for two hours and if I think you're ready for the road test, I'll talk you through that process. Otherwise go to step 3.
3) If you have a ways to go, I'll recommend you study the MN Driver Handbook, then take the MN permit test (written).
4) We'll continue behind the wheel. I'll give you feedback along the way. I'll tell you when I think you're ready for the road test*.
Note: You can take the road test on your international license at any time. If you take the permit test, you will then have to wait 90 days to take the road test.
Scenario 4: Foreign National with International License and MN Permit, Road Test Not Yet Taken
1) Sign an agreement with me. **
2) Schedule a lesson or lessons for Behind the Wheel. We'll work on things until you're ready*. You must have the permit 90 days before taking the road test.
1) Sign an agreement with me. **
2) Schedule a lesson or lessons for Behind the Wheel. We'll work on things until you're ready*. You must have the permit 90 days before taking the road test.
* Although I offer my opinions freely, you of course can take the road test whenever and wherever you so choose.
** I work with people from all corners of the globe. However, you must be able to read, speak, and understand spoken English (MN Statute 171.04, Subdivision 1, Paragraph 12). That's simply the prerequisite, and I offer no apology for that. If I can't communicate with you and you can't read road signs, I can't help you. No, an interpreter in the back seat won't cut it. Been there, done that. If you can speak and read English but have a heavy accent however, we can usually work through it.
** I work with people from all corners of the globe. However, you must be able to read, speak, and understand spoken English (MN Statute 171.04, Subdivision 1, Paragraph 12). That's simply the prerequisite, and I offer no apology for that. If I can't communicate with you and you can't read road signs, I can't help you. No, an interpreter in the back seat won't cut it. Been there, done that. If you can speak and read English but have a heavy accent however, we can usually work through it.