Class D driver's license for new driver under age 18
Graduated driver's licensing system
Minnesota uses a graduated driver’s licensing system, just like every other U.S. state. This helps you gain experience with driving; you graduate from one phase before moving onto the next. It also has passenger and other restrictions to make your driving safer.
If you are revoked for a crash or alcohol/controlled substance related violation, you will not be able to regain your driving privileges until you are 18, see the Vanessa’s Law page.
You can get a driver’s license in three phases:
Related Minnesota statutes and rules
| Application | Minnesota Statute 171.06 |
| Cell phone | Minnesota Statute171.05 |
| Child seats/boosters | Minnesota Statute 169.685 |
| Driver education | Minnesota Statute 171.05, 171.04 |
| Examination | Minnesota Statute 171.13, 7410 |
| Fees | Minnesota Statute 171.06 |
| Instruction permit | Minnesota Statute 171.05 |
| Nighttime driving | Minnesota Statute 171.055 |
| Passengers | Minnesota Statute 171.055 |
| Proctor | Minnesota Statute 171.13 |
| Provisional | Minnesota Statute 171.055 |
| Seatbelt | Minnesota Statute 169.686 |
| Texting, internet | Minnesota Statute 169.475 |