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. It also has passenger and other restrictions to make your driving safer.
If you are revoked for a crash, or an alcohol or controlled substance related violation, you will not be able to regain your driving privileges until you are 18, see the Vanessa’s Law page.
Get your driver’s license in three phases
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 |