We help New Prague High School students get ready to drive & get their license.
We've developed drivers training & behind the wheel culture that delivers safer drivers in a simple & engaging environment.
Before obtaining a permit, students need to receive 30 hours of classroom training from a licensed instructor. They receive a "blue card" once they've completed the class, which is required to obtain their learner's permit.
Students are eligible for their learner's permit at age 15, and if they have a blue card from completing the classroom training.
Log 50 hours of drive time (15 of those are to be at night) with a licensed adult over 21.
Over the course of having your permit, space out your 3 behind-the-wheel driving lessons. After these are done, the white card is issued. The white card is your certificate of course completion and will allow you to take your test to earn your Minnesota driver's license.
After turning 16 years old, and all other requirements are fulfilled, schedule your skills test at any DMV that does license testing in Minnesota.
Drive.mn.gov is the website to book an appointment for that.
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Head here to signup for teen drivers training classes or behind the wheel training.
Are you feeling anxious about teaching your teen how to drive? Our patient driving instructors specialize in teaching teens to become safe and skilled drivers.
The minimum age for students is 14 years old (15 years old is when they can test for their permit in Minnesota) before enrolling in driver's education. We equip our students with the necessary tools and information they need to successfully navigate the entire licensing process, from obtaining their permit to getting their license.
At our driving school, we understand that every student is unique, and we offer personalized lesson plans. Our instructors have undergone additional training and are certified to work with students who have ADHD or may fall on the autism spectrum. We recognize that not all students learn and understand the material in the same way.
When students come to us, they receive the individual attention they need to feel confident in their understanding of road safety, Minnesota road laws, and defensive driving skills. We are committed to ensuring that every student is well-prepared for the road ahead.
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Anxious about learning how to drive? We'll teach you how to become a safe and proficient driver.
Failed your road test 4 times and need 6 hours behind-the-wheel to take the road test again and get your license? We can help!
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We want to keep our training engaging & effective, so that students can become truly safer drivers.
We keep our training relevant & thoughtful so students are equipped.
We bring life back into drivers training, we’re excited to equip drivers correctly.
You have a busy life, and we’ve made it incredibly easy to get your training.
We’ve invested into virtual
We believe education is key to preventing accidents and enable students to become confident drivers who make the right choices.
Drivers education can be dull and boring, we strive to make lessons engaging, effective, and offer an experience beyond just the basics of driving.
Our experienced instructors take a comprehensive approach to teaching, equipping our students with the necessary knowledge and skills to handle any driving scenario.
We offer behind-the-wheel lessons specifically for New Prague High School students.
Our goal is not only to prepare our students to pass their driving tests, but also to instill in them a lifelong commitment to safe driving practices.
We believe in taking a hands-on approach to ensure our students have a clear understanding of safe driving practices.
Unlike typical driving lessons in schools, we provide comprehensive training through a combination of classroom instruction, videos, and plenty of hands-on practice.
Our instructors have years of experience and a passion for teaching, and they work hard to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to become safe and confident drivers.
Hot Seat Driving is thrilled to share that we have added a state-of-the-art driving simulator to our services.
Our immersive simulator provides a realistic driving experience, allowing students in New Prague, MN to practice and master real-world driving situations through our driving instructors without leaving the safety of our classroom.
We understand that life can get busy, and sometimes students may need to miss a lesson.
That's why we offer individual driving lessons, allowing students to book a lesson whenever they need to catch up.
Whether you missed a lesson or simply need a refresher, our flexible single lesson options provide a convenient solution to help you get back on track.
Contact us to schedule a single lesson.
Unlike most schools that group students into one large driver education class, we believe in providing individualized attention to each student.
By working with students individually, we can help them fully understand that driving is a privilege and provide them with the appropriate skills needed to address their unique driving weaknesses.
Our approach is tailored to New Prague, MN students, ensuring that they receive the personalized attention they need to become safe and confident drivers.
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With our comprehensive training, our students develop a range of skills that enable them to navigate any driving situation with confidence and skill.
Through simulation exercises and mock driving tests, our instructors provide individualized feedback and guidance tailored to each student's unique learning style.
Some skills we work through with students are navigating intersections, changing lanes, driving in weather conditions, and much more.
If you come to class with your student, you can reduce the amount of behind the wheel hours needed before they can get their license!
We go through actual driving tests that you will see on the actual road test.
The Drivers Education program offered here comprehensively teaches today's teenage drivers all the latest and updated safe driving techniques.
We offer both in-person classroom learning as well as distanced learning.
