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Office of Traffic Safety

A Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety
 

Evening Testing Program

Special Evening Hours for the State Riding Skills Test


Several exam stations are open one night per week from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for motorcycle endorsement skill testing. 

An appointment is required. You can schedule an appointment online at drive.mn.gov by selecting Schedule or Reschedule an Exam. Appointments will open for scheduling in April. You must have a valid motorcycle permit, or a motorcycle permit​ expired for less than one year, to schedule an appointment.

No tests are given in the rain or if the test surface is wet.


Students must:
  • Provide your own motorcycle and a valid driver's license

  • Bring protective gear including required helmet & eye protection

  • Provide valid proof of insurance for the motorcycle used for testing

  • Have a valid motorcycle instruction permit or a permit expired for less than one year​

To study for the motorcycle permit test, view and download the Minnesota Motorcycle Manual.
 

2024 Schedule 

 

Bemidji

Address: Oak Street and Park Avenue
Dates: June 4, 18
July 2, 16
August 6, 20
Phone: (651) 201-7900


Brainerd - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 
Address: Central Lakes College 501 West College Drive
Phone: (651) 201-7900

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Detroit Lakes

Address: Cormorant Avenue and Heron Street
Dates: May 14
June 11
July 9
August 13
Phone: (651) 201-7900
 

Duluth

Address: 4602 Grand Avenue, Suite 990
Dates: 
June 12
July 10
August 14
Phone: (651) 201-7900

 

Mankato 

Address: MnDOT Regional Headquarters, 2161 Bassett Drive (southeast gate)
Dates: May 7
June 4
July 2
August 6
Phone: (651) 201-7900
 

Rochester

Address: 1633 North Broadway, River Center Plaza
Dates: May 7, 21
June 4, 18
July 2, 16
August 6, 20
Phone: (651) 201-7900

 

St. Cloud 

Address: 3335 West St. Germain Street, Suite 103
Dates: May 7, 21
June 4, 18
July 2, 16
August 6, 20
Phone: (651) 201-7900

 

North Metro - Arden Hills

Address: County Rd I & 35W
Dates: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 
June 6, 13, 20, 27
July 11, 18, 25
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Phone: (651) 201-7900
 

West Metro - Plymouth

Address: 2455 Fernbrook Lane
Dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28
June 4, 11, 18, 25
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20, 27
Phone: (651) 201-7900
 

Willmar 

Address: North of the Department of Transportation, 2505 Transportation Rd.
Dates: June 4, 18
July 2, 16
Phone: (651) 201-7900


Winona
Address: 1104 W 3rd St. (Corner of W. 3rd & Ben)
Dates: May 7
June 4
July 2
August ​6
Phone: ​(651) 201-7900