The driving simulator paired with the actual driving lessons ensure the New Prague, MN student is prepared for their behind the wheel road test.
Drivers education is really important, but it's usually a drag. We are passionate about helping students get through their drivers education while gaining relevant & helpful skills to be safe & equipped drivers.
With Minnesota being how it is, students need to be prepared to drive in snow and rain.
We help students navigate driving through snow and teach them the proper defensive driving techniques for when it snows.
Students are shown how to anticipate and react to hazards such as hydroplaning, skidding, emergency situations, and loss of visibility.
Utilizing our driving simulator, we can prepare New Prague, MN students for real-world scenarios that will happen when they are driving.
We use these to also give a glimpse to what driving in the winter may be like if they take the course during the summer.
The driving simulator also counts as real driving hours that the student can log on their log book.
We tailor the learning to each student to keep them engaged and motivated to become great drivers.
Through an engaged environment we cultivate a great learning experience for every student.
These techniques we use can help students learn more effectively and retain information better, leading to improved driving skills and safer driving practices.
Through realistic scenarios and simulations, students are exposed to different driving situations and learn how to make safe and effective decisions on the road.
We cover topics such as traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices.
By developing good judgement and decision-making abilities, students can navigate the road with confidence and make the best choices for themselves and others on the road.
Get in contact with us today to schedule your in-class learning sessions or behind-the-wheel!
Hot Seat Driving School is located in Apple Valley Minnesota, but we provide drivers education, behind the wheel training and driver license classes for students at our surrounding schools such as Lakeville North, Lakeville South, Rosemount, Eagan, Prior Lake, Farmington and Eastview.
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Enrollment in classroom instruction and laboratory instruction does not need to occur with the same program.
Well, you have to be 15-years-old to take the permit test, so you should be close to your 15th birthday as possible. So, you can be 14-years-old to take the class, 15-years-old to take the permit test.
We will come get you assuming the student is within 10-15 miles of the classroom address in Apple Valley, Minnesota. We can pick you up from school and bring you back after the lesson, or bring you home if the lesson ends after school hours. At registration, you'll be asked to provide the pick-up and drop-off address or state that you'll come to the classroom address. There's no additional fee for pick-up and drop-off.
Simulator instruction must not be substituted for more than two hours of on-street laboratory instruction (behind-the-wheel lessons-6 hours required). So, a student could choose to do 4 hours on the driving simulator to count towards 2 of the required 6 hours needed for behind the wheel training.
Sometimes things happen - you get sick, have an appointment, or whatever it may be. If you miss a day, you'll just have to make that day up in rotation. We do a total of 10 days for the classroom instruction, with each day specific to the curriculum to ensure we cover every topic thoroughly. So, if you miss a day, the following day has to be completed before the blue card can be issued.
Distance learning ori virtual class is different than ONLINE LEARNING. Online learning doesn't have an instructor present during the session. Online learning is a guided course instructor support for questions or clarifications, it is self-paced. Compared to online class over ZOOM, there is a set time every day that the class will gather at the same time. The class will be engaged in answering questions, and virtually present at all times. Essentially it is the very same curriculum we give to students who take their classes in-person.
In Minnesota, you must be 15 years old to take the knowledge exam and get your permit. In addition to passing the exam, you need a blue card from a certified drivers ed program showing you completed 30 hours of classroom instruction. Once you have your permit, you must complete three two-hour behind-the-wheel lessons (total of 6 hours). After this, you'll receive a white card certifying that you completed the entire program. You can then take your road exam at age 16 to get your driver's license.
A Class D motor vehicle program must provide a student who is less than 18 years old a minimum of 30 hours of approved classroom instruction.
When a student under 18 years of age is properly enrolled in your program and has successfully completed both classroom and BTW instruction a course completion certificate should be issued. Typically the white card is issued at the last behind the wheel lesson and that allows for the student to take their license test once they are 16 and have had their permit at least 6 months.
Blue cards are ONLY to be used for students who are under the age of 18. The program where the student is enrolled in behind-the-wheel training always issues the blue card. If a student is completing both classroom and behind-the-wheel with the same program, that program issues the blue card after the 30 hours classroom is complete. If a student completes the 30 hours of classroom with another program or their school, then chooses to enrolls in behind the wheel with another program, the authorized signer of the BTW program will issue the blue card, BUT ONLY after receiving a “letter of completion” from the program where the classroom instruction was completed. A program is not required to issue a blue card or “letter of completion” to a student who has not paid the fees agreed on in the student contract or agreement.
Students will need their blue card to take their permit test, the course completion letter from their school or other program is not valid for authorizing the knowledge test